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Registration of Second Danbrook One Engineer Cancelled

January 26, 2023

Engineers and Geoscientists BC has cancelled the registration of Theodore (Ted) Sorensen, prohibiting him from working as an engineer. Mr. Sorensen admitted he demonstrated unprofessional conduct in relation to a series of serious issues in the structural design of an 11-storey residential building, RidgeView (formerly known as Danbrook One).

Discipline Notice: John Brittain

January 4, 2023

In a November 21, 2022, Consent Order, John Brittain admitted that he was convicted of 4 counts of murder and the convictions render him unsuitable for registration or licensing with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Mr. Brittain’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is cancelled.

Council to be Re-named as Board this Spring

January 4, 2023

When registrants vote in the 2023 Council election, it’s going to look slightly different. To align with best governance practices for regulatory bodies and amendments to the Professional Governance Act (PGA), the terminology and process currently used for Council will be adjusted.

Learn the Skills to Engage Others in Geoscience

January 4, 2023

The Geologize Practical Geocommunication online course provides the tools and techniques to help registrants engage the public in geoscience through more effective communication. This free course is available for professional registrants, trainees, and students registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

Innovation Project Highlights Submissions Now Open

January 4, 2023

Innovation Magazine invites Engineers and Geoscientists BC registrants to submit project photos and project descriptions for the annual Project Highlights edition, planned for the May/June 2023 edition. This annual project highlights pictorial features the diverse activities of BC’s professional engineers and geoscientists at home and abroad.

Discipline Notice: Robert (Roy) Keery, P.Eng.

November 30, 2022

In a November 4, 2022, Consent Order, Robert (Roy) Keery, P.Eng., admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct by failing to design a sewerage system in a manner consistent with the Sewerage System Standard Practice Manual. Mr. Keery’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is suspended for a period of 2 months.

Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng., P.Geo., Appointed Vice President

November 30, 2022

At its first meeting, in November, Engineers and Geoscientists BC Council appointed Michelle Mahovlich, P.Eng., P.Geo., as Vice President for the 2022/2023 Council year.

2022 Annual Conference Session Recordings Now Available

November 30, 2022

Missed our 2022 Annual Conference? Session recordings are now available. You can still gain up to 30 Continuing Education (CE) hours in your top areas of professional interest by purchasing a video package.

Your Expertise Needed in Volunteer Roles

November 30, 2022

Volunteers at Engineers and Geoscientists BC make critical decisions and help shape the engineering and geoscience professions in BC. Your skillset can add to the strength of our volunteer base. Check the volunteer opportunities available to find out how you can contribute.

Discipline Notice: Alireza (Danyal) Bahrami, P.Eng.

November 30, 2022

Alireza Bahrami is the subject of 2 unrelated summary discipline notices. In this second matter, a Panel of the Discipline Committee found that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct with respect to the deficient design of a fire suppression system.

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