Seminars & Events
Professional development is an important step to enhance your career and professional growth. AIC-BC, in partnership with the Appraisal Institute of Canada, offers conferences, professional practice seminars, courses, seminars, webinars, and other events to help Members stay leading edge within the valuation profession and real estate sector.
AIC-BC is committed to delivering programs and services to its Members. AIC-BC Committees and Chapters hope to plan and offer an array of virtual webinars and in-person events each year. Please visit the AIC-BC Seminars and Events page or your Chapter page often and stay connected through AIC-BC’s social media channels and monthly Member Bulletins for updates.
AIC-BC EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
In-person events organized by the Provincial Association often include venue cancellation
fees or other fees associated with cancellations by registrants. For events where
registrants pay a fee to attend, a cancellation fee may be applied.
~ Registrants who cancel more than seven (7) days prior to an event will be subject to
a $75.00 administration fee.
~ Registrants who cancel within seven (7) days of the event will not be entitled to a
refund.
~ Enrolment that does not meet minimums for cost recovery may result in
cancellation of the event. In this case, registrants will receive a full refund.
Every effort will be made to handle each case fairly. Members who have registered for an event and are unable to attend will be encouraged to find an alternate AIC-BC Member to assign to their registration, if appropriate.
In the event of cancellation by AIC-BC, registrants will receive a full refund.
Professional Practice Seminar – On Demand
The online and on-demand Professional Practice Seminar is offered through the UBC education platform.
Modules can be viewed anytime to suit the member’s schedule and at the end of each Module, the participant will complete a 10 multiple-choice questions quiz.
Please click here to register.
Cost: $345.00+applicable tax
CPD Credits: 7
AIC 102 – Introduction to Professional Practice Seminar – For New Candidate Members
Eligibility: Any individual interested in becoming a Candidate Member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada. More information on the ITPP can be found here.
There are currently no classroom Professional Practice Seminars scheduled in BC.
AIC-BC offers seminars and webinars that provide quality opportunities for Association Members to meet their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
CPD Credits: Registrants must attend the full session to be eligible for credit. The list of attendees will be verified by AIC-BC and forwarded to AIC National for posting of credits to Member’s individual records. Please allow 30 days for posting of credits to your CPD record.
Recordings: Event recording will only be made available to registered attendees following the Virtual Event. AIC-BC Members will not be permitted to purchase recorded material.
NOTE: AIC’S CPD Policy does not permit credit through recorded CPD events. Accordingly, CPD credits will only be awarded to attendees of the Virtual Event. No credits will be awarded for viewing event recordings.
For more information about CPD requirements, please read the Continuing Professional Development Policies and Guidelines here.
If you are looking for Chapter Events, please visit your Chapter’s page.
IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING WEBINAR REGISTRATION
- Pre-registration through the AIC website is required for all webinars. The Zoom registration link will be sent to pre-registered Members on the day before any scheduled webinar.
- Members who do not pre-register by the noted deadline will not receive the Zoom registration link and will NOT be able to attend the webinar.
- Members are asked to complete their Zoom registration as soon as possible, and before 11:30am on the day of the webinar to ensure access to the webinar on time.
- When Zoom registration has been completed, Members will receive an automatic confirmation email containing their personalized Zoom link to join the webinar. To keep each webinar secure, please do not share your personalized zoom meeting link with anyone. (Please remember to check your spam/junk folder.)
- If you do not receive your confirmation email with the Zoom link, please contact
as soon as possible and at least one hour prior to your scheduled webinar date/time to have your meeting link resent.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
AIC-BC Webinar Wednesday – SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Bridging Truth & Reconciliation: Transforming Indigenous Real Estate Development and Valuation
Integrating Truth and Reconciliation principles into Indigenous real estate development and valuation is essential for equitable development. This session demonstrates the importance of integrating traditional knowledge and cultural values into
projects. Attendees will gain insights into addressing valuation complexities and fostering meaningful collaboration in Indigenous land development.
