The AIBC has a hybrid work environment, with staff working both remotely and in-office. Meetings with AIBC staff are therefore by appointment only. Members of the public and AIBC registrants may contact staff with specific enquiries using the department lists below.
The AIBC Offices are located at:
Architectural Institute of British Columbia
100 – 440 Cambie Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2N5
Canada
General Inquiries
Phone: 604.683.8588 or toll free in BC 1.800.667.0753
Fax: 604.683.8568 or toll free in BC 1.800.661.2955
Email: aibc@aibc.ca
Office of the CEO
The Office of the CEO is responsible for the AIBC’s organizational oversight including strategic initiatives, and the overall delivery of regulatory functions in the public interest. The department works closely with the AIBC Council, and its related advisory groups to administer provincial legislation and all related policies.
Contact this department for:
- General: OCEO@aibc.ca
- AIBC Council: president@aibc.ca | Website
- Professional Governance Act Transition: pga@aibc.ca | Website
Staff include:
- Mark Vernon CPA, CA, CPA (IL)
Chief Executive Officer - Thomas Lutes, Barrister and Solicitor
General Counsel, Deputy CEO - Meagan Sands, Paralegal
Manager, Regulatory Compliance - Tracy Tough CAPM
Manager, Office of the CEO
Communications
The Communications department leads all external and registrant communication at the AIBC. This includes managing the organization’s website, social media, and monthly newsletter, Connected. The department also handles media requests, and oversees all AIBC events and the Architectural Walking Tour Program.
Contact this department for:
- AIBC Newsletter (Connected): communications@aibc.ca | 604.305.2703 | Website
- Media inquiries: communications@aibc.ca | 604.305.2703 | Website
- Events & Programs: communications@aibc.ca | 604.305.2702 | Website
- Architectural Walking Tour Program: tours@aibc.ca | 604.305.2702 | Website
Staff include:
- Elizabeth Woff
Manager, Communications and Engagement - Amanda Scott
Event and Outreach Lead
Finance
The Finance department manages the financial health of the AIBC, including accounts receivable and accounts payable. This department also provides support to managing the company’s SharePoint sites and is a current representative on the building strata council.
Contact this department for:
- Accounts Payable/Receivable: finance@aibc.ca | 604.305.2710
- SharePoint Sites and Support: extranet@aibc.ca | 604.305.2713
Staff include:
- Karen Morris CPA, CGA
Manager, Finance - Marguerite Wood
Accounting Coordinator - Shohreh Tehrani
Database Research Analyst
People and Administration
The People and Administration department manages the people operations and strategy at the Institute, including the administration of the volunteer program. The department also supports the office management of the Institute and oversees the organization’s administrative resources and systems, including management of the Institute’s facilities.
Contact this department for:
- Administration/General: aibc@aibc.ca | 604.305.2700
- CCDC Orders: aibc@aibc.ca | 604.305.2700 | Website
- Human Resources: hr@aibc.ca | 604.305.2714
- Volunteer Program: volunteers@aibc.ca | 604.305.2715 | Website
- Facilities (including film requests): aibc@aibc.ca | 604.305.2694
- AIBC Classifieds: classifieds@aibc.ca | 604.305.2700 | Website
Staff include:
- Shawna Chilton CPHR
Director, People and Administration - Yana MacQueen
Associate Director, People and Administration - Jocelyn Webster CPHR Candidate
People and Culture Lead - Kirsten Bowles
Registration and Administration Coordinator
Professional Conduct and Illegal Practice
This department oversees professional conduct issues by receiving and investigating complaints that a registrant of the AIBC has behaved in an unprofessional manner or has contravened the Architects Act or AIBC Bylaws. The department also manages illegal practice matters by receiving and investigating inquiries of non-registrants engaging in the illegal practice of architecture, misrepresenting their qualifications by using an unauthorized title and/or offering to provide architectural services, contrary to the Architects Act.
Contact this department for:
- Professional Conduct Complaints: complaints@aibc.ca | 604.305.2711 | Website
- Illegal Practice Inquiries: illegalpractice@aibc.ca | 604.305.2693 | Website
Staff include:
- Sabinder Sheina, Legal Counsel
Director, Professional Conduct and Illegal Practice - Meagan Sands, Paralegal
Manager, Regulatory Compliance - Tatiana Perez Velez, Paralegal
Professional Conduct Officer - Catherine Lee, Paralegal
Illegal Practice Officer
Professional Services
The Professional Services department oversees the ongoing continuing education of Architects AIBC, Architectural Technologists and Intern Architects AIBC. The department is responsible for content of professional development opportunities, including managing the Registered Educational Provider program, and the mandatory courses under the Internship in Architecture (IAP) program.
Contact this department for:
- Continuing Education Program (CES): professionaldevelopment@aibc.ca | 604.305.2695 | Website
- Professional Development Opportunities/IAP courses:professionaldevelopment@aibc.ca | 604.305.2695 | Website
- Recognized Educational Provider (REP) Program: educationalprovider@aibc.ca | 604.305.2696 | Website
- AIBC Conference or PD Day: conference@aibc.ca | 604.305.2696 | Website
- Post-Disaster Building Assessment Program: postdisaster@aibc.ca | 604.305.2695 | Website
- Questions related to the Practice of Architecture: practiceadvice@aibc.ca | 604.305.2699 | Website
- Municipal Design Panel Nominations: designpanels@aibc.ca | 604.305.2696
Staff include:
- Alexandra Kokol (on leave)
Manager, Professional Services - Krista Sutherland
Professional Development Lead - Jaishree Sundar (on leave)
Professional Services Lead - Gabe Baron
Professional Services Lead (interim) - Maura Gatensby Architect AIBC CP
Lead Practice Advisor and Regulatory Liaison
Registration and Licensing
The registration and licensing department oversees all registration pathways for individuals looking to become registered in the province and those that wish to resign or change their registration status. This department also manages the licensure of architectural firms and temporary licensees, and all related functions including renewal of registration and maintenance of a searchable online register.
Contact this department for:
- Registration/Status Changes: registration@aibc.ca | 604.305.2700 | Website
- Internship in Architecture Program: iap@aibc.ca | 604.305.2706 | Website
- Firm Updates: firmupdates@aibc.ca | 604.305.2709 | Website
- Annual Renewal and Professional Liability Insurance: accounts@aibc.ca | 604.305.2709 | Website
Staff include:
- Jenelyn Torres MA
Director, Registration and Licensing - Kim Underwood
Licensing Lead - Carla Taylor
Registration Lead - Gabe Baron (on secondment)
Registration and Administrative Coordinator - Nisha Rawal MAS (on leave)
Registration and Licensing Administrative Specialist - Mairi Nixon
Registration Special Projects Coordinator - Kirsten Bowles
Registration and Administration Coordinator - Shanae Chiu
Registration and Licensing Coordinator