Job requirements Community And Urban Planner in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as a community and urban planner in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Urban and land use planners (NOC 21202).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • 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.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Community Planners (Registered Professional Planners)
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Registered Professional Planner
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Professional Planner
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Licensed Professional Planner
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Registered Professional Planner
Regulated

Québec

Job title Urban Planner
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Community Urban Planner
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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