AGM Highlights Collaborative Progress of Organization
Elder Larry Grant and Carl Point from the Musqueam Nation opened the meeting with a territorial greeting.
Mahovlich introduced the incoming Board before turning to CEO Heidi Yang, P.Eng., to provide highlights of the collaborative accomplishments over the past year.
These included:
- Working with the newly formed BC Society of Engineering and Geoscience (BCSEG);
- Supporting the reserved practice under the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, (ASTTBC);
- Signing the Engineers Canada’s National Statement of Collaboration with 11 other regulators;
- Publishing the Professional Practice Guidelines – Erosion and Sediment Control in collaboration with multiple regulators operating under the Professional Governance Act (PGA); and
- Aligning with the International Credentials Recognition Act, introduced by the provincial government.
"We are heartened by this progress and the benefit it will have to the public and environment,” said Yang, “and by the positive partnerships we’ve built over the last year with other regulators operating under the PGA, and with government."
Yang also congratulated registrants on their high completion rate for their Continuing Education requirements. A total of 91% of registrants completed their requirements on time.
Other Highlights
The financial statements, included in the Annual Report, showed the total revenue for the organization, $32.2 million, increased by $2.9 million from the previous year due to more applications and exams as well as more participation in seminars and webinars.
Almost 30 registrant questions were fielded by Engineers and Geoscientists BC staff pertaining to issues such as the organization’s relationship with safety authorities, support for sole proprietors, registration timelines, and working on licensing provincial ministries as firms.
Katie Au, P.Eng., Vice Chair of BCSEG, gave an update on the society, noting the work of the volunteers over the past year. She stressed the key focuses of the society are to promote, support, and enhance the professions, advocate for the collective benefit of the members, and help members achieve professional excellence.
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