Applied Planning

Professional associations are an excellent way to connect with others in your field, stay up-to-date on current trends, and search for jobs. Some of the associations provide student memberships at a discounted rate.

• Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)
  • Canadian Institute of Planners Events
  • Canadian Institute of Planners Student Membership
• Planning Institute of BC (PIBC)
  • Planning Institute of BC Student Membership
  • Volunteer with the Planning Institute of BC to create connections and gain experience
• Canadian Association of Certified Planning Technicians (CACPT)
  • Become a student member to access their "upcoming workshops, socials, forums and social media [which] provide opportunities for members to interact with one another and learn from each other."
• Urban Land Institute (ULI)
  • Become a student member of the Urban Land Institute and take advantage of valuable webinars and new contacts
• Follow these organizations on LinkedIn for industry trends, job opportunities, events, to formulate new contacts and engagement opportunities.

Other Associations