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SUMMARY:Regional Leaders Breakfast – Kamloops
DESCRIPTION:September 23\, 2025  |  In-person in Kamloops\n\n\n-Member Only Event- \nWe are delighted to invite regional member leaders to join us to connect and discuss the industry over breakfast on September 23. \nIan Steele\, ACEC-BC Board Chair\, and Caroline Andrewes\, President & CEO\, will host the event along with members of the ACEC-BC Board. Ian and Caroline will share an update on association actions and will facilitate discussion and feedback from members. \n \n🕠 When: September 23\, 2025 at 7:30 AM \n📍 Where: Sandman Signature Kamloops – Savona Room\, 225 Lorne Street\, Kamloops\, BC \n \nTopic of Discussion\nThe breakfast will include hosted dialogue on ACEC-BC actions and industry issues. Members are welcome to raise topics in advance of the event by emailing info@acec-bc.ca. \n \nWho Should Attend\nThis event is best suited for company regional leaders interested in connecting with colleagues and association leaders. \n\n\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/regional-leaders-breakfast-kamloops/
LOCATION:Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel\, 225 Lorne Street\, Kamloops\, BC\, V2C 1W2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2025 ACEC-BC Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:July 17\, 2024  |  Virtual AGM + In-person reception\n\n\nThe Annual General Meeting of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – British Columbia (ACEC-BC\, the “Association”) will be held on Thursday\, July 17\, 2025\, at 9:30AM PDT. \nThe meeting will be held for the purposes of: \n\nReceiving the Annual Report of the Association\nElecting the Board of Directors of the Association\n\nTo support broad member engagement\, this year’s AGM will be hosted as a virtual event. An in-person social event is planned for later the same day. \nAnnual General Meeting @ 9:30 – 11:00 AM PT (Online) \nMembers wishing to attend are asked to register in advance and will be provided with login credentials 24-hours prior to the start of the event. Members are required to indicate their voting status during registration. All voting members will have rights and opportunities for questions\, motions\, and voting. \nIn-person Social Event @ 4:30 – 7:30 PM PT (Steamworks\, 375 Water Street\, Vancouver) \nThe social event supports member connection and is an opportunity for the Association and members to thank the outgoing Chair and Directors for their service. Food and drinks will be provided. \nWho can attend \nThe AGM is an open meeting\, and we welcome voting and non-voting members of the Association as well as participants from partner organizations. Please note that only Voting Members will be allowed to ask questions or make comments during the Annual General Meeting. Guidelines for participation will be available in advance of the meeting and reviewed by the Chair prior to the start of the AGM proceedings. \n\n\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/2025-acec-bc-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:BC
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T133000
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SUMMARY:FLN Panel Discussion: Climate Change for Early Career Professionals
DESCRIPTION:June 26\, 2025 | Virtual event\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Future Leaders Network for a virtual panel discussion on Climate Change for Early Career Professionals.\n  \nClimate change affects all disciplines of consulting engineering and is increasingly affecting our daily work and designs. These 4 experienced panelists will share practical insights on integrating climate considerations into your work and navigating common challenges through a Young Professional lens. \n  \n💡 Why Attend? \n\nUnderstand how we can proactively foster a better approach to climate change\nGain insight on specific climate change and sustainability related engineering practices\nLearn how to approach community and infrastructure resilience\n\n  \n🎤 Meet the Panelists: \n\nClare Share\, Climate Resilience Lead\, McElhanney\nRobert Lepage\, Founding Principal\, Climes Group Engineering Inc.\nPia Abercromby\, Leading Specialist in Sustainability\, COWI\nKatherine Greene\, Climate Resilience Consultant\, Stantec\n\n  \n📚 Continuing Education Hours: 1 hour \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain insight on how to be a climate conscious engineer. Secure your spot today! \n\n\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events. \n\n\n\n🎤 About the Guest Speakers: \nClare Share\, Climate Resilience Lead\, McElhanney \nClare Share\, an award-winning climate risk leader with 18+ years of experience\, specializes in flood and climate risk and climate change impacts. She has managed teams for planning\, risk assessment\, and engineering. A certified Infrastructure Resilience Professional\, Clare brings unique insights into community-level climate adaptation in Canada and Europe. \n  \nRobert Lepage\, Founding Principal\, Climes Group Engineering Inc. \nRobert is a nationally recognized expert in climate change resilience for buildings. He advises on climate adaptation and mitigation pathways in existing buildings and new construction. He is actively involved in bleeding edge climate research for buildings and sits on several national and international climate change committees. \n  \nPia Abercromby\, Leading Specialist in Sustainability\, COWI \nAs Leading Specialist for Sustainability in Canada at COWI\, Pia champions sustainability in engineering projects\, integrating climate resilience and carbon accounting while enhancing biodiversity and social outcomes. She brings diverse experience to the table\, leveraging her background in structural engineering to drive sustainable solutions in the real world. Pia has volunteered with ACEC-BC in various capacities since 2016\, including chairing the Sustainability and Climate Change Committee. \n  \nKatherine Greene\, Climate Resilience Consultant\, Stantec \nKatherine specializes in climate adaptation and resilience. She has conducted multiple comprehensive climate risk assessments for individual buildings\, portfolios of buildings\, and community-level assessments that include residential and commercial buildings\, horizontal infrastructure\, natural infrastructure\, community services\, and health and wellbeing. Katherine is also an experienced engagement facilitator\, leading collaborative working group sessions with design teams to inform assessments.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/fln-panel-discussion-climate-change-for-early-career-professionals/
LOCATION:BC
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SUMMARY:Client Engagement Breakfast with TransLink
