Canada Moderate

Urban and land use planners

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. They are employed by all levels of government, land developers, engineering and other consulting companies, or may work as private consultants.

Employment Outlooks

Economic Region Outlooks

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Salary Information

National wage data for this occupation

Entry-level

CA$28.21

/hr

Typical

CA$46.15

/hr

Experienced

CA$65.00

/hr

Average: CA$47.34/hr

98.3% of workers in this occupation receive non-wage benefits

Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.

Examples

Illustrative Examples

community and urban planner
environmental planner
land use planner
municipal planner
park planner
planner
recreation planner
regional planner
urban planner

All Examples

heritage planner - land use
heritage work planner
city planner
city planner - land use
community and urban planner
community planner
community recreation planner
environmental planner
land use planner
land use specialist
long-range planner - land use
mass transit services analyst
municipal park planner
municipal planner
neighbourhood planner
park planner
planner
planning analyst - land use
recreation planner
regional planner
senior planner - land use
site planner
town planner
transportation planner
transportation route planning analyst
urban and regional planner
urban planner
urban renovation planner
zoning officer - land use

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Compile and analyze data on demographic, economic, legal, political, cultural, sociological, physical and other factors affecting land use
Confer with municipal, provincial and federal authorities, civic leaders, social scientists, lawyers, land developers, the public and special interest groups to formulate and develop land use or community plans
Prepare and recommend land development concepts and plans for zoning, subdivisions, transportation, public utilities, community facilities, parks, agricultural and other land uses
Prepare plans for environmental protection, such as wildlife preserves, national and provincial parks, and protection of watersheds
Present plans to civic, rural and regional authorities and hold public meetings to present plans, proposals or planning studies to the general public and special interest groups
Review and evaluate proposals for land use and development plans and prepare recommendations
Process application for land development permits and administer land use plans and zoning by-laws
Formulate long-range objectives and policies relative to future land use and the protection of the environment
Supervise and coordinate work of urban planning technicians and technologists.

Requirements

Employment Requirements

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.
Urban and land use planners are regulated in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and membership in a provincial planning institute may be required in other provinces.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.