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New Director Derrick Underwood Starts July 17

July 13, 2023
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Underwood to the role of Director, Information Systems, effective July 17.
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Compliance Rate High for Annual Reporting

July 4, 2023
The compliance rate for registrants completing their Annual Reporting by the June 30 deadline was 91.8%—up 19.7% from last year. Registrants who did not meet the deadline must complete their requirements by September 30 and pay late fees to avoid suspension.
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Discipline Notice: David Dwyer

June 30, 2023
On May 18, 2023, an Extraordinary Action Panel of the Discipline Committee of Engineers and Geoscientists BC suspended Mr. Dwyer’s registration with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Mr. Dwyer is not permitted to engage in the reserved practice of professional engineering in BC.
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Quality Management Guides Updated

June 27, 2023
The eight Quality Management Guides were updated on June 15 to align with recent changes to regulatory requirements under the Professional Governance Act.
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2023 Board Candidates Announced

June 27, 2023
For the 2023 Board election, registrants will be electing three Board members to each serve a three-year term.
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Independent Advocacy Body Initiated for the Professions

June 27, 2023
Today, Engineers and Geoscientists BC announced it is initiating the creation of an independent advocacy body for engineering and geoscience in British Columbia.
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Individual Audit Program begins July 1

May 29, 2023
As required by the Professional Governance Act, Engineers and Geoscientists BC will begin its new audit program for individual registrants July 1.
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New Director Ramin Seifi Starts June 26

May 19, 2023
Engineers and Geoscientists BC is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramin Seifi, P.Eng., FEC, to the role of Director, Professional Practice, Standards, and Development, effective June 26.
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New Guide for Inclusive Practices

May 19, 2023
The Guide to Inclusive Practices is a new resource that provides direction for volunteers and registrants in building and maintaining inclusive working environments. Developed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC, the tool is now available on the website.
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Discipline Notice: Zhao Guan, P.Eng.

May 18, 2023
In an April 13, 2023, Consent Order, Zhao Guan, P.Eng., admitted that he demonstrated unprofessional conduct by failing to design a retaining wall to the reasonable standard expected of a professional engineer.
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