To work as an urban and land use planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Eligibility is achieved through signing up with the Canada Green Building Council.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a professional planner in B.C., you must register with the Planning Institute of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of a degree from an accredited planning school, 2 years of practical work experience, 1 year of professional mentorship, and successful completion of a professional examination and ethics course.

Urban and land use planners

Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. These programs include courses in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning, and the politics and economics of urban government and services.

Urban studies/affairs

Urban and Community Planning Master's Degrees

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.

Government managers in economic analysis, policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate economic policy, research and programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour markets, transportation or agriculture. They also plan and direct policies and programs to promote industrial and commercial business development in urban and rural areas. They are employed by all levels of government.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a public or environmental health and safety professional in B.C., you may need to become Certified by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program, certifying examinations, and sufficient work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a public health inspector in B.C., you need to become Certified by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program, a practicum, and certifying examinations.

Public and environmental health and safety professionals

Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts

Program officers unique to government

Urban Studies Bachelor's Degrees

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Urban Studies: Master (MURB)]( https://www.sfu.ca/urban/apply/master-of-urban-studies.html)

Urban Studies: Master (MURB)

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[Community and Regional Planning: Master (MCRP) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-community-regional-planning)

Community and Regional Planning: Master (MCRP) (UBCV)

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[Planning: Master of Arts (MAP) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-arts-planning)

Planning: Master of Arts (MAP) (UBCV)

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[Planning: Master of Science (MSCP) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-science-planning)

Planning: Master of Science (MSCP) (UBCV)

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[Community Development: Master of Arts (MACD)]( http://www.uvic.ca/hsd/publicadmin/graduate/future-students/grad-programs/community-development/index.php)

Community Development: Master of Arts (MACD)

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[Community Planning: Master's Degree (MCP)]( https://programs.viu.ca/arts-humanities-social-sciences/master-community-planning)

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