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Planning Institute of British Columbia PIBC The Planning Institute of BC (PIBC) is the professional association of planners in BC & Yukon.

Register now for our CPL webinar on Wednesday, October 28, on AI and the rapidly changing applications in planning!This ...
10/08/2026

Register now for our CPL webinar on Wednesday, October 28, on AI and the rapidly changing applications in planning!

This webinar will provide the practical knowledge you need to stay ahead in an increasingly tech-driven field and leverage AI to work smarter.

We are excited to welcome industry experts to present and demonstrate how cutting-edge AI software applications can streamline your work and provide a framework for navigating this evolving landscape.

Full webinar and speaker details here:
pibc.bc.ca/pibc-webinars

Together with Canadian Institute of Planners, we will explore what’s next for Canada’s communities and for the professio...
10/04/2026

Together with Canadian Institute of Planners, we will explore what’s next for Canada’s communities and for the profession itself at the 2027 CIP & PIBC National Planning Conference in Victoria, BC, from July 6-8, 2027!

The Call for Program Proposals ends in less than 3 weeks! Submit your proposal by October 23, 2026 and join us in moving forward with MOMENTUM and purpose in a time of shifting landscapes.

We welcome submissions from planners, students, allied professionals, researchers, placemakers, and all who are dedicated to building and supporting inclusive, vibrant communities.

Read the the call for proposals & submit proposals by 11:59 PM PT on October 23, 2026: pibc.bc.ca/annual-conference

Find the next step forward with your planning career - check out the latest job opportunities in BC and the Yukon on the...
10/04/2026

Find the next step forward with your planning career - check out the latest job opportunities in BC and the Yukon on the PIBC Job Board! Apply soon for:

- Senior Planner & Planner II with City of Yellowknife

- Senior Planner with Town of Osoyoos

- Manager of Planning & Building with City of Salmon Arm

- Director of Planning with District of 100 Mile House

- Planning Technician with Village of Kaslo

- Community Planner with CitySpaces Consulting

- Project Planner with Aplin Martin Consultants Ltd.

Full job details and application deadlines at pibc.bc.ca/all-jobs
(link in bio)

Thank you again to representatives from Tsawwassen First Nation for sharing their valuable insights and learnings with u...
09/29/2026

Thank you again to representatives from Tsawwassen First Nation for sharing their valuable insights and learnings with us last week through their presentation
"A Community Driven Place-Based Land-Use Plan".

We also want to extend a special thank you to Real Estate Foundation of BC for generously sponsoring this free webinar in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation .

Watch the webinar on PIBC's YouTube channel for free:
youtube.com/

Come on by and say hi! Trade show day at UBCM - stop by our booth #712 & learn more about PIBC & the Intelligent Invent...
09/17/2026

Come on by and say hi! Trade show day at UBCM - stop by our booth #712 & learn more about PIBC & the Intelligent Inventory!

Join us for our first CPL webinar of the fall on September 23 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconcili...
09/03/2026

Join us for our first CPL webinar of the fall on September 23 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation .

For this webinar, we welcome representatives from Tsawwassen First Nation who will share their vision and land-based solutions from the TFN Land Use Plan Update.

Our special thanks to Real Estate Foundation of BC for generously partnering with us to support this free webinar!

Join us Wednesday, Sept 23 from 12 PM - 1:30 PM. Register for free at pibc.bc.ca.

Time to (re)connect, learn and earn this fall! PIBC Chapters are planning a very eventful fall ahead. Visit your local c...
08/29/2026

Time to (re)connect, learn and earn this fall! PIBC Chapters are planning a very eventful fall ahead. Visit your local chapter's page and sign up for these current learning opportunities and fun ways to connect with your fellow colleagues in September and October. Eligible for PIBC CPL units:
www.pibc.bc.ca/pibc-chapters

PIBC Vancouver Island South Chapter (PIBC Vancouver Island South Chapter)
Sept 17 - Victoria Bike Tour (FULL) & Chapter Social
Oct 8 - Tour & Presentation: Celebrating Planning at UVic

PIBC South Coast Chapter (PIBC South Coast Chapter)
Sept 17 - SCC Sketch Club at Pier Park
Sept 24 - Sea-to-Sky Subchapter Planners Social in Whistler

PIBC Vancouver Island North Chapter
Oct 1 - Planning Legal Session & Social

PIBC Okanagan Interior Chapter
Sept 17 - Legal Seminar on Current Topics in Planning Law
Sept 25 - Fall Conference with ITE BC Interior Section: From Lane Use to Land Use

PIBC Fraser Valley Chapter
Sept 24 - Legal Seminar: Evolving Legal Landscape After Cowichan Tribes Decision

Taking the next step in your planning career should be a thrill! What can you bring to these planning job opportunities?...
08/24/2026

Taking the next step in your planning career should be a thrill! What can you bring to these planning job opportunities? Find out more at pibc.bc.ca/all-jobs:

- Manager of Indigenous Relations and Island Planner positions with Islands Trust

- Senior Planning Analyst with Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

- Development Planning Department Manager with City of Kelowna

- Manager of Planning with District of North Saanich

- Planner II or III with City of Terrace

- Associate Planner with Cariboo Regional District

- Planner 2 (Development Planning) with City of New Westminster

Perfect for taking a mid-week break! Grab your copy of magazine & dive into this summer issue for all things ! From t...
08/20/2026

Perfect for taking a mid-week break! Grab your copy of magazine & dive into this summer issue for all things !

From the annual conference overview and session summaries, to getting to know more about this year's awards winners, grab a chilly beverage or treat and enjoy this good read. Don't forget about the regular features on our members, higher learning shared by students and planning podcasts suggestions (good for that final road trip of the summer)!

Members can log in for full access via the Member Portal. Select feature articles available here: www.pibc.bc.ca/about-planning-west

We are very excited to be co-hosting the National Planning Conference next year with Canadian Institute of Planners in...
08/12/2026

We are very excited to be co-hosting the National Planning Conference next year with Canadian Institute of Planners in Victoria, BC!

We are looking for up to 10 members to volunteer for the conference's Program Advisory Committee. You'll be instrumental in shaping the direction and momentum of this conference!

Learn more and submit your application by September 11, 2026.
www.cip-icu.ca/national-conference/

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