Professional Organizations

Applied Science Technologies and Technicians of BC  To advance the profession of Applied Science Technology and the professional recognition and career development of Applied Science Technologists and Certified Technicians and other members in a manner that serves and protects the public interest.

Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)  Information about the Institute, the AACI (Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute) and CRA (Canadian Residential Appraiser) designations as well as related courses, industry news and provincial chapter listings. 

Appraisal Institute of Canada - BC Association (AIC BC)  For appraisal firms or an online copy of their newsletter.

Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC)  The Architectural Institute of British Columbia is a self-governing body dedicated to excellence in the profession of architecture for the benefit of its membership, the environment and society 

Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (BC)    A professional organization formed by people operating within the industry and providing standards of practice.

Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch   A professional association for all practising lawyers in BC.  The members review legislation, initiate law reform measures, and advance and improve the administration of justice.

Corporation of BC Land Surveyors The licensing body for land surveyors in the province.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of BC Provides information on issues, articles, publications, members services, professional development and requirements for designation.

Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM)  Provides information related to the real estate management sector. For information about the CPMÆ (Certified Property Manager) designation, visit the REIC site. 

International Right of Way Association (IRWA) An international professional organization dedicated to the advancement of right-of-way and land acquisition work as a fully recognized profession. This site provides information on the association, its courses as well as industry job postings. 

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)  NAIOP is a national association that represent the interests of developers and owners of industrial, office and related commercial real estate throughout North America.

Planning Institute of BC The Planning Institute of British Columbia is an association of professional planners in British Columbia and the Yukon. PIBC is an affiliate of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

Professional Association of Managing Agents (PAMA)   Learn more about the residential property management sector.  

The Real Estate Institute of Canada   The REIC grants the FRI (Fellow of the Real Estate Institute), CRF (Certified in Real Estate Finance), CMR (Certified in the Marketing of Real Estate), CLP (Certified in Land Planning), ALO (Accredited Leasing Officer) and CPMÆ (Certified Property Manager) designations. 

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) -- BC Group   RICS is a British association with a membership that includes auctioneers, real estate agents and managers, land agents, land, minerals and quantity surveyors, building surveyors and planning and development consultants. Visit this site to learn more about chartered surveyors. 

Society of Notaries Public of BC  The mission of the Society of Notaries Public of British Columbia is to ensure that its members provide the highest standard of Notarial services to the public.