Career Opportunities

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is an independent, professional self-governing body established in 1920 by provincial statute (the Architects Act) with the mandate to regulate the profession of architecture in the interest of the public through a responsive regulatory framework.

The AIBC is seeking enthusiastic professionals to act as instructors in delivering courses offered through the Internship in Architecture Program (IAP).

The IAP was established by the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) to maintain a program of architectural registration/licensing in Canada that is both meaningful and effective. AIBC offers courses to interns in the IAP program to help them meet entry-to-practice competencies required for registration in British Columbia. It also supports and enhances an intern’s knowledge and abilities during his/her work experience and helps to prepare him/her for architectural practice. These courses are also offered to alternative qualifications candidates enrolled under AIBC’s Broadly Experienced Applicant (BEA) program as part of their registration requirements.

During a course redesign process in 2018, the AIBC Registration Board approved the following courses as mandatory requirements for registration: Construction Administration; Architect & the Law: Part I; Building Code; and, Ethics, Act & Bylaws.

The Construction Administration course covers contractual compliance; risk management and its relationship to contractual obligations; responsibilities for architects in the various contracts; communication within the construction team and beyond; field review and assessment techniques; substantial performance and occupancy; warranty; and, other related principles associated with the construction administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Describe the key principles underlying Construction Administration activities and how to implement them on a project.
• Identify the key systematic approaches to Construction Administration that reduce risk as well as effort.
• Explain how four fundamental pre-construction aspects of contracts and risks set the stage for Construction Administration.
• Explain how to implement up to 11 elements of Construction Administration that may be required for any project.

Education and Experience

• Registered Architect AIBC in good standing
• 7+ years’ experience in practice with sound working knowledge of professional practice, regulation and ethics
• A thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and responsibilities
• Extensive knowledge of the Architect’s Act and AIBC Bylaws
• CP designation, an asset
• Knowledge of relevant current and emerging regulatory issues and trends, an asset

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills
• Mastery of the English language
• Strong project management skills
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and comfortable adopting new technology
• Effective facilitator; understanding of effective teaching methodologies and tools to engage audience
• Ability to moderate discussion
• A pleasant demeanor and enthusiasm for architecture
• Must be available on Fridays to teach courses or act as substitute instructor, as required (full listing of 2019 course dates can be found here)

How to Apply

Please send your application including a resume and a statement of interest (maximum 500 words) describing why you are interested in this contract opportunity and what relevant experience you have in creating an exceptional learning environment as an engaged, forward-thinking instructor (in one PDF document) to Yana MacQueen, Manager of Professional Services to the confidential email ymacqueen@aibc.ca. When applying, please include in the subject line “Course Instructor – Construction Administration”. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

This posting will remain open until the successful candidate is selected.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is an independent, professional self-governing body established in 1920 by provincial statute (the Architects Act) with the mandate to regulate the profession of architecture in the interest of the public through a responsive regulatory framework.

The AIBC is seeking enthusiastic professionals to act as instructors in delivering courses offered through the Internship in Architecture Program (IAP).

The IAP was established by the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) to maintain a program of architectural registration/licensing in Canada that is both meaningful and effective. AIBC offers courses to interns in the IAP program to help them meet entry-to-practice competencies required for registration in British Columbia. It also supports and enhances an intern’s knowledge and abilities during his/her work experience and helps to prepare him/her for architectural practice. These courses are also offered to alternative qualifications candidates enrolled under AIBC’s Broadly Experienced Applicant (BEA) program as part of their registration requirements.

During a course redesign process in 2018, the AIBC Registration Board approved the following courses as mandatory requirements for registration: Construction Administration; Architect & the Law: Part I; Building Code; and, Ethics, Act & Bylaws.

The Ethics, Act and Bylaws course covers the history of architectural associations and the Architect’s Act and Bylaws; examines cases of AIBC Bylaws contravention; discusses the use of a Certificate of Practice as well as examining the bylaws associated with competition conflict of interest and an architect’s professional engagement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Explain applicable sections of the Architects Act and the AIBC Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for practicing architects.
• Explain professional self-regulation in relation to architectural practice.
• Describe the ethical and competency requirements in the Architect Act, Bylaws, Bulletins, Bylaws and council Rulings in the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Explain how the AIBC regulatory documents are used.

Education and Experience

• Registered Architect AIBC in good standing
• 7+ years’ experience in practice with sound working knowledge of professional practice, regulation and ethics
• A thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and responsibilities
• Extensive knowledge of the Architect’s Act and AIBC Bylaws
• CP designation an asset
• Knowledge of relevant current and emerging regulatory issues and trends an asset

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills
• Mastery of the English language
• Strong project management skills
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and comfortable adopting new technology
• Effective facilitator; understanding of effective teaching methodologies and tools to engage audience
• Ability to moderate discussion
• A pleasant demeanor and enthusiasm for architecture
• Must be available on Fridays to teach courses or act as substitute instructor, as required (full listing of 2019 course dates can be found here)

How to Apply

Please send your application including a resume and a statement of interest (maximum 500 words) describing why you are interested in this contract opportunity and what relevant experience you have in creating an exceptional learning environment as an engaged, forward-thinking instructor (in one PDF document) to Yana MacQueen, Manager of Professional Services to the confidential email ymacqueen@aibc.ca. When applying, please include in the subject line “Course Instructor – Ethics Act and Bylaws”. Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered.

This posting will remain open until the successful candidate is selected.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.