Candidate members represent the future of the appraisal profession, individuals who are pursuing the rigorous AIC Program of Professional Studies and preparing to complete the final requirements for one of the Appraisal Institute of Canada’s prestigious professional designations.

Candidate membership is given to those individuals who have met minimum entrance requirements and who are committed to proceeding through all of AIC's education, experience and examination requirements to become fully designated members of the Institute.

Admission to candidacy is open only to those who either hold a degree, or who have 10 or fewer remaining requirements for the AACI, P. App designation.

To qualify for Candidate membership, you must be of legal age, and have successfully completed a recognized Foundations of Real Estate Appraisal course (UBC BUSI 330 or equivalent), as well as the AIC We Value Canada workshop (online only).

Joining as a Candidate member entitles you to membership in the Ontario Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (OAAIC)

Candidate members typically work actively in the profession as appraisers-in-training, within the limits defined by the Canadian Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (CUSPAP), policies and regulations. Candidates participate in AIC’s Professional Liability Insurance program and can take on increasingly complex assignments as they gain expertise and knowledge, under the direction and mentorship of designated members.

The Ontario Association of the Appraisal Institute of Canada (OAAIC) administers admission to membership for Candidates