Speaker
Dexter Dong, P.App, AACI
Valuation Analyst, Real Estate
Musqueam Capital Corporation
Moderator
Lee Brooks, P.App, AACI
Partner & Reserve Fund Analyst/Appraiser
Gerritsen Brooks Reserve Fund Studies & Real Estate Appraisal
Registration coming soon!
AIC-BC Fall Education Day – Virtual – SAVE THE DATE!
AIC-BC is pleased to present an opportunity for Members to earn four (4) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits by attending this virtual Fall Education Day. This virtual event offers a chance to gain insights, enhance your knowledge, and further your professional growth. Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity!
Date / Time
November 26, 2025
9:30am – 3:30pm
CPD Credits
Four (4) Continuing Professional Development Credits
Sessions
9:30am – 10:30am – Appraising Heritage Properties
Gain clarity on what defines a heritage property, explore key building designations, and understand how uniform standards and appraisal practices are applied in heritage conservation and valuation.
Speaker:
Orville Lim, P.App, AACI, Retired
Orville is celebrating his Golden Anniversary as a member of the Appraisal Institute of Canada. He is accredited with AACI, P.App.(retired). He is also a long-time Professional member [RI(BC)(retired)] of the Real Estate Institute of B.C.
He had beenprivileged to have had the opportunity to appraise most of all types of properties,from Sunshine Coast to Downtown Vancouver – including notable Heritage Hotels, HistoricAreas Chinatown, Gastown and Yaletown. He also was the lone Property Assessment Analyst at B.C. Hydro with a portfolio of approximately 4,500 assessment folios.
Upon early retirement, Orville lead and worked, Pro Bono, on the conservation project of the 1903 Chinese Empire Reform Association (C.E.R.A.) headquarters in the National Historic Site Vancouver Chinatown, the 1st of only 2 known C.E.R.A. buildings in Canada. He felt proud and rewarded by both the Heritage Conservation Award from Heritage BC and the Award of Honour from the City of Vancouver in 2019.
Orville previously served 7½ years as the Appraisal Institute of Canada Professional Practice Advocate. As well, he served on the Chinatown Historic Area Planning Committee and the Vancouver Heritage Commission. He currently serves as a Director on the Heritage BC Board, a Subject Matter Expert for the AIC-B.C. Association and a member of the Organizing Committee in the Vancouver Chapter.
11:00pm – 12:00pm – How Current BC Residential Tenancy Legislation Impacts Landlords, Tenants, and (Potentially) Property Values
The Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) governs the legal agreement between a landlord and tenant for the use of residential property in BC. This session will provide a broad overview of the RTA, its Policies and Regulations. Topics covered in this session will include the arbitration dispute process, rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants, and how policies such as the City of Vancouver’s Tenant Relocation and Protection Policy (TRPP) may affect property values.
Speakers:
Charlotte Ciok, P.App, AACI, Retired
Associate DJ Mac Consulting
Charlotte Ciok has over 35 years’ experience in the real estate industry in British Columbia in various capacities and has held professional designations with the Canadian Society of Association Executives, The Appraisal Institute of Canada, The Real Estate Institute of Canada and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Charlotte specializes in negotiations, meditation and arbitration under the Residential Tenancy Act.
Charlotte holds a Bachelor of General Studies Degree with a minor in Financial Management from Simon Fraser University and an Urban Land Economics Diploma (Appraisal Option) from UBC’s Sauder School of Business. Other education includes completed include interest-based Conflict Resolution and Negotiations courses from the BC Justice Institute.
Donald J MacPherson
Principal, DJ Mac Consulting
Don MacPherson is a retired police officer with thirty years’ experience in the management, education, and investigative fields of policing. Don specializes in negotiations, mediation and arbitration under the Residential Tenancy Act. Don holds a Bachelor of General Studies Degree with a minor in Sociology from Simon Fraser University and has completed numerous courses from the B.C. Justice Institute in Conflict Resolution and Negotiations.
Kaarina Bishop, Lawyer
Everyone Legal Clinic.
