Volunteer
Get involved! The following committees and working groups have openings:
- 2026 Annual Conference Planning Committee
Want to help shape one of BCSLA’s signature events? The 2026 Annual Conference Planning Committee (ACPC) is recruiting volunteers to help organize and deliver a conference that’s educational, engaging, and professionally rewarding for attendees, sponsors, and vendors. The 2026 conference will be held October 1–3, 2026 at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver.
Committee members work with staff support and collaborate on key conference components such as program and speaker planning, marketing, sponsorship, and volunteer coordination. The ACPC meets monthly leading up to the conference (with additional meetings as needed) and includes attending the conference to assist with on-site coordination and logistics. If you’d like to contribute your skills and help make the next conference a success, click here to review the ACPC Charter to learn more about the roles. Interested? Email Yeci Yeung, Member Services Coordinator and ACPC Vice-Chair, at [email protected] by Friday, February 20 to express your interest or ask questions.
- Bylaws & Standards Committee
The transition to the Professional Governance Act is picking up speed, and this is your chance to make an impact! The Bylaws & Standards Committee is seeking dedicated Members to join in shaping the future of the profession. Whether you're an expert in governance or simply eager to contribute, we want to hear from you! This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals, expand your network, and make meaningful contributions to the evolution of landscape architecture in B.C.
No prior experience in governance? No problem! We'll provide support along the way. Meetings are typically held the third Tuesday each month between 5:00 pm-6:30 pm (Pacific). Anticipated time commitment is 5-10 hours per month. Email the Executive Director, Ryan Noakes, at [email protected] for more details.
- Public and Professional Relations Committee
Are you passionate about advancing the profession of landscape architecture and increasing BCSLA’s public presence? We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to join the Public & Professional Relations (P&PR) Committee.
The P&PR Committee helps guide how BCSLA communicates with members and the public. Responsibilities include providing input on member and public facing communications, reviewing and recommending updates to professional reference materials, supporting initiatives such as publications and messaging, and offering advice on community engagement, events, and professional programs.
We welcome members who are enthusiastic about communications, marketing, or public relations, and who want to raise public awareness of landscape architecture while supporting the profession through thoughtful guidance and collaboration.
Registered LAs, Interns and Inactive members are welcome to apply. If you are interested in joining this committee, please email [email protected].
- Finance Committee
Do you have an interest in budgets, investments, or shaping the financial future of an organization? The BCSLA Finance Committee is looking for volunteers like you!
Joining the Finance Committee is a great way to make a meaningful impact. You’ll help craft and refine the financial policies that keep the organization running smoothly day‑to‑day, while also supporting the Board of Directors and staff in planning for long‑term financial stability and growth. For the 2026/2027 term, the committee will meet monthly with the Treasurer and Executive Director to provide input on new policy development and to help build the framework for long-range visioning and future investment opportunities. It’s a chance to contribute your expertise, learn from others, and help shape the organization’s financial direction. If you're interested or have questions, please reach out to the Treasruer, Jaki Lowe, and Executive Director, Ryan Noakes, at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!
- CSLA and CNLA’s Canadian Landscape Standard (CLS) Steering Committee
• Are you a BCSLA member in good standing?
• Do you have a particular expertise in landscape construction and design standards?
• Are you interested in helping maintain and develop the CLS?
If so, we would be delighted if you would apply to join the CLS Steering Committee!
About the Canadian Landscape Standard
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) joined forces to create a national tool that sets guidelines for landscape construction projects across Canada and launched the Canadian Landscape Standard in 2015. It is intended for use by anyone who specifies, designs, builds or maintains landscape work. Using the highly successful BC Landscape Standard as a basis for the Canadian version, the standard is a national document, with regional supplements.
Managed by a joint CNLA-CSLA Steering Committee, the Canadian Landscape Standard is a living document that is continually reviewed and updated to remain current. A subscription keeps users updated as new sections are available and revisions are made.
We are seeking representatives from Atlantic Canada and British Columbia to serve a three-year term (renewable) on the CLS Committee. Meetings are held monthly from September to June by videoconference (for 90 minutes) and an in-person meeting is held exceptionally once every 2 years. All expenses related to committee work will be reimbursed by the CSLA and CNLA.
The responsibilities of the representatives include:
• maintaining the integrity of the standard
• maintaining editorial control on the content
• reviewing the standard and coordinating its updates, and
• suggesting new content.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your expression of interest and resumé to Michelle Legault, at [email protected] by February 1st, 2026. Click here to download an English and French language copy of this opportunity.