Events

PIBC Lunch & Learn: Bill M216 Professional Reliance Act

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Dec 10 - PIBC represents networking and knowledge, and many PIBC events earn points towards RPP certification. This time: PIBC discusses its response to Member's Bill M216.

GradStart 2026 International Welcome Pre-Orientation

11:00am

How to unlock the benefits of your study permit, understand what you need to work in Canada, and make the best use of your health insurance plans; what to do during your first few days as an International Student, and where to find help when needed.

GradStart Welcome 2026

1:00pm

Welcome addresses, overview of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and Graduate Student Resources at UBC, information on fun things to do in Vancouver, as well as opportunities to meet other graduate students and ask questions.

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop (in-person)

A 3-session in-person workshop on January 17, 24, and 25, 2026. If you're a grad student in Winter Session Term 1 (September-December 2025), you can apply for the waitlist of this workshop.

Graduate Instructional Skills Workshop (virtual)

A 3-session virtual workshop on January 27 and 31 and February 1 and 2, 2026. If you're a grad student in Winter Session Term 1 (September-December 2025), you can apply for the waitlist of this workshop.

Careers in Transportation: Online Open House for Students

Featuring several dozen public- and private-sector employers showcasing their organizations and job opportunities to university and college students from across Canada.

PIBC Webinar: Annual Planning Outlook

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Dec 10 - PIBC represents networking and knowledge, and many PIBC events earn points towards RPP certification. This time: economic, demographic, housing and industrial/commercial market information to help formulate a strategic planning perspective.

PIBC 2026 Annual Conference

"Bold Plans. Local Action", this year in Penticton, BC. Their keynote speaker is famous Canadian Planning Communicator Uytae Lee.