Kaarina Bishop is a lawyer with extensive experience in residential tenancy and administrative law. She runs her own solo practice and also works as a staff lawyer at a leading non-profit, where she manages multiple programs, including the Residential Tenancy Program. In addition, Kaarina holds a management role in a remote legal clinic, where she teaches and supervises articling students, and she also serves as a supervising lawyer for a law school pro bono legal advice clinic. Across these roles, Kaarina has assessed and advised on hundreds of tenancy disputes and judicial review petitions arising from Residential Tenancy Branch decisions.
Kaarina holds a diploma in Biotechnology from BCIT, a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of British Columbia, and a Juris Doctor from UBC’s Allard School of Law, with a specialization in Law and Social Justice. She is also a Law Society of BC–accredited mediator.
Her combined legal and academic background allows her to bring both a practical and principled approach to landlord-tenant issues.
1:00pm – 2:00pm – AI Unboxed: Tools, Trends & Ethical Frontiers
Join three appraisal professionals as they explore the practical applications, opportunities, and challenges of artificial intelligence across different sectors of the valuation profession. This panel presentation brings together perspectives from residential, commercial/agricultural, and municipal assessment practices to provide a comprehensive view of AI’s role in modern appraisal work.
This session focuses specifically on appraisal and assessment applications rather than general AI topics, providing actionable insights for practitioners looking to responsibly integrate these emerging technologies into their professional practice while maintaining the critical thinking and verification standards essential to credible valuation work.
Speakers:
Paul Rayburn, DAR, Certified Appraisal Reviewer
Aclear Appraisal Ltd.
Paul Rayburn is a Vernon, BC, based residential appraiser and open-source appraisal software advocate. He’s involved in developing R Shiny tools aligned with Evidence-Based Valuation and, through the Community of Asset Analysts, works to strengthen the appraisal community by sharing transparent, bias-aware AI usage practice and reproducible methodology.
Lloyd Funk, CAE, AAM
Municipal Assessor, Province of Manitoba
Lloyd Funk, CAE, AAM, is the Provincial Municipal Assessor for the Province of Manitoba, leading an innovative team that is exploring opportunities to harness data science in the delivery of property assessment services to 136 municipalities with over 447,000 properties. Lloyd currently serves on the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Board of Directors and recently chaired the IAAO’s CAE master exam review task force.
Jason M. Schellenberg, P. App, AACI, PGCV, B. Comm.(Hons.)
Partner – Red River Group
Jason is an AACI-designated fee appraiser and partner with Red River Group in Manitoba, specializing in commercial and agricultural valuations across the province, including serving as an expert witness before tribunals and courts. Jason has served as president of AIC-Manitoba (2018-2020) and is a member of the AIC National Peer Review Committee. He is an active participant in the George Dell Community of Asset Analysts (CAA), where he enjoys exploring data science-based approaches through learning and promoting Evidence Based Valuation (EBV). Jason resides in Niverville, MB with his wife and two teenage sons. When not appraising or exploring new technologies, he enjoys sports and is actively involved in his local church community.
2:30pm – 3:30pm – Unpacking Share Sales in Commercial Property
This session will explore the strategic, legal, and high-level tax implications of using share sales as an alternative to direct property transactions. We will discuss key considerations such as due diligence, risk allocation, associated fees and potential savings, and structuring techniques to optimize outcomes for buyers and sellers.
Speaker:
Angela Tenisci
Associate, Fulton & Company LLP
With a natural talent for turning challenges into opportunities, Angela’s diverse journey from RCMP officer to lawyer showcases her work ethic, insight, and commitment to excellence. This unique experience and her genuine charisma make Angela a trusted and respected teammate to colleagues and clients alike. Specializing in real estate, commercial finance, and business law, Angela crafts strategic and personalized solutions, always considering both the legal and human aspects of each matter. Her curiosity, logic, and adaptability, combined with exceptional communication skills, help clients navigate their options and resolve complex problems with confidence. After years of service in law enforcement and coaching high level athletes, Angela now balances her professional life with quality time spent with family and friends. Outside the office, Angela enjoys staying active as “an athlete for life”, managing her fantasy hockey teams, and staying involved in the Kamloops community.
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There are currently no Student/Candidate Events planned.
AIC-BC Chapters offer to their Members a variety of regional events and sessions. To see upcoming events specific to your region, visit your Chapter’s page.
