Sustainable Workforce Summit: Mar 31-APR 01, 2026
When: March 31 – April 1, 2026Where: Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier | Vancouver, BC
The Deadline: Save CA$300 with our Early Bird Special if you register by Friday.
REGISTER HERE BY FRIDAY TO SAVE CA$300
As Canada pushes toward ambitious sustainability goals, the gap between our current labor capacity and future demands is widening. Are you ready to lead the shift?
Join us at the Sustainable Workforce Summit this spring to move beyond "state of play" discussions and into strategic roadmaps for recruitment, upskilling, and digital resilience.
Posted 2026/Feb/18
Navigating CUSMA: March 04, 2026
Navigating CUSMA: Tariffs, Tax Remission, Origin Rules and How to Strengthen Your Compliance
World Trade Centre Vancouver is pleased to partner with the Richmond Chamber for a half-day, in-person workshop designed for B.C. exporters. This timely session will help you better understand and apply CUSMA trade rules, including tariffs, tax remission programs, and origin documentation.
Learn directly from a customs lawyer and a licensed customs broker, and gain real-world insights into managing North American trade. Through interactive presentations and practical examples, you’ll leave with practical tools to improve compliance, reduce trade-related risks, and enhance competitiveness.
Posted 2026/Feb/18
Indigenous Procurement: march 19 2026
Virtual half-day for individuals and businesses
Indigenous Procurement
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Add to Outlook Calendar
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade is pleased to partner with Indigenous Corporate Training Inc. to offer Indigenous Procurement training, available exclusively to our members.
During this 3-hour, live, guided virtual course, you will:
- Explore the business case for Indigenous procurement
- Understand the benefits of engaging Indigenous suppliers
- See what successful Indigenous procurement looks like in practice
- Get familiar with the key components of effective Indigenous procurement
- Identify common pitfalls and learn how to avoid them
Please Note: To get the most out of this course, it is highly recommended that learners have taken Indigenous Relations or Indigenous Awareness in the last 12 months or have some knowledge of Indigenous issues.
Posted 2025/Feb/05
EQUIP TRAINING NEWS January 28, 2026
The EQUIP Continuing Education Forum originally scheduled for tonight, January 28, has been postponed.
Hi everyone!This message is being sent to EQUIP Training’s subscriber distribution list for announcements related to continuing education and training opportunities in the onsite sewerage industry.
POSTPONED – Continuing Education for Onsite Sewerage Professionals and Practitioners
This technical session explores how waste and by-product materials are used in pavement and road construction, covering recycled concrete and asphalt, crushed glass, tire-derived products, recycled plastics, slags, and other alternative aggregates and stabilizers.
Check the EQUIP website for details regarding entry level and advanced courses. These are available on-demand, ‘do them when you want’.
We encourage one-on-one contact. We invite you to contact us for a conversation about your training needs before you commit to taking courses.
All the best,
Jim Andersen AScT, ROWP
Continuing Education Forum (no fees!) Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Format: Live via Zoom
Topics:
Industry updates
Remediation of soil dispersal systems using hydrogen peroxide
Case studies from the field
Participating in these sessions qualifies for EGBC continuing education credits or for ASTTBC continuing professional development hours (self-directed learning/informal learning category).
➡️ Learn more
Posted 2026/Jan /28
Incentives for B.C. businesses of all sizes.
Learn how to improve your business’ energy efficiency and reduce operating costs in our free virtual event.
In this info-packed session, you’ll hear directly from industry experts, including BC Hydro President and CEO Charlotte Mitha. You’ll also learn how to book a no-cost energy assessment by connecting with an energy advisor, who can help identify valuable incentives for energy-efficient equipment upgrades, and show you how to earn rewards in our demand response events.
For more information, send us an email at businessenergyadvisormailbox@bchydro.com
or call our business help desk at 1 866 522 4713.
Posted 2025/Nov/24
Introduction to Nutrient Attenuation
Hi everyone,
This is to inform readers about continuing education and training programs for the onsite sewerage industry.
We encourage one-on-one contact. We invite you to contact us for a conversation about your training needs before you commit to taking courses.
All the best,
Jim Andersen AScT, ROWP
Introduction to Nutrient Attenuation. That course is now available in a self-paced on demand format.
EQUIP OS320 – Onsite Sewerage: Introduction to Nutrients Attenuation
On Demand delivery format.
- One recorded session. Self-paced, do it when you want? 2 1/2 hours to complete.
- Instruction by Bryer Manwell, MSc., P.Eng., Hydrological Engineer.
- Fees are $250 plus GST
Posted 2025/May/29
April Is Dig Safe Month In BC!
There is an underground network of gas lines, electricity, telephone, internet and TV cable wires