DESCRIPTION:June 24 | Online & In-person in Vancouver\n\n\nJoin us on June 24 for connections over breakfast with key representatives from TransLink!\nTopic of discussion includes TransLink’s capital plans\, upcoming projects\, challenges and successes\, and much more! \nThe seats for in-person attendance are limited so be sure to register early!! \n  \nWho will you hear from?\n\nShezana Hassko\, VP Engineering\nSarah Lemon\, Director\, Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management\nMarisa Espinosa\, Director\, Major Studies\nSabrina Hamidullah\, Director\, Real Estate Development\nRob Horlitz\, Director\, Infrastructure Engineering\nSabrina Lau Texier\, Director\, Infrastructure Program Management\nAmrita Banerjee\, Director\, Engineering Project Delivery\nWilliam Hui\, Director\, Systems Engineering\n\n  \nAttendance Option:\n\nIn-person in Vancouver (seats are limited so be sure to register early!)\n\n\nOnline Stream\n\n  \nContinuing Education (CE) Hours:\n2 hours \n\n\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/client-engagement-breakfast-with-translink-2/
LOCATION:Terminal City Club\, 837 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 1B6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Client Engagement Event with Metro Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:June 18  |  In-person in Vancouver\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC for the opportunity to engage directly with key leaders from Metro Vancouver!\n \nThis event will feature updates from Metro Vancouver’s General Managers\, along with dedicated time to connect with staff from across the organization. \nSecure your spot early — spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly. \n \nFeatured Speakers:\n\nJerry Dobrovolny\, Commissioner and Chief Administrative Officer\nPaul Henderson\, General Manager Solid Waste Services\nMarilyn Towill\, General Manager Water Services\nPeter Navratil\, General Manager Liquid Waste Services\nCheryl Nelms\, General Manager Project Delivery\n\n \nWhy Attend?\n\nGain firsthand insights into Metro Vancouver’s current priorities and projects\nConnect with Metro Vancouver leaders and staff in a collaborative\, engaging setting\nEarn 2 Continuing Education (CE) hours\n\n\n\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/client-engagement-event-with-metro-vancouver-3/
LOCATION:Online + Fairmont Hotel Vancouver\, 900 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 2W6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:FLN Breakfast Event: Transitioning to Project Leadership and Management
DESCRIPTION:June 3  |  In-person in Kelowna\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Future Leaders Network in Kelowna for a in-person breakfast event on Leadership and Management\n \nGuest Speaker Stephen Horsman\, Vice president\, Carollo Engineers will be providing valuable insight on how to effectively Transition to Project Leadership and Management. \n \nAbout Stephen \nStephen Horsman is a Vice President at Carollo Engineers\, responsible for leading their Canadian market development and contributing to their drinking water technical practice. With over 19 years of experience\, he has had the privilege of working with local\, provincial\, and federal governments to improve communities throughout North America through innovative water solutions . His skills focus on leadership\, strategic planning\, alternate project delivery\, process piloting and treatment design. \nSecure your spot early — spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly. \n\n\n\nContinuing Education (CE) Hours: 1 hour \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/fln-breakfast-event-transitioning-to-project-leadership-and-management/
LOCATION:Coast Capri Hotel\, 1171 Harvey Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6E8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250523T220000
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SUMMARY:2025 ACEC-BC Awards for Engineering Excellence Gala
DESCRIPTION:May 23 | In-person in Vancouver\n\n\nJoin us for an in-person celebration of BC's Consulting Engineering Excellence!\nACEC-BC is excited to host the 35th Awards for Engineering Excellence Gala – an annual celebration for members and their project partners. The Awards for Engineering Excellence recognize the innovation and technical excellence of ACEC-BC member firms. \n  \nThe Pre-Gala Reception\n👑 Lieutenant Governor’s Award🏆 Award of Excellence🎉 Award of Merit💎 Meritorious Achievement Award⭐ Equity\, Diversity & Inclusion Award🌱 Young Professional Award \n  \nThe Nominees\nTake a virtual walkthrough the ACEC-BC Awards Showcase to learn about the project nominees in the running for the 2025 Awards of Engineering Excellence. \n  \nSimplified Ticketing Process\nOur simplified ticketing process allows for bulk discounts to support members in celebrating with their entire team. When purchasing tickets you don't need to identify each attendee - simply purchase your tickets and share them with your guests! \n  \nQuestions?\nCheck out the FAQ section below or contact us at info@acec-bc.ca.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/2025-acec-bc-awards-for-engineering-excellence-gala/
LOCATION:BC
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SUMMARY:ACEC-BC FLN Speed Mentoring Event
DESCRIPTION:April 3 | In-person in Vancouver\n\n\nLevel Up with Expert Mentorship with ACEC-BC’s Future Leaders Network!\n\nJoin us for an inspiring Speed Mentoring Event designed for young professionals looking to learn from senior leaders and industry experts! Hosted by the ACEC-BC Future Leaders Network\, this in-person event offers a unique opportunity to receive career guidance\, gain industry insights\, and build meaningful mentor-mentee relationships. \nThe evening will begin with structured mentorship sessions\, where you’ll engage in small-group discussions with 10+ senior professionals from across the industry. Gain valuable insights on career development\, leadership\, and industry trends while receiving advice on navigating challenges and advancing in your field. \nAfter the structured sessions\, stick around to continue the conversation over canapés and refreshments. This is a great opportunity to further connect with mentors and fellow attendees in a relaxed setting. \n  \nMeet Your Mentors\n\nConnor Langford\, Earth Structures Group Lead\, Stantec\nFiras al Tahan\, Transit & Rail Lead\, BC\, Stantec\nGrant Fletcher\, Project Integration Manager\, Mott MacDonald\nGurjit Sangha\, Vice President – Water & Wastewater of Canada\, WSP\nJessica Saunders\, Project and P3 Advisor – Infrastructure Advisory\, Mott MacDonald\nKaren Savage\, Principal Engineer\, RAM Consulting\nLianna Mah\, Vice President\, Business Development\, Associated Engineering\nMichael Carreira\, Senior Highway Design Engineer\, Senior Associate\, Binnie\nRayan Farage\, Aviation Planning Lead and Senior Airport Engineer\, Hatch\nRobert Lew\, Manager\, Vancouver Engineering\, Aplin Martin\nShaun Gill\, Regional Leader\, Stantec\nThea Wilson\, Senior Manager\, BRT Planning & Program Integration\, TransLink\n\n  \nDon’t miss this chance to gain insight\, ask questions\, and receive guidance from some of the best minds in the industry. Secure your spot today and take a step forward in your professional journey! \n\n\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/acec-bc-fln-speed-mentoring-event/
LOCATION:Steamworks Brewpub\, 375 Water Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 1B8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250227T193000
