CIP Board of Directors Working Group on Government Relations and Advocacy

Members-at-Large are not members of CIP’s Board of Directors and do not hold governance authority. They serve in an advisory capacity and participate in Working Group discussions, strategic feedback processes, and meetings.

CIP is currently seeking expertise in the following areas:

• Rural and remote planning contexts
• Northern and Arctic planning contexts
• Defence infrastructure and community sustainability
• Housing supply policy and analysis

Deadline: May 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PT

Please note: The working language for CIP volunteer positions is English. As such, position descriptions, application forms, and Terms of Reference are available only in English.

Application Form

Name *

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Last

Job Title *

Organization *

Email *

Phone (Optional)

City/Town *

Province/Territory *

Language *— Select Choice —EnglishFrenchBilingual

CIP Membership *— Select Choice —Professional (MCIP)CandidatePre-CandidateStudentRetiredPublic SubscriberNot a member

Please note that preference may be given to MCIP members in good standing. Non-members may be considered where specific expertise is required.

Designations

• RPP
• LPP
• urbaniste
• MCIP
• FCIP

I self-identify as someone from an equity-deserving group: *

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to answer

I self-identify as an Indigenous person (First Nations, Métis or Inuit): *

• Yes
• No
• Prefer not to answer

Have you previously volunteered with either your PTIA or CIP? *

• Yes
• No

Please list any other volunteer committees you are currently a member of:

Brief Biography *

Please provide a short biography highlighting your professional background and experience. This biography may be used in communications such as the volunteer page on the CIP website.

LinkedIn Profile (Optional)

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In bullet point format, please tell us why you are interested in this particular volunteer experience: *

Which of the following areas do you possess experience or expertise in? (Select all that apply) *

• Rural planning
• Remote planning
• Northern planning
• Arctic planning
• Defence infrastructure
• Community sustainability
• Housing supply policy
• Housing supply analysis
• Government relations/public policy

Other:

Please describe your relevant experience in the area(s) selected above using specific examples. *

Why are you interested in serving as a Member-at-Large on this Board Working Group? *

describe Working Terms

In your view, what are the most pressing public policy or advocacy issues currently affecting planners in your area of expertise, region, or community? *

I have read the Board Working Group on Government Relations and Advocacy Terms of Reference and understand the estimated time commitment associated with this role. *

• Yes
• No

I am available to participate in virtual meetings on a recurring basis, and occasional review of materials between meetings. *

• Yes
• No

Do you have any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that CIP should be aware of? *

• Yes (if yes, please explain below)
• No

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain here.

If not selected at this time, I consent that CIP may keep my application on file for 12 months for consideration of any similar position vacancies: *

• Yes
• No

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