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Dr. Hamid Ghanbari, P.Eng., FEC
EduBuild Solutions Ltd
Leila Lagroix & Ben Tester
Engineers and Geoscientists BC
A Workshop on Experience Competency Assessment for Registration with Engineers and Geoscientist BC
Sat Oct 26 2024 21:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Are you in the process of registering as a P.Eng. or P.Geo. with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC) and need to learn more about the experience/competency assessment part of the registration? Please join the Iranian Engineers of BC Association (IEBCA) in an in-person, interactive workshop presented by Dr. Hamid Ghanbari, P.Eng. from EduBuild Solutions and Leila Lagroix and Ben Tester from EGBC. The workshop is in English and is open to the public. Registration is required for attending the event.
Engineering is a self-regulated profession in Canada, under provincial and territorial laws. In British Columbia (BC), this is the EGBC that has a legislated mandate (Provincial Governance Act, PGA) to define the requirements for admission, verify the qualification of professionals (as well as firms) against the requirements, and grant them a licence to practise in their specialized field(s) of engineering and geoscience. Academic and experience assessments are two major parts of the application review process for individuals, and the workshop focuses on the later.
In the first part of the workshop, the EGBC's registration staff will present an overview of the Competency Assessment system, which is a major part of the professional registration process. The topics include: what it is and how it works; key terminology; and how to populate each section of the framework. I will also cover the Canadian Environment Competencies and explain how that has changed from the one year in a Canadian environment requirement.
The second part of the workshop will focus more on the technicality of competency writing. Applying the knowledge gained through his mentoring of P.Eng./P.Geo./EIT/GIT applicants, the presenter will provide various tips on how to avoid pitfalls and, instead, to improve their competency write-ups using real competency writing examples. This interactive session will provide an opportunity for the audience to share their own write-ups with the group for review. Please feel free to bring samples of your competency write-ups to share and discuss with the group.
A Q/A session at the end of the presentation will provide an opportunity for the audience to receive answers to their questions from the presenters.
Important Notes:
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1. Registration is required (link below), as it helps us in better planning of the event.
2. Tickets are not refundable.
3. You waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right of suing IEBCA and its staff and volunteers for neglect, breach of contract or liability legislation or claim compensation following an accident or unexpected illness.
4. During the event, photos/videos will be taken for the purpose of IEBCA's media, including newsletter, social networking platforms and reports. By registering for the event, you agree to release liability for IEBCA and its volunteers (including Board members) for the use of the photos/videos.
Location:
Arbutus Room, Delbrook Community Recreation Center
851 W Queens Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4E3
About the Speaker:
Hamid Ghanbari, Ph.D., P.Eng., FEC
Founder & President
EduBuild Solutions Ltd
Dr. Hamid Ghanbari, P.Eng., FEC has received education in architectural, building, and civil engineering fields, with specialization in building engineering and project management. He was educated in Shahid Beheshti University (B.Arch.Eng.), Concordia University (M.Eng.), and University of British Columbia (Ph.D.). He is a Professional Engineer registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC). He has accumulated about 40 years of work experience in project management and building design as well as in research, teaching, and curriculum development in Canadian universities and colleges.
Along with his professional work practice, Hamid has also been contributing his knowledge and experience to the community in a volunteering capacity. Since 2006, he has been sitting on various committees, boards, and councils in a number professional, governmental, and community organizations, including EGBC, City of Richmond, Vancouver Coastal Health, Iranian Engineers of BC Association (IEBCA), BC Building Envelope Council (BCBEC), and Greater Vancouver Regional Science Fair (GVRSF). He has been mentoring P.Eng./P.Geo./EIT/GIT applicants since 2015, and he received the 2021 Mentor of The Year Award and 2023 Community Service Award from EGBC. He is the founder and president of EduBuild Solutions, and he is serving as a Past President on the Board of Directors of IEBCA.
Leila Lagroix
Accredited Employer and Trainee Program Administrator
Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Leila Lagroix (she/her) is the Accredited Employer and Trainee Program Administrator at Engineers and Geoscientists BC. She manages the Accredited Employer Program, as well as other initiatives meant to help trainees obtain their professional registration. Leila is also responsible for online training tutorials and external group presentations on the path to licensure and competency-based assessment.
Ben Tester
Manager of Experience Assessment
Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Ben Tester (he/him) is the Manager of Experience Assessment at Engineers and Geoscientists BC. He is responsible for managing the assessment of experience using the competency assessment system and oversees the Accredited Employer Program as well as registration interviews.