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SUMMARY:Small Firms Connections Event
DESCRIPTION:February 27  |   In-person in Vancouver\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Small Firms Council for a Connections event on February 27th in Vancouver!\n \nWe want to hear how your firm is managing and how the Association can help! The Small Firms Council (SFC) has organized this event to support small firms in building connections and to hear about any challenges your firm is facing. \n\nWho will be at the event?\nThe ACEC-BC team\, Small Firm Council Representatives\, ACEC-BC Board members\, and other Small Firm Members! \n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/small-firms-connections-event-2/
LOCATION:Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar (Eastside Lounge + Barrels)\, 601 West Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 1E1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:FLN Panel Discussion: Marrying Design to Construction
DESCRIPTION:February 25 | In-person in Kelowna\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Future Leaders Network for an in-person panel discussion on Marrying Design to Construction and the Importance of Design! \n\nSaskia Huesing \nEIT | Project Manager at Emil Anderson Construction \nSaskia Huesing’s passion for building impactful infrastructure led her to a career in civil engineering. After earning her B.A.Sc in Civil Engineering from UBC\, where she researched sustainable transport safety\, she joined Emil Anderson Construction in 2018 as a Project Coordinator. She quickly advanced to Project Superintendent in 2022 and Project Manager in 2024\, contributing to major heavy civil projects across British Columbia. Her work includes the Highway 5 Flood Recovery\, the award-winning Illecillewaet Four-Laning Project\, and the Highway 3 Bridge Replacement. She is currently managing a Trans-Canada Highway expansion near Revelstoke\, set for completion in 2027. \n  \nJames Kay \nPrincipal\, Specialist Engineer\, Alpine Engineering \nJames Kay is a Professional Engineer and Consulting Civil Engineer who moved to the Okanagan in 2011 with his wife Julie and children Ashley and Hunter. James has enjoyed a varied work career of private consulting firms\, municipal government\, and private utilities. ACEC was a huge part of his career\, as part of the inaugural YPG\, and serving on the Board of Directors. \n  \nKaren Sutherland \nWater / Wastewater Engineer\, McElhanney \nKaren is an experienced Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer and Project Manager with over 30 years of experience actively working on water / wastewater treatment projects. Karen has led projects through all capital delivery phases: concept design\, preliminary design\, detailed engineering\, construction\, inspection\, commissioning and operator training and administration. Full-time resident engineering work has included 6 months in Germany\, 4 months in northern Manitoba and 15 months in Ft McMurray. \n  \nBrad DeShane\nOperations Manager\, Emil Anderson Construction \nBrad started in the construction industry with Emil Anderson Construction as an engineering summer student in 2011 and worked his way up to his current role as Operations Manager. Throughout his career\, he has worked on various projects ranging in size from less than a million dollars on small civil works to over $1 billion on large Hydro Electric Projects. Brad’s main area of expertise is Large Highway Projects including scopes such as Bridges\, Major Earthworks and Drill and Blast operations. \n\n\n\nContinuing Education (CE) Hours: 1.5 hours \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/fln-panel-discussion-marrying-design-to-construction/
LOCATION:Coast Capri Hotel\, 1171 Harvey Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6E8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250211T193000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Risk Management and Contracts
DESCRIPTION:February 11 | In-person in Nanaimo\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Future Leaders Network for an in-person presentation on Risk Management and Contracts with guest speaker Kathryn Ekman! \n\nKathryn will be joining us for an engaging session on risk management in consulting engineering. Learn key strategies for identifying\, assessing\, and mitigating risks\, common misconceptions and what you should know as a future leader when it comes to professional liability. \n  \nAbout Kathryn\nContracts Specialist\, McElhanney \nKathryn is a contracts and risk specialist with a degree in Geological Engineering from UBC. She has lived and worked in the lower mainland\, north-central BC\, and on Vancouver Island as a consulting engineer for 18 years. \n  \nTickets include dinner. \n\n\n\nContinuing Education (CE) Hours: 1 hour \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/introduction-to-risk-management-and-contracts/
LOCATION:Coast Bastion Hotel\, 11 Bastion Street\, Nanaimo\, BC\, V9R 6E4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250129T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250130T200000
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SUMMARY:Transportation Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:British Columbia’s Leading Transportation Sector Conference\n\n\nWhat is #TConf2025 about?\nThe Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia\, in partnership with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and TransLink\, is proud to host the 2025 Transportation Conference — a two day conference showcasing the future direction and trends surrounding BC’s transportation sector. \nJanuary 29: Talks & Presentations (Online)\nDay 1 will be hosted 100% online and accessible to attendees from anywhere across BC and beyond! We’re excited to host all conference sessions on a virtual events platform primed for content sharing. The platform includes live captioning\, session replay\, video calling\, and much more to support attendees in engaging with the content and building connections with attendees online. \nJanuary 30: Tours\, Workshops\, Connections & Awards (In-person)\nDay 2 will be packed with opportunities for in-person connections and networking with colleagues\, clients\, and partners in BC’s transportation sector through workshops. site tours\, a networking reception\, and the BC Transportation Consulting Engineers Awards. \n\nSite Tour Options: R6 Bus Tour\, Granville Connector\, Patullo Bridge\, YVR Airport\nWorkshops & BC Transportation Consulting Engineers Awards: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver\, 900 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\n\nCheck out the full program by visiting transportationconference.ca. \n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Delegate Pass: $495 (Full price $580)\nEarly bird expires on December 31!\nIncludes: \n\nAll Talks & Presentations\nDinner & BC Highway’s Consulting Engineers Awards\nOptional Site Tours and Workshops\nIn-person Networking Reception\nAccess to Session Recordings\nCertificate of Attendance (PDH)\n\n  \nVirtual Only Pass: $250\nIncludes: \n\nAll Talks & Presentations\nAccess to Session Recordings\nCertificate of Attendance (PDH)\n\n  \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. P lease review the A CEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events \n\n\n\nProudly presented by
