Program Overview

School of Resource and Environmental Management Planning Program

The School of Resource and Environmental Management’s (REM) planning program is the only planning program in Canada that specializes in interdisciplinary training in policy, natural science, and social science.

Program Description

REM’s planning program provides students with a solid understanding of the interplay of historical, biophysical, and socio-cultural factors; Indigenous perspectives; resource use and sustainability; geospatial, statistical, and modelling methodologies; decision-making, communication, conflict resolution; and legislative/regulatory frameworks as they relate to natural resource, community and environmental planning.

Degrees Offered

• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Environment REM (Planning)
• Graduate: Master's of Resource Management (Planning)

Accreditation

REM’s planning program is accredited with the Canadian Professional Standards Board (PSB), which is the accrediting body for the Canadian institute of Planners (CIP) and all provincial affiliates. Both the graduate and undergraduate degrees are accredited; the most recent review and renewal for both programs occurred in 2024.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are employed by all levels of government, planning agencies, First Nations, NGOs, and the private sector in Canada and abroad. They work in a variety of planning and related roles, including:

• Transportation planners
• Environmental planners
• Municipal and regional planners
• Land developers
• Policy analysts
• Food systems planners
• More

Program Testimonial

"I knew planning was the right fit for me because it provided opportunities where I could develop strategies and ideas to strengthen the relationship between nature and urban spaces." —Karina De Sa Bastos E Silva, REM Planning student

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of planning principles and practices, with a focus on interdisciplinary training and real-world applications.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Natural resource planning
• Community planning
• Environmental planning
• Geospatial analysis
• Statistical analysis
• Modelling methodologies

Professional Associations and Memberships

The program has connections with various professional associations and memberships, providing students with opportunities for networking and professional development.