Supporting Every Stage of the Planning Journey
Young Learners
We introduce young minds to the possibilities of planning through engaging resources, outreach, and interactive learning experiences. By sparking curiosity and building early awareness, we help the next generation explore planning as a future career and understand its role in shaping vibrant, inclusive communities.
Students & Candidates
We provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to help students and candidate planners transition successfully into the profession. From networking to skill-building programs, we equip emerging planners with the knowledge and connections they need to thrive.
RPPs
Our resources empower Registered Professional Planners to lead, advocate, and influence the communities they serve. Through ongoing education, events, and career support, we help RPPs stay at the forefront of the profession while building strong professional networks across Ontario.
Our Vision
A strong and connected planning profession advancing inclusive and sustainable communities.
Our Mission
OPPI advances and advocates for Registered Professional Planners, acting in the public interest, by fostering professional excellence, strengthening the planning community, and sharing knowledge to support continuous learning and growth.
The Role of OPPI
OPPI is mandated by the Ontario Professional Planners Institute Act and OPPI By-Law to grant the Registered Professional Planner (RPP) designation, govern members’ rights and responsibilities, and set academic and examination requirements for membership. OPPI strives to build RPP as a trusted professional designation among private and public planners, decision makers, and the public. OPPI promotes professionalism in the planning practice and advocates for industry best practices. OPPI is a trusted voice on planning matters and is the go-to resource in Ontario. OPPI benefits from having a vast and diverse membership and facilitates the exchange of knowledge and expertise for the betterment of planning in Ontario.
Meet Your 2025/26 OPPI Council:
13 Leaders, One Vision
Meet the passionate volunteers shaping the future of Ontario’s planning profession. The 13 members of OPPI’s 2025/26 Council bring together diverse expertise and a shared commitment to driving meaningful change. As champions of innovation and community, these leaders are dedicated to advancing the planning profession, fostering inclusive communities, and guiding OPPI through a new era of transformation. Get to know the visionaries behind the decisions that will influence OPPI’s growth for years to come.
Guiding Our Profession
OPPI provides the framework, standards, and guidance that shape professional planning in Ontario. From our strategic plan to professional codes, these resources ensure planners uphold excellence, serve the public interest, and strengthen communities across the province.
Strategic Plan
Our priorities and goals to guide advocacy, learning, and professional growth.
Act, 1994
Only full OPPI members are authorized to use the title Registered Professional Planner (or RPP).
DEI-RSJ Commitment Statement
Advancing equity, inclusion, and reconciliation across the planning profession.
Professional Code of Practice
Ethical standards every RPP follows to protect the public and maintain trust.