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/transportation-conference-2025/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241204T073000
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SUMMARY:Gender Equity in the Workplace Workshop
DESCRIPTION:December 4\, 2024 | Hosted in Vancouver\n\n\nThe ACEC-BC Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Committee invites you to a workshop on Advancing Gender Equity in the Workplace! \nDesigned for senior leaders committed to driving meaningful change\, this workshop equips attendees with the insights and strategies needed to foster a more equitable workplace. \n  \nGuest Speaker \n🎤 Lianna Mah\, Vice President\, Business Development\, Associated Engineering \nFacilitators \n🎙️ Chunpreet Sahota\, Structural Engineer\, WSP\n🎙️ Leona Smith\, Head of Discipline & Leading Project Manager\, COWI \n  \n💡 What You’ll Gain: \nThis workshop offers practical guidance and collaborative discussions to help leaders: \n\nSupport women in the workplace\nAddress systemic barriers\nImplement policies and practices that foster equitable outcomes\n\n  \nThrough a combination of reflection\, insights\, and facilitated group discussions\, participants will explore tangible actions to create more inclusive\, supportive environments for individuals of all gender identities. \n  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to lead transformative change within your organization. Reserve your spot today! \n\n\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events. \n\n\n\n🎤 About the Guest Speaker: \nLianna Mah\, P.Eng.\, FEC\, Vice President\, Business Development\, Associated Engineering \nLianna is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion\, and their benefits to fostering respectful and creative workplaces\, innovative solutions\, and positive outcomes. She has been an invited speaker and guest lecturer on topics such as diversity\, inclusion\, and leadership. She was a founding member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s former Division for Advancement of Women in Engineering and Geoscience (DAWEG) and served on committees for the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering\, Science\, Trades\, and Technology (CCWESTT). \nLianna has been recognized for her contributions to promote diversity in the engineering industry. In 2016\, Engineers Canada presented Lianna with the Award for the Support of Women in the Engineering Profession. This year\, she received ACEC-BC’s Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion Award. \n  \n🎙️ About the Facilitators: \nChunpreet Sahota\, M.Eng.\, P.Eng.\, PMO\, Structural Engineer\, WSP \nChunpreet Sahota is a Structural Engineer at WSP in the Buildings group and is currently the acting Director of People and Engagement for the BC Structural team. She has 15 years of experience in the engineering industry and has had the pleasure of working on a variety of projects including schools\, cultural sites\, transit and transportation\, and government projects. Chunpreet was the inaugural winner of the ACEC-BC EDI Award for an Individual in 2021 and continues to be an active advocate at WSP and in the engineering community to curate spaces where all feel safe and welcome to bring their whole selves to everyday. \n  \nLeona Smith\, PMP\, Head of Discipline & Leading Project Manager\, COWI \nLeona Smith is a Leading Project Manager and Head of Discipline at COWI North America\, managing the project and contract management group in Canada. After graduating with a materials engineering degree and working as an engineer in Ontario\, she moved to British Columbia in 2011 and into project management in the BC consulting engineering industry. Leona is a former director of Women in Consulting Engineering Vancouver and continues to be involved with their mission to support and empower women in engineering.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/gender-equity-in-the-workplace-workshop/
LOCATION:Terminal City Club\, 837 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 1B6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Quality Management for Young Professionals
DESCRIPTION:December 3\, 2024 | Virtual Event\n\n\nThe ACEC-BC YPG Vancouver Island Committee invites you to a professional development event on Quality Management for Young Professionals! \n  \nQuality Management in Consulting Engineering is vital for the well-being of our practice across all disciplines. Join us for a discussion on implementing quality management systems\, navigating common challenges\, and managing client expectations as a Young Professional. \n  \n💡 Why Attend? \n\nLearn the top tools and techniques for effective QM\nCultivate a mindset that champions continuous improvement\nUnderstand the risks and impacts of subpar quality management practices\n\n  \n🎤 Meet the Panelists:  \n\nSuzanne Powell\, Partner / Branch Manager\, Thurber Engineering\nBernard Abelson\, Business Management System Manager\, McElhanney\nJulian Vasquez\, Principal\, Senior Design Engineer\, Quality Management Lead\, PBX Engineering\nWil Hilsen\, Principal\, NHC\n\n  \n📚 Continuing Education Hours: 1.5 hours \n  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into Quality Management. Secure your spot today! \n\n\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events. \n\n\n\n🎤 About the Guest Speakers: \nSuzanne Powell\, Partner / Branch Manager\, Thurber Engineering \nSuzanne Powell\, PEng\, is a Geotechnical Engineer and Partner at Thurber Engineering\, where she also managed the Victoria office. She joined the firm in 2009 after completing her studies at Queen’s University. Suzanne is activity in the geotechnical and consulting community\, as Past-Chair of ACEC-BC\, and incoming President of the Canadian Foundation for Geotechnique. She is one of Thurber’s Responsible Registrants and played a key role in developing the firm’s Quality Management Guidelines. \n  \nBernard Abelson\, Business Management System Manager\, McElhanney \nBernard has over 30 years’ experience in business development and multidisciplinary and multimodal transportation planning projects. He led the development of McElhanney’s Business Management System (BMS) which is the digitization of project processes\, and co-developed several Dashboards to aid project management and business data analysis. The BMS also facilitates Project Manager adherence to McElhanney’s award winning ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System which Bernard oversees. \n  \nJulian Vasquez\, Principal\, Senior Design Engineer\, Quality Management Lead\, PBX Engineering \nJulian has 24+ years of engineering experience in Canada and abroad. At PBX he completes field inspections & construction supervision in the majority of traffic signal and communication infrastructure installations projects in the Lower Mainland. He’s responsible for quality assurance on a large number of projects and was part of the team crafting PBX’s internal QA/QC manual. Thanks to him\, PBX usually exceeds client’s quality requirements and passes external audits with resounding success. \n  \nWil Hilsen\, Principal\, NHC \nWil is a Principal owner operating out of NHC’s Nanaimo office. Wil is a senior geomorphologist with over 20 years of industry experience applying geomorphology theory and knowledge to various coastal\, riverine\, and estuarine studies and design projects in southwestern BC.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/quality-management-for-young-professionals/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241127T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241127T183000
