Registered Professional Planner

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Registered Professional Planner (RPP) is the term for a registered urban planner in some Canadian Provinces and Territories. Some jurisdictions protect the RPP title, requiring individuals to be registered members of a professional association in order to use the title. [1]

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Canadian planners are registered to practice at the provincial or territorial level. Each provincial and territorial association of the Canadian Institute of Planners registers or licenses members to use the RPP title, expect for Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador. However, certification, which leads to registration at the provincial level, is standardized at the national level.

"Right to Title" Legislation

Many of the provincial and territorial planning institutes have obtained "right to title" legislation, which means that only certified RPPs may use the title. [2] The PSB notes, however, "Some provinces have extended this legislation to specify that certain planning tasks (typically at a senior level) may only be performed by an RPP." [2]

Federal Level

The Professional Standards Board (PSB) oversees the certification process to become a Registered Professional Planner on behalf of the Canadian Institute of Planners and the provincial and territorial associations which represent professional planners in their respective jurisdictions. [2] The PSB provides three key services: certification, accreditation of university academic planning programs, and reciprocity links with other countries planning associations. [2] First, for the certification process, the PSB assess applications, reviews the claims of mentorship and sponsorship of work experience, and delivers courses and examinations. Second, for accreditation, the PSB reviews university planning degrees. Finally, with regard to reciprocity links, the PSB facilitates reciprocity links with foreign planning institutes, which permits foreign planners to work in Canada and vice versa. The PSB does not provide certification in Quebec, where the l’Ordre des urbanistes du Québec (OUQ) does so. [2] [3]

Certification

There are three primary pathways to becoming certified as an RPP through the PSB:

Each of the entry pathways above permit an individual to apply for "candidate member" status with a provincial or territorial association. During the candidacy period, candidate members must complete mentorship of at-least one year with a senior RPP. [6] Candidate members must also complete two-years of supervised work experience if applying through the accredited degree route, or one-year if apply through the other routes. [6] Once the mentorship and work experience portions are complete, an ethics exam and a professional examination must be successfully completed for a candidate member to achieve full RPP status. [6]

Provincial and Territorial Level

British Columbia

Planners who are fully certified by the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) have "the exclusive right and privilege to utilize the professional title 'Registered Professional Planner' and designation 'RPP' in British Columbia". [7]

Alberta

The Professional and Occupational Associations Registration Act is "right to title" legislation that provides planners in Alberta with the RPP title. [8] However, there are no outlined fines for those who misrepresent themselves as RPPs.

The Alberta Professional Planners Institute regulates the planning profession in Alberta.

Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Professional Planners Institute regulates the granting of the RPP title under the authority of TheCommunity Planning Profession Act. [9] The Act provides "right to title" protections but explicitly notes that providing planning services is not restricted to RPPs. [9] However, municipalities may only approve subdivisions if they employ a RPP. [10] Further, any official plan in Saskatchewan must be prepared in consultation with a RPP.

Manitoba

As of 2015, Manitoba has protected the title "Registered Professional Planner" and the abbreviation RPP through legislation. [11] Only individuals who are members in good standing of the Manitoba Professional Planners Institute may use the title RPP. [11]

Ontario

In Ontario, the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) has the mandate to grant the title of RPP. [12] Only full and retired members of OPPI may use the title of RPP.

If an individual falsely represents themselves as a professional planner, if that person is "guilty of an offence", they could be fined up to $5,000. [13]

Quebec

Planners in Quebec are not titled or certified as RPPs. However, l'Ordre des Urbanistes du Québec licenses planners in Quebec following similar processes to other provinces. [14] To work as a planner and provide professional advice or sign-off on plans, individuals must be licensed members of the order with a valid permit. [14]

New Brunswick

The New Brunswick Association of Planners (NBAP) / l’Association des urbanistes du Nouveau-Brunswick (AUNB) is the provincial regulatory body for professional planners in New Brunswick. [15] The RRP designation is restricted to members of NBAP / ANUB and is protected in law. [16]

Nova Scotia

Professional planners in Nova Scotia who are members of the Licensed Professional Planners Association of Nova Scotia (LPPANS) may use the title License Professional Planner (LPP), which is considered equivalent to the RPP designation. [17] Nova Scotia law protects the LPP designation, and makes it an offence for anyone who is not a member of the LPPANS to use the designation. [18]

Prince Edward Island

The Government of Prince Edward Island proclaimed the Registered Professional Planners Act in December 2020. [19] This law recognizes the Island's professional planning institute and protects the RPP title, restricting its usage to members of the Prince Edward Island Institute of Professional Planners. [20]

Newfoundland and Labrador

The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Professional Planners does regulate the profession, as such there is no RPP or LPP designation available. [21] However, like all Canadian planners who have completed certification requirements through the PSB, planners in Newfoundland and Labrador may full-memberships in the Canadian Institute of Planners allowing them the title MCIP. [21]

Nunavut

Planners in Nunavut are regulated through the Alberta Professional Planners Institute. [1]

Northwest Territories

Certification and registration of planners in the Northwest Territories is overseen by the Alberta Professional Planners Institute. [1]

Yukon

Planners in Yukon are registered through the Planning Institute of British Columbia, which operates a Yukon chapter. [22] They are subject to all the same requirements as other members of the PIBC. [7]

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  5. ↑ "Prior Learning Assessment (PLAR)". Professional Standards Board. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  6. 1 2 3 "Candidate Process". Professional Standards Board. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  7. 1 2 "About PIBC | Planning Institute of British Columbia". www.pibc.bc.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  8. ↑ "RPP Certification | Alberta Professional Planners Institute". www.albertaplanners.com. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  9. 1 2 Community Planning Profession Act, SS 2013, c C-21.1. (2013)
  10. ↑ "The Planning and Development Act, 2007 | Community Planning, Land Use and Development". Government of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  11. 1 2 The Registered Professional Planners Act, CCSM. c. R43. (2015). https://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/statutes/ccsm/r043e.php
  12. ↑ "Who We Are". Ontario Professional Planners Institute. 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  13. ↑ "2016 FAQ re: Proposed Professional Regulation of the Planning Profession". Ontario Professional Planners Institute. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
  14. 1 2 "Devenir urbaniste". Ordre des urbanistes du Québec (in French). Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  15. ↑ "New Brunswick – Atlantic Planners Institute". atlanticplanners.org. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  16. ↑ "Registered Professional Planners Act *". www.gnb.ca. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  17. ↑ "Nova Scotia – Atlantic Planners Institute". atlanticplanners.org. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
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  19. ↑ "Registered Professional Planners Act will take effect December 26, 2020. – Atlantic Planners Institute". atlanticplanners.org. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  20. ↑ Registered Professional Planners Act, RSPEI, c. 9.1. (2020).https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/legislation/r-09-1-registered_professional_planners_act_0.pdf
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