Congratulations!
Welcome to the Canadian Institute of Planners
As a student, you receive free CIP membership until your graduation. Once you become a student member, you are required to renew your membership annually. This is your gateway to a wealth of resources and opportunities designed to support your education and future career in planning.
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
As a student, you get a discounted rate for CIP’s annual national planning conference. Attend sessions, workshops, and networking events. Plus, you can volunteer and receive additional discounts on registration fees, as well as submit a student poster or proposal to present.
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.
Connect With Your Student Liaison
Get connected with your Student Liaison and get to know better all the benefits, services and events for CIP student members. You don’t know your Student Liaison and want to connect with them? You can contact us for more information.
Academic and Career Support
Scholarships and Bursaries
CIP is a proud partner of the CIP/ICU Planning Student Trust Fund (CIP-PSTF), which offers scholarships and bursaries for full-time students in accredited Canadian planning programs. For more information and details on how to apply, visit the CIP-PSTF website.
The CIP/ICU Planning Student Trust Fund (CIP-PSTF) is the Canadian planning profession’s national charity, providing a scholarship, bursary, and award program to students in accredited planning programs in Canada.
The Canadian Institute of Planners created CIP-PSTF in 1989 to contribute to the advancement of professional planning. After incorporating as a separate entity under the Canada Corporations Act, the fund received charitable status in 1990. Since then, over 170 scholarships and bursaries have been awarded, almost $600,000 in financial support to worthy students.
Plan Canada Magazine
Plan Canada is Canada’s national planning magazine. As a student, 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.
Access our CPL HUB, where you’ll find free, on-demand resources, including recorded webinars and conference presentations and best practices in planning. The CPL HUB is available at no additional cost to all members!
Other Member Benefits
Insurance Discounts
CIP has partnered with The Personal to offer exclusive home and auto insurance discounts to our members.
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Stay Connected
Student Support Newsletter
Stay tuned for our special Student Support newsletter for the latest news and opportunities!
CIP Blog
Keep up to date with CIP’s latest news and updates on our blog!
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Canadian Awards for Planning Excellence 2026 Finalists
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Leading with Openness and Connection: Reflections from the 2025 CIP Emerging Leaders Program
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Plan Canada Winter 2025: Planning for Disruption
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Partner Perspectives: Insights from Urban Systems at ACTION 2025
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Ending 2025 with ACTION and Purpose: A Message from CIP’s President Lesley Cabott
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Move at the Speed of Trust: What Planners Need to Know from the State of Canada’s Cities Summit
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