DTSTAMP:20241107T011555Z
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SUMMARY:Client Engagement Event with BC Hydro
DESCRIPTION:November 27\, 2024 | Hosted in Vancouver + Online\n\n\nJoin us on November 27 for discussions and connections with BC Hydro! \nGain insights into the latest updates\, opportunities\, capital planning developments\, and connect with key representatives from the BC Hydro Engineering team! \n💬 Discussion Topics \n– An update on the Call for Power\n– Capital plans from the BC Hydro Engineering team\n– Insights on Engineering contract opportunities\n– Updates from the ACEC-BC BC Hydro Liasson Committee \n  \n🎤 Who will you hear from? \n\nMurray Kroeker\, Director\, Engineering Design\nPaul Chilton\, Director\, Supply Chain\nGareth Clarke\, Category Portfolio Manager\, Supply Chain\nJames Anderson\, Senior Manager\, Asset Portfolios and Performance\n\n  \n📍Attendance options:\n\nIn-person: Element Metrotown\, 5988 Willingdon Ave\, Burnaby\nOnline: Interactive livestream with Q&A via ACEC-BC’s platform\n\n  \n📚 Continuing Education (CE) Hours: 1.5 hours \nSeats for in-person attendance are limited—register early to secure your spot! Don’t miss this chance to engage with key representatives from BC Hydro and stay ahead in the industry. \n\n\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/client-engagement-event-with-bc-hydro/
LOCATION:Element Hotel Metrotown + Online\, 5988 Willingdon Ave\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5H 2A7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241121T210000
DTSTAMP:20241107T011630Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T011630Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Young Professionals Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in Vancouver + Online\n\n\nThe Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia’s Young Professionals Group is proud to host the Annual Young Professionals Conference — a hybrid event focused on the development of non-technical skills for young professionals in BC’s Consulting Engineering industry. \nThis year’s theme: Breaking Barriers and Shaping the Future \nThrough a series of interactive sessions\, panel discussions\, and networking events\, attendees will learn about topics such as Adapting to the New Workplace\, Excellence in Performance\, Tools for Success\, Effective Leadership Skills\, and more! \nConference Talks and Presentations: BCIT Vancouver Tech Collider\, 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, BC + Online \nNetworking and Connections: Glowbal Restaurant\, 590 W Georgia St\, Vancouver\, BC \nView the full agenda at ypconference.ca \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. P lease review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/2024-young-professionals-conference/
LOCATION:Online + BCIT Vancouver Tech Collider\, 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:YPG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241024T190000
DTSTAMP:20241023T164523Z
CREATED:20240920T205159Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Your Career – The secret no one is talking about
DESCRIPTION:October 24\, 2024  |  In-person in Vancouver\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Young Professionals Group for an in-person presentation on career advancement with guest speaker Ian Steele! \nIan will be sharing his career journey\, professional and personal experiences\, anecdotes\, and grounded guidance for Young Professionals taking charge of their career. Attendees will walk away with insider knowledge\, actionable approaches\, and connections with other Young Professions from the BC Consulting Engineering industry. \n \nAbout Ian\nPresident\, PBX Engineering \nVice Chair\, ACEC-BC Board of Directors \nIan Steele P.Eng. has extensive and distinguished experience in the planning\, design\, and implementation of Transportation\, Port/Marine\, Transit\, and Critical Infrastructure projects across North America. He’s been with PBX for 27 years and has hired\, trained\, and mentored many young professionals over his career. Fun fact: telling stories about his career adventures is Ian’s new favorite pastime. \n\n\n\nContinuing Education (CE) Hours: 1 hour \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/advancing-your-career-the-secret-no-one-is-talking-about/
LOCATION:Bentall 5 Conference Room\, 550 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 0A8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241009T133000
DTSTAMP:20241009T173304Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Engagement with Indigenous Communities
DESCRIPTION:October 9\, 2024  |  In-person in Prince George\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Northern Region Young Professionals Group for a presentation on Preparing for Engagement with Indigenous Communities with guest speaker Maggie Marsland! \nMaggie will be providing insights from a government and industry perspective and sharing ideas and suggestions for how consulting engineers can best prepare for engagement with Indigenous communities. \nThe presentation will cover: \n\nConsultation and Engagement\nIdentifying Indigenous Communities\nInformation Gathering\nPreparing yourself\nPreparing materials\nBringing it all together\n\n \nAbout Maggie\nIndigenous Relations\, Sidina Consulting \nMaggie Marsland\, RPF\, Cert ConRes brings over 32 years’ experience working in natural resources management\, with a focus in Indigenous Relations. Relationship building is a key component to reaching successful outcomes. Maggie builds and maintains strong relationships with Indigenous communities and is keenly interested in understanding Indigenous culture. \nPrior to becoming self-employed\, Maggie worked 26 years with the B.C. Public Service (BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure\, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation\, Forests). She has also worked in the natural gas industry (Spectra Energy\, now Enbridge) and in consulting (Laing and McCullough\, Tesera Systems\, Stantec). \n\n\n\nContinuing Education (CE) Hours: 1.5 hours \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/preparing-for-engagement-with-indigenous-communities/
LOCATION:House of Ancestors “Uda Dune Baiyoh” Conference Center and Cafè\, 355 Vancouver Street\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 2P1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240919T130000
DTSTAMP:20240919T180728Z
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SUMMARY:Career Journey with Tanya Sadlo: How did I get here?
