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Membership Applications

OPPI offers numerous membership options for practising planners through to interested members of the general public.

Requirements vary for the different categories of membership. Explore the requirements based on how you would categorize your interests below, and visit our Membership Fees page to learn of the relevant costs.

Member Application Questions
For all other membership category applications or to reinstate your membership email application@ontarioplanners.ca.

I'M A STUDENT IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION…

…interested in planning. You are encouraged to apply for student membership to become a Student Member of OPPI. Student members from accredited programs are eligible for OPPI Scholarships.

I'M INTERESTED IN BUT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR CANDIDATE MEMBERSHIP…

You intend to become a Candidate member, but do not yet qualify for Candidate membership. For instance -

  • You have a recognized planning degree, but are not yet working in planning, or
  • You do not have a recognized planning degree, but have been working in planning less than 5 years, and you have been in contact with the Professional Standards Board, which has confirmed that you will likely qualify to become a Candidate Member.

If either of these options describe your current position, then you may apply to become a Pre-Candidate member. While working towards qualifying for Candidate membership, Pre-Candidates enjoy all the benefits of membership except those reserved for Full and Candidate members.

I'M A NON-PLANNER…

...and although I do not practice or intend to practice planning, I do have a general interest in planning and in OPPI. You are encouraged to apply to become a Public Subscriber and enjoy all the benefits of membership except those reserved for Full and Candidate members.