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SUMMARY:FLN Panel Discussion: Conflict Management for Future Leaders
DESCRIPTION:June 18 | In-Person in Victoria\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Future Leaders Network in Victoria for an in-person panel discussion on Conflict Management for Future Leaders\n🎤 Brian White\nBusiness Leader – Environmental Services\, McElhanney\nBrian is a Business Leader and Senior Project Manager for environmental services at McElhanney. In his nearly 25 year career\, Brian has lead multi discipline project teams that have delivered projects that have exceeded $500M in capital costs. As a people leader\, Brian enjoys mentoring and learning from those around him. He prides himself in being an active listener and contributor to the growth of his teammates and others within the ACEC industry in their technical and personal growth. \n🎤 Hayley Bond\nPrincipal\, Archaeologist\, Stantec\nHayley Bond is a Principal\, Business Center Practice Lead\, Project Manager\, and Senior Archaeologist in Stantec’s Environmental Services group. With over 20 years of experience\, she has worked across British Columbia and Washington State in both the public and private sectors. A qualified permit holder\, she leads provincially regulated archaeological assessments and works collaboratively with Indigenous Nations\, providing practical regulatory and heritage resource management expertise. \n🎤 Irvin Naidu\nMunicipal Utilities Regional Lead\, PBX Engineering\nIrvin is an Associate and Senior Design Engineer with PBX Engineering in Victoria\, BC\, and serves as Regional Municipal Utilities Lead across Vancouver Island. In this role\, he oversees delivery standards and supports teams and clients through complex project challenges. With 16 years of experience\, he is known for fostering collaboration\, and aligning perspectives to keep projects moving forward. \n🎤 Sandy Godwin\nDirector Planning and Engineering\, Victoria Airport Authority\nSandy Godwin\, P.Eng.\, is the Director of Planning and Engineering at the Victoria Airport Authority\, where he leads the airport’s capital program\, including a major terminal expansion. With over 15 years of owner-side experience across airports\, ferry terminals\, and wastewater infrastructure\, he has learned that conflict is often unavoidable but manageable with the right approach and a bit of patience. \n📚 Continuing Education Hours: 2 hours \nSecure your spot early — spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly. \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-conflict-management-for-future-leaders/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 805 Gordon Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1Z6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:FLN Member Connections: Future Leaders Network Exchange
DESCRIPTION:May 14 | In-Person in Vancouver\n\n\nBuild meaningful connections. Gain real insight. Shape your path in consulting engineering.\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Future Leaders Network for an engaging evening designed to bring emerging professionals and experienced industry leaders together in a structured\, collaborative setting. \nMember Connections: Future Leaders Network Exchange is focused on meaningful conversation\, shared experience\, and strengthening connections across BC’s consulting engineering community. \nThis event creates space for open dialogue between professionals at different stages of their careers\, with an emphasis on learning\, perspective\, and industry awareness. \nWhat to Expect\nThe evening begins with a series of structured\, small-group discussions with senior professionals from across the industry. \nThese guided conversations provide an opportunity to: \n\nLearn from real project and leadership experience\nAsk questions about navigating the consulting engineering environment\nGain perspective on industry trends and challenges\nShare insights and experiences with peers\n\nParticipants will rotate through multiple discussions\, creating a dynamic and engaging experience. \nFollowing the structured sessions\, continue conversations over refreshments and canapés in a relaxed setting. \nWho will be at the event?\n\nChunpreet Sahota\, BC Director\, Buildings Structural\, WSP\nElham Nasseri\, Senior Project & Engineering Leader\, BBA Consultants\nIan Chan\, Principal\, Stantec\nJeannine Martin\, President\, Vancouver Regional Construction Association\nJordan Larkins\, Senior Consultant (Water Resources)\, SRK Consulting\nNigel Apomah\, Senior PM\, RAM Consulting\nSara Mighan\, Principal\, MCW Consultants\nTijana Smiljanic\, Operations Leader – APD\, McElhanney\nPablo Urrutia\, Operations Manager Mining Environmental Group\, Klohn Crippen Berger\nand more to come!\n\nWho Should Attend\nEmerging professionals with up to 10 years of experience in consulting engineering who are interested in learning\, connecting\, and contributing to the industry. \nSecure Your Spot\nCapacity is limited to support a high-quality\, interactive experience. Register early to secure your spot! \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-member-connections-future-leaders-network-exchange/
LOCATION:Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar\, 601 West Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:YPG
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SUMMARY:FLN Panel Discussion: Navigating Multidisciplinary Projects
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URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/fln-panel-discussion-navigating-multidisciplinary-projects/
LOCATION:Coast Capri Hotel\, 1171 Harvey Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6E8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:FLN Breakfast Event: Time Management & Self Discipline
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URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/fln-breakfast-event-time-management-self-discipline/
