Engineers and Geoscientists BC

Did you know you can submit questions to Practice Advisors online? Practice Advisors provide guidance to registrants on standards of professional and ethical practice as set out in the PGA, Engineers and Geoscientists BC Bylaws, and any guidance we publish: https://ow.ly/2Iai50TUZkl

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is hiring! We are currently recruiting for a number of opportunities, including Complaint Intake Analyst, Continuing Education Coordinator, and the Executive Assistant to CEO. Check out our current openings and come join one of BC's Top Employers! https://lnkd.in/gifeFsgw

The 2022–2027 Strategic Plan shapes our future as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator to build a strong and resilient British Columbia. In year two of the Plan (2023–2024), we focused on seven projects to further our goals. Learn more in our Annual Report: https://ow.ly/zGqh50TQXJR

READ: Highlights from the September 20 Board meeting. The Board approved its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and approved an update on the Board Composition Matrix and Board Sub-committee Composition Matrices. More: https://ow.ly/n5sk50TQXCP

This year’s Regulatory Learning Module focuses on the duty to report—a critical component of self-regulation in professional engineering and geoscience. Practising registrants are required to complete a new Regulatory Learning Module every year as part of their Continuing Education. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZI2W50TQXz4

READ: The Power of Shed: Harnessing Hydrogen for Grid Resilience, a feature article in the latest edition of Innovation. https://ow.ly/p3mw50TQleV

As the 2024 Engineers and Geoscientists BC Annual Conference and AGM comes to a close, we want to thank all the attendees, speakers, volunteers and staff who have made this event another success. We hope your collaborations will continue past this week and help optimize the contributions you make to our professions!

If you're attending the 2024 Annual Conference and AGM, this is the final day to stop by our engagement booth! During the morning break, come chat with our CEO, Heidi Yang, to tell her what topics are important to you as a registrant. Our booth is located in the Exhibitor Hall and there is a chance to win a prize pack!

We are back for our third and final day of the 2024 Annual Conference and AGM! Today’s keynote presenters include Steve Howe, workplace accident survivor, safety expert, and inspirational speaker, and Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, four-time Olympic gold medalist and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. See the full lineup of Continuing Education sessions here: https://ow.ly/Y0lX50TOC6V

New Friday breakfast keynote speaker: Steve Howe, workplace accident survivor, safety expert, and inspirational speaker, will be tomorrow’s keynote breakfast presenter at our 2024 Annual Conference after a last-minute change. Steve’s keynote tells the story of his early career in the construction industry, when he thought the rules of safety did not apply to him. Like many workers, he never imagined he would fall victim to a workplace accident that would almost cost him his life. Steve’s story of a tragic accident, his long recovery, and his return to work will inspire audiences to learn the reasons why workplace safety is so important. With over 15 years on construction sites since his accident, Steve knows the safety challenges facing construction projects and the people working on them. His keynote will offer insights on how to foster a culture of safety by keeping things simple and ensuring that every action and word has a purpose.