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Annual Reporting Opens May 1

May 3, 2023
Annual Reporting opens May 1, 2023, and this year Engineers and Geoscientists BC is introducing a new Account Dashboard. The new dashboard enhances the reporting experience by providing personalized yearly requirements for registrants in a single online view.
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Firms: Time to Renew Annual Permit to Practice

April 6, 2023
In order to keep their Permit to Practice in good standing, registrant firms must annually renew their Permit to Practice by updating the firm’s information and paying a fee by May 31. The Permit to Practice Program has been in effect since July 2, 2021, under the Professional Governance Act.
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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Resources for Registrants

April 6, 2023
New resources are available for registrants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their daily practice. The resources provide an overview of the current legislative landscape, as well as technological, procedural, and business opportunities to support registrants in developing and implementing solutions to reduce emissions.
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Three Courses to Enrich Your EDI Knowledge

April 6, 2023
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is partnering with Lead Inclusion Strategist, Erin Davis, on a 3-part series to help registrants develop and advance their equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) skills. The 3 courses explore psychological safety (April 26), unconscious bias (May 30), and activating allyship (June 23).
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New Architects Regulation May Impact Engineering Practice

April 5, 2023
Now that the Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is under the Professional Governance Act, registrants working in the building industry are advised to familiarize themselves with the new Architects Regulation as some changes may impact their engineering practice.
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Discipline Notice: Victor Proctor

April 4, 2023
In a February 23, 2023, Consent Order, Victor Proctor admitted that he engaged in structural engineering work in contravention of the practice restriction set out in his Consent Order with Engineers and Geoscientists BC dated April 5, 2017.  Mr. Proctor’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is cancelled.
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Improvements to Continuing Education and Annual Reporting

March 1, 2023
This spring, look for improvements and updated requirements to the Continuing Education (CE) Program and Annual Reporting (AR) process. Registrants will see updates to the reporting systems, processes and resources and changes to CE and AR requirements for registrants without practice rights.
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Learn How to Build an Inclusive Workplace Culture

March 1, 2023
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is offering a free Continuing Education (CE) course for registrants interested in exploring how to build an inclusive workplace culture. This 1-hour course will help registrants understand psychological safety, biases, and allyship.
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Discipline Notice: Sofya Frey

March 1, 2023
In a January 25, 2023, Consent Order, Sofya Frey admitted that she demonstrated unprofessional conduct relating to the structural engineering services she provided for several residential buildings in Burnaby, BC. Ms. Frey’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is cancelled.
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Engineers and Geoscientists BC Named Top Employer in BC

March 1, 2023
For the third consecutive year, Engineers and Geoscientists BC has been named one of the top employers by BC’s Top Employers. The annual competition recognizes BC employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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