Benefits of Membership
OPPI members receive the following services and benefits:
- For Full and Retired Members, exclusive use of the title "Registered Professional Planner" and the initials "RPP".
- A listing in OPPI's online consultants' directory, used by members and potential clients.
- A Professional Code of Practice and a disciplinary process to ensure high standards of ethical practice.
- Professional development courses, seminars, workshops, and District programs.
- A full range of online information and services with exclusive use of the Members' Area of the OPPI web site, including online job postings and membership database ("Find a Member").
- Notice of career opportunities through OPPI's mailing service.
- Access to an Ontario-wide professional and business network.
- Representation on issues that affect Ontario's planning profession.
- Awards for excellence in planning.
- Student members have access to OPPI scholarships.
- Group purchasing plans for insurance.
- Monthly electronic newsletter
- Six issues per year of the Ontario Planning Journal.
- OPPI Conference/Symposium.
- Professional Liability Insurance coverage is provided by the Canadian Institute of Planners, in conjunction with AON Reed Stenhouse Inc. This coverage is for all Canadian Full, Fellows, Provisional, Retired and Non-practicing Members of the Institute. The coverage is underwritten by ENCON Group Inc., one of Canada’s premier providers of liability insurance to professionals.
How do I become a Registered Professional Planner?