Please join the Iranian Engineers of BC Association (IEBCA) in an in-person event that includes IEBCA’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a presentation from Engineers and Geoscientists BC on “Regulation of Firms”. This year, we are honored to have our AGM in the presence of Mark Adams, P.Eng., the President of Engineers and Geoscientists BC. The program is in English, and it is open to the public, free of charge. Members of Engineers and Geoscientists BC may claim 2.5 Continuing Education (CE) Hours for attending the event.


Session 1 – IEBCA’s 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

In the first part of the program, the IEBCA’s 2022 AGM includes a 2021-2022 Annual Report of IEBCA, introduction of the slate of candidates nominated for 2022-2023 Board of Directors, and election of the new Board members by IEBCA members. Dr. Hamid Ghanbari, P.Eng, the President of IEBCA presents this part of the program on behalf of the Board of Directors of IEBCA. For details of the AGM part of the program please visit here:

https://www.iebca.ca/Events/Notice-of-IEBCA-2022-Annual-General-Meeting-(AGM)


Session 2 – A Presentation on “Understanding the Regulation of Firms”

In the second part of the program, Mark Adams, P.Eng., the President of Engineers and Geoscientists BC and Celina Kwasniak, P.Eng. will present on the background and status of “Regulation of Firms” as enforced by Engineers and Geoscientists BC.

The Professional Governance Act requires Engineers and Geoscientists BC to regulate firms that engage in the practice of professional engineering or geoscience. Engineers and Geoscientists BC has worked actively, through consultation with government and registrants, to develop a regulatory program. This program ensures legislative requirements can be met without undue administrative burden on firms, while supporting our shared goal of strengthening public safety and protecting the environment. These new requirements bring Engineers and Geoscientists BC in line with other regulatory bodies across Canada that uphold responsibilities and requirements for engineering and geoscience firms. It enhances public protection by establishing standards of practice for all firms engaging in professional engineering and geoscience – standards enforced through regular audits to ensure compliance.


Important Notes:
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1) COVID-19 Requirements:
a. All attendees of this event must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination status will be confirmed upon arrival at the check-in desk, so please be prepared to show your proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (i.e., the QR code).
b. Wearing face masks is optional.
c. Please note that this policy is subject to change to comply with orders of the Provincial Health Officer.
d. By registering for this event, you agree to waive and give up certain legal rights, including the right of suing IEBCA and its Board members and volunteers for neglect, breach of contract or liability legislation or claim compensation following an accident or unexpected illness.

2) Photos and/or Video Recording:
a. During the event, photos will be taken only by IEBCA volunteers for IEBCA’s internal learning and for using in IEBCA's media, including newsletters, social networking platforms and reports.
b. By registering for this event, you agree to release liability for IEBCA and its Board members and volunteers regarding the use of the photos.


Schedule:
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2:00 – 2:15 pm – Admission and Networking
2:15 – 2:20 pm – Welcome & Introduction
2:20 – 3:15 pm – Annual General Meeting
3:15 – 3:30 pm – Break and Networking
3:30 – 4:15 pm – Presentation on “Regulation of Firms”
4:15 – 4:30 pm – Q/A Session
4:30 – 4:45 pm – Networking