Urban Planner
Urban planners help shape communities by designing how neighborhoods, transportation systems, public spaces, and essential services can grow in safe, sustainable, and practical ways.
Salary Range
$60,000 - $120,000+
Education
Bachelor's or Master's Degree
Demand
Growing Demand
Meet a Professional
Meet Jordan, an urban planner who began their career with a strong interest in architecture, geography, and community development. Today, Jordan works with municipalities and development teams to create plans that improve transportation, housing, public spaces, and access to essential services. Jordan's advice to students is to stay curious about how communities work, develop strong communication skills, and gain experience with design and mapping tools.
Core Responsibilities
01.
Analyze communities, population trends, transportation needs, and land use to support long-term development plans.
02.
Develop maps, planning concepts, reports, and visual presentations for proposed community projects.
03.
Work with government officials, engineers, architects, developers, and community members to evaluate and improve development plans.
Typical Workplace
Municipal planning departments, consulting firms, engineering companies, and real estate development organizations.
A combination of office-based planning, research, meetings, community consultations, and occasional site visits.
Collaborates with architects, engineers, environmental specialists, government officials, and community organizations.
Attributes & Abilities
Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Creativity & design sense
Problem-solving
Research skills
Attention to detail
High School Course Requirements (Ontario)
Grade 11
Mathematics (MCR3U)
Geography (Recommended)
Visual Arts (Recommended)
Computer Studies (Recommended)
Grade 12
Mathematics (MHF4U recommended)
Geography (Recommended)
English (ENG4U)
Computer Science or Technological Design (Recommended)