The AIBC Volunteer Program provides opportunities for Registrants and members of the public to help further the AIBC’s mandate by contributing their expertise, knowledge, and industry insight. The Institute has over 200 volunteers who dedicate their time to support AIBC’s regulatory activities and initiatives in areas such as registration, the Internship in Architecture Program, professional conduct and ethics, investigations, municipal design panels, and continuing education.
Get Involved
Investigation Committee
Experience Review Advisory Group
Design Panel Advisory Group
Oral Exam Panelists
Mentorship of an Intern Architect AIBC
Qualifications Advisory Group
BEA Assessors
Municipal Advisory Design Panels
The Benefits
There are many benefits to volunteering with the AIBC, including professional development and learning opportunities; exploring different practice areas; networking and relationship building with industry professionals; and the ability to shape the offerings of the AIBC. To accommodate the participation of working professionals, the AIBC provides convenient lunchtime meeting schedules; dedicated staff support; option for virtual attendance; catering and complimentary parking for in-person meetings; annual governance training; equity, diversity, and inclusion training; and recognition as an AIBC volunteer.
How to Apply
To apply or be considered for future openings of specific interest, submit a Volunteer Application Form (PDF) and your most up-to-date resume to volunteers@aibc.ca.
View the complete listing of all AIBC volunteer groups.
Volunteer Profile
Volunteer groups have different composition requirements, as detailed in each Terms of Reference. There are many ways to get involved, with opportunities available for Architects AIBC, Intern Architects AIBC, Retired Architects AIBC, Architectural Technologists AIBC, and members of the public to serve in Lay-member capacity.
While the Terms of Refence indicate specific competencies required for each position, the basic attributes for AIBC Volunteers include:
- Understands and appreciates the core work of the AIBC in the public interest, the AIBC’s governance structure, and relationship between registrants, the Institute, and the public.
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in serving on the volunteer group to accomplish its objectives.
- Demonstrates readiness to support and prioritize the public interest mandate of the AIBC.
- Upholds the protection and integrity of confidential information.
- Demonstrates honesty, high ethical standards, and professionalism in all interactions and is accountable for one’s decisions and actions.
- Committed to Indigenous reconciliation, awareness, diversity, equity, and inclusion demonstrated by a desire to learn, listen, and pursue educational opportunities.
- Knowledge of standards of professional ethics and conduct in architectural practice as stated in the AIBC’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct is considered an asset.
Volunteer applications will be subject to a professional conduct and illegal practice check to ensure volunteers are adhering to the mandated professional standards. A merit-based assessment of applicants will be carried out based on the competencies, experience and skills required by relevant volunteer group.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The AIBC believes the public and the profession are best served by committees that include members from diverse backgrounds. While all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, the AIBC especially encourages and invites applications from Architects and Retired Architects living and/or practicing outside the Lower Mainland, women, Indigenous Peoples, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), architects for whom English is a learned language (ELL), and architects in public practice.
Contact Us
For more information about the AIBC Volunteer Program, or to learn about other ways to get involved, please reach out to the AIBC People Operations department at volunteers@aibc.ca.
COLLECTION NOTICE – FORMS
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