INNOVATION July-August 2012

Air Photo Collection • Ethics in Practice • Donor Recognition • AGM Motions • Council Election

JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND GEOSCIENTISTS OF BC

JULY/AUGUST 2012

Requirements for Professional Landslide Studies

CIRS: Making a Positive Impression

2011/2012 Project Highlights

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Making a Positive Impression: Living Lab’s Environmental Footprint Goes Beyond Net Zero Suzanne Morphet A Review of Requirements for Professional Landslide Studies in Canada with Recommendations for Professionals Doug VanDine PEng/PGeo FEC, Dr Wayne Savigny PEng/PGeo

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President’s Viewpoint – McCulloch’s Wonder

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Association Notes – Submission of Motions for Fall AGM; Staff Appointment Notice; Council Election Vote this Fall; Mandatory CPD Bylaw Vote Expected in Fall 2013; Branches Active Throughout the Spring; Quality Management Guideline Webinars Available Online; CPD Committee Members Sought

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Council Report – June 15, 2012

ON THE COVER: Located north of Shawnigan Lake, BC, the restored Kinsol Trestle Bridge is one of the many projects featured in our 2011/2012 Project Highlights showcase, starting on page 28.

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Resurrection of the Provincial Air Photo Collection

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Registration Interviewers Needed

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Annual Conference Offers Professional Development Opportunities

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Members Support the Work of the Foundation and Benevolent Fund

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I was driving back to Kamloops on an early July morning following some APEGBC business on the coast. This is a trip that I have completed hundreds of times over the past 24 years. Generally, it is a reasonable three hour drive, depending on the weather and road conditions. The previous week I had been caught up in a serious traffic delay just east of Hope as the road contractor worked to complete paving repairs in between the heavy rains of an exceptionally wet spring. I could see that I was looking at a potential two-hour delay just to get to the Coquihalla intersection—the price of maintaining the engineered integrity of a vital transportation link in the province. Having worked a summer with the Ministry of Highways out of Allison Pass in 1977, I recalled there was a back road through Kawkawa Lake to Othello Road on the Coquihalla. As I zipped up the back road bypassing the paving lineup, I saw the sign for the Othello Tunnels. As I have driven by over the past years I’ve often thought of stopping for a revisit, and did so on this day. Imagine a series of five rough-hewn tunnels cut though the shear granite canyon walls over the raging Coquihalla River. In the most dramatic section, the tunnel emerges from the canyon wall, immediately bridges the river and plunges into the opposite canyon wall. The Othello/Quintette tunnels were designed by CPR engineer Andrew McCulloch between 1911 and 1916 to complete the Kettle Valley Railway, linking the coast to the Kootenays. His greatest challenge was crossing the 300-foot Coquihalla gorge, carved from solid granite. Other engineers had suggested bypassing the gorge, but McCulloch chose to build directly through it. The construction was completed largely by hand with the assistance of a few horse- drawn scrapers and blasting with black powder. The railway was nicknamed “McCulloch’s Wonder.” That morning, I felt like a pilgrim as I viewed what was recognized as an engineering marvel of its age, and one that has stood the test of time. The railway tunnels stand as a monument to ingenuity and the importance of going beyond conventional thinking. They also represent hard work—not just McCulloch’s, but the many who laboured to bring the railway to completion. In this issue of the magazine, as we do every year at this time, we are showcasing the work of APEGBC members from around the province and beyond. The Innovation 2011/2012 Project Highlights feature more than 80 projects; the product of the labour of many APEGBC engineers and geoscientists without whose contributions these projects would not see the light of day. Echoing McCulloch’s footsteps, they are creating modern marvels of their age, or, more often than not, applying their expertise and ability to the everyday workings that keep our world running: transportation, civil infrastructure, energy, communication and much more. It is with no small amount of pride that we can look on what our professions have been able to accomplish. But, it is with humility that we recognize the motivation that underlies the work that we do: every day we are working towards the well-being, security and comfort of British Columbians. And, that is the real wonder.

