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Nominations Open for 3 Board Member Positions

February 1, 2023
Are you an experienced professional with a passion for building a resilient province, protecting the public, and supporting strong governance? We're seeking nominations for 3 positions on our Board. This is a unique and compensated opportunity to make a difference in the professions.
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2023 Award Nominations Now Open

February 1, 2023
Do you know a colleague who has made significant contributions to engineering and geoscience? Nominations for the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Awards, the top awards for professional engineers and professional geoscientists in the province, are now open. Learn more about the award categories and how to submit a nomination online.
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Seeking Presenters for the 2023 Annual Conference

February 1, 2023
Share your specific expertise or the details of an innovative project as one of the presenters for the 2023 Annual Conference, October 26–27. Engineers and Geoscientists BC is asking for presentation proposals from registrants by March 3.
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Nominations for National Fellowships Now Open

February 1, 2023
Nominations are now open for Engineers Canada and Geoscientists Canada fellowships, which recognize individuals for significant volunteer contributions to their respective professions.
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Discipline Notice: Richard C. Brimmell

February 1, 2023
In a December 8, 2022, Consent Order, Richard Brimmell admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct relating to the design and geotechnical services he provided for boulder retaining walls in a residential subdivision located in Langford, BC. Mr. Brimmell’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is cancelled.
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Discipline Notice: Theodore (Ted) Sorensen

February 1, 2023
In a December 31, 2022, Consent Order, Theodore Sorensen admitted that his structural engineering work related to the design of the core and seismic elements of an 11-storey residential building demonstrated incompetence and unprofessional conduct. Mr. Sorensen’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is cancelled.
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Discipline Notice: Seyed Nima Razavi Zadeh

February 1, 2023
In a December 15, 2022, Consent Order, Seyed Nima Razavi Zadeh admitted that he was convicted of sexual assault and the conviction renders him unsuitable for registration or licensing with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Mr. Zadeh’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is cancelled.
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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). 
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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.
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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.
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