Passive House Canada Opened Training Survey
Building professionals across Canada can now provide feedback to help shape future training and professional development.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Remote Work
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Do you plan to pursue further training in high-performance building standards this year?
Passive House Canada has launched its 2027 Training Needs Survey to gauge the skill requirements of building professionals nationwide. The organization aims to use these insights to tailor upcoming educational offerings, including its 120P training series.
Why it matters
Understanding current workforce gaps allows the industry to better align professional development with evolving standards in building science and energy modelling. This survey helps ensure that training curricula remain relevant for those entering or advancing in the high-performance building sector.
The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and offers participants the chance to win one of three $150 prepaid Visa cards. It supports the organization's existing 120P training series and professional certification pathway.
The players
Passive House Canada
This national non-profit organization advocates for and provides education on high-performance building standards.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
This is a professional association representing architects and architecture students across the country.
The details
Building professionals can access the survey through an online portal to share their views on critical skills and training needs. The initiative is a collaboration with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, focusing on certification pathways that integrate building science, energy modelling, and practical design.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: The 2027 Training Needs Survey opened to participants.
October 23, 2026: The survey participation period concludes.
Market Landscape
This initiative reflects a broader shift toward high-performance building standards as the construction industry adapts to strict climate mandates. By streamlining training, Passive House Canada positions itself to meet the growing demand for expertise that aligns with the National Building Code of Canada's energy efficiency requirements.
Building professionals who complete the survey contribute directly to the development of new training series that may enhance their career qualifications. Participants also gain the opportunity to win one of three $150 prepaid Visa cards for their time.
The takeaway
Professional development surveys serve as a critical tool for identifying the skills necessary to navigate modern energy-efficient design trends. Professionals should participate to ensure their specific learning needs are represented in upcoming certification programs.
What happens next
The survey participation period will conclude on October 23, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about evolving industry standards and professional development in the Canada Remote Work section.
More information
To participate in the study, complete the 2027 Training Needs Survey English on the official portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Kingston Whig-Standard.
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