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Proposal Reviews: The Case for a Revolution in Proposal Writing Tara Landes

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Saltwater Solutions Jean Sorensen

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BC’s Economic Outlook for Engineering and Geoscience in 2012 Suzanne Morphet

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Seeking an Energy Future with Fusion David R Conn

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President’s Viewpoint – Member Engagement: It’s Up to You

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Association Notes – CEO and Registrar Announces Retirement; Consultation on Professional Technologist Concept; Council Election Call for Nominations; Climate Change and Adaptation Advisory Group; Call for Environmental and Sustainability Award Nominations; Geoscience-related Words Restricted in Business Names; President’s Awards Call for Nominations; 2012 Science Games; CPD Committee Seeks Volunteers

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New Quality Management Guidelines on the Way

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Council Report – December 2, 2011

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City of Vancouver Changes Documentation Requirements to include ASHRAE 90.1–2007 for Part 3 Building Permit Applications

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Use of Professional Seal on Tender Documents

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Professional Courtesy

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CPD – What’s New?

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March is National Engineering and Geoscience Month

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6 Newsmakers 18 APEGBC Professional Development 38 Membership 42 Professional Services 47 Careers 47 Datebook

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If you are reading this President’s Viewpoint then chances are good that you are a part of that group of members who consider themselves actively engaged with their Association. However, generally speaking, a large majority of APEGBC members aren’t really concerned about what’s happening with the Association unless their individual ability to practice is directly affected in some way. In my years on Council, the perceived lack of member engagement has always been a major concern. Council has agonized about why we can only get a roughly 20% participation rate in elections. We put a considerable amount of focus on boosting the participation rate and set a target of a 30% return only to be disappointed time and time again. In 2010 Council undertook a member satisfaction survey and last year commissioned a communication strategy study. We were pleasantly surprised to find that most members reported that they are generally satisfied, feel well informed and do not desire a higher level of engagement with their Association. However, those members who are themselves highly engaged with the Association, such as some of our nearly 1,000 active volunteers, generally feel that while APEGBC does an adequate job of engagement, there could still be more participation from the membership. The question that Council finds itself pondering is this: just how much engagement is the “right” amount for members and how do we facilitate this? So what does good member engagement look like? The report from the communication strategy study puts it this way: “Engagement is connectivity. It is the degree to which the members understand and believe in the Association’s vision, mission, values and direction. The stronger the alignment, the greater their commitment is to the Association and its outcomes.” I believe that our membership is generally well aligned with the overall objectives of APEGBC. I have yet to meet an engineer or geoscientist who disagrees that we must primarily uphold and protect the public interest followed by protecting our members’ right to practice. But we still need some members to be more connected. So Council should likely concentrate on ensuring that good member service is available to those who request it. And for those who get the calling—the vocation of service to the professions—we need to offer support and channels that allow those individuals and groups to be as engaged as they desire to provide value back to the professions. The motto of my own alma mater, the University of British Columbia, reads “Tuum Est.” This is often translated as “it’s up to you”—a challenge to take ownership. I’d like to extend the same challenge to each and every one of you to take up the care of your professions. If you choose to accept this, I’m sure that you’ll get far more from your efforts than you put in.

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By the numbers: The percentage of Canadians who admit they have no plan ready in case they are diagnosed with a critical illness 3 The percentage of Canadians who are concerned about having enough money if they became critically ill 4 The number of conditions covered by the Engineers Canada-sponsored Critical Illness Plan

Despite medical advances, critical illness is still common. In fact, the chances of you — or a close family member — being diagnosed with a critical illness are very real. • Every hour of every day, about 20 people will be diagnosed with some type of cancer across Canada 1 • 40% of Canadian women and 45% of men will develop cancer during their lifetimes 1 • There are an estimated 70,000 heart attacks each year in Canada (that’s one heart attack every 7 minutes) 2 • There are over 50,000 strokes in Canada each year (that’s one stroke every 10 minutes) 2 Although more people survive critical illness, they may live with the economic impact for the rest of their lives. Can you afford the costs of being critically ill? Being diagnosed with a critical illness doesn’t only spell emotional and physical distress. It can have an enormous cost for people living with the disease and for their families. “The financial burden can be as stressful as the disease. The financial impact can last longer than the disease itself.” Unfortunately, public health services in Canada do not pay for all costs associated with critical illness. Many costs of treatment must be paid for by the patient, including some drugs, medical supplies and prosthetics. The average cost of newer cancer drugs alone is $65,000 per course of treatment. 1 Persons living with critical illness usually have to take time off work for treatment and recovery. Loss of work or return to work at a lower salary can have long-term effects. Pension benefits may be lost or reduced. Debts may take years to repay. The standard of living for the patient and their family may be permanently reduced. If you are self-employed, your situation may be even more uncertain than for those with jobs and benefits — you may have no income

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Dr James McEwen PEng was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada on December 30, 2012. The Order recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Currently adjunct professor in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Department of Orthopedics at UBC, McEwen is a recognized as a pioneer of Canadian biomedical engineering. He established the biomedical department at Vancouver General Hospital and developed a microprocessor- controlled automatic surgical tourniquet system that is widely used around the world. He was also a leading figure in the creation of the biomedical engineering programs at UBC and SFU.

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McEwen has been a founder and investor in a number of medical technology companies. He is president of Western Clinical Engineering Ltd, and founder and director of the Medical Device Development

Centre (MDDC), a not-for-profit organization that facilitates collaboration among companies, hospitals and universities to develop and evaluate new medical technologies.

Medal inaugurated in APEGBC Member’s Honour The International Society for Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (ISHMII) honoured Order of Canada member Dr Aftab Mufti PEng as it inaugurated the Aftab Mufti Medal for high achievement and innovation in civil structural health monitoring at its conference in December 2011. Dr Mufti is known for his contributions and leadership in the field of civil engineering, in particular, his dedication to the development of structural health monitoring. Dr Mufti is a co-founder of ISHMII and was its first president. The initial recipients of the Aftab Mufti Medal are Dr Urs Meier, past-Deputy Director General of EMPA, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research, and Dr Jan-Ming Koh, an emeritus professor of structural engineering at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Geoscientists Honoured at Mineral Exploration roundup Three APEGBC geoscientists were honoured with awards from the Association of Mineral Exploration BC (AME BC) during the Mineral Roundup Conference in Vancouver, BC. Chair of Pilot Gold, and founder, chair and CEO of Blue Gold Mining, Mark O’Dea PGeo is the recipient of the Murray Pezim Award, which recognizes perserverance and success in financing mineral exploration. O’Dea led junior exploration company Fronteer Gold from start up to sale for $2.3 billion. He also created Aurora Energy and arranged the sale of its uranium assets to Paladin Energy for $260 million in 2010. Ed Kimura PGeo received the Gold Pan Award for service to AME BC. Prior to retiring, Kimura was an exploration manager for Placer Dome. With decades of experience in production, planning, ore-grade control, exploration, and resource and reserves estimates, he has shared his industry insights through his active participation on a number of the association’s volunteer committees.

Starting with the BCGS in 1986, Lefebure became chief geologist in 2002. His work on the BC Mineral Deposit Profiles, a summary of mineral deposit information is a widely used resource in the exploration industry. A key player in the development and delivery of the BC Mining Plan, he played a major role in developing the BC mineral potential assessment. Correction In the November/December 2011 issue of Innovation , the article “Burnaby Lake Rejuvenation Strikes a Fine Balance” referred to Lambert Chu PEng as “Director of Planning,” for the City of Burnaby, in fact, his title is Director of Engineering. In the same issue, the chart “Legislative Framework – A Spectrum of Potential Models” on page 14 contained an error. An updated version of the chart is available at www.apeg.bc.ca/actmodernization/spectrum.pdf.

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Consultation on Professional Technologist Concept for British Columbia In June 2011, the Councils of APEGBC and the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) appointed a PTech Framework Development Group, composed of equal members of both association Councils, to advise on the options and preferred alternative for the development and regulation of the designation “PTech” (Professional Technologist) in BC. The Group met six times between July and November 2011 to develop a concept for a PTech that would contribute to public interest and safety, while fulfilling a role that: a. Is clearly not the role of a professional engineer or engineering licensee; b. Will clearly enhance public safety and health; c. Will be created through thirdparty legislation and regulation; and d. Is easily understood by the public. At the December meetings of the ASTTBC and APEGBC Councils, an interim report was presented that summarized the work of the Group and presented a concept for the development and regulation of PTech. The full text of the report, “A Conceptual Framework for the Development of the Professional Technologist in BC” can be found on the APEGBC website at www.apeg.bc.ca/about/ASTTBC_TaskForces.html. The concept was approved in principle by both councils, as was the undertaking of formal stakeholder consultation to provide input to shape the future direction of the PTech concept, including benefits, opportunities and concerns. Member Consultation As key stakeholders, members of APEGBC and ASTTBC will be surveyed both individually and through consultations with professional and trade associations and government. An online survey will be sent to all members and licensees of the two associations in February. Following stakeholder consultation, the final report of the PTech Framework Development Group will be submitted to both association councils by April 15, 2012. The PTech Concept The proposed concept is based on the principle that implementation of a PTech designation in British Columbia will result in improved protection of the public interest. Key Principles upon which the proposed concept is based are: 1. PTech practice addresses a recognized existing problem of public safety 2. A PTech is recognized according to individual competencies (academic and experience) 3. A PTech is a member of and is governed and regulated by ASTTBC 4. PTech areas of practice are articulated and embedded in third-party municipal, provincial or other regulatory third-party legislation. (ie, not in the Engineers and Geoscientists Act or the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Act ) 5. PTech areas of practice are determined and proposed to third parties by a legislated APEGBC/ASTTBC Joint Board which is embedded in ASTTBC and APEGBC legislation 6. The area of practice for a PTech is not professional engineering but is applied science technology as it pertains to the application of engineering principles 7. PTech practice does not include the field of geoscience 8. Practitioners who wish to practise professional engineering in British Columbia must become engineering licensees or professional engineers; and 9. PTech areas of practice do not prohibit practice by professional engineers. An example of a possible PTech area of practice is to require that a PTech sign Letters of Assurance for structural, mechanical and electrical technology for Part 9 buildings, as defined in the BC Building Code (exclusive of single family dwellings). Members are encouraged to participate in the upcoming survey. ASTTBC and APEGBC have also established a mailbox where members can voice additional opinion: ptech@apeg.bc.ca. E-mails sent to this address are distributed to both APEGBC and ASTTBC.

Doyle PEng Announces Retirement

CEO and Registrar Derek Doyle PEng has announced his decision to retire effective December 2012. Mr Doyle joined APEGBC in January 2007 after 40 years of broad experience in industry, consulting and government. During Mr Doyle’s term, the association has developed a robust and living strategic plan supported by a Council workplan and performance measures, providing better transparency and accountability. A recent organizational realignment was designed to closely align with Council’s strategic plan, and reflects the three core components of the Association: regulatory, financial, and operational. Doyle says he is particularly pleased to have witnessed several transformative programs grow and advance during his tenure at APEGBC. One that is especially meaningful to him is the Professional Renewal Program, which was established to examine best association practices and identify areas for improvement. The 38 recommendations that came out of this work are well on their way to being implemented and are 72% complete on average after just two years of a five-year program. “It has been a great privilege for me to support the work of Council,” says Doyle. “I have been humbled not only by their volunteer efforts, which I have seen transform the professions, but also by the commitment of the hundreds of other volunteers who sustain this work and make it a success.” In the last few years, APEGBC has built a collaborative relationship with government at the technical, executive and political levels. This relationship, says Doyle, has brought innovative leadership to protecting the public through collaboration on the school seismic retrofit program, as well as guidelines for wood frame buildings, slope stability, and flood risk. “Derek has been dedicated to achieving Council’s vision throughout his time with us,” says APEGBC President Jeff Holm PEng FEC. “His wisdom and leadership have helped us to become a better organization. I know his insight will be truly missed at the Council table and beyond.”

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APEGBC is governed by a Council of elected members and government appointees responsible for setting policy and overseeing the affairs of the Association as regulated by the Engineers and Geoscientists Act . Every year members have the opportunity to elect a President, Vice President, and a minimum of five Councillors to serve on APEGBC’s Council. As representatives for their professional colleagues, these elected members serve a vital role in association governance. Candidate Eligibility Professional engineers and professional geoscientists are eligible for candidacy in the upcoming Council election. Under Bylaw 3(b), Nominating Committee candidates for the office of President must have served on Council for at least two years, and candidates for the office of Vice President must have served one year. Term of Office President and Vice President are elected for a one-year term and Councillors generally for a two-year term. Terms of office will commence October 27, 2012. Time Commitment • One-day orientation session for new Council members. • Six full-day Council meetings per year with 2-4 hours reading preparation. • Two-day Council strategic planning session held in late September 2012. • Committees and task forces: up to six meetings per year plus prep time as chair or member of at least one key committee, and chair or member of one or more task forces as required by Council. • Attendance at occasional branch meetings in their local area. • Half-day Annual General Meeting and participation in two-day Annual Conference events (professional development sessions, networking events, branch representatives meeting, student representative meeting) held in October. In addition, the President and/or Vice President will be expected to represent APEGBC provincially and nationally as required. Nomination Process There are two ways candidates can be nominated: 1. Nominating Committee Candidates: The APEGBC Nominating Committee selects candidates for nomination based on candidate qualifications, experience and expertise (see sidebar). The Nominating Committee is accepting referrals for nominations from the membership and will meet from January to early April to select the candidates they will support for election to the APEGBC 2012-2013 Council. Members are encouraged to submit the Referral Form for Prospective Nominee for APEGBC Council available on the APEGBC website and the Nominating Committee will contact all referrals to verify their interest in standing. Referrals need to be received by Wednesday, March 7, 2012. Shortlisted prospective nominees will be requested to provide a completed Prospective Nominee Profile and Declaration Form by Wednesday, April 4, 2012. 2. Write-In Candidates: Members can submit a nomination form with the support of 25 members in good standing (PEng or PGeo) to the Registrar. Nominations made by 25 members in good standing require a nomination form signed by the members making the nomination and the written consent of the nominee. These documents must be received by the Registrar at the APEGBC office no later than Friday, June 22, 2012. The Council Election Brochure that accompanies the election ballot identifies the way in which the candidate has established eligibility for candidacy (through the Nominating Committee or through write-in support of 25 members). Information on the nomination process, where to obtain nomination forms, and further details on candidate qualifications can be found on the APEGBC website at www.apeg.bc.ca/ aboutus/nominationcriteria.html. Election packages containing the nominee statements of candidacy will be available to all members in late August and the election count will take place in October. More information and forms are also available through Joanne Williamson at jwilliamson@apeg.bc.ca, (604) 412-4896 or 1-888-430-8035 ext 4896. Council Election Call for Nominations

Candidate Profile Required Qualifications All candidates must be professional members in good standing (PEng or PGeo). Desired Experience/Expertise • Recent volunteer work within APEGBC at the committee, division, branch, or task force level • A minimum of five years practicing as a professional • Some experience at a policy and strategic level • Business and financial management experience • Volunteer work with other organizations • Ability to communicate effectively and act productively in a team environment • Ability to be pragmatic yet visionary • Have the desire and ability to lead others 2012 Nominating Committee Members Chair Frank Denton PEng FEC

Council Appointee Mike Bapty PEng FEC Lindsay Bottomer PGeo FEC (Hon) Angus English PEng Burnaby/NewWestminster Gary Lin PEng Fraser Valley Martin Fandrich PEng Northern Mark Gravel PEng Okanagan Kasun Hewage PEng Sea to Sky Horst Unger PEng Victoria Richard Summers PEng Vancouver

Yuko Suda PEng West Kootenay Elroy Switlishoff PEng

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Nominations are now being accepted for APEGBC’s 2012 Environmental Awards and Sustainability Award. vironmental Awards APEGBC’s Environment Committee encourages submissions for the Environmental Awards, which highlight the role of professional engineers and geoscientists in responsible environmental management. Awards are offered in two categories: 1. Concept and Assessment; and 2. Design, Construction and Monitoring. Full details on the submission process and awards criteria for the Environmental Awards can be found in the Submission Rules and Judging Criteria at: www.apeg.bc.ca/services/awards/environmentawards.html. ility Award From innovative processes that do more with less to adaptive measures to address an uncertain climate future, APEGBC engineers and geoscientists practice at the leading edge of sustainability. APEGBC recognizes these leaders through the annual Sustainability Award as a means to celebrate and share the positive contributions to a sustainable future. The award is open to any project that has demonstrated a commitment to, and understanding of, the concept of sustainability and/or has applied one or more of the Sustainability Guidelines. The Sustainability Committee welcomes diverse nominations from sustainable projects both large and small. Full details on the submission process and awards criteria for the Sustainability Award can be found at: www.apeg.bc.ca/about/sustainability/award.html. The winning submissions will receive their awards at APEGBC’s 2012 Annual Conference, to be held October 11-13 in Victoria, BC and will be highlighted in a video profile. The deadline for initial 500-word nominations is March 2, 2012. Submissions Invited for APEGBC Environmental and Sustainability Awards Geoscience-related Words Now Restricted in Business Names BC’s Corporate Registry has added 16 geoscience-related words or phrases to its restricted word list. Anyone applying to register a business name containing one of these words or phrases will be notified that it is restricted and that they should contact APEGBC to obtain the appropriate consent for use. The restricted words and phrases are as follows:

APEGBC is currently seeking applications from qualified members for the APEGBC Climate Change and Adaptation Advisory Group. The Climate Change and Adaptation Advisory Group is responsible for advising APEGBC Council on matters related to climate change and adaptation; these include recommending appropriate policy development, providing input into practice guideline development and revision, defining key messages for communication to members and government, and recommending appropriate responses to requests for Association support. The group will not advise members or licensees on individual practice matters. The group reports exclusively to APEGBC Council. Members of the group must be professional members in good standing with APEGBC or non-members with recognized knowledge in the field. Potential members of this group must have an understanding of issues related to climate change and adaptation as well as knowledge of current initiatives in government and other organizations as they relate to engineering and geoscience, such that they can provide expert advice as needed to the Association. Members will be appointed for a three-year term. Members should expect a minimum time commitment of four two- hour meetings in the first year requiring approximately one hour of preparation per meeting. The group is expected to meet at least semi-annually thereafter or as required. Meetings will be held at the APEGBC offices in Burnaby. Members who are unable to attend in person have the option of teleconferencing. Expressions of interest may be sent along with your curriculum vitae to CCAAG@apeg.bc.ca. For more information, contact Derek Doyle PEng, Chief Executive Officer at ddoyle@apeg. bc.ca or (604) 412-4850. Climate Change and Adaptation Advisory Group Call for Applications:

• Earth Science • Environmental Geology • Environmental Geoscience • Exploration Geoscience • Geochemistry/Geochemical • Geology • Geomorphology

• Geophysics/Geophysical • Geoscience • Hydrogeology/Hydrogeological • Petroleum Geoscience • Quaternary Geology • Volcanology

As a condition of providing consent, APEGBC requires the applicant to identify the APEGBC members or licensees taking responsibility for the professional geoscience activities of the business. As a part of its current enforcement strategy, APEGBC has been working with other agencies that may encounter unregistered practitioners of professional engineering or professional geoscience and developing means to identify and share information regarding these individuals. At APEGBC’s request, the Corporate Registry added the 16 geoscience-related words and phrases to its restricted list. For a number of years, anyone wishing to set up a business in BC containing the word “engineer” or any variation (eg, engineered, engineering, etc) has had to obtain the consent of APEGBC before the Corporate Registry would grant the business name request. Until recently, there were no similar rules and requirements regarding geoscience related business names. This is an important step forward in ensuring that geoscience services in BC are only offered and conducted by APEGBC members and licensees.

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APEGBC Presents the 2012 Science Games! As part of National Engineering and Geoscience Month (NEGM), APEGBC is pleased to launch the 2012 Science Games. This fun-filled event will gather teams of students from Grades 1–6 to explore the principles of science and engineering hands- on Saturday, March 31 at the H R MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver, BC. The APEGBC Science Games are an interactive science competition allowing students to investigate how science affects their everyday lives. Students will work together on a set of problem-solving challenges that demonstrate the interesting and entertaining side of scientific exploration. More details will be made available in the coming weeks and online registration will open on February 1, 2012. For additional information on the Science Games please contact Chelsea Smith, Communications Coordinator at csmith@apeg.bc.ca or (604) 412-4892. Continuing Professional Development Committee Seeks Volunteers APEGBC’s Continuing Professional Development Committee is seeking new volunteer members. The committee advises on policies, needs and opportunities for members’ professional development; provides periodic review of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Guideline; and provides oversight and monitoring of the implementation of the CPD program. Interested volunteers, either professional members or members-in- training, should have a strong commitment to lifelong learning and a desire to advance the standards of professional development for the professions of engineering and geoscience in BC. A time commitment of up to six two-hour meetings per year should be expected in addition to occasional input by e-mail. To express your interest, please send a letter to dolychick@apeg.bc.ca outlining why you would like to participate in the committee and the experience and attributes you would contribute. More information can be obtained by contacting Deesh Olychick, Associate Director, Member Services at dolychick@apeg.bc.ca or (604) 412-4882.

The 2012 APEGBC President’s Awards Call for Nominations The APEGBC President’s Awards are British Columbia’s top honours for professional engineers and professional geoscientists. The Association needs your help to identify deserving individuals within the engineering and geoscience community— professionals who serve as role models, excel at what they do and inspire others. The awards program was created to recognize the exemplary and outstanding professional, technical and community contributions of APEGBC members, and allows the Association to showcase the professions to the public. Award winners are selected by a committee of APEGBC members based on nominations submitted by their peers. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2012 President’s Awards and the deadline for nominations is Friday, April 13, 2012. There are seven categories of President’s Awards. They comprise meritorious achievement, community service, professional service, and teaching at the post- secondary level. A fifth award, the Young Professional Award, recognizes an individual no older than 35 years of age who combines professional achievement, community service and professional service early in their career. The other two awards, the R A McLachlan Memorial Award and the C J Westerman Memorial Award, are APEGBC’s premier awards for engineering and geoscience respectively. These two awards recognize those who have made a significant contribution to their profession throughout their careers. Nomination forms, along with information on the nomination process, are available at www.apeg.bc.ca/services/awards/awards.html. If you have questions about nominating someone, contact Laurel Buss at lbuss@apeg.bc.ca or (604) 412-6052.

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In the May/June 2011 issue of Innovation , we discussed global quality management and the status of the Organizational Quality Management (OQM) program as it progresses towards implementation. In the September/October 2011 issue, we highlighted the new quality management bylaw, Bylaw 14(b), which came into effect in December 2010. This second article focused on the requirement that documented quality control processes must be put in place to deal with the retention of documents, checks, independent review of structural projects, the use of seal, direct supervision and field reviews. The article also related that a multi-disciplinary consultation was underway, channeled through the OQM Committee, for the preparation and drafting of quality management guidelines. That effort has now concluded and has resulted in six guidelines to be approved by the APEGBC Council: • Quality Management Guidelines – Use of the APEGBC Professional Seal • Quality Management Guidelines – Direct Supervision • Quality Management Guidelines – Retention of Project Documentation • Quality Management Guidelines – Documented Checks of Engineering and Geoscience Work • Quality Management Guidelines – Independent Review of Structural Designs • Quality Management Guidelines – Field Review of Projects During Implementation or Construction. While the guidelines on the use of seal and the independent review of structural designs are updates of existing guidelines, the other four guidelines are completely new. In conjunction with the quality management bylaw, they will provide guidance and establish a standard of care for members and licensees to follow in their practices. Quality Management Guidelines – Use of the APEGBC Professional Seal Section 20(9) of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act (Act) is the provision dictating the use of the APEGBC professional seal and the foundation of these updated guidelines. This new version deals more particularly with the notion of professional responsibility and covers a range of quality management practices related to the authentication of engineering and geoscience documents. It also discusses the reasons for sealing professional documents, and provides a wide-ranging discussion on the requirements and circumstances for the use of the APEGBC seal. The guidelines contain extensive tabulated information on the types of documents and circumstances where the APEGBC seal must, or in some cases should not, be applied. Quality Management Guidelines – Direct Supervision While it is mentioned in the Bylaws of the Association, direct supervision is defined in section 1(1) of the Act . The updated guidelines provide basic and general guidance, introduce the notions of “active involvement” and of “adequate supervision,” discuss the responsibility for engineering or geoscience decisions when direct supervision is in effect, and present considerations with respect to experience when delegating professional tasks. The guidelines also contain a range of scenarios that illustrate the delegation of engineering and geoscience work and the application of direct supervision in accordance with the definition found in the Act . New Quality Management Guidelines on the Way

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Quality Management Guidelines – Retention of Project Documentation Pursuant to Bylaw 14(b)(1), these guidelines discuss retention of project documentation, the types of documents that should be retained, and keeping good professional records. They also deal with the many issues surrounding the creation, issuance and receipt of documents; their coding and naming; their revision; their filing, archiving, storage and destruction. Quality Management Guidelines – Documented Checks of Engineering and Geoscience Work Bylaw 14(b)(2) requires a written quality control process, appropriate to the associated risk, for the documented regular checking of all engineering and geoscience work. These guidelines expand on the purpose of checking, and on the requirement levels and the qualifications of those involved in checking. They further provide guidance in establishing an appropriate quality control process and options on what may be included in such a process.

Quality Management Guidelines – Independent Review of Structural Designs When it comes to structural engineering, the notion of “concept review” has made way for the documented independent review of structural designs prior to construction. The corresponding guidelines, drafted in consultation with the Structural Engineers Association of British Columbia, expand on the requirements found in Bylaw 14(b)(4). The relationship between independent reviews and regular checks, and the incorporation of the former into the latter, is also discussed. Quality Management Guidelines – Documented Field Reviews during Implementation or Construction Relating to Bylaw 14(b)(3), these guidelines first describe the purpose and intent of field reviews, who can perform them, how often and when they should occur, what they should include, and what records should be kept. They also deal with issues that most field reviewers will recognize such as what to do if an APEGBC professional is not engaged for field reviews and how issues found during field reviews should be addressed. Finally, they identify that field reviews apply equally to processes during the implementation of engineering recommendations or decisions, as well as in the more traditional reviews for construction or installation of engineering designs. These six quality management guidelines were developed as companions to the upcoming OQM Manual and will be applicable to all APEGBC members and licensees once approved by Council. It is anticipated that the quality management guidelines will come into effect in Spring 2012. v

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c ounc i l repor t APEGBC’s Council of elected members and government appointees regularly meet throughout the year to conduct the business of the Association. The following are highlights of the December 2, 2011 meeting of APEGBC Council. Council Joined by Four New Members Four new members were welcomed to the Council table this Fall: Herb Hawson PEng FEC, Donna Howes PEng and Dr Michael Wrinch PEng (previously on Council 2008- 2010), and government appointee Dr Sheila Wynn. Members of Council who were not present at the AGM in October were then sworn in with the oath of office, with Coun- cillor Vic Baker declining to do so. PTech Framework Development Group Presents Interim Report In June 2011, the Councils of APEGBC and the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) appointed a PTech Framework Development Group, composed of equal members of both association councils, to advise on the options and preferred alternative for the development and regulation of the Professional Technologist (PTech) designation in BC. The Group met six times between July and November 2011 to develop a concept for a Professional Technologist that would contribute to public interest and safety. The Group has made progress, but has not yet completed all of its deliverables. At the December meetings of the ASTTBC and APEGBC councils respectively, an interim report was presented that summarized the work of the Group and presented a concept for the development and regulation of PTech. The concept was approved in principle by both councils, as was the undertaking of formal stakeholder consultation to provide input to shape the future direction of the PTech concept, including benefits, opportunities and concerns. Following stakeholder consultation, the final report of the Group is intended to be submitted to the councils of both associa- tions by April 15, 2012. Registration Process Re-engineering Review The Registration Process Re-engineering Task Force was created to advise the DECEMBER 2, 2011

Registration Committee on an improved and more effective experience review process for new PEng applicants. Council received the Task Force’s final report which made further recommendations beyond those approved previously by the Registration Committee and Council. Based on the recommendations, Council approved a number of policies and procedures. • Policy on Fairness of the Review Process – This new policy will increase the fairness of APEGBC’s Review Processes and bring them into compliance with fairness requirements that have been adopted in other jurisdictions (Ontario, Manitoba, and Nova Scotia). • Policy on Screening of Looking-to- Exempt Interviewees – Applicants fitting the low risk referee profile will be treated as academically qualified applicants. Implementation of this policy is expected to reduce Looking-to-Exempt interviews by 37% and reduce volunteer and staff time in support of affected applicants by 90 and 45 hours per annum respectively. • Limited Licence New Applicant Process – These changes to the application process for new limited licensees allow for greater efficiency. • Guideline for Satisfactory Experience: Application of Theory in the Mining Industry by Area of Practic e – This docu- ment provides guidance for experience assessment in the mining industry as a part of the application process. To support stronger member participation and understanding of the regulatory pro- cess, Council approved a Bylaw Consulta- tion Policy that establishes a consistent approach to gaining member feedback on proposed bylaws prior to a membership vote. Based on the nature of the bylaw, this policy outlines methods for members to participate and provide feedback. Mem- bers can expect this process to commence early in 2012. Alternative Complaint Resolution Bylaw In 2008, the Engineers and Geoscientists Act was amended to permit Alternative Complaint Resolution (ACR) of discipline cases. The Discipline Committee supports Council Approves Consultative Bylaw Development Process

successful as an efficient and effective means of resolving discipline cases and protecting the public interest. While the Act envisaged and authorized an ACR bylaw, as yet no bylaw exists. A draft bylaw was submitted to Council by the Discipline Committee, which will address common issues and considerations that are not covered by the Act . These include the form of ACR (mediation, negotiation, other), the Association’s involvement in the mediation, payment for the process, and publication of the consent order. Council approved the proposed ACR bylaw in principle and referred it back to the Discipline Committee to determine the methods for consultation, in accordance with the Bylaw Consultation Policy. Task Force on Building the Engineering and Geoscience Community Presents Interim Report APEGBC Council established the Building the Engineering and Geoscience Com- munity Task Force to review and develop strategies to engage members in disci- plines outside of the five major practice areas of civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and structural engineering. Since beginning work in early 2010, the Task Force has targeted seven groups for study: pioneering engineers in research and development fields; public sector non-member engineers/geoscientists; industrial non-member engineers; electri- cal/software engineers; project manage- ment engineers/geoscientists; geoscience educators; and members in disciplines that are new or have few members. Lead- ers and practitioners in each group were interviewed to identify areas for opportunity and engagement. Based on information gathered from these groups as well as from other regulators, the task force developed a list of potential initiatives to engage each group. the task force will be finalizing their work over the next three months and will be bringing a report and final recommenda- tions to Council in March 2012.

AGM Motion on Publication of Audit Changes

The following motion was passed by the members in attendance at the 2011 AGM:

That Council consider publishing in the current Annual Report all audit changes, with explanations

the continued use of ACR. Mediation processes to date have been very

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