DESCRIPTION:Join ACEC-BC’s Young Professionals Group for a career journey discussion featuring ACEC-BC’s Board Chair\, Tanya Sadlo!\n\n\nTanya Sadlo\, LL.B.\, ICD.D\nChair\, ACEC-BC Board of Directors \nExecutive Vice President Internal Operations & General Counsel\, McElhanney \nTanya Sadlo\, LL.B.\, ICD.D\, started at McElhanney in 2007 in the role of Legal Counsel\, assumed the role of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in 2013\, and became Executive Vice President\, Internal Operations and General Counsel in April 2019. Prior to joining McElhanney\, she was an associate in the commercial real estate group at Blake\, Cassels & Graydon LLP. Tanya is passionate about building inclusive workplaces within consulting and showcasing the incredible contributions made by the consulting engineering industry and its many STEM professionals. \nAt McElhanney as Executive Vice President\, Internal Operations\, Tanya oversees the Human Resources\, Legal & Shareholding\, Health\, Safety & Environment\, and Marketing & Communications Teams and works closely with the leaders of Business Information Technology\, Finance & Accounting\, and Business Management Systems to ensure effective and efficient corporate services for McElhanney and its subsidiaries. She is also the executive liaison for the Women at McElhanney\, Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion\, and Administrative Advisory Committees and is an active member on a number of McElhanney committees and task forces. As Corporate Secretary of all McElhanney companies\, she has notable expertise in corporate governance. She is also a director of McElhanney companies. Outside of McElhanney and ACEC-BC\, Tanya is a founding member of the Vancouver chapters of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) and the Women’s Infrastructure Network (WIN)\, and a member of the Employment\, Construction\, Corporate Counsel and Business subsections of the Canadian Bar Association. Tanya volunteers extensively in the community\, primarily for causes related to her children’s extra-curricular activities\, support for women\, and healthcare. \n \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events \n\n\n\nContinuing Education (CE) Hours: 1 hour \nCost: ACEC-BC member: Free | Non member: $15
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/career-journey-with-tanya-sadlo-how-did-i-get-here/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240718T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240718T193000
DTSTAMP:20240718T232931Z
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SUMMARY:2024  ACEC-BC Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:July 18\, 2024  |  Virtual AGM + In-person reception\n\n\nThe Annual General Meeting of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – British Columbia (ACEC-BC\, the “Association”) will be held on Thursday\, July 18\, 2024\, at 9:30AM PT. \nThe meeting will be held for the purposes of: \n\nReceiving the Annual Report of the Association\nElecting the Board of Directors of the Association\n\nTo support broad member engagement\, this year’s AGM will be hosted as a virtual event. An in-person social event is planned for later the same day. \nAnnual General Meeting @ 9:30 – 11:00 AM PT (Online)Members wishing to attend are asked to register in advance and will be provided with login credentials 24-hours prior to the start of the event. Members are required to indicate their voting status during registration. All voting members will have rights and opportunities for questions\, motions\, and voting. \nMembers who are unable to attend may register a proxy by completing the Form of Proxy before 12:00PM PDT on July 16\, 2024. \nIn-person Social Event @ 4:30 – 7:30 PM PT (Vancouver Rowing Club)The social event supports member connection and is an opportunity for the Association and members to thank the outgoing Chair and Directors for their service. Food and drinks will be provided. \nWho can attendThe AGM is an open meeting\, and we welcome voting and non-voting members of the Association as well as participants from partner organizations. Please note that only Voting Members will be allowed to ask questions or make comments during the Annual General Meeting. Guidelines for participation will be available in advance of the meeting and reviewed by the Chair prior to the start of the AGM proceedings. \n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/2024-acec-bc-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240627T193000
DTSTAMP:20240627T182910Z
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SUMMARY:Small Firms Connections Event
DESCRIPTION:June 27  |   In-person in Vancouver\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Small Firms Council for a Connections event on June 27th in Vancouver!\n \nWe want to hear how your firm is managing and how the Association can help! The Small Firms Council (SFC) has organized this event to support small firms in building connections and to hear about any challenges your firm is facing. \n\nWho will be at the event?\nThe ACEC-BC team\, Small Firm Council Representatives\, ACEC-BC Board members\, and other Small Firm Members! \n \nThis is a members only event. Space is limited so make sure to register early!! \n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/small-firms-connections-event/
LOCATION:Brass Fish Tavern\, 385 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 2G8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240619T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240619T093000
DTSTAMP:20240618T144706Z
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SUMMARY:YPG Breakfast: Volunteering & Work Life Balance
DESCRIPTION:June 19  |   In-person in Victoria\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Vancouver Island Young Professionals Group for a Breakfast event on the “Benefits of Volunteering and Managing Work Life Balance”.\n \nGuest speaker David Ellis will be presenting on the benefits of industry volunteering and managing work life balance in consulting for young professionals at our first Breakfast Seminar in Vancouver Island. \n \nAbout David Ellis\nBridge Engineering Division Manager\, McElhanney \nDavid is a bridge engineering team leader with 14 years of experience in consulting. Throughout his career\, he has been actively involved in industry associations\, serving as the chair of the ACEC-BC Young Professionals Group and founding McElhanney’s Young Professionals Program. \n \nContinuing Education (CE) Hours:\n1 hour \n \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/acec-bc-ypg-vancouver-island-intro-to-risk-management-contracts/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 805 Gordon Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1Z6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:YPG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240618T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240618T100000
