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21202 - Urban and Land Use Planners

Broad Occupation Category

2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations.

TEER

1 - Occupations usually require a university degree.

Major Group

21 - Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences.

Sub-major Group

212 - Professional occupations in applied sciences (except engineering).

Minor Group

2120 - Architects, urban planners, and land surveyors.

Main Duties

Urban and Land Use Planners perform some or all of the following duties:

  • Analyze demographic, economic, legal, and environmental data
  • Consult with government officials, developers, and community groups
  • Design zoning, transportation, housing, and utility plans
  • Prepare conservation and watershed protection strategies
  • Present proposals at public hearings
  • Evaluate development applications
  • Administer zoning bylaws and permits
  • Formulate long-term land-use policies
  • Supervise planning technicians and technologists

Employment Requirements

These are the typical employment requirements and benefits associated with this occupation in Canada:

  • A bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, architecture, engineering, or a related field is usually required.
  • A master's degree is often preferred by employers.
  • Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners may be required.
  • Provincial regulation applies in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
  • LEED certification may be preferred by some employers.
  • Many employers offer health benefits, pension contributions, paid leave, training support, and professional development opportunities.

Urban and Land Use Planners Salary Prospects

Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)28.82
Median ($/hour)43.96
High ($/hour)59.00
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)28.85
Median ($/hour)52.00
High ($/hour)62.00
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)30.77
Median ($/hour)46.15
High ($/hour)51.00
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)23.08
Median ($/hour)36.81
High ($/hour)46.15
Community/AreaNorthwest Territories
Low ($/hour)33.04
Median ($/hour)44.09
High ($/hour)59.11
Community/AreaNunavut
Low ($/hour)37.27
Median ($/hour)53.05
High ($/hour)64.91
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)33.51
Median ($/hour)46.70
High ($/hour)64.29
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)25.19
Median ($/hour)38.14
High ($/hour)52.85
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)24.00
Median ($/hour)29.66
High ($/hour)50.00
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)35.71
Median ($/hour)42.31
High ($/hour)60.00
Community/AreaYukon Territory
Low ($/hour)27.81
Median ($/hour)43.80
High ($/hour)58.45

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