Reduction of Ultimate Limitation Period a Significant Step for APEGBC Professionals
Bill 34, the proposed new Limitation Act passed its third reading in the Legislature on April 26. By far, the most notable feature of Bill 34 is the reduction of the ultimate limitation period for civil actions from 30 years to 15 years.
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New Guidelines for Quality Management Requirements
To improve the quality management related guidance it provides to its professionals, and to support member practice, APEGBC is introducing six quality management guidelines. These guidelines will apply to all members and licensees providing engineering or geoscience products or services in BC in any sector.
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Reminder - Member Petition Ballot Closes at Noon, May 17
Members who have not yet cast their vote in the Member Petition Ballot are encouraged to do so before noon on May 17. Specifically the petition refers to the request for APEGBC Council to be given the ability to make bylaws in the public interest without the requirement for member ratification.
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APEGBC Rolls Out Organizational Quality Management Program Across BC
Starting in April, APEGBC’s professional practice staff kicked off visits to branches around the province to provide members with more information on the Organizational Quality Management (OQM) Program that was approved by Council in January of this year.
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Project Highlights Pictorial - Submission Deadline May 11
The deadline for photo submissions for the 2011/2012 Project Highlights pictorial in Innovation magazine is Friday, May 11. This pictorial feature, published annually in our July/August issue, showcases the diverse activities of BC’s professional engineers and geoscientists both at home and abroad.
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UBC Research Project to Study Engineering Workplaces
Researchers at the University of British Columbia are conducting a groundbreaking project on how social interactions in the engineering workplace contribute to health, well-being and career satisfaction, and are seeking volunteers to contribute to the study.
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Career Listings
Our career listings are updated daily.
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Post-Secondary Entrance and Transfer Scholarships Available
The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Foundation is offering a number of entrance scholarships to BC high school graduates entering engineering or geoscience programs, or engineering transfer programs at BC universities, colleges, and university colleges.
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Forest Engineering and Geoscience Bursary
The Division of Engineers and Geoscientists in the Resource Sector (DEGIRS) is pleased to offer a $2,000 bursary aimed at advancing engineering and geoscience education and practices in BC.
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APEGBC Affinity Program – Latest Offers Available
View some of the current discounts and offers available to you as a member of APEGBC.
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