LOCATION:Stantec\, 111 Dunsmuir Street\, #1100\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 6A3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:FLN Breakfast Event: Navigating the Technical Career Path
DESCRIPTION:November 19\, 2025 | 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\nWith a less than conventional career path and two competing fermentation passions\, guest speaker Karen Sutherland will present on how engineers can effectively navigate their technical career paths\, with a focus on opportunities for growth and strategies for building long-term professional success. It will address the challenges and opportunities that arise at different stages of professional development\, from early career choices to advanced technical specialization and leadership roles. The discussion will consider pros and cons of technical vs. project management paths and elicit questions from attendees. \n  \n🎤 About Karen \nWater & Wastewater Engineer\, McElhanney \nKaren has 30+ years of experience in W/WW treatment including leading a group of 33 technical staff\, developing a company internal PM course\, 4+ years of full-time on-site WTP / WWTP start-up and commissioning\, 2 years of laboratory and pilot plant experience. She has also worked in France\, Germany\, Spain and Trinidad\, has a 2020 MSc. in Vineyard and Winery Management from Bordeaux\, and worked for a start-up in the Okanagan. \n  \n📚 Continuing Education Hours: 1 hour \n  \nSecure your spot early — spaces are limited and expected to fill quickly. \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/fln-breakfast-event-navigating-the-technical-career-path/
LOCATION:Coast Capri Hotel\, 1171 Harvey Avenue\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 6E8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:YPG
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251106T193000
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SUMMARY:2025 Future Leaders Network Conference
DESCRIPTION:November 6\, 2025 | Hosted in Vancouver + Online\n\n\nThe Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia’s Future Leaders Network is proud to host the Annual Future Leaders Network 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: Stronger Connections\, Brighter Futures \nThrough a series of interactive sessions\, panel discussions\, and networking events\, attendees will learn about topics such as Navigating Your Work\, Managing Relationships\, Self Awareness\, Mindset & Communication Skills\, How To Be an EDI Champion\, and more! \nConference Talks and Presentations: BCIT Vancouver Tech Collider\, 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, BC + Online \nNetworking and Connections: FUNK. Coffee Bar\, 1025 Dunsmuir St\, Vancouver\, BC \nView the full agenda at flnconference.com \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/2025-future-leaders-network-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:20251028T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251028T193000
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SUMMARY:ACEC-BC FLN: Inclusive Leadership and Unconscious Bias
DESCRIPTION:October 28\, 2025 | In-person in Victoria\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Future Leaders Network for an in-person presentation on Inclusive Leadership and Unconscious Bias\n\nGuest speaker Dr. Rishi Gupta will be sharing insight on some common Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) mistakes in the form of thought-provoking scenarios with a focus on Inclusive Leadership and Unconscious Bias. This interactive session will allow attendees to engage and present their own reflections and viewpoints. \n🎤 About Dr. Rishi Gupta\nProfessor\, University of Victoria \nDr. Rishi Gupta is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Victoria. He is the Director of the Center for Advanced Materials and Related Technology and leads the Facility for Innovative Materials and Infrastructure Monitoring at the University of Victoria. \nDr. Gupta previously served as Special Advisor to the Dean on Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion (EDI)\, reflecting his commitment to fostering inclusive academic and professional environments. \nA recognized leader in civil engineering\, he has been named a Fellow of Engineers Canada and a Fellow of the Canadian Society of Senior Engineers\, distinctions that highlight his significant contributions to the profession and the engineering community. \n📚 Continuing Education Hours: 1 hour \nTickets include canapés and refreshments! \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-inclusive-leadership-and-unconscious-bias/
LOCATION:The Union Club\, 805 Gordon Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W 1Z6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:YPG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250626T133000
DTSTAMP:20250609T192550Z
CREATED:20250605T173251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192550Z
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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/
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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:20250403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T203000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250225T093000
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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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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:20241203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241203T133000
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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/
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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
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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
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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/
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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:20230914T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230914T210000
DTSTAMP:20230914T215908Z
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SUMMARY:YPG Volunteer Appreciation Event
DESCRIPTION:September 14\, 2023  |  Vancouver\, BC\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Young Professionals Group on September 14 for a Volunteer Appreciation Event.\n\nThe ACEC-BC lower mainland committee is excited to host a volunteer appreciation and networking event for Young Professionals. This is a great opportunity to meet other young professionals in person within the consulting engineering industry in the lower mainland. \nJoin us to celebrate all the work our volunteers have done and learn more about the exciting events and opportunities ACEC-BC will be involved in in the future! \n \nWhen: September 14\, 2023 at 6:00PM \nWhere: Greta Vancouver\, 50 W Cordova Street \n \nAppetizers along with game credits are included with each ticket. \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/ypg-volunteer-appreciation-event/
LOCATION:GRETA Bar YVR\, 50 West Cordova Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 1C8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230622T130000
DTSTAMP:20230622T181413Z
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SUMMARY:YPG Breaking Barriers: Achieving Accessibility & EDI in Engineering Design
DESCRIPTION:June 22\, 2023  |  Virtual Event\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Young Professionals Group for a virtual event on Breaking Barriers: Achieving Accessibility\, Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion in Engineering Design. \nPD Hours: 1 hour \nCost: ACEC-BC member: Free | Non member: $15 \nOur guest speaker will be drawing from his experiences as an accessibility and inclusion advocate who has served on a number of committees within the Lower Mainland\, including TransLink’s Access Transit User’s Advisory Committee and the City of Vancouver’s Persons with Disability Advisory Committee.  Attendees can expect to come away from this session with a deeper understanding of actions that young professionals can take to achieve accessibility\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion in engineering design and in their engineering community. \nAbout the speaker  \nYat Li\, Senior Accessibility Consultant\, Presidents Group \nYat Li is a Hong Kong-Canadian who was born without ears and is Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Despite facing immense obstacles in life\, Yat persevered through challenges and discovered that self-disclosure unlocks a world of possibilities. He is now a highly sought-after speaker in North America\, inspiring industry leaders that congenital disability does not define a person’s career path. Yat is an accessibility and inclusion advocate who travels the world\, speaking to thousands of senior leaders about the importance of diversity and inclusivity. Yat’s passion is to remove the stigma from hiring people with disabilities and inspire people to overcome every visible or invisible disability.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/ypg-breaking-barriers-achieving-accessibility-edi-in-engineering-design/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230215T130000
DTSTAMP:20230215T124428Z
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SUMMARY:Career Journey with Richard Bush: How did I get here?
DESCRIPTION:Join ACEC-BC’s Young Professionals Group for a career journey presentation featuring ACEC-BC’s Board Chair\, Richard Bush!\n\n\nRichard Bush\, P.Eng.\, MBA\, PMP.\nChair\, ACEC-BC Board of Directors \nPresident and CEO\, Binnie \nRichard Bush\, P.Eng.\, MBA\, PMP\, is the President and CEO at Binnie. Richard has served Binnie for over two decades in a variety of capacities\, successfully leading teams and projects in Binnie’s Municipal\, Construction\, Transportation\, and Project Management Divisions. He now focuses on developing\, refining\, and implementing Binnie’s strategic plan through teamwork and collaboration.\n \n \nRichard is a P.Eng. in BC\, and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute.  He has an MBA from Simon Fraser University\, and a master’s certificate in Project Management from the University of Victoria. Richard is also the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies British Columbia (ACEC-BC).\n \n \nRichard is driven to collaborate and excels at developing lasting partnerships and coordinating a team approach to generate solutions for project challenges. With an equal focus on technical challenges\, and assembling the right team to address them\, Richard truly embodies Binnie’s motto of being the people behind your infrastructure.\n \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-richard-bush-how-did-i-get-here/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20221130T130000
DTSTAMP:20221126T233311Z
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SUMMARY:Construction Risk Management
DESCRIPTION:Construction Risk Management\n\n\nJoin ACEC-BC’s Young Professionals Group on November 30th for a virtual event on “Construction Risk Management” with guest speakers: \n\nKeivan Rafie\, P.Eng\, M Sc.\, PMP ENV SP\, CDT\, PE (Australia)\, Deputy Regional Director\, Tunnels\, Hatch \nSairindhri Chakraborty\, M.Eng.\, B.Tech (Civil Engineering)\, Engineer in Training\, Tunnels\, Hatch \n\nConstruction risk management paves a way to evaluate and implement procedures to reduce the impact of risks in construction projects. The risk management process involves thorough planning to create a risk management plan that allows project managers to identify\, monitor and mitigate risks as they arise.  \nThis event explores construction risk management principles and examples from our guest’s experience in over 20 years of past projects. Although Financial\, schedule\, and design risks exist in all projects\, through careful consideration\, planning\, and management the risks can be mitigated\, and negative outcomes prevented. Keivan and Sairindhri will talk about the importance of identifying and managing risks in a project while highlighting the various categories of risks that a project can potentially encounter. In addition\, the speakers will provide an overview of best practice approaches adapted for risk management and associated tools to combat project risks.  \nPD Hours: 1 hour \nCost: ACEC-BC member: Free | Non member: $15 \n\n\n\nAbout the speakers\n \nKeivan Rafie\, P.Eng\, M Sc.\, PMP ENV SP\, CDT\, PE (Australia) \nDeputy Regional Director\, Tunnels\, Hatch \nKeivan is the Deputy Regional Director for Hatch’s Tunnel Practice in Vancouver and has 20 years of experience in tunnelling\, mining\, and ground improvement projects.  \nHe has been involved in projects in Canada\, the UK\, the Middle East\, Australia and the United States\, using tunnelling methods such as Drill and Blast\, SEM\, TBM\, and a range of trenchless methods. \n \nSairindhri Chakraborty\, M.Eng.\, B.Tech (Civil Engineering) \nEngineer in Training\, Tunnels\, Hatch \nSairindhri Chakraborty is a Tunnel Engineer (EIT) at Hatch\, Vancouver. A recent graduate from the University of British Columbia\, Sairindhri pursued her masters in Civil Engineering.  \nPrior to this\, she graduated with a bachelors in Civil Engineering. During this time\, she was one of the few selected students who had the opportunity to study one school year at University of California\, Davis where she worked on various courses which further her interest in the field of construction.  \nHer previous experience as a co-op student involved working in Wastewater Treatment Plant with emphasis on physical and chemical treatment processes. During her internships she has also taken up Project Management roles majorly focusing on contracts\, scheduling and stakeholder management.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/construction-risk-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220608T133000
DTSTAMP:20220608T184438Z
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SUMMARY:Working Towards Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Working Towards Reconciliation: Building inclusive relationships with Indigenous Peoples\n\n\nThe growing awareness of Canada’s historic mistreatment of Indigenous peoples comes with a responsibility to recognize and address the systemic barriers these communities still face today.  \nJoin us for a presentation to promote culturally safe practices and cultivate awareness of Indigenous peoples in Industry. This event will share how to practice culturally informed Engineering to allow professionals to be meaningful changemakers in reconciling with Indigenous communities. \n\nRuby Littlechild\, National Director – Indigenous Relations\, SNC-Lavalin\nEleanor Gill\, Social and Engagement Specialist\, Hatch\n\nPD Hours: 1.5 hours \nCost: ACEC-BC member: $10 | Non member: $25 \n\n\n\nAbout the speakers\n \nRuby Littlechild\, MBA\, M.Ed \nNational Director – Indigenous Relations\, SNC-Lavalin \nRuby is of Treaty 6 descent. Ruby comes from the Wandering Spirit bloodline\, one of Big Bears’ revered spiritual warriors. Big Bear was a signatory to Treaty No. 6 agreed to in 1876 in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Ruby’s leadership forges mutually successful relationships with Indigenous communities and Industry thereby utilizing best practices to successful Indigenous engagement and relationship building. She emphasizes inclusive and innovative collaboration\, authentic stakeholder engagement\, and the understanding of historical and cultural awareness as key factors in successful Indigenous Community Building and Economic Development.    \nRuby advocates to encourage Indigenous inclusion in all industries that impact the economy. “Shifts in social consciousness\, higher education and ethical practice is vital to sustainable development in our Indigenous communities in order alleviate the prevalent poverty.” \nEleanor Gill \nSocial and Engagement Specialist\, Hatch \nEleanor Gill has 15 years’ experience in community relations and stakeholder engagement\, Indigenous engagement\, social impact assessment and management\, local participation\, and cultural mediation. She has experience developing and leading stakeholder and Indigenous engagement plans\, social impact assessments\, and social impact management plans that meet international standards in stakeholder engagement and social performance set by the International Finance Corporation.  \nEleanor regularly works within engineering teams to integrate design\, engagement\, and permitting processes and outcomes\, and supports assessments of how engineering projects impact Indigenous lands\, resources\, rights\, and interests. Eleanor is currently involved with engagement and/or social performance aspects of MOTI’s Fraser Valley Highway 1 Project\, a confidential mining project in Saskatchewan\, and Sun Cable’s Australia-Asia PowerLink Project in Australia\, Indonesia\, and Singapore. Eleanor has developed Indigenous engagement strategies for mining\, energy\, and infrastructure projects. Eleanor has also developed local procurement\, employment and training strategies for Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities\, including for the Eagle Mountain Pipeline Tunnel Project in BC and the Tlicho All Seasons Road Project in Northwest Territories. Eleanor has worked at Hatch for 14 years\, and during that time has been actively involved in establishing Hatch’s participation in the CCAB Progressive Aboriginal Relations program\, Hatch’s Indigenous Peoples Policy\, Hatch’s Indigenous Awareness Training program.’
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/working-towards-reconciliation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220602T210000
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SUMMARY:YPG Jackbox Provincial Tournament
DESCRIPTION:ACEC-BC’s Young Professionals Group invites you to a province-wide Jackbox Tournament and Social on Thursday\, June 2! \nJoin us in-person or online for an evening of networking and friendly competition to determine the Young Professionals provincial Jackbox champion. \nWho can attend?\nThis event is free to attend and open to all ACEC-BC Young Professionals. \nHow will the tournament run?\nThe games will start with regional knockouts and top players from each region will move forward to compete virtually for the provincial championship. The winner of the champions round will receive a grand prize and bragging rights as the funniest Young Professional in all the land! \nThere will be an overall cap in each region based on the number of players allowed per game and venue capacity limits\, so be sure to register early! Seats are limited and first come first serve. Waitlisted members and are still welcome to join virtually as participants or audience members that can play a key role in the outcome of the games.\nIn-person attendance: \nIn-person venues will host space for members to connect over pizza and refreshments. A health and safety plan will be made available for each location – members will be required to review and accept the plan for their local venue prior to attending. \n• Lower Mainland: Brewhall (97 E 2nd Ave\, Vancouver)\n• Vancouver Island: PBX Engineering office (2612 Bridge St #201\, Victoria)\n• Kelowna: Stantec Office (Landmark 5 – 1620 Dickson Ave #400\, 4th floor)\n• Prince George: McElhanney Office (556 N Nechako Rd) \nREGISTER\nQuestions? Contact Will Eisbrenner\, Project Manager\, R.F. Binnie and Associates\, weisbrenner@binnie.com / 250 596-8093
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/ypg-jackbox-provincial-tournament/
CATEGORIES:YPG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220329T130000
DTSTAMP:20220327T081418Z
CREATED:20220217T011539Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Inclusion: The Responsibilities of Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Join ACEC-BC’s Young Professionals Group on March 29th to learn about Indigenous Inclusion & the Responsibilities of Engineers\n\n\nWorking with Indigenous communities is becoming more common across all engineering disciplines and related industry. This discussion will cover the basics of working with Indigenous Peoples and their communities. Examples will be used to show the rapidly changing environment of Indigenous inclusion.  \nThis new era of reconciliation requires new generations of engineers to be allies and provide support to projects that enable inclusion\, not stifle it. \nGuest Speaker: Kear Porttris\, Director of Indigenous Relations\, QM Environmental  \nPD Hours: 1 hour \nCost: ACEC-BC member: $10 | Non member: $25 \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker\nKear Porttris is the Director of Indigenous Relations for QM Environmental\, a leading environmental and industrial services company. Previous to joining QM\, Kear has worked in consulting\, the public sector\, and academia. Kear is Métis/Chinese\, born and raised in the Canadian Prairies. His family was very involved with both of these communities and these connections remain important to him today. He is passionate about seeing Indigenous Peoples’ inclusion in all industries\, at all levels; he sees himself as much as an advocate as professional and supports multiple initiatives across the region and Canada. A graduate of the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Victoria\, Kear completed a Master’s degree focused on Aboriginal Housing and Community Energy Use. Although he has a technical background\, he excels at connecting technical professionals with local Indigenous resources to achieve the goals of a project in collaborative and exciting ways.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/indigenous-inclusion-the-responsibilities-of-engineers/
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SUMMARY:YPG: Navigating Unexpected Challenges and Opportunities in your Career
DESCRIPTION:Many engineers find that their career paths take unexpected twists and turns! This event provides an opportunity for students and young professionals to learn how to make the most of unexpected career challenges and opportunities. \nThree engineering professionals will give short presentations about their careers\, and a panel discussion will follow in which they answer questions from the audience and share their personal experiences in an interactive session. \nREGISTER
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/ypg-navigating-unexpected-challenges-and-opportunities-in-your-career/
CATEGORIES:YPG
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SUMMARY:YPG: Setting & Achieving Your Goals
DESCRIPTION:This event is designed to help engineering students and young professionals set and achieve goals that align with their values. Three experienced engineers will answer questions about how they set and accomplished their personal and professional goals\, and how their goals have changed throughout their career. We hope that this will be an interactive session that sparks dialogue and questions. \nFollowing the panel discussion\, material and guidance will be provided to help attendees identify goals that align with their values. \nREGISTER
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/setting-achieving-your-goals/
CATEGORIES:YPG
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SUMMARY:Career Journey with Iain Ward: How did I get here?
DESCRIPTION:Join ACEC-BC’s Young Professionals Group for a career journey presentation featuring ACEC-BC’s Board Chair\, Iain Ward!\n\n\nA career commentary by Iain Ward on how he went from UK graduate civil engineer in 1989 to now. Iain’s stops along the way include working for contractors\, technology companies where the staff wore labs coats\, working on site in countries around the world and finally ending up in the BC consulting environment (this may also include ruthlessly honest opinions and kidnapping). \n \nContinuing Education (CE) Hours: 1 hour \nCost: ACEC-BC member: $5 | Non member: $15 \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker \n \nIain is a Professional Engineer and leader with over 30 years’ experience in global infrastructure markets including Transportation\, Transmission & Distribution\, Power Generation and Water/Wastewater sectors. \nIain has provided leadership to teams in client organizations\, contractors organizations and in the consulting environment\, managing projects throughout each stage of the project life-cycle with the understanding that a strong vision\, strategic thinking\, communication and leadership are the keys to success.  \nHaving delivered projects in North America\, Europe\, Africa and Asia – Iain knows that the ability to quickly see what and who is critical to getting the job done and done right is one of the most important attributes of leadership.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/career-journey-with-iain-ward-how-did-i-get-here/
CATEGORIES:YPG
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Environments: Taking Action as  a Young Professional
DESCRIPTION:Join ACEC-BC’s Young Professionals Group for to learn about Taking Action as a Young Professional to create more inclusive environments.\n\n\nDiverse experience and perspective are key to innovation.  As leaders in innovation\, diversity and inclusion are critical within our industry.  In order for professionals and teams to do their best work\, they need to feel a sense of belonging\, emphasizing the necessity of inclusive environments. \nThis presentation will provide young professionals with actions that individuals can take to create more inclusive environments.  Within the presentation diversity data within the profession of engineering will be reviewed\, providing attendees with a better understanding of where we are today and highlighting the importance of equity\, diversity\, and inclusion within our industry. Building upon the understanding of where we are currently\, the presentation will focus on inclusive leadership actions that young professionals can take to create more inclusive workplaces and environments. The goal of this presentation is to empower young professionals to enact positive change within their present sphere of influence and as future leaders in the industry. \nPD Hours: 1 hour \nCost: ACEC-BC member: $5 | Non member: $15 \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker \nMarcie Cochrane is an accomplished Professional Engineer with over 15 years of experience in leadership and project delivery. Marcie is ACEC-BC’s Project Leader as well as the President of Advance Principle Consulting. In 2019\, Marcie received the Chancellor’s Award for highest academic excellence from the Royal Roads School of Business and was nominated for the Governor General’s Gold Medal for Top Masters Level Student Thesis (2018) for her research on the retention of women in engineering. Her research\, in combination with her technical and leadership experience\, has led her to now work in roles that support engineering section organizations with equity\, diversity\, and inclusion initiatives. Marcie is passionate about leading others to take action and catalyzing change to improve diversity\, equity\, and inclusion.
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/inclusive-environments-taking-individual-action-to-drive-change-2/
CATEGORIES:YPG
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest YPG Networking Social
DESCRIPTION:The Vancouver Island Young Professionals Group invites you to don your lederhosen to an Oktoberfest themed virtual social event! The event includes a short presentation on tasting and pairing your favourite beverages and plenty of networking opportunities. \nRegister today and join other Young Professionals from across the province for this fun social-distanced social! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://acec-bc.ca/event/oktoberfest-ypg-networking-social/
CATEGORIES:YPG
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