Urban Planner (Government)
Town & Country Planning Authority or parish council planner — evaluates development applications, prepares planning policy, and shapes Jamaica’s built environment.
Typical Salary
J$3M
to J$6.5M per year
Open Roles
80+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Growing
Urban development surge
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Career Paths
Planning Technician→Junior Planner→Town Planner→Senior Planner→Director of Planning
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$3MSenior: J$6.5M
Key Skills
Development control
Planning policy
GIS / AutoCAD
Land use analysis
Environmental assessment
Community consultation
Zoning legislation
Report writing
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Urban & Regional Planning (UWI/UTech)
- TCPA training
Preferred
- MSc Urban Planning
- PMP certification
- GIS proficiency
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Urban Planning
- TCPA appointment
- RTPI or equivalent professional membership
Market Trend
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