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APPI 2015 Compensation and Benefits Survey Final Report
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APPI 2017 Compensation and Benefits Survey Report
The APPI 2017 Compensation and Benefits Survey Report is now available.
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APPI 2015 Compensation and Benefits Survey Report
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APPI 2015 Compensation Gender Analysis Report
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APPI 2015 Member Survey Report
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Professional Associations
The ASPB is the provincial regulator responsible for protecting the Public by setting standards for qualifications, conduct, and continuing competency for the practice of biology.
Government
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) CLMI pulse check, produced by the Department’s Labour Market Information Division.
Our team is responsible for the National Occupational Classification (NOC), the Career Handbook (CH), and Labour Market Information (e.g. wages and outlooks for occupations).
https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/content_pieces-eng.do?cid=12673&lang=eng
Municipalities and planning service agencies are invited to apply to host an intern as part of the Municipal Internship Program for Land Use Planners. Program details, eligibility requirements and information on the application process are available at www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/ma/internship
Vision: Alberta: a safe place to live, work, and play.
Mission: Working with our partners and stakeholders, the Safety Codes Council provides an effective and sustainable safety codes system for structures, facilities, and equipment.
The Barrier-Free Council of the Safety Codes Council, in partnership with Alberta Municipal Affairs has developed the Barrier-Free Design Guide to provide further interpretation and understanding of accessibility requirements under section 3.8. of the Alberta Building Code. The Guide also makes recommendations for best practice design solutions including residential living.
Working on your training plan for this year? Want to update or develop new skills? Are you or your team involved in tasks related to data collection, analysis and reporting? Statistics Canada is offering introductory professional workshops that may be of interest to you and/or your colleagues in the near future.
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The AALA regulates the use of the title of Landscape Architect in Alberta.
The AALA advocates the value and role of landscape architects and landscape architectural technologists through education and promotion.
The AALA provides networking, social and educational opportunities to the benefit of all members.
July 1, 2019, the College of Alberta Professional Foresters (CAPF) and the College of Alberta Professional Forest Technologists (CAPFT) merged to become the Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals (AAFMP). AAFMP is the provincial regulatory body for Alberta’s forest management professionals. We support the continual development of registrants so that all Albertans can benefit from healthy, sustainable forests.
While the hub document can be downloaded and read as a whole, it is designed for quick access by clicking on key terms that will link directly to that segment of the hub.
FireSmart is living with and managing for wildfire on our landscape. Preparing for the threat of wildfire is a shared responsibility. From home owners, to industry and government we all have responsibility to lessen the effects of wildfire. Wildland Urban Interface is where the urban lifestyle meets environments that are prone to wildfire. By choosing to extend our lifestyle and communities further into forested areas, we become more exposed to the danger of wildfire.FireSmart Canada helps you understand the potential of wildfire affecting your home and your community.
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Welcome to the Wild Rose Chapter of the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2), an organization that seeks to promote and improve the practice of public participation in relation to individuals, governments, institutions, and other entities that affect the public interest in nations throughout the world. www.iap2wildrosechapter.org
Making conservation research accessible to communities and decision makers is complex. To focus our work effectively, Miistakis identified six research areas where our skills and expertise could have the greatest impact.
Other Learning and Related Organizations
Community energy management education will provide the knowledge and resources you need to manage the art and science of saving energy, emissions, and money across the community.
A new resource is launching this month for planners and planning practitioners involved with Alberta’s regional plans. Created by fRI Research with support from the Land Use Secretariat, the Land Use Planning Hub is an informal network that supports the implementation of Alberta’s regional plans by sharing information, stories and feedback. Join the Land Use Planning Hub at www.landusehub.ca/welcome/. Comments, feedback and request for resources can be submitted to Jeff Wiehler, website coordinator, at [email protected].
SALMTEC (Science & Land Management Training & Education Centre) is a training and education centre that provides relevant learning opportunities that bridge the gap between land management practices and the applied science upon which these practices are based
Subcribe to the SALMTEC Connector, a calendar with related organization's courses as well.
GBA+ is an analyticial tool used to assess how diverse groups of women, men and gender-diverse people experience polices, programs and initiatives.
Economic Literacy for a Green Economy (Online Training)
Beginning March 1, 2017, the program consists of a series of six modules that will build organizational capacity by increasing the knowledge and understanding of economic concepts and their role in supporting a green economy. The training stream takes a case-based approach to address key economic concepts, their assumptions, key measures and gaps, and their strengths and limitations.
Housing for Health is a five-year project funded by a Public Health Agency of Canada grant to the Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB, Canada. More info can be found here: https://www.uab.ca/h4h
Eric Geddes Lectures
The Geddes Lecture Series brings together leaders from the community with Alberta's world-class researchers to inspire and promote awareness and discussion on impactful and relevant business topics.
Refer to the Past Lectures podcasts for further reference.
Webinar on March 21, 2024 - Management for Planning Managers
The webinar will be approximately 3 hours online via Zoom, with opportunities for Q&A at the end. Participants will also be able to submit questions in advance when registering. Registered participants will have access to the Webinar recording for 30 days.
The Real Estate Development Leadership (REDL) certificate and courses are aimed at mid to senior level professionals. These in-person, 2-day courses connect participants with experts across the real estate development industry. Take one course or complete the full certificate (5 core and 2 electives). Discounts are available for UCalgary alumni.
Professional development workshops, short courses and certificate programs.