Volunteer Opportunities

The Institute is seeking Architects AIBC and Retired Architects AIBC to submit expressions of interest to participate on six task forces working on the Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services (“Tariff”) Update project. Each task force will be composed of three to six members, reviewing research material and recommending appropriate content for the revised tariff. Candidates may apply for more than one category. Each task force will be dedicated to a specific category of the Tariff:

• Public Assembly
• Residential (including: custom residence, townhouses, low rise 6- storey, and high rise 6+ storey)
• Commercial
• Healthcare
• Educational (including: primary/high school and college/university)
• Industrial

The general qualification and experience criteria for appointments include:

• Architect AIBC or Retired Architect AIBC with several years of experience;
• Strong analytical skills, and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions
• Working knowledge of the Tariff of Fees for Architectural Services; and
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Timeline and commitment:

• July 2018 will be used to appoint each candidate to their respective task force(s), and information packages containing information will be distributed in August 2018;
• Working meetings will commence in September 2018 and expected to conclude in December 2018;
• Commitment to these task forces will be three to six meetings over the course of four months (September to December);
• No additional work will be expected outside of the scheduled meetings;
• Meetings take place at the centrally located offices of the AIBC (unless other arrangements are made and vetted through the AIBC staff representative), with catering and parking provided for meetings held at the AIBC.

Interested applicants are asked to submit a brief statement indicating their preferred category or categories of the Tariff, outlining why they are interested in participating and providing any relevant experience. All applicants should contact Yana Vassilenko, 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.
• Solis 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 Yana Vassilenko, 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. Architects who volunteer as a Mentor can help play a vital role to shape and strengthen the future of the profession.

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 AIBC.
• 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.

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 AIBC.
• More frequent meetings are encouraged, and can include teleconferencing.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the self-regulation of the profession through a volunteer role that considers a busy schedule.
• Opportunity for professional networking with intern architects.
• AIBC registrants are eligible for non-core learning unit credit.

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.  Mentorship of BEA candidates is less structured compared to Interns.  Mentors will act as a resource providing general advice about the registration process within the AIBC.

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 Yana Vassilenko, Human Resources Specialist, at volunteers@aibc.ca.

The AIBC provides an alternative pathway to registration as an architect through the Broadly Experienced Applicant (BEA) Program. This program assesses a candidates’ experience and acquired competencies against the Canadian Competency Matrix for persons working in the profession who have not met the usual education, experience and examination requirements, or who have done so in jurisdictions not recognized in B.C. under a Mutual Recognition Agreement. The Qualifications Committee supports the administration of the BEA Program at the AIBC by conducting the initial assessment of applicant qualifications.

Role

• Assess applicant qualifications under the BEA Program at the AIBC, including reviewing applications and online submissions.
• Contribute to an assessment processes that is effective, consistent and fair.
• Provide analysis and advice for program development and maintenance of certification standards for entry to the profession.
• Conduct interviews with alternative qualifications candidates, as necessary.

Volunteer Profile

• Be an Architect AIBC or Retired Architect AIBC in good standing with at least 3 years of practice experience in B.C.
• Have an appreciation of AIBC’s core regulatory mandate.
• Posses strong analytical skills, and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions.
• Knowledge of the alternative qualifications framework, an asset.

Time Commitment

• Meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 12 p.m.
• Meetings are held at the centrally located AIBC offices, with catering and parking provided.
• Teleconferencing is available for members unable to attend in person.

Benefits

• Make a difference by influencing the BEA program in this early developmental stage.
• Gain exposure to a variety of perspectives and practice areas through the evaluation of applicants with diverse backgrounds and training.
• Opportunity for professional networking.
• 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 Yana Vassilenko, 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 Jaidin Wale, Human Resources Specialist, at: volunteers@aibc.ca.

The AIBC is seeking architects to serve on the Bylaw Review Committee.

The Bylaw Review Committee assists the Institute in continuing its review of the AIBC Bylaws, thus playing an integral role in the self-regulation of the profession. The committee is tasked with reviewing bylaws and making recommendations to council with respect to bylaw amendments, deletions and additions that may be appropriate in the context of the Architects Act and the AIBC’s public interest and professional regulation mandate. Any amendments to AIBC bylaws, including deletions or new bylaws, require member support by way of vote.

Since its establishment in 2011, the committee’s work has included the successful passing of several new bylaws including electronic voting, consensual resolution, and investigation and discipline.  More recently, the committee completed its recommendations to council on proposed professional liability insurance (PLI) bylaws.

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;
• Familiarity and comfort with AIBC Bylaws;
• Ability to compare and analyze legislations, bylaws and codes against current Institute needs;
• Ability to explain bylaw concepts in plain language and comfort with member consultation; and
• Familiarity with drafting conventions for codes is considered an asset.

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

• Scheduled meetings the third Thursday of each month from 12pm – 2pm;
• 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 Jaidin Wale, 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:

• City of Duncan
• City of Richmond
• City of Surrey
• City of Victoria

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)

Please fill out the Advisory Design Panel Application Form (PDF) and forward your submission(s) to the attention of Professional Services Coordinator Jaishree Sundar, at jsundar@aibc.ca.