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Greetings REIBC Members,

Looking for a memorable way to thank your top clients, valued colleagues or team this holiday season? Make it a night to remember at Industry Holiday Classic 2026: A European Soirée.

On Thursday, November 19, the Vancouver Club will come alive with the glamour and energy of Europe. From the elegance of Monaco, to the warmth of the Amalfi Coast, to the excitement of the Moulin Rouge.

Treat your guests to an evening of incredible food, themed entertainment, live performances and plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate with professionals from across the real estate industry.

Member Tickets: $125
Non-Member Tickets: $149

Hosting a group? Purchase 8 tickets for $875 and bring your colleagues, clients or VIP guests along for the evening. For group registration, contact Lisa Itterman at lisa@reibc.org.

Great food. Exceptional entertainment. Your favourite people. One spectacular holiday celebration.

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Real Estate 360° - Building the Future of BC Real Estate

We are a month away from welcoming you all to Real Estate 360 Conference! Member Early Bird $125 | Registration  

Session Highlight: Capital In Motion - Navigating Today's Lending Market 

This candid panel discussion will examine the current state of Canada's commercial lending market from the perspective of those evaluating, structuring, and financing transactions. Panelists will discuss the types and volume of deals moving forward, where financing gaps are emerging, and which sectors continue to attract lender interest.

Moderated By:

  • Andy Pham, BBA, P. App, AACI, RI - Vice President BGO

Panel Experts:

  • Lea Billard, Director, CMHC Commercial Lending, CMLS
  • Wes McCrorie, Vice President and Region Head, Real Estate Finance – GVA, RBC
  • Graham Collings, MBA, CIM®, Managing Director, Canada ICI

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Make the most of your Real Estate 360° experience and skip the rush-hour drive home! Stay the night, enjoy a more relaxed end to your conference day, and take advantage of our exclusive hotel group rate of $279 per night at the Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre. Reserve your room using the link below before the offer expires on Friday, September 11, 2026. Hotel Reservation Link

Friday October 2, 2026 | Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre | Member Early Bird $125 | Registration


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We are proud to recognize the September milestone anniversaries for our REIBC members. These long-standing relationships are the foundation of our organization.

  • Natalie McInnis, RI 5 years
  • Ed Landry, RI 10 years
  • Jeffrey Shap, RI 10 years
  • Cameron Bezanson, RI 15 years
  • Jessica Taylor, RI 15 years
  • Maurice Primeau, RI 15 years
  • Brad Fenton, RI 40 years
  • David Jurome, RI 40 years
  • John Vaccaro, RI 40 years

Member Profiles - Keep Your Member Profile Up to Date

Please take a few minutes to review your member profile and make sure your details are current.

Keeping your profile up to date helps us stay connected with you and ensures you continue to receive important REIBC news, event invitations, membership updates, and other communications. We also encourage you to complete any missing personal or professional information in your profile so our records remain accurate.

Log in to your member account today and take a quick look, it only takes a few minutes! Thank you!


SFU Continuing Studies – The City Program

Taught by field practitioners and experts, the City Program at SFU Continuing Studies offers a collection of introductory courses to urbanization fields plus more advanced classes for professionals in the field.

Register to save your spot in our upcoming fall courses:

Planning for Non-Planners: What You Need to Know About Community Planning (CITY101)
Sep 15, Sep 22, Sep 29, Oct 6 | 4 mornings online
Instructor: Neal LaMontagne

Housing Policy Fundamentals (CITY102)
Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28 | 4 evenings online
Instructors: Matthew Thomson, Peer-Daniel Scheer, Marina Jozipovic

Transportation Planning Foundations (CITY103)
Sep 17, Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 8 | 4 mornings online
Instructor: Elicia Elliot

Community Data Fundamentals (CITY106) 
Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17 | 4 evenings online
Instructor: Aaron Licker 

Fundamentals of Architecture (CITY107)
Nov 18, Nov 25, Dec 2, Dec 9 | 4 mornings online 
Instructor: Jessyca Fan 

Financing Urban Growth: The Use of Development Cost Charges and Community Amenity Contributions (CITY242) 
Dec 7, Dec 14 | 2 days online 
Instructor: Jay Wollenberg 

Designing and Drafting Design Guidelines (CITY252) 
Nov 13 | 1 day Vancouver 
Instructor: Neal LaMontagne, Oliver Hartleben 

Real Estate Development from the Inside Out (CITY755) 
Sep 16, Sep 23, Oct 7, Oct 14, Oct 21, Oct 28 | 6 evenings online 
Instructor: Michael Mortensen  

Urban Design Meets Real Estate Development: Advancing Shared Goals (CITY760) 
Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 19, Nov 26, Dec 3, Dec 10 | 6 evenings online 
Instructor: Michael von Hausen 

Explore our mix of introductory classes and courses for professionals in the field. Registration is now open for fall 2026.


Industry Career Opportunities

Properties Manager 1 (Leasing Services) - BC Hydro | Job Posting closes September 4 2026

Land Agent/Site Acquisition Specialist - Cypress Land Services Inc. | Job Posting closes September 8 2026

Property Coordinator 2 (Property Rights Services) - BC Hydro | Job Posting closes September 9 2026

Property Representative 2 (Indigenous Land Services) - BC Hydro | Job Posting closes September 15 2026

Have a job opportunity? Submit a Job


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