Welcome to the Planning Institute of British Columbia!

The Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) is the professional association of planners in British Columbia and the Yukon. PIBC is the westernmost affiliate of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) – the national association.

Professional members of PIBC are forward thinking individuals who work in both the public and private sectors, in many different fields of planning – including land-use and development, municipal and regional planning, resource and environmental management, policy planning and law, heritage conservation, transportation planning, economic development, urban design, and more…

Professional planners use their knowledge, skills and experience to help shape more livable, sustainable communities and environments.

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Institute News

BC planners urge government to reverse census decision
The federal government’s decision to eliminate the mandatory long form census will have serious, negative impacts for Canadian communities and... > read more
Creating great communities focus of Sun Peaks conference
KAMLOOPS, BC – Acclaimed author and behavioural scientist Collin Ellard, social media guru Tod Maffin and graphic planning specialist Avril... > read more

Latest Jobs

Comox Valley Regional District – Assistant Manager of Planning Services
The Comox Valley Regional District is seeking an assistant manager of planning services to join our property services branch at the Comox Valley Regional District. The assistant manager of planning services... > read more
City of Courtenay – Planning Technician
CITY OF COURTENAY “A VISION FOR THE FUTURE” POSITION AVAILABLE PLANNING TECHNICIAN An opportunity exists for a Planning Technician with a team that prides itself in service to the public, leading in... > read more