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Board Approves Additional Funding for BCSEG

September 4, 2024
Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Board has approved funding an additional $500,000 for the BC Society of Engineering and Geoscience (BCSEG) – the new advocacy body for the professions. The funding will provide initial operating support for BCSEG until it begins accepting members in early 2025.
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New Regulatory Learning Module on Duty to Report Available

September 4, 2024
This year’s Regulatory Learning Module focuses on the duty to report — a critical component of self-regulation in professional engineering and geoscience. Practising registrants are required to complete a new Regulatory Learning Module every year as part of their Continuing Education.
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Clarifying the Role of Architects and Engineers for Existing Buildings

August 12, 2024
Engineers and Geoscientists BC and the Architectural Institute of BC (AIBC) issued a joint statement today to provide clarity on the Architects Regulation and the role of engineering professionals and architects in the repair, renewal, and rehabilitation of existing buildings.
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Board Election Opens August 7

July 30, 2024
Voting for Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s 2024/2025 Board will open on Wednesday, August 7. This year, registrants will elect 3 new Board members that will each serve a 3-year term.
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Two New Lay Board Members Appointed

July 30, 2024
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is pleased to welcome two new government appointees who will be taking their seats on the Board effective October 31, 2024, as two current lay Board member end their terms. The Board has four government-appointed members.
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Individual Audit Program Has Positive Results

July 29, 2024
A year after the individual audit program was initiated, most registrants audited have found the experience positive. Audit findings have also identified ways Engineers and Geoscientists BC can assist registrants in meeting their regulatory requirements.
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Registration Open for 2024 AGM

July 22, 2024
Registration for the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is now open. The AGM will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 2 PM.
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Compliance Rate 91% for Annual Reporting

July 4, 2024
Following the completion of the first Continuing Education three-year rolling period, the compliance rate for Annual Reporting by the June 30 deadline was 91%.
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Discipline Notice: John Van Dyk, P.Eng.

July 4, 2024
On June 27, 2024, John Van Dyk, P.Eng, agreed to a Consent Order in which his registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC is suspended for a period of three months. The suspension period started on June 28, 2024.
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International Credentials Recognition Act Now in Force

July 2, 2024
BC’s International Credentials Recognition Act, designed to streamline registration for internationally educated professionals, became effective July 1.
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