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.
* 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.
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