DTSTAMP:20240618T144706Z
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SUMMARY:ACEC-BC Okanagan YPG Breakfast: Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:June 18  |   In-person in Kelowna\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Okanagan Young Professionals Group for a breakfast event on Climate Change Impact in the World of Engineering and Design!\n \nGuest panelist from Environment and Climate Change Canada\, Associated Engineering\, and Urban Systems will be discussing how to put sustainability and climate change adaptation at the forefront of our industry. \nThis event will feature presentations\, round-table discussions\, Q&A\, and lots of opportunities to network with other young professionals in the Okanagan region! \n\nRobyn Casement\nManager\, Regional Water for BC\, Associated Engineering \nRobyn is a Water Engineer with 15 years’ experience in water system hydraulics\, water and wastewater treatment\, and project management\, and is currently the Manager of Regional Water for BC at Associated Engineering. Robyn is passionate about sustainability and preparing our infrastructure for the impacts of climate change and is a member of the ACEC-BC Climate Change and Sustainability Committee and a Climate Advisor for Associated Engineering. \n \nJeremy Fyke\nCoordinator\, Data Products Office\, Environment and Climate Change Canada \nJeremy Fyke has a background climate science and services\, which includes a Geology degree and Climate Modelling MSc the UVic Climate Modelling Lab\, PhD work at Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) in New Zealand and postdoctoral and staff climate research positions at the US Department of Energy Los Alamos National Laboratory. Motivated to link climate science and public and private sector decision making via Canadian climate services\, Jeremy is a Coordinator with the Data Products Office at the Canadian Centre for Climate Services\, within Environment and Climate Change Canada. He is also Adjunct Professor at the Department of Geography at Simon Fraser University and the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at Colorado University at Boulder\, and Chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board Water Stewardship Council. He is a P.Geo. (Non-Practising) with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. \n \nAaron Coelho\nClimate Change & Water Resources Specialist\, Urban Systems \nAaron Coelho is a climate change specialist with a focus on community vulnerability / risk assessments and resiliency planning. Aaron’s strength lies in his ability to navigate the complex and sensitive nature of climate change and work directly with communities and stakeholders to develop adaptation plans. Many of Aaron’s projects involve both natural and built infrastructure and understanding how climate change will impact the interacting systems. Using vulnerability and risk assessment approaches\, Aaron helps communities prioritize proactive adaptation strategies through capital planning\, operations\, policy\, and capacity building. \n \nContinuing Education (CE) Hours: 1 hour\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/acec-bc-okanagan-ypg-breakfast-climate-change/
LOCATION:Coast Capri Hotel\, 1171 Harvey Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:YPG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240529T180000
DTSTAMP:20240612T223903Z
CREATED:20240501T175456Z
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SUMMARY:Client Engagement Event with Metro Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:May 29  |  Online & In-person in Vancouver\n\n\nJoin us on May 29 for connections with key representatives from Metro Vancouver! \nThis event will also feature a special guest presentation from John Gamble\, President & CEO\, ACEC Canada on “The Preferred Client: Observations from Across Canada”. \n \nMetro Vancouver Representatives\n🎤 Jerry Dobrovolny\, Commissioner and Chief Administrative Officer \n🎤 Paul Henderson\, General Manager Solid Waste Services \n🎤 Marilyn Towill\, General Manager Water Services \n🎤 Peter Navratil\, General Manager Liquid Waste Services \n🎤 Cheryl Nelms\, General Manager Project Delivery \n \nAttendance option:\n\nIn-person at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (Vancouver Island Room)\n\n\nOnline Stream\n\n \nContinuing Education (CE) Hours:\n1.5 hours \n \nIn-person attendance is limited so be sure to register early! \n \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/client-engagement-event-with-metro-vancouver-2/
LOCATION:Online + Fairmont Hotel Vancouver\, 900 West Georgia Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 2W6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T220000
DTSTAMP:20240517T035916Z
CREATED:20240315T000643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T035916Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Awards for  Engineering Excellence Gala
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of BC’s Consulting Engineering Excellence.\n\n\nJoin us for an in-person celebration of BC’s Consulting Engineering Excellence!\nWe’re excited to host the 34th Awards for Engineering Excellence Gala – an annual celebration for members and their project partners. The Awards recognize the innovation and technical excellence of ACEC British Columbia member firms. \n \nThe Pre-Gala Reception\nThe reception before the gala includes lots of time to mingle and enjoy generous canapés from our catering partner! Make sure to arrive energized to re-connect and celebrate with colleagues\, clients\, and partners! \n \nThe Awards\n👑 Lieutenant Governor’s Award \n🏆 Award of Excellence \n🎉 Award of Merit \n💎 Meritorious Achievement Award \n💼 Client of the Year Award \n⭐ Equity\, Diversity & Inclusion Award \n🌱 Young Professional Award \n\nThe Nominees\nTake a virtual walkthrough the ACEC-BC Awards Showcase to learn about the project nominees in the running for the 2024 Awards of Engineering Excellence. \n \nNew Simplified Ticketing Process\nWe’ve simplified our ticketing process and added bulk discounts to support members in celebrating with the entire team. When purchasing tickets you no longer need to identify each attendee – simply purchase your tickets and share them with your guests! \n \nQuestions?\nCheck out the FAQ section below or contact us at info@acec-bc.ca.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/2024-awards-for-engineering-excellence-gala/
LOCATION:Queen Elizabeth Theatre\, 630 Hamilton St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 5N6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240424T193000
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UID:10000091-1713979800-1713987000@acec-bc.ca
SUMMARY:ACEC-BC: Meet the Board in Victoria
