Call for Applications: Climate Change and Adaptation Advisory Group
APEGBC is currently seeking applications from qualified members for the APEGBC Climate Change and Adaptation Advisory Group.
The Climate Change and Adaptation Advisory Group is responsible for advising APEGBC Council on matters related to climate change and adaptation; these include recommending appropriate policy development, providing input into practice guideline development and revision, defining key messages for communication to members and government, and recommending appropriate responses to requests for association support.The group will not advise members or licensees on individual practice matters. The group reports exclusively to APEGBC Council.
Members of the group must be professional members in good standing with APEGBC or non-members with recognized knowledge in the field. Potential members of this group must have an understanding of issues related to climate change and adaptation as well as knowledge of current initiatives in government and other organizations as they relate to engineering and geoscience, such that they can provide expert advice as needed to the Association.
Members will be appointed for a three-year term. Members should expect a minimum time commitment of four two-hour meetings in the first year requiring approximately one hour of preparation per meeting. The group is expected to meet at least semi-annually thereafter or as required. Meetings will be held at the APEGBC offices in Burnaby. Members who are unable to attend in person have the option of teleconferencing.
Expressions of interest may be sent along with your curriculum vitae to CCAAG@apeg.bc.ca. Applications must be received by February 24, 2012.