Volunteer Opportunities

The AIBC Design Panel Committee is seeking new members to represent the committee as liaisons for various municipalities.

The committee engages in valuable discussions on the importance of advisory design panels (ADPs) including how best to promote their appropriate function in the public interest. The committee reviews ADP applications and provides recommendations for nomination of candidates to municipal ADPs across the province.

Volunteer Profile

• Registration as an Architect AIBC or Retired Architect AIBC with several years of experience.
• Interest in and/or experience with advisory design panel related matters.
• Appreciation of AIBC’s core regulatory mandate.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Time Commitment

• Monthly meeting on the first Wednesday of each month (excluding July and August) from 12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
• Meetings take place at the centrally located offices of the AIBC.
• Teleconferencing is available for out of town committee members.
• Lunch and complimentary parking are provided for all meetings.

Benefits

• Contribute towards the self-regulation of the profession.
• Committee members are eligible to receive Non-core learning unit credit for their service.

To learn more about the objectives, criteria and procedures for nomination to and service on an ADP, please refer to the following documents:

• Bulletin 65: Advisory Design Panels – Standards for Procedures and Conduct
• ADP Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Involved

Interested candidates are invited to contact Michaela Bogart, Human Resources Specialist at: volunteers@aibc.ca.

The Institute is seeking architects to serve on its Consensual Resolution Review Panel (the “Panel”). The Panel is currently comprised of three Architects AIBC and two non-member public representatives.

Working with the AIBC Professional Conduct & Illegal Practice team, the Panel fulfills an integral role in the consensual resolution process. Consensual resolution is an alternative approach to resolving disciplinary matters that would otherwise proceed to a formal disciplinary inquiry. The panel’s role in this process is to review and make approval decisions on proposed consensual resolution agreements between the AIBC and architects, associates, firms and licensees under the consensual resolution process established under the Architect’s Act and AIBC Bylaws. In deciding whether to approve any agreement, the Panel must have regard to the public interest.

The AIBC believes that the public interest and the profession are best served by a Consensual Resolution Review Panel that includes members from diverse backgrounds.

The general qualification and experience criteria for appointments to the panel include:

• Registration as an Architect AIBC in good standing with several years of experience;
• Appreciation of AIBC’s core regulatory mandate;
• Understanding of the disciplinary process and disciplinary resolution aspects of professional regulation;
• Solid understanding of professional ethics and conduct in architectural practice;
• Sound, objective judgement in relation to professional standards and ethics;
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality; and
• Ability to work collaboratively.

The time commitment and benefits of appointment to this panel include:

• Minimal time commitment for this panel as members meet on average four times per year, for no more than two hours (some document review in advance is required);
• Meetings take place at the centrally located offices of the AIBC, with catering and parking provided;
• Remote attendance electronically or by teleconference is possible for out of town committee members; and
• Registrants of the AIBC are eligible to receive non-core learning unit credit for their service.

Interested candidates are invited to contact Michaela Bogart, Human Resources Specialist, at: volunteers@aibc.ca.

The Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) is the domestic stream to registration as an Architect in Canada, which sets educational, experience and examination standards for licensure. During their progression through the IAP, Intern Architects AIBC will rely on the guidance and support of a Mentor to help them fulfill their path to registration.

Role

• Provide objective guidance and direction outside of the Intern Architect’s workplace.
• Be a positive and professional role model to one or more Intern Architects and conduct regular reviews of the Intern Architect’s progress.
• Share discussions of overall career objectives within the field of architecture.

Volunteer Profile

• An Architect AIBC or Retired Architect AIBC. Note: a mentor cannot be employed at the same architectural firm, organization, or practice as the Intern Architect AIBC.
• Fluency in multiple languages is an asset.

Time Commitment

• At a minimum, the Mentor must meet with the Intern Architect prior to each submission of their Canadian Experience Record Book (CERB), which occurs approximately twice per year.
• Meetings can be held at a convenient location for both the Mentor and the Intern Architect. More frequent meetings are encouraged, and can include teleconferencing.

Benefits

• Contribute to the self-regulation of the profession as well as an opportunity for professional networking with intern architects.

Mentorship in General

There will be opportunities to mentor Broadly-Experienced Applicants. These candidates are seeking registration through alternative qualifications and are either foreign-trained architects, or already have extensive local work experience, or a combination of both. Mentors will act as a resource providing general advice about the registration process within the AIBC.

Getting Involved

To get involved, and for all other volunteer related enquiries, please contact Michaela Bogart, Human Resources Specialist, at volunteers@aibc.ca.

The Internship in Architecture Program (IAP) is the domestic stream to registration as an architect in Canada. Once accepted to the program, intern architects need to accumulate a specified minimum of experience hours in pre-determined practice categories. The Experience Review Committee assists the Institute in ensuring that the work experience component of the IAP is being administered and evaluated fairly and effectively, and supports Intern Architects AIBC by facilitating their pathway to registration.

Role

• Review and assess the work experience submitted by Intern Architects in their Canadian Experience Record Book (CERB).
• Ensure the work experience logs are being assessed effectively, consistently, and fairly.
• Occasional participation in Experience Review Interviews to approve work experience.
• Provide recommendations and feedback to the Registration Board and staff regarding IAP work assessment policies and procedures.

Volunteer Profile

• Be an Architect AIBC in good standing with familiarity with the registration process. Experience and knowledge of the Internship in Architecture program is desired, but not mandatory.
• Have a commitment to facilitate the progression of intern architects on the path towards licensure.
• Solid grasp of competencies required by intern architects for registration.
• Be detail oriented, able to work independently and review documents critically.

Time Commitment

• Monthly meetings of one to two hours over the lunch period of a mid-week work day; or
• The review work can be performed at flexible times as arranged with AIBC staff.
• Meetings are held at the centrally located AIBC offices, with catering and parking provided.

Benefits

• Opportunity to support the IAP and the self-regulation of the profession through a role that considers a busy schedule.
• Learning and development through exposure to a variety of work experience areas.
• AIBC registrants are eligible for non-core learning unit credit.

Getting Involved

For more information, please consult the committee’s Terms of Reference on the AIBC’s website.

To get involved, and for all other volunteer related enquiries, please contact Michaela Bogart, Human Resources Specialist, at volunteers@aibc.ca.

The AIBC invites applications from architects interested in serving on municipal Advisory Design Panels. The role of an advisory design panel member is to give impartial, professional advice directly on any proposal or policy affecting the community’s physical environment in the public interest.

The AIBC invites applications from architects interested in serving on any municipal ADP listed on the application form. Below are the design panels that have upcoming appointments:

• District of Squamish

For more information about the meeting schedules of each design panel, please refer to the Design Panel Meeting Matrix (PDF).

To learn more about the procedures for serving on a panel, please refer to the following documents:

• AIBC Bulletin 65: Advisory Design Panels – Standards for Procedures and Conduct (PDF)
• ADP Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

To apply, please forward your latest CV along with the Advisory Design Panel Application Form (PDF) to designpanels@aibc.ca.