DESCRIPTION:April 24  |  In-Person Event\n\n\nThe ACEC-BC Board and staff invite you to connect with other members over refreshments and snacks.\n \nSpace is limited so be sure to register early! \n \n🕠 When: April 24\, 2024 at 5:30 PM \n📍 Where: Bard & Banker – Sam McGee Room\, 1022 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC \n \n🤝 Who will attend?\n\nSuzanne Powell (Thurber Engineering)\, Chair\, ACEC-BC Board\nRichard Bush (Binnie)\, Past Chair\, ACEC-BC Board\nTim Stanley (Stratice Consulting)\, Past Chair\, ACEC Canada\nGenevieve Brown (Northwest Hydraulic Consultants)\, Chair\, YPG\n\n…and the entire ACEC-BC staff! \n\nCaroline Andrewes\, President & CEO\nBen Abbasipour\, Marketing & Communications Leader\nMarcie Cochrane\, Strategic Partner\nMichael Iskandar\, Marketing & Communications Specialist\n\n \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/acec-bc-meet-the-board-in-victoria/
LOCATION:Bard & Banker – Sam McGee Room\, 1022 Government Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1X7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240410T133000
DTSTAMP:20240410T182935Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Climate Science for Resilient Design
DESCRIPTION:April 10  |  Virtual Event\n\n\nThe ACEC-BC Sustainability and Climate Change Committee invite you to join a Professional Development event on Climate Science for Resilient Design! \nThe effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident across British Columbia and are projected to intensify in the future. As a result\, the past climate is no longer a reliable predictor of the future. Join us for a presentation on the use of future climate data for resilient infrastructure design. \nGuest speakers from Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium will introduce key climate concepts\, such as the differences between weather\, natural variability\, and climate and why that matters. They will also provide an overview of climate modelling\, emissions scenarios\, and how to apply these climate data concepts into a risk-based decision-making process. \n \nGuest Speakers:\n🎤Dr. Charles Curry\, Ph.D\, Lead\, Regional Climate Impacts\, Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium \n🎤 Izzy Farmer\, MPH\, Content Development and User Engagement Coordinator\, Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium \n \nContinuing Education (CE) Hours:\n1.5 hours \n \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/introduction-to-climate-science-for-resilient-design/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T100000
DTSTAMP:20240312T213247Z
CREATED:20240226T192806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T213247Z
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SUMMARY:Client Engagement Breakfast with TransLink
DESCRIPTION:March 13  |  Online & In-person in Vancouver\n\n\nJoin us on March 13 for connections over breakfast with key representatives from TransLink! \nTopic of discussion includes TransLink’s capital plans\, upcoming projects\, challenges and successes\, and much more! \nThe seats for in-person attendance are limited so be sure to register early!! \n \nWho will you hear from?\n🎤 Shezana Hassko\, A/Vice President\, Engineering \n🎤 Matt Edwards\, Deputy Director\, Engineering Project Delivery \n🎤 Rahim Othman\, Manager\, Systems Engineering \n🎤 Sabrina Lau Texier\, A/Director\, Infrastructure Programs \n🎤 Gordon Zhou\, Director\, Rail Extension Integration \n🎤 Marisa Espinosa\, Director\, Major Studies \n🎤 Daniel Freeman\, Project Director\, BRT and Bus Priority \n \nAttendance option:\n\nIn-person in Vancouver (seats are limited so be sure to register early!)\n\n\nOnline Stream\n\n \nContinuing Education (CE) Hours:\n2 hours \n \nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/client-engagement-breakfast-with-translink/
LOCATION:Terminal City Club (Metropolitan + Ferguson Room) + Online Stream\, 837 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 1B6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240305T133000
DTSTAMP:20240305T171414Z
CREATED:20240220T195836Z
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SUMMARY:Independent Review of High-Risk Professional Activities or Work
DESCRIPTION:March 5  |  Virtual Event\n\n\nThe ACEC-BC Regulation Working group in collaboration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC invite you to join a workshop focussed on Independent Review of High-Risk Professional Activities or Work. \nIn April 2021\, Engineers and Geoscientists BC published a Quality Management Guide to the Standard for Documented Independent Review of High-Risk Professional Activities or Work (HRPAW). The guide was developed based on outcomes of regulation of professionals to support compliance with relevant Bylaws. \nAs a follow-on to the 2023 ACEC-BC publication “Independent Review of High-Risk Professional Activities or Work – Considerations for Design Consultants”\, the ACEC-BC Regulation Working Group invite you to join this workshop to discuss HRPAW including case studies\, observations from practice review\, and supportive discussion for engineers and geoscientists. The intent of the sessions is build understanding of HRPAW and share knowledge about risk assessment processes. The workshop includes presentations\, discussion\, and participant Q&A. \n \nModerated by:\n\nKatie Au\, BBA\n\n \nGuest Presenters and Panellists:\n\nLindsay Steele\, Engineers and Geoscientists BC\nMichael Porter\, BGC Engineering\nMina Shahraki\, BBA\nRoger Austin\, BBA\nSusan Trickey\, BGC Engineering\nYounes Rashidi\, Hedgehog Technologies\nKelly Dayman\, Engineers and Geoscientists BC\n\n\nContinuing Education (CE) Hours:\n\n1.5 hours\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/independent-review-of-high-risk-professional-activities-or-work/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240215T193000
DTSTAMP:20240215T155913Z
CREATED:20240110T052910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T155913Z
UID:10000086-1708016400-1708025400@acec-bc.ca
SUMMARY:Client Engagement Event Featuring the City of Prince George
DESCRIPTION:February 15  |  Ramada Hotel\, Prince George\n\n\nJoin us on February 15 for connections over appetizers with guests and presentations from the City of Prince George! \nPresentations will cover topics from various City departments.  \nSeats are limited so be sure to register early! \n\nAttendance options:\n\nIn-person: Ramada Hotel (444 George Street\, Prince George\, BC)\n\nContinuing Education (CE) Hours:\n\n2 hours\n\nACEC-BC is committed to providing a safe\, harassment-free space for all participants\, speakers\, and event staff. Please review the ACEC-BC Code of Conduct for Events
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/client-engagement-event-featuring-the-city-of-prince-george/
LOCATION:Ramada Hotel\, 444 George Street\, Prince George\, BC\, V2L 3J1\, Canada
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