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Faqs- candidate membership

How do I become a Candidate Member?

Please fill out the Candidate Application and submit it Protected Email with the following supporting documentation:

  • Two years Post- Secondary Education (College or University)
    *A university degree is required to attain a CRA or AACI Designation; A degree earned outside Canada requires a Credential Assessment
  • Completion of the AIC 101 Webinar
  • Successful Completion of The BUSI 330 via UBC/ or AIC 330 via Seneca College(Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal)
  • Successful Completion of the AIC Introduction to Professional Practice- Provided via UBC(ITPP)
  • Criminal Record Check done by the Appraisal Institute of Canada; facilitated by Sterling Backcheck ($30 Plus HST; External CRC’s are not accepted)
It says fee or non-fee on the top of the candidate application, which one am I supposed to choose?

Fee vs. Non-Fee Classification – Which are you?

Fee

If you prepare or assist in the preparation of an appraisal report, (regardless of whether you sign the report) and the report is provided to a third party that relies upon it, then you should consider yourself a “Fee” Member.

Non-Fee

If you are not currently working as an appraiser or

you prepare or assist in the preparation of an appraisal report and the report is used internally and is NOT provided to a third party, then you should consider yourself a “Non-Fee” Member.  (e.g. you are employed by a municipality and prepare reports for internal use only)

It is important that you understand the distinction as it may affect whether you have proper insurance coverage.

What business information is required on the candidate application?

When filling out the Candidate Application please provide the relevant appraisal business information from the firm you are employed by or your company details.

I am prospective member and currently unemployed, can I still join the AIC-ON as a candidate member?

Prospective members are able to join with all entry requirements complete, purchase non-fee insurance and actively look for employment. Fee  insurance can be purchased later if the appraisal work requires it. Our office does however recommend applying for student membership, making use of the membership resources on the AIC website and joining as a candidate when employment is obtained.

Where do I find the amount for the 1st Year Membership dues?

Please contact Protected Email for the AIC-ON for the 1st year dues amount. First (1st ) year dues are determined by which Chapter you will belong to in Ontario; this is based on the city or town in which you live or work. If this is not indicated on the membership application form, we will base your chapter on your home address.

Is my experience before I join as a candidate member recognized?

You are automatically enrolled in the Applied Experience Program upon your candidacy start date.