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) | Fire Training Officer Association of BC |
| Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of B.C. | Government Financial Officers Association of BC |
| Archives Association of British Columbia (AABC) | Greater Vancouver Fire Chief’s Association (Affiliate member) |
| Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) | Greater Victoria Fire Chiefs Association |
| Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals | Greater Victoria Labour Relations Association |
| Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA International) | Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce |
| Association of Records Managers and Administrators Vancouver Island | Irrigation Industry Association of British Columbia |
| Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities | International Association of Fire Fighters |
| BC Construction Safety Alliance including Technical High Angle Rescue Program | International Economic Development Council (P4) |
| BC Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) | International Institute of Municipal Clerks |
| British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association | International Municipal Signal Association |
| British Columbia Economic Development Association | Lifesaving Society |
| 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 Red Cross | Solid Waste Association of North America |
| Canadian Society of Safety Engineering | South Island Prosperity Partnership |
| Certified Human Resources Professional Association | Technical Safety BC |
| CivicInfo BC Society | Transportation Association of Canada |
| Chartered Professional Accountants of BC | Union of British Columbia Municipalities |
| Destination Greater Victoria | Urban Development Institute Capital Region |
| Engineers & Geoscientists British Columbia | Vancouver Island Economic Alliance membership |
| Environmental Operators Certificate Program | Victoria Esquimalt Harbour Authority |
| Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce | |
| Federation of Canadian Municipalities | |
| Fire Chief’s Association of BC |