Caution Urged on Infrastructure Canada Documents
Members need to be aware that Infrastructure Canada's Construction Schedule and Substantial Completion documents ask firms to provide services and assurances well beyond the standard practice expected of professional engineers.
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Oil and Gas Commission, APEGBC Sign Information Exchange MOU
APEGBC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the BC Oil and Gas Commission that allows the exchange of information to assist in the Association’s duties of regulating the practice of engineering and geoscience in the province.
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APEGBC and ASTTBC Form Joint Task Forces
APEGBC and the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC have formed two joint task forces: The Limited Licence Renewal Task Force, and the Professional Technologists (P.Tech.) Task Force.
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Are you in Compliance with APEGBC’s CPD Guideline?
Members are reminded that APEGBC’s public online member directory includes a “Declared CPD Compliant” note recognizing members who are in compliance with the CPD Guideline.
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Seeking Expressions of Interest for New Energy Division
Member interest is being gauged for a new division of APEGBC to enhance the field of energy engineering with particular focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, and their applications.
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Newspaper Feature to Highlight Engineering and Geoscience
During National Engineering and Geoscience Month, APEGBC is participating in a three-part published feature in the Vancouver Sun that will raise awareness of the professions, profile professional members and highlight their accomplishments.
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Career Listings
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APEGBC Volunteers May Qualify for Engineers Canada Fellowship
Engineers Canada Fellowships may be conferred upon individuals who have given noteworthy service to the engineering profession in a volunteer capacity for at least 10 years. APEGBC would like to identify all members who qualify for this honour.
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Salary Seminar/Industry Networking Event - February 24, 2011
APEGBC and the UBC Student Development Office are hosting a salary seminar and industry reception on February 24, 2011. This event aims to provide engineering and geoscience students with tools for salary negotiation and the opportunity to start building their industry contacts.
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BCIT Students to Host Civil Engineering Professional Night
The event is an opportunity for students and professionals to network, and will allow students to develop a better understanding of the civil engineering industry.
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IEEE Engineering Milestone celebrated at TRIUMF
The Vancouver Chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers held a dedication ceremony in Vancouver to mark the first 500 MeV Proton Beam from the TRIUMF Cyclotron in 1974 as an IEEE Engineering Milestone.
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Reminder: President’s Awards Nominations
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2011 President’s Awards. The deadline to submit your nominations is Friday, April 15, 2011.
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Reminder: Environmental and Sustainability Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for APEGBC's Environmental Awards and Sustainability Award. The deadline for initial 500-word nominations is March 25, 2011.
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APEGBC Affinity Program – Latest Offers Available
View some of the current discounts and offers available to you as a member of APEGBC.
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