• Cancellation Policy

Seminar Description

The purpose of this seminar is to provide participants with an understanding of the markets, the services involved, the regulatory and other drivers, the latest developments, the timing and approximate size of the market.

The seminar will begin with a high level overview at the international level and then glide down to the Canadian and provincial levels before landing on some specific projects that have been happening in BC and Alberta through a few case study examples.  Participants can expect to gain a sound overview and background references from taking this course as well as learn about concrete examples they can bring back to their trade or business.

The seminar is meant for:

• Professional Engineers  interested in becoming GHG practitioners
• Managers involved in the energy business, especially renewable energy not focused on electricity generation
• Professional Engineers involved in industrial process design, building design, infrastructure development (especially urban planning), mechanical systems, water and wastewater treatment plant design and operation, waste management
• Investors and entrepreneurs
• Municipal, Regional District , Provincial government and Crown Corporation managers
• Anyone concerned about climate change and sustainability

Instructor:

Nelson Lee, M.A.Sc., P.Eng.  specializes in environmental, health and safety strategy and sustainability and brings over twenty years of international experience working on industrial development projects around the world. He is a certified environmental management auditor and is qualified to perform ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and Green House Gas Verification and Validations under ISO 14064:2006- part 3.  He has a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and is registered as a Professional Engineer in the provinces of British Columbia and Alberta.  Nelson has also invested in specialized training in sustainability and focuses more of his time in this field.  He frequently is called on as a Qualified Professional to review, develop and approve plans by hazardous waste management firms that authorize them to operate their businesses.  He has conducted reviews of projects to demonstrate the sustainable aspects of his client’s projects, including one for Winvan Paving that was featured in the 2008 project highlights of the Association of Professional Engineers of BC.  He also provides training on various environment, health, safety and sustainability subjects and is available to provide training to various client groups on an as and when needed basis.

What Previous Participants have said about this Seminar:

• "Great topic! Lots of discussion with attendees and upto date information."
• "Excellent presentation, good format and engaging."
• "Speaker is clearly an expert in this field. Excellent energy and very knowledgeable."

Cancellation Policy

Registered attendees unable to attend the event may designate a substitute, provided APEGBC receives written notification at least one business day prior to the event. Registration information for the substitute attendee should accompany the notice. If notice of cancellation of registration is received:

•  5 business days or more prior to the event, a refund will be processed
•  Less than 5 business days prior to the event, no refunds apply

Substitute registrants are permitted up to the day of the seminar and member/non-member fees will be applied. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the event if less than the minimum required participants have registered. Liability limited to registration fee.

APEGBC is an AIBC/CES registered provider offering an AIBC-Accredited activity for 2.75 Core Learning Units.

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