The Real Property Institute of Canada’s Mentorship Program is designed to strengthen leadership, professional development, and community ties across Canada’s federal real property sector. Whether you’re navigating your early career or looking to expand your influence, RPIC mentorship fosters personal growth through candid conversation, shared experience, and relationship-building with professionals who understand the field from the inside.

Note: Registration for the 2025 RPIC Summit is required to participate in all 2025 mentorship activities.

The 2025 RPIC Mentorship Program includes four unique opportunities that create space for learning, reflection, and meaningful exchange:

Virtual Mentoring Panel (Online)

• Date: Early October
• Format: 75-minute moderated conversation featuring experienced professionals
• Focus: Mentoring insights and career development strategies
• Get Involved: RPIC is accepting proposals from those with mentoring experience. Submit yours to [email protected]

Speed Mentoring Sessions (In Person)

• Dates: November 25 and 27
• Format: Two 2-hour sessions at the RPIC Summit
• Experience: Mentees engage in 14-minute small-group conversations with up to 8 mentors per session (up to 16 mentors for those attending both sessions)
• Participation: Free with Summit registration, but spaces are limited. Advance registration is required, and participants should arrive 10 minutes early to ensure smooth event delivery.

Mentoring Panel (In Person)

• Date: November 26
• Format: 45-minute moderated discussion featuring seasoned leaders
• Focus: Shared lessons, mentoring journeys, and perspectives from both public and private sectors
• Get Involved: Proposals from those with mentoring experience are welcome at [email protected]

As a mentee, you will:

• Connect with experienced professionals across real property disciplines
• Gain clarity on career paths, leadership challenges, and growth opportunities
• Build relationships across organizations and sectors
• Ask real questions and receive tailored guidance
• Leave with practical advice to apply in your role and trajectory

Whether you’re early in your career or preparing for a leadership role, RPIC mentorship offers clarity, encouragement, and direction.

As a mentor, you will:

• Share your journey and offer guidance to professionals seeking direction
• Reflect on your career while supporting future leaders
• Foster connections and uncover new ideas through dialogue
• Champion a stronger, more collaborative federal real property community
• Help instill a culture of openness and lifelong learning

Ready to mentor?

Complete the Mentoring Biography Template and email it to [email protected] to get started.

The 2024 RPNW Speed Mentoring session was a sellout with 81 mentees gathering for brief dynamic small group discussions with nine real property senior leaders/ mentors. This was the first time RPIC has run a Speed Mentoring session in several years and we were happy to see the level of engagement in the conversations and the 4.5/5 overall satisfaction rating from mentees.

Qualitative feedback from mentees included, “my favorite [RPNW] session by far”, “Very good interaction with Mentors and good learning experience”, with suggestions for improvement largely centred around a desire for more time with mentors.

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