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Career Central

Career Support for Life

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’s Career Central connects you with resources, opportunities, and networks to succeed.

As Canada’s national organization for planners, we provide tools like the National Employment Survey and access to education programs that shape the future of planning. Join a professional community dedicated to sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation.

Job Seekers

Find your next opportunity! The CIP National Job Board is designed to help professionals like you find planning-related positions that align with your skills and interests.

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Employers

Find the right fit. The CIP National Job Board connects you with specialized planning professionals who are passionate about shaping Canada’s communities.

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Get Involved

Interested in building your network of professional contacts, strengthening your leadership skills, and implementing new ideas within the planning profession? If so, we may have some incredible opportunities for you.

Volunteer Your Expertise

From committees to events, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Visit our Volunteer Page to explore current opportunities.

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Support Planning Students

Your donations to the CIP/ICU Planning Student Trust Fund support the next generation of planners by funding scholarships and bursaries.

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Career Support Blogs

Check out the CIP Blog for the latest posts with career advice, resources, and more.

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    Plan Canada Winter 2025: People’s Choice – Housing Supply
    More and more Canadians, young and old, are struggling under the weight of high rents, high mortgage payments, and intense competition for limited housing choices from coast to coast to coast. Policies and funding are now pivoting to confront the housing crisis on a scale not seen in generations. These are extraordinary times for planners. Planners are positioned at all levels of government, First Nations, the private sector, and the non-profit sector to meet the moment and help deliver net new housing supply…
  • A pastel-toned cityscape featuring mid-rise and high-rise buildings under a pale blue and pink sky. Overlaid in bold green text, it reads: 'Give Back to the Planning Profession This Holiday Season.'
    Give Back to the Planning Profession This Holiday Season
    December is the season of giving—a time for generosity, community, and making a difference. Here are some meaningful ways you can give back and help advance the planning profession…
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    Insights for Aspiring Planners from Tharini Prakash
    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…
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