Township staff, council and the municipality are part of various professional and community associations.
These can include:
- Member-benefit professional associations
- Designation-granting associations
- Certifying bodies
- Professional regulatory bodies
Professional associations bring together many industry experts to share news and updates in their field. They allow for the continued professional development of staff and help keep the Township connected to emerging trends and best practices.
2023-2024 Professional Association Memberships
| American Public Works Association (APWA) | Government Financial Officers Association of BC |
| Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of B.C. | Greater Vancouver Fire Chief’s Association (Affiliate member) |
| Archives Association of British Columbia (AABC) | Greater Victoria Fire Chiefs Association |
| Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) | Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association |
| Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals | Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia |
| Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA International) | International Association of Fire Fighters |
| Association of Records Managers and Administrators Vancouver Island | International Economic Development Council (P4) |
| Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities | International Institute of Municipal Clerks |
| BC Construction Safety Alliance including Technical High Angle Rescue Program | International Municipal Signal Association |
| BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) | Local Government Management Association |
| British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association | Lifesaving Society |
| British Columbia Economic Development Association | Local Assistant to the Office of the Fire Commissioner |
| British Columbia Municipal Safety Association | Local Government Management Association of B.C. |
| Building Officials Association of BC | Master Municipal Construction Documents Association |
| Canadian Assessment, Vocational Evaluation & Work Adjustment Society | Municipal Information Systems Association of B.C. |
| Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs | National Fire Prevention Association |
| Canadian Institute of Planners | National Payroll Institute |
| Canadian Institute of Transportation Engineers | Planning Institute of British Columbia |
| Canadian Network of Asset Managers | Project Management Institute (PMI) |
| Canadian Public Relations Society | Recreation Facilities Association of BC |
| Canadian Society of Safety Engineering | Solid Waste Association of North America |
| Certified Human Resources Professional Association | South Island Prosperity Partnership |
| CivicInfo BC Society | Technical Safety BC |
| Chartered Professional Accountants of BC | Transportation Association of Canada |
| Destination Greater Victoria | Union of British Columbia Municipalities |
| Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia | Urban Development Institute Capital Region |
| Environmental Operators Certificate Program | Vancouver Island Economic Alliance membership |
| Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce | Victoria Chamber of Commerce |
| Federation of Canadian Municipalities | Victoria Esquimalt Harbour Authority |
| Fire Chief’s Association of BC | Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada |
| Fire Training Officer Association of BC |