Membership

The JIEP has four categories of membership - student, associate, general, and honorary (outlined in the table below). Membership is open to persons who have been engaged in work directly related to environmental management, environmental law, planning, impact assessment, environmental protection, environmental education, or environmental compliance, including such activities as permitting, compliance auditing, regulatory review, research, teaching, engineering, design, quality assurance, and implementation of environmental protection and control. Membership dues are payable after January 1st each year.

All members are expected to follow the guidelines set out in the Code of Ethics; as stated in our by-laws. Failure to do so or reported cases of unethical behaviour may result in members being requested to appear before the Disciplinary Committee to consider the circumstances and consequences.  Click here to apply online...

Membership Category Minimum Qualifications & Relevant Experience Comments Dues per Year
Student Enrolled in a tertiary institution and pursuing a Bachelors degree in an environmental field No voting rights at annual general meeting (AGM) JA$1,000
Associate
  • Bachelors degree and less than 5 years experience, or
  • Relevant diploma or associate degree, or
  • Possesses generally accepted specialist expertise and experience in an environmental field
 No voting rights at AGM JA$2,000
General
  • Bachelors degree + 5 years experience, or
  • Masters degree + 3 years experience, or
  • Ph.D. degree + 2 years experience
 Has voting rights at AGM JA$3,000
Honorary Recommended by Council and
ratified by membership for outstanding contribution in the
field of environmental management		 No voting rights at AGM if not previously a member N/A

 

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