Urban and Land Use Planners

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Urban and land use planners develop plans and recommend policies for managing land use, physical facilities and associated services for urban and rural areas and remote regions. 

Outlook

Undetermined

Wage

Low: $33.65
Median: $40.00
High: $56.59

Training

  • A bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, geography, architecture, engineering or a related discipline is required.
  • A master's degree in one of these disciplines may be required.
  • Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners is usually required.
  • Membership in a provincial planning institute may be required in some provinces.
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.

Places of Employment

All levels of government, land developers, engineering and other consulting companies, or may work as private consultants.

Regulated

No