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COUNCILLORS M H (Matt) Cameron PEng FEC; E A (Emily) Cheung PEng FEC; J J (John) Clague PGeo PhD; A (Ana) Fernandes CIM FCSI; H (Herb) Hawson PEng FEC; D M (Donna) Howes PEng; H G (Harlan) Kelly PEng; J (Joe) Martignago; A J (Andy) Mill PEng StructEng FEC; M I (Mark) Porter PEng StructEng;

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ASSOCIATION STAFF D V Doyle P Eng C hief E xecutive O fficer and R egistrar J Y Sinclair C hief O perating O fficer T M Y C hong PEng C hief R egulatory O fficer and D eputy R egistrar J Cho CGA D irector , F inance and A dministration P R Mitchell PEng D irector , P rofessional P ractice , S tandards and D evelopment G M Pichler PEng D irector , R egistration G A Thiele LLB D irector , L egislation , E thics and C ompliance M L Archibald A ssociate D irector , C ommunications and S takeholder E ngagement R M F ilipiak P Eng A ssociate D irector , A dmissions D Gamble A ssociate D irector , I nformation S ervices V Lai CGA A ssociate D irector , F inance and A dministration J J G Larocque PEng LLB A ssociate D irector , P rofessional P ractice

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Two outstanding members of APEGBC were recognized by Engineers Canada at an awards ceremony held in Niagara Falls, Ontario, in June—Catherine Roome PEng and Paul Blanchard PEng FEC. Electrical engineer Paul Blanchard PEng FEC was named 2012 recipient of the Meritorious Service Award for Professional Service for his dedicated and tireless volunteer work for the profession of engineering. Through his mentorship of young engineers and participa- tion on numerous committees, boards and task forces in leadership roles, he has demonstrated exemplary commitment to his profession. A past president of APEGBC, Blanchard served on Council for eight years and currently sits on the APEGBC Fair- ness Panel, Discipline Committee, and Benevolent Fund. At the national level, he has served on the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board for the last seven years. Last year, he was recognized by APEGBC with the DC Lambert Professional Award. For her dedication to service, public safety and the advance-

Blanchard and Roome Honoured by Engineers Canada

ment of women in the engineering profession, President and CEO of the BC Safety Authority, Catherine Roome PEng received the Award for the Support of Women in the Engineering Profession. An electri- cal engineer with expertise in safety and risk management, Roome is recognized as a leader, role model and mentor. Actively promoting the value of engineering and gender diversity in the workplace through her support of organizations such as Westcoast Women in Engineer- ing, Science and Technology, and the Minerva Foundation for BC Women, she has encouraged young women to pursue engineering as a career. In October of last year, Roome was named the recipient of the RA McLachlan Memorial Award, APEGBC’s highest honour for a professional engineer.

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Mentoring Program Participants Share Successes APEGBC’s first mentoring spring mix and mingle event was held on April 19, 2012 at The Delta Hotel in Vancouver, BC. The event brought together partic- ipants of the APEGBC mentoring program, allowing them to meet other mentor-mentee pairs and learn new skills and techniques to take away and apply to their own mentoring relationships. The evening began with a short presentation on the new competency-based system for the evalu- ation of work experience. This new system pro- vides better guidance to applicants, reviewers and interviewers. It is currently an option for experience reporting for those applying through three areas of practice: structural, civil (municipal, infrastructure), and electrical (power, industrial). Additional disci- pline-specific indicators are also being developed.

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Once the presentation concluded, mentors and mentees were given an opportunity to share their success stories and comment on any challenges they have faced. Participants compared notes on how men- toring matches have been successful, what techniques other matches use throughout their mentoring relation- ship, and what the best communication tools have been. Mentors and mentees networked during the mix and mingle event, connecting with professionals in other disciplines. APEGBC’s mentoring program pairs members-in- training and applicants with professional members based on profession, expertise and location. The goal of the program is to help the members-in-train- ing or applicants obtain the advice, counselling and assistance they need to help them achieve profes- sional registration. Last year, the program matched 42 members-in-training and applicants with mentors. There are currently a total of 163 mentoring pairs in the program.

Mentoring program participants connected with other professionals and exchanged mentoring tips and tools at this mix and mingle event.

Abbotsford • Calgary • Courtenay • Edmonton Kelowna • Nanaimo • Richmond • Surrey • Victoria

Vancouver Island Branch Tees Off for Charity

Members of APEGBC’s Vancouver Island Branch swung their clubs for a cause at the annual Vancouver Island Branch golf tournament. On June 1, 2012, members and guests assembled at the Cowichan Golf and Country Club for an 18-hole Texas Scramble tourna- ment, followed by dinner and prizes. Organized by the Branch’s Patrick Ryan PEng and Craig Work EIT, golfers of all levels were welcomed with the goals of socializing and enjoying the day. The event was an excellent oppor- tunity for branch members and associ- ates to relax on the fairway. With 84 participants, the tourna- ment raised just over $2,800 which was donated to Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that mobilizes volunteers and community partners to build affordable housing. The money was raised through hole sponsorship, a putting contest and mulligan sales.

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Submission of Motions for Fall AGM Proposed motions for the 2012 Annual General Meeting should be submitted to APEGBC’s Governance Committee no later than Thursday, September 27, 2012 , in order to enable publication in advance of the meeting on October 27. In accordance with the Engineers and Geoscientists Act , the Association holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM) of its members. Reports are provided by the president and the CEO on the activities of the past year, and the financial report is presented. At the meeting, registered members and licensees are provided with the opportunity to ask questions and make motions for consideration by Council. By reviewing the proposed motions in advance of the AGM, members will know what is going to be debated and can decide if they wish to attend the AGM based on that information. Proposed motions will be published on the Association’s website at www. apeg.bc.ca/agm/. Information on the correct format for motions and how to submit them for review and publication can be found on the Association’s website at www.apeg.bc.ca/agm/. Please note that a mover and a seconder for the motion will still need to be present at the AGM. Members may also request a print copy of the motions by contacting the APEGBC office at (604) 430-8035 or apeginfo@apeg.bc.ca. The AGM will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, BC. APEGBC Staff Appointment APEGBC is pleased to announce the following appointment: As Acting Associate Director of Member

Council Election Vote this Fall Voting for the 2012/2013 APEGBC Council election will open in the fall. The vote will be conducted by electronic ballot and

registered members and licensees will be sent an e-mail in late August with instructions on the electronic voting procedure and access to candidate statements. Those who have not provided APEGBC with a valid e-mail address will not receive direct notification, but will be able to access electronic voting through the main page of the Association’s website. To ensure that APEGBC has your current e-mail address, please visit: www.apeg.bc.ca/ reg/changestatus.html and click on Change your Address with APEGBC. Paper ballots will be available by written request. Should you wish to receive a paper ballot, please send your request to APEGBC, #200 – 4010 Regent St, Burnaby, BC, V5C 6N2, or apeginfo@apeg.bc.ca. Limited Licensees Gain Voting Privileges Following the recent amendments to the Engineers and Geoscientists Act , limited licensees can now run and vote in APEGBC Council elections. They can now also call for and vote at meetings of the Association, and vote on petitions and bylaws. Limited licensees will receive voting access for the 2012/2013 Council election; however the deadline to run for the 2012/2013 Council has passed. On June 25, 2012, 11 amendments to the Engineers and Geoscientists Act were brought into law. These amendments provide APEGBC with broader options for managing investigation and discipline matters, and enable streamlining of the registration process. The changes represent an important milestone in APEGBC’s efforts to modernize its governing legislation. Some amendments will come into effect automatically by operation of law, but will require new or adjusted procedures or polices to implement. Others will require extensive policy and procedural development work before they can be implemented, and some of the amendments will require bylaws to frame how processes will be carried out. As required by the Act and Council policy, these bylaws will be put before the membership for ratification following stakeholder consultation. Amendments that take effect immediately include those that permit limited licensees to run and vote for the positions of president, vice president and councillors; to call for and vote at a meeting of the Association; and to vote on petitions and bylaws. Others relate to disciplinary actions and inter-jurisdictional mobility, provisions for the investigation committee to request the attendance of individuals under investigation, and provisions to permit Council to delegate registration and licensing authority to the Registrar. Amendments that require bylaws or extensive policy and procedural development prior to implementation include provisions for bylaws regarding requirements and procedures for reinstatement, the regulation of supervising members, and certain provisions relating to increased complaint processing options. The amended Engineers and Geoscientists Act is available through www.apeg.bc.ca/ resource/publications/actbylawscode.html. Questions regarding the new legislation can be directed to Geoff Thiele LLB, Director, Legislation, Ethics, and Compliance at gthiele@apeg.bc.ca. A report from APEGBC Council’s discussion of the Legislative Amendments from their June 15, 2012 meeting is available on page 13. Priority Amendments to Engineers and Geoscientists Act Brought into Law

Services, Ailene Lim will oversee the long-range planning of APEGBC’s Continuing Professional Development programming, the Annual Conference and AGM, as well as many other member service programs. Ms Lim first joined APEGBC in 2007 as a

Ailene Lim Acting Associate Director, Member Services

Professional Development Coordinator, and possesses experience in market research, communications, customer relations and event planning. She holds a degree from Simon Fraser University in Economics and Communications. 

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CPD Committee Members Sought The APEGBC Continuing Professional Development Committee is composed of individuals committed to the principal of continuous learning. 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. Currently, the committee is seeking new volunteer members. Interested volunteers, either professional members, licensees or members-in-training, should have a strong personal 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 alim@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 Ailene Lim, Acting Associate Director, Member Services at the above e-mail address or (604) 412-4899 or toll-free at 1-888-430-8035 ext 4899.

Branches Active Throughout the Spring Branches play a fundamental role in increasing member engagement by supporting and driving member engagement in many ways. In the last Branch Engagement report to Council for April 12 to June 5, 2012, the branches highlighted their activities in the areas of outreach, and association and member support. Outreach Initiatives This past spring, the Central Interior Branch held four sessions presenting “An Introduction to engineering and geoscience –test your engineering skills” to 150 Girl Guides. These sessions focused on delivering fun and engaging activities as a way to encourage girls to explore engineering, geoscience and other scientific fields further. Meanwhile, members of the Fraser Valley Branch participated as judges for the University of the Fraser Valley’s science fair, interacting with students at the event. The Richmond/Delta Branch held an EIT/GIT log book seminar, speaking with university students about APEGBC and the benefits of membership, while getting them ready for the next step in their careers as members-in-training. Similarly, members of the Okanagan Branch spent time at the UBC Okanagan campus to talk with engineering students and The Okanagan Branch appointed a branch representative, Keith Recsky PEng, to the Mentoring Committee. The branches continued to promote and support APEGBC’s Mentoring Program, helping to seek mentoring matches for applicants and members-in- training with professional members in their region and discipline. Spring Branch Representatives Meeting At the end of April, APEGBC held its Spring Branch Representatives Meeting. Members of the 15 branch executive groups from around the province gathered in Richmond, BC, to share and exchange ideas. Branch representatives met with Council members over dinner and a presentation on volunteer engagement, recruitment and retention. This was followed with a full-day business meeting where branch representatives reviewed past goals and worked towards setting new areas of focus for the upcoming year. APEGBC’s Branches are always looking for new volunteers, especially in the regions outside of the lower mainland. For more information visit: www.apeg.bc.ca/branches/. recruit new volunteers for their branch activities. Association and Member Support

600 Members attended branch events across the province.

4 Branches held their AGMs

(Fraser Valley, Burnaby/NewWestminster, Peace River and Victoria).

150 Girl Guides experimented with engineering activities in the Central Interior

Quality Management Guideline Webinars Available Online To support member practice in light of Quality Management Bylaw 14(b), APEGBC recently published six quality

recordings of the webinars are now available for viewing on the APEGBC website. In conjunction with Quality Management Bylaw 14(b), the guidelines provide guidance and establish a standard of care for APEGBC professionals to follow in their practices. Professionals need to be aware of their obligations in this regard and how it relates to their own work.   The video recordings of the webinars are available online at www.apeg.bc.ca/ppractice/oqmvideos.html.

management guidelines on the following topics: use of the APEGBC professional seal; direct supervision; retention of project documentation; documented checks of engineering and geoscience work; independent review of structural designs; and field review of projects during implementation or construction. On May 15, May 24 and June 6, 2012, three webinars were held to introduce the new guidelines. The video

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The Fourth Pillar: Ethics in Practice Dr Alison L Dempsey

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through the regulation of engineering and geoscience. Comprising members from across a broad range of experience, practice disciplines and regions of the province, this task force reviewed and assessed APEGBC’s existing programs to ensure they support continuing quality, competency and integrity of professional engineering and professional geoscience practice in the province. The resulting framework—the Professional Renewal Program—was developed in consultation with members and other major stakeholders, and made 38 recommendations in eight areas. The first three recommendations concerned public confidence and the Code of Ethics. Ethics in Practice In light of the recommendations, APEGBC undertook a review of its ethics-related programming. The review identified limited ongoing education, opportunities for engagement, and guidance for members and licensees on ethical principles and issues in the practice of engineering and geoscience, specifically regarding compliance with the APEGBC Code of Ethics. Accredited Canadian engineering programs are required to include instruction on ethics, and APEGBC requires applicants for registration to complete a professional practice and ethics exam and attend or view a law and ethics seminar. Following admission to professional practice in BC, there are no further APEGBC requirements or supported opportunities for members or licensees to engage with peers on ethical issues arising in practice throughout their careers or to receive continuing education in this area. The importance of and need for ethical conduct has arguably never been greater, with high profile scandals, crises and disasters

The Four Pillars Four pillars form the foundation of professional practice and the basis of a professional’s reputation for integrity and the public’s trust. They are: education, expertise, experience and ethics. Engineering and geoscience professionals are charged with protecting and serving the public interest whilst engaging in inherently risky activities. As a consequence, each of the four pillars must be maintained and strengthened over the course of a professional career in order to support the weight of responsibility that comes with being relied upon to act at all times with the appropriate knowledge, skill, integrity and judgment. In recognition of this, APEGBC provides to its members and licensees practice guidelines, resources, and educational opportunities to support ongoing learning and professional development. The content and format of this support is reviewed for continued relevancy and to identify issues or opportunities that may be addressed through revisions to existing resources and programs—or the development of new ones. Professional Renewal Task Force Recommendation #3 Promote and enhance the use of the Code of Ethics as the driving force and principal instrument to guide members in the provision of safe and ethical professional services and to preserve the confidence of clients, industry, government, other regulators and the public at large in the professions. In September 2007, APEBGC Council created the Professional Renewal Task Force with the goal of enhancement and renewal of the Association’s programs in order to best serve the public interest

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e t h i c s in virtually all spheres—business, finance, politics, infrastructure and development, energy and resources, the environment and others—contributing to a heightened general awareness of issues of ethics and integrity, and increased sensitivity to risk and breaches of the public trust. Starting this fall and over the course of the next 12 months, APEGBC will be rolling out a new “Ethics in Practice” initiative. The initiative will include enhanced ethics resources to supplement the current Guidelines to the Code of Ethics, tools for integrating best practices, and continuing professional development opportunities specifically focusing on ethical issues and strategies for dealing with ethical challenges that arise in professional practice.

To develop these resources and materials, APEGBC will be seeking input from members through a variety of means in the coming months. Members and licensees are encouraged to provide their feedback throughout. This insight on the types of issues and challenges encountered in engineering and geoscience practice will inform and assist the Association in providing its members and licensees with the support and the tools they need to maintain and strengthen the fourth pillar of their professional practice—ethics. v Dr Alison Dempsey is a legal professional specialising in the area of governance, ethics, and accountability. She has been retained by APEGBC to deliver the Ethics in Practice Project.

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Join us for BC Wood’s 9th annual Global Buyers Mission. Held in world-renowned Whistler, BC, this 2 day, invitation-only event focuses on wood products and brings together contractors, engineers, architects and designers with wood product manufacturers. • Learn more about BC‘s wood products industry directly from the manufacturers • Attend seminars given by industry leaders from BC and abroad. • Network with industry leaders both domestic and international. • APEGBC recognizes each hour of seminars as one professional development hour. For more information or to register, please contact us at: E-mail: rmanion@bcwood.com Tel: 604 882-7100; Toll Free: 1-877-4BC WOOD Website: www.bcwood.com

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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 June 15, 2012 meeting of APEGBC Council. Legislative Amendments and Discussion: Next Steps APEGBC reached an important milestone for modernizing its governing legislation when 11 requested priority amendments to the Engineers and Geoscientists Act were brought into law in June. This was the result of a comprehensive review of the Act that began in 2007 with extensive consultation with members, stakeholders, and government. In total, 35 amendments to the Act were recommended. Council considered a report outlining the steps required to implement the 11 Act amendments that were brought into law. Some amendments will be amended automatically by operation of law but will require new or adjusted procedures or policies to implement, while others cannot be implemented until bylaws and/or extensive policy and procedural development work is completed. Council directed staff to make the necessary changes to reflect any bylaws automatically amended. These include amendments that will permit limited licensees to run and vote for the positions of President, Vice President and Councillors; to call for and vote at a meeting of the association; and to vote on petitions and bylaws. Council approved any necessary amendments to policies relating to the enfranchisement of limited licensees and their participation in the Council election and AGM. For amendments that cannot be implemented until bylaws and/or extensive policy and procedural development work is completed, Council directed staff to identify any impacted bylaws and bring those to the September 2012 Council meeting for information and possible bylaw amendments. Council also approved in principle the establishment of a Legislative Implementation Task Force to oversee the research, development, consultation and bylaw formulation to implement the legislative amendments and other related matters. In addition, Council considered the results of the recent member petition ballot. This petition was submitted to the President by 70 members, and conducted between April 18 and May 17, 2012. The petition contained

the following motion, referring to a requested amendment that is part of the remaining 24 Act amendments to be submitted to Government in future: That Council reconsider the request to Government to enact amendments to the Engineers and Geoscientists Act, and withdraw the request for amendments that would allow Council to make changes to the Bylaws of the Association without the approval of 2/3 of the votes cast by ballot as required by the Act. In total, 5,850 eligible members voted. Of these, 69.8% were in favour of the motion and 30.2% were opposed, resulting in the motion passing. Due to the significant nature of this issue, Council accepted a recommendation of the Executive Committee that the remaining 24 amendments, including the amendment that was the subject of the ballot, be considered further by Council at their annual planning session in September in order to allow for a full and considered discussion. In 2008, Council approved a recommendation of the Professional Renewal Task Force that the Association “implement for members a mandatory compliance with guideline, mandatory reporting program for continuing professional development.” Members voted on a mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) bylaw in June 2009; the bylaw received 57.7% support, falling short of the two-thirds required to pass. Following this bylaw vote, the CPD Committee conducted a survey to determine what specific aspects of the proposed program members were most concerned about so that adjustments to requirements could be made. Based on the member feedback received, a new CPD guideline was introduced to the membership. The new guideline took effect January 2012, with its requirements amended to align with those of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). Significant effort has been made to respond to member feedback, and increase awareness, compliance, and reporting. The CPD Committee recommended that Council proceed with a bylaw vote on mandatory CPD following a comprehensive consultation process with members and other stakeholders. Mandatory CPD Bylaw Expected in Fall 2013

Council directed staff to prepare a bylaw for Council approval to implement a mandatory Continuing Professional Development program for ratification by the membership in the Fall of 2013. Professional Practice Guidelines Enhance Members’ Practice Council approved four new professional practice guidelines at their June meeting and expanded the application of one guideline. The new guidelines provide guidance on building enclosure engineering services, professional services for onsite sewerage regulations, legislated flood assessments in a changing climate, and professional services related to the design, layout and approval of forest roads. These guidelines are currently undergoing legal and editorial review before being published. Council Examines Eight-Year Limit for Members In Training Currently, there is an eight-year limit for holding Member-in-Training status (EIT or GIT) with APEGBC as per Bylaw 11(c), unless satisfactory reasons for doing so are presented. Individuals who have exceeded this time limit and who have not requested an extension or applied for professional registration are removed from the member- in-training rolls. The Registration Committee has questioned the need for a time limit and feels that keeping these members-in-training engaged in the professions could be of greater value than imposing a time limit on their membership. Council approved in principle a proposed change to Bylaw 11(c) to remove the eight-year time limit on EIT/ GIT membership. The issue was referred to the Registration Committee to obtain stakeholder input on the proposed bylaw change in accordance with APEGBC’s policy on bylaw consultation. APEGBC Continues to Provide Input to the Canadian Framework for Licensure The CEO/Executive Director Group of Engineers Canada’s constituent members is leading the initiative to develop a Canadian Framework for Licensure (CFL) in order to create national consistency and enhance equity, consistency, fairness and timeliness of services.

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The group has identified 12 essential elements of the regulated engineering profession in Canada, which will be developed collaboratively by engineering regulators with extensive consultation to identify best practices. APEGBC Council has directed that feedback on each element be sought from appropriate committees. Three elements have been completed to date: 1) Continuing Professional Development, 2) Accountability of Engineering Organizations, and 3) Negotiating International Agreements. Each of these elements benefitted from the significant input of APEGBC Council which resulted in major changes to the final documents. At their June meeting, APEGBC Council discussed and endorsed a fourth element on Fairness in Registration Practices. monitored, transparent, objective, impartial and fair. 2. Promote transparent, objective, impartial and fair assessments of qualifications. 3. Provide an appeal or fairness review process for applicants. The key considerations of this element state: 1. Provide registration practices that are timely,

4. Demonstrate accountability through the presentation and dissemination of public reporting on registration practices. 5. Review and improve registration practices on an ongoing basis. Council had previously provided substantial input on this element during an earlier consultation process, which was incorporated in the final version. Directors to National Boards Thanked Margaret Li PEng FEC, and Lindsay Bottomer PGeo FEC (Hon), received plaques in appreciation of their service as APEGBC Directors to Engineers Canada and Geoscientists Canada, respectively. Margaret Li served as Director from 2010 to 2012 and Lindsay Bottomer served from 2009 to 2012. Past President Frank Denton PEng FEC expressed Council’s thanks for their participation and representation on these boards, which significantly benefited the professions and promoted a greater understanding of the nature, role and contribution of engineering and geoscience to society.

APPOINTMENTS Discipline Committee Oliver Bonham PGeo Editorial Board Susan Hayes PEng Investigation Committee Thomas Leung PEng StructEng Practice Review Committee George Melo PEng

Standing Awards Committee

Patrick Lam PEng StructEng FEC R (Ramin) Latifi Naeini PEng Kosta Marcakis PEng StructEng Reza Mousavi Jarrahi PEng John Wilson PEng

Bill Susak PEng FEC Dave Jackson PEng FEC Jim O’Brien PEng FEC Scrutineers for 2012/2013 Council Election and Bylaw Vote Paul Blanchard PEng FEC (Chief Scrutineer)

Caroline Andrewes PEng Dr Lionel Jackson PGeo Sustainability Committee James Grant PEng Technical Review Board

Primo Cajiao PEng Anthony Elaraj PEng Tanya Kalamar PEng

Bill Gilmartin PEng FEC John Watson PEng FEC

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APEGBC Continuing Professional Development Personal Investment. Professional Commitment.

Construction Law for Consultants September 13, 2012 – Vancouver, BC or viaWebcast Learn about the critical contractual terms and your obliga- tions under standard form construction contracts during the construction phase, strategies to resolve disputes during construction, schedule and delay claim issues and strategies to minimize the impact of delays, dealing with changes, dealing with deficiencies, and a brief review of the obliga- tions owed by consultants under the Builder’s Lien Act. Sustainable Structures: Where are we heading? September 14, 2012 – Vancouver, BC November 2, 2012 – Victoria, BC This workshop will provide designers with the tools, ideas, and strategies to design sustainable structures.We will engage and inspire your business to integrate sustainable concepts into your designs. Leadership in Action September 18 & 19, 2012 – Vancouver, BC This workshop is based on the premise that the roots of a high performance organization, teamor department are in its“culture”and that the roots of a high performance culture are always in leadership. Participants will deepen their understanding of leadership, motivation, engagement, com- munication, delegation/empowerment in this interactive (NO role plays), high energy and thought-provoking seminar. Hydraulic Modeling of Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems September 19, 2012 – Victoria, BC The sanitary sewer modeling training begins with the basics of hydraulic theory as it applies to sewer collection modeling, and then takes participants through the sanitary sewer data model. Both steady-state and extended-period simulations will be presented in this course. Sewer load allocation and model calibration will be discussed. Employment Law September 20, 2012 – Vancouver, BC or viaWebcast Whether you are an employer or an employee, understand- ing your obligations, entitlements, and liabilities is essential in the employment relationship. The Complete Engineer – Protocol for Building Business Relationships September 21, 2012 – Kamloops, BC Included in this seminar is a module that will help you gain an understanding of the power of image to build a consistent corporate brand and use your personal image in an effective business manner. How to Influence Stakeholders to Achieve Your Project Goals September 25, 2012 – Vancouver, BC One key for professional success is being influential.This means being able to get other people to dowhat youwant

Alberta Oil Sands – Regulations and Technology for Environmental Sustainability, and Extension to other Jurisdictions August 22 & 23, 2012 – Richmond, BC This course will provide a high-level overview of Canada ‘s role in the global energy market, history and development of the Oil Sands industry, in-situ and open pit mining operation, GHG and other regulations to enhance the environmental sustainability of oil sands, lessons learned, and extension of best practices to other jurisdictions. Profiting from Diversity: Doing Business with Multicultural Communities August 23, 2012 – Vancouver, BC As the multicultural population in the Lower Mainland explodes, so does the market potential and multicul- tural workforce. Stop losing your share of the huge multicultural market! Defining the Performance Process: Appraisal Accountability starts with clearly defined performance goals.Translating an organization’s business objectives into daily tasks is the process side of performance management. Without clearly defined goals, we cannot determine if it is the person or the process that must be coached. Law& Ethics Live Seminar September 10 & 11, 2012 – Vancouver, BC Learn about the overview of occupational health and safety, employment law, practical law, the professions, practice re- view, APEGBC’s discipline and enforcement processes, code of ethics that are critical to your practice as a professional engineer or geoscientist. Training and Facilitation Skills for Engineers and Geoscientists September 11, 2012 – Vancouver, BC In this workshopwe develop an in-depth understanding of how adults learn, based on the latest brain research.This course has proven to be a very powerful learning experience for participants as they learn how to facilitate learningwhile simultaneously enhancing their own capacity to learn. Introduction to Stormwater Management September 12, 2012 – Victoria, BC October 3, 2012 – Prince George, BC Stormwater management has been linked to increased flooding and adverse impacts on aquatic environ- ments. This seminar will provide an introduction into regulatory requirements and modelling techniques that are used in the design of modern rainwater and drainage infrastructure. The latest requirements intro- duced into the Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plans will be examined. Systems and the Coaching Process September 5, 2012 – Vancouver, BC

Call for Presenters Are you an expert in your field who would like to contribute to the future of engineering and geoscience? APEGBC is actively seeking members to present on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit www.apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events.html. The concept of managingwater is predicated on a number of aspects.This includes the supply and demand aspects of our various sources of water, both above and below the ground surface.The goal of this workshop is to explore today’s understanding of our current and future water supplies, risks, and opportunities for innovative approaches that can help ensure water security in our growing communities. APEGBC Online Learning Centre The Online Learning Centre features audio recordings of previously held APEGBC seminars, synchronized with presentation slides. New sessions will be added throughout the year. Visit www.apeg.bc.ca/cpdonlinelearning/ for a complete listing of sessions available. them to do, even if they have competing demands.To be truly influential you need to go beyond rational persuasion and you need to usemore than positional power to inspire change. Static and Fatigue Design of Welded Structures A fatigue assessment is based on two fundamental compo- nents: the analysis of fatigue actions and fatigue resistance of the welded structure.The workshop will consider both elements of fatigue assessment in detail. Assessment techniques such as Nominal Stress, the Hot Spot Stress and the Effective Notch Method will be covered in depth using real assessment examples. Social Media: Transforming Clients into Evangelists September 26, 2012 – Vancouver, BC Correctly managed, social media tools offer you the least expensive, most effective means of growing business authority, transforming clients into company evangelists, engaging customer service as marketing outreach, and developing digital savvy. Microsoft One Note: A Great Way to Manage Time and Information September 26, 2012 – Vancouver, BC Enter Microsoft Office OneNote 2010, a powerful Personal Information Manager (PIM) that organizes documents, pictures, web pages, articles, audio and video recordings, and more–all in one digital notebook. IntegratedWater Management: A Holistic Approach to EnsuringWater Security September 27, 2012 – Richmond, BC September 25, 2012 – Vancouver, BC November 27, 2012 – Victoria, BC

For a complete listing of events or for more information, visit www.apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events.html or contact APEGBC Professional Development at 604.430.8035 or 1.888.430.8035.

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