Registered Professional Planner Talk with Lindsey Butterfield

Registered Professional Planner Talk with Lindsey Butterfield

Lindsey Butterfield is a Registered Professional Planner and Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. She has worked as a city planner in the Edmonton Metro region for nearly two decades, and is passionate about improving the places we live and work in. Lindsey is currently the Director of Urban Growth and Open Space for the City of Edmonton, working on too many interesting projects to list here with a wonderful team.

Description

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.

Job Forecast

The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.

Employment Requirements

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.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is offered by the Canada Green Building Council and may be required by some employers.

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