Five Candidates Nominated for 2026 Board Election
Five candidates have been nominated for the 2026 Engineers and Geoscientists BC Board election. Registrants will elect four Board members to each serve a three-year term.
The following candidates have been selected to stand for election this year:
| Board Candidate | Discipline | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Veronica Knott, P.Eng. | Mining | Victoria |
| Matt Murdoch, P.Eng. | Software | Vancouver |
| Ryan O'Grady, P.Eng. | Environmental | Victoria |
| Matthew Salmon, P.Eng. | Civil | Lake Country |
| Urnaa Yondon, P.Geo. | Geophysics | Victoria |
The nominees are selected by the Nomination Committee, which screens candidates through a merit-based process that seeks strong and diverse leaders.
Voting will open on August 12 and close on September 11, 2026. Candidate profiles will be available in the week before the election begins. All registrants in good standing, including trainees, are eligible to vote. Visit our Board Election webpage for election updates.
The Engineers and Geoscientists BC Board is composed of eight elected registrants and four government appointees.
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