Engineers and Geoscientists BC

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February 26, 2024
Concerns from registrants about licencing fee increases triggered two motions at the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) last October. The Engineers and Geoscientists BC Board considered these motions at its February 16 meeting.
February 13, 2024
For the fourth consecutive year, Engineers and Geoscientists BC has been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers. The annual competition recognizes BC employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
January 29, 2024
A December 1, 2023, BC Supreme Court decision affirmed protection over the title “engineer” under the Professional Governance Act (PGA).
January 25, 2024
When registrants are pursuing their duty to report or making a complaint, the Professional Governance Act (PGA) states that reprisals may not be taken against them. Supporting information is now available that outlines what a reprisal is and what registrants can do if they face a reprisal.
January 25, 2024
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is seeking presenters—industry experts, thought-leaders, innovators, technology experts, and professional speakers—for its Continuing Education (CE) program for the 2024 Annual Conference.
January 24, 2024
On October 5, 2023, a Discipline Committee panel found that Bruce Joseph Gernon demonstrated unprofessional conduct relating to the engineering services he provided for a balcony guardrail system for several residential buildings in Burnaby, BC.
January 18, 2024
In a December 7, 2023, Consent Order, Charles McLean, P.Eng. (Retired), admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct in relation to the engineering services he provided about a lean-to roof for a storage structure in McBride, BC.
January 15, 2024
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is seeking nominations for 3 Board members to serve for 3-year terms. If you want to know what serving on the board is like, you can set up a time to talk to Past Board Chair Mark Adams, P.Eng. Nominations are open until March 11, 2024, at 5 PM.
December 21, 2023
As part of the Continuing Education (CE) Program, professionals registered before January 2022 will need to have completed 60 CE Hours by June 30, 2024. Check your specific requirements in your Account Dashboard.
December 21, 2023
The newly established advocacy body for the engineering and geoscience professions in BC has announced its inaugural 13-member Board. Find out who the Board members are and the latest updates.