Professional membership provides the right to vote in all matters of the association, to be elected to office, and to receive all membership benefits. Member specialization is found on the CAHP website directory. Professional members may use the acronym CAHP after their names.

Requirements for Professional Membership Application

1. A post graduate degree and three years of relevant heritage work experience. OR
   


2. An undergraduate degree and five years of relevant heritage work experience. The degree will be in a field allied to the planning, preservation, wise use and better understanding of heritage resources such as:
   • Archaeology/Anthropology;
   • Architecture;Planning;
   • Archival Science;
   • Conservation or Preservation;
   • Engineering;
   • Fine Arts;
   • Landscape Architecture;
   • Museum Studies;
   • Planning;
   • Social Sciences;
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3. A demonstrated experience in heritage conservation and/or preservation gained through seven years of employment and currently employed in that field.


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4. Must have read and are in agreement with the CAHP Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.

Membership Specializations Include

• Archaeologists, Anthropologists & Ethnologists
• Archivists
• Building Specialists
• Conservators
• Craft & Trade Specialists
• Cultural Tourism & Marketing Specialists
• Educators
• Environmental Assessment Specialists
• Historians
• Landscape Specialists
• Museum Specialists
• Photographers, Illustrators, Recorders
• Planners
• Public Sector Representatives
• Heritage Policy
• Other Specialists

Please note that all persons submitting under any of the outlined specializations would be subject to the same rigorous requirements for admission into CAHP, be it education, sponsorship or peer review, as well as ethics.

Canadian experience pre-requisite: approximately one-third of a Professional members' experience is Canadian or their academic degree conferred from a Canadian institution.

The fee to apply for Professional Membership is $75.00
The annual fee for approved Professional Membership is $290.00

Requirements for Intern Membership

Intern Members are acquiring relevant experience to become eligible for Professional membership. An Intern has completed their studies and is currently employed or consulting in the heritage field. Intern membership can be held for a minimum of 1 year up to a maximum of five years, after which the member may apply for Professional status or is removed from the membership rolls.

Each year an intern must submit an annual log describing their heritage project experience and conferences and workshops attended. Intern members will receive notices regarding conferences, workshops and jobs the CAHP office. Attending socials for networking purposes is another benefit of Intern membership.

Interns are encouraged to volunteer in support of the association and to attend the Annual General Meeting. Interns may not vote or stand for office however. By reading and signing the Code of Ethics Agreement, an intern agrees that they may not use the acronym CAHP after their name. This privilege is given once an Intern has applied for and has been approved for Professional status.

The fee to apply for Intern Membership is $25.00
The annual fee for approved Intern Membership is $180.00

Requirements for Inactive or Retired Membership

Inactive or Retired Members have previously held CAHP Professional status but are no longer currently employed or consulting in the heritage field. Should an Inactive or Retired member begin working again in the heritage field, they are obligated to inform CAHP of their change in status. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action determined by the Board. Inactive or Retired members are not displayed in the Professional directory. A retired or Inactive members may attend the Annual General Meeting but may not be elected to the Board of Directors, sit on a committee or vote. Retired or Inactive members who would like to support CAHP by offering volunteer services are encouraged and welcomed.

The annual fee for approved Inactive/Retired Membership is $50.00

Requirements for Student Membership

Student membership is available to those who are currently enrolled in a post secondary education program full time or part time and not employed or consulting in the heritage field. Student members have no voting privileges and may not be elected or appointed to the Board or sit on a committee. Students are welcomed and encouraged to offer volunteer services to support CAHP.

The annual fee for approved Student Membership is $25.00

Requirements for Subscriber Membership

Subscriber Membership is open to individuals or institutions who would like to receive information from the association, but who cannot be, or do not wish to be Professional members. A Subscriber member will receive conference and workshop notices and attend CAHP social events. In addition they will receive updates on membership news, activities and award programs. Subscribers may not vote or be elected or appointed to the Board or sit on a committee.

The annual fee for approved Subscriber Membership is $50.00