Engineers and Geoscientists in the Resource Sector Division
Applications for the 2023 bursaries are now open. Please see the
Bursary Announcement for more information.
The Engineers and Geoscientists in the Resource Sector Division helps registrants provide exceptional professional engineering and professional geoscience services in support of sustainable, land-based resource development activities, as distinct from manufacturing and processing activities, while advancing workplace safety and protecting the public interest and environment.
Division members possess engineering and geoscience expertise that includes, but is not limited to, the mapping and assessment of terrain and related geological hazards, hazard and risk analysis, hydrologic analysis, and planning and design for access development and management. The Division promotes high professional standards and fosters continual improvement by providing a forum for collegial interaction amongst its members, Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia, and the public.
We engage with the following objectives:
- Provide a forum for sharing of experience and discussion of current issues pertaining to the practice of engineering and geoscience in the resource sector.
- Promote high standards in engineering and geoscience related to resource activities.
- Promote and provide opportunities for continuing education and training for Division members.
- Promote awareness of the roles and specialized knowledge of professional engineers and geoscientists working within the resource sector.
For more about the history of the Division please visit our History page.
| Position |
Name |
Contact |
| Chair |
Matt Kurowski, P.Eng., M.Sc. |
[email protected] |
| Past Chair |
Gino Fournier, P.Eng., RPF |
[email protected] |
| Vice Chair |
Rance Robazza, P.Eng. |
[email protected] |
| Treasurer |
Jessica Stewart, P.Geo. |
[email protected] |
| Secretary |
Drew Brayshaw, P.Geo. |
[email protected] |
| AGM Coordinator |
Colton Polsom, P.Eng. |
[email protected] |
| Bursary Coordinator |
Jennifer Sabean, P.Geo. |
[email protected] |
| Webinar Coordinator |
Victoria Stevens, P.Geo. |
[email protected] |
| Website/Social Media Coordinator |
Paul Mysak, P.Eng. |
[email protected] |
If you have an interesting suggestion for a tour or a presentation idea, the Division would like to hear from you. Please contact the Website Coordinator with your ideas.
Upcoming Events
Recent Events
Recorded Webinars Available in the Knowledge Centre
Professional engineers (P.Eng.), professional geoscientists (P.Geo.), professional licensees, RPFs, RFTs, P.Ag.'s, trainees, and interested students, working directly or indirectly in the resource sector, are encouraged to join by completing and submitting an application for membership. Registrants of Engineers and Geoscientists BC familiar with individuals who work directly or indirectly in the forest sector are asked to encourage them to join the Division as affiliate members.
Membership Fees
| What |
Amount |
| Division Members: Professional registrants (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.L.Eng., P.L.Geo.) of Engineers and Geoscientists BC in good standing. |
Free (for 2023 only, typically $31.50) |
| Division Associate Members: Engineers and Geoscientists BC trainees (EIT, GIT), students, and applicants. |
Free (for 2023 only, typically $10.50) |
| Division Affiliate Members: Registrants of another professional association (e.g., RPF, RFT) outside of Engineers and Geoscientists BC. |
Free (for 2023 only, typically $10.50) |
Only division members and associate members may vote or hold executive positions. All members receive discounts on Division-sponsored events.
To register, please visit Engineers and Geoscientists in the Resource Sector Division Registration. You will be prompted to login with your 6-digit user ID and password; non-registrants can create a free account to join the Division.
You may also download the Application Form and email it to [email protected].
The Division also maintains a LinkedIn group page for member discussion and notification of industry events, including Division webinars. For access to the LinkedIn group, please email [email protected].
The Engineers and Geoscientists in the Resource Sector Division offers an annual bursary intended to provide financial assistance to students pursuing an accredited post-secondary or post-graduate program related directly to professional engineering and/or geoscience/geotechnique in the resource sector. Applicants must be enrolled in at least the third year of an undergraduate program or any year of a post-graduate program directly related to the practice of engineering and geoscience in the resource sector.
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The Forest Engineering Award of Excellence—sponsored jointly by Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia and the Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP)—recognizes excellence and promotes cooperation and leadership in forest engineering in the broadest sense. Nominees may be individuals, organizations, or associations responsible for projects that demonstrate or represent outstanding accomplishments in forest engineering.
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Please contact us at [email protected] or at the individual emails listed above.