Job prospects Municipal Planner in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Urban and land use planners in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be limited for Urban and land use planners (NOC 21202) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Urban and land use planners in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

• Urban and land use planners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 37%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 22%
  • Transportation and warehousing (NAICS 48-49): 9%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 6%
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology