Renewal Deadline for 2008 Membership
Final Notices for payment of the 2008 member fee were sent out on Friday, January 25, 2008. If you have not renewed your membership, we encourage you to address this matter in a timely manner, as payment must be received by the Association by February 29, 2008. Under the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, the annual fee payment deadline is December 31 and anyone who has not paid the annual fee before March 1 must be struck from the register.
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APEGBC Council Work Plan Identifies Priorities for 2008
At its February 1, 2008 meeting, APEGBC Council approved the 2008 Council Work Plan that was initiated at the November planning session.See Council's list of priorities for the 2007/2008 Council-year.
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WorkSafe BC to Address Worker Safety in Avalanche-Prone Terrain
WorkSafe BC is looking to introduce amendments to Occupational Health and Safety Regulations to address workers’ safety in avalanche-prone terrain. At a consultation meeting with stakeholders arranged in Kelowna by WorkSafe BC, APEGBC made a presentation to confirm the role of registered professionals in carrying out snow avalanche risk assessments.
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Update on Green Code Changes
In early December 2007, the BC Building and Safety Policy Branch released proposed “green” Code changes to the BC Building Code for public comment. APEGBC responded, providing input on the proposed changes.
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Council Election Call for Nominations
As a member, your input is key to determining whom you will see on Council representing you and 25,000 of your professional colleagues. Now is the time to nominate someone as a part of the Association’s Council nomination process, where every year members have the opportunity to elect a President, Vice President, and a minimum of five Councillors to serve on APEGBC’s Council.
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National Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment Protocol Developed
Engineers Canada, through its Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee, has developed a protocol for assessing the vulnerability of public infrastructure to the effects of climate change.
The assessment protocols will be made available to municipalities for participation in case studies and their findings will contribute to recommendations for a review of design, operation and maintenance codes, standards and practices.
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Call for Interviewees and Focus Group Participants in National Labour Market Study
Engineers are being invited to participate in an engineering and engineering technology labour market study being conducted under the auspices of Engineers Canada and the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists. Volunteers are needed to participate in a focus group session and executive interviews.
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First BC Mineral Exploration Week Launched
British Columbia launched its first-ever Mineral Exploration Week from January 27 to February 2, 2008. Speaking at the 25th annual Mineral Exploration Roundup conference in Vancouver on January 28, 2008, Minister of State for Mining Kevin Krueger made the announcement.
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Our Employment Section is updated daily. See www.apeg.bc.ca/services/employmentcentre/careers/index.html for the latest career listings.
Watch for our Vancouver Sun Special Newspaper Feature on March 1st
On Saturday, March 1, 2008, the Vancouver Sun will feature a special newspaper supplement on engineering and geoscience. APEGBC's goal in producing the supplement is to promote positive, public awareness of the professions and to highlight engineering and geoscience projects and professionals throughout the province.
If you are still interested in purchasing advertising in this supplement, please contact Vancouver Sun advertising sales before the February 15 deadline at (604) 605-2478.
Canstruction® 2008: Engineering Teams Lead By Example
Over the course of a weekend, local graphic artists, students, architects and engineers will come together to fight hunger. On February 22nd to the 23rd, 20 lower mainland teams will compete to build colourful, imaginative structures entirely of non-perishable food items that will later be donated to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society.
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National Engineering & Geoscience Week Activities In Your Community
March 1-8, APEGBC celebrates National Engineering and Geoscience Week. Join us at different events around the province as APEGBC members engage the public through bridge building contests, rock and fossil displays, and other hands-on engineering and geoscience activities in a community near you!
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Survey Responses Sought From Users of Forest Science Research
The Forest Investment Account-Forest Science Program (FIA-FSP) funds applied research in the areas of sustainable forest management and improving timber growth and value. It is carrying out a survey to gather data on how FIA-FSP research is used and how satisfied users are with its products. As many APEGBC members are potential users of the scientific information generated through FIA-FSP research, the Forest Science Board is encouraging members’ participation in this survey.
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APEGBC Affinity Program Update - Latest Offers Available to Members
APEGBC works with a number of service providers so that members can access better pricing on products and services. View some of the current offers available to you as a member of APEGBC.
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