Job prospects Transportation Planner in the Halifax Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Urban and land use planners in the Halifax Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

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The employment outlook will be moderate for Urban and land use planners (NOC 21202) in the Halifax region for the 2024-2026 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Urban and land use planners in the Halifax region:

• Urban and land use planners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 40%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 25%
  • Utilities (NAICS 22): 10%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 9%

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