Access Your Member Area
The Member Area is your one-stop shop to access all member products and services. It’s also where you can ensure your profile and preferences are up to date. Access to our CIP Member Directory, update your contact information and highlight your specialties and skills!
Our Planning Priorities
CIP’s current focus is on five key policy priorities. These priorities are embedded in our Strategic Plan: 1,835 Days of Impact, which aims to promote inclusive, sustainable communities connected to the natural world.
Volunteering & Networking Opportunities
Volunteer
Joining CIP’s LinkedIn groups can provide ongoing networking and learning opportunities, connecting you with like-minded professionals and industry trends.
Volunteer Your Expertise
From national committees and juries to events and conferences, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Additionally, representing CIP on external projects and organizations can help broaden your network and enhance your impact within the field.
Specialties, Skills & Preferences
Keep your CIP member profile current throughout the year by reviewing “My Profile” in the Member Area. You can update your contact information, indicate your specialties and skills, and make changes to your preferences for how you appear in the membership directory.
Resources & Career Support
National Conference
Members receive a discounted rate for CIP’s annual national planning conferences, bringing planners together from across the country — and the world — to learn and network with one another. Attendance at sessions, workshops, learning tours, and keynote speakers can all be applied towards Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) units.
Plan Canada Magazine
Plan Canada is Canada’s national planning magazine. As a CIP member, you get free digital access. The magazine covers innovative projects, research, and the latest in Canadian planning.
Canadian Planning and Policy Journal
Canadian Planning and Policy Journal is a bilingual, open-access, peer-reviewed publication undertaken by the Association of Canadian University Planning Programs (ACUPP). The journal focuses on the diversity of planning theory and practice across Canada.
Canadian Institute of Planners National Planning Job Board
Welcome to the professional hub for planners at all stages of their journey. Whether you’re launching your career, advancing in your field, or shaping the future of the profession, CIP connects you with resources, opportunities, and networks to succeed. You’ll be able to filter jobs by location, area of expertise, or experience level, making your search more focused and efficient.
Find New Opportunities
Looking for a new opportunity in planning? The National Planning Job Board is designed to help professionals like you find positions that align with your skills and interests.
Upload Your Resume
Our Resume Database gives employers access to a pool of talented planners looking for their next role. Make it easy for potential employers to consider you for roles.
Set Up Job Alerts
Sign up for job alerts and let the perfect roles come to you. Customize your preferences to receive personalized updates about job openings that match your skills and interests.
Webinars
Our Webinar Program offers free year-round learning opportunities. These webinars cover a wide range of current and emerging planning topics.
The Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) HUB is accessible to all CIP members, on demand, with no additional fees. This centralized site includes recorded webinars, conference presentations, and more. Organized by subject, it is ideal for accessing free CPL content and sourcing best practices in planning from across the country.
Stay Connected
CIP Newsletters
Released the first Wednesday of every month, the Member Matters Newsletter offers content that focuses on CIP’s policy and advocacy work and draws connections to our broader membership.
Released on the third Wednesday of every month, the Career Central Newsletter focuses on individual professional development, including career, volunteer, and learning opportunities.
CIP Blog
Keep up to date with CIP’s latest news and updates on our blog!
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Voices from ACTION 2025: A Conversation with Byungjun Kang, CIP Emerging Planner Award Winner
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CIP on Parliament Hill: Advancing Planning Priorities
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Plan Canada Fall 2025: Imagining Canada in 2100
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Planning for the Future: Reflections from Ceylin Karasahin, Student Volunteer at ACTION 2025
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Planning for the Future: Reflections from Liam Vu, Student Volunteer at ACTION 2025
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Housing is Where Jobs Sleep at Night: Response to the Build Canada Homes Market Sounding Guide
Contact Us
We look forward to supporting you throughout your planning journey. Welcome again, and enjoy exploring all the benefits of your CIP membership! If you have any questions or need help, feel free to reach out to us:
- Email: membership@cip-icu.ca
- Phone: 1-800-207-2138 or 613-237-7526
- Website: www.cip-icu.ca
- Office: 401 – 141 Laurier Avenue W., Ottawa, ON, K1P 5J3