Greetings REIBC Members,

Welcome Back from the BC Day Long Weekend! We hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing BC Day long weekend and had the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, explore our beautiful province, or simply recharge. As we return to our regular routines, we look forward to an exciting month ahead filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with the REIBC community. Be sure to read this week’s newsletter for the latest updates, events, and member news!

 

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Real Estate 360 - Building the Future of BC Real Estate

Registration is now OPEN!! Join us for a full day packed with can't miss speakers, the latest industry trends, valuable networking opportunities, and professional development built specifically for real estate professionals across BC. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, expand your network, or stay ahead of where the market is headed, this is the event to be at.

Date: Friday October 2, 2026
Location: Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre
Time: 9:00-4:00pm

Member Early Bird: $125
Non-Member: $225

Early Bird pricing won't last, spots are limited, so lock in your seat at the best rate before they're gone! Head to our website www.re360.ca for the full agenda, speaker lineup, and hotel group rates.

Questions? Reach out to Tamara or Lisa anytime at info@reibc.org we are happy to assist. Register today to secure your spot! Real Estate 360 | Registration

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

Gordon Hepner, RI 5 years
Jeff Dicken, RI 10 years
Tara Burton, RI 20 years
Linda Havers, RI 20 years
Jordan Hettinga, RI 20 years
Chris McPhee, RI 30 years
Bruce Gardner , RI 45 years

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Member Spotlight

Would you like to be featured in our Member Spotlight? We would love to share your story and showcase how earning your RI designation has shaped your career and contributions to the industry. Email Lisa at lisa@reibc.org to be considered for an upcoming feature!

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Industry Events - Pacific West Conference

Date: September 28 & 29 2026
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre

Co-hosted by Greater Vancouver REALTORS (GVR) and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) PacificWest 2026, presented by Constant Contact, will be a must-attend event for anyone looking to build momentum in their real estate career.

After bringing together more than 1,400 real estate professionals in 2025, PacificWest, presented by Constant Contact, returns September 28–29, 2026, for two days of connection, learning, and ideas that move your real estate practice, and our profession, forward. 

Register now and save on General and VIP passes with PacificWest Insider pricing Registration

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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.

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Real Estate Institute of BC Events - Save the Date

Real Estate 360 - Building the Future of BC Real Estate | Friday October 2, 2026 | Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference 

Industry Holiday Classic - European Soirée | Thursday November 19, 2026 | Vancouver Club

Presidents’ Luncheon | Thursday December 3, 2026 | Fairmont Waterfront 

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Industry Career Opportunities

Property Coordinator 1 (Property Rights Services) Surrey - BC Hydro | Job Posting closes August 5 2026

Property Representative 2 (Reservoir Rights Services) - BC Hydro | Job Posting closes August 12 2026

Have a job opportunity? Submit a Job

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