Become a Member

Municipal employers know and trust our designation. OBOA members are among the world’s most qualified and most sought-after build code experts and are respected across the building industry.

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EMPLOYMENT CENTRE

OBOA Members get access to our Canada-wide job board, expert career tips, and hiring advice.

TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Professional training, learning, certification, and to development.

MEMBER TOOLBOX

Resources designed to support your career and help you excel at building Ontario right.

PERKS & SAVINGS

Exclusive member discounts from leading companies and trusted local businesses.

Annual Membership Fees

The membership fees listed below are for 2025 and will include the remainder of 2024.

GOVERNMENT

$365

Professionals who develop, administer, apply, interpret and/or enforce building code related statutes for or on behalf of a governmental or regulatory body, including one of: (a) a duly legislated municipality (including outside Canada), (b) a Government of Ontario ministry, department or agency, (c) a Government of Canada ministry, department or agency, (d) Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation (or its successor).

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STUDENT

$44

Students must be (a) enrolled full-time at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution in a program of study relating to building construction or (b) enrolled full-time at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada in a program that would assist in the administration or enforcement of building standards. Student I.D is required.

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ASSOCIATE

$365

Individuals or organizations who are professionally impacted by Building Code regulations that do not otherwise qualify for status as a Government Member.

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RETIREE

$44

Individuals who were Government or Associate Members for a minimum of 10 years, are at least 50 years of age and has given up employment in the building industry. Alumni receive the OBOA Journal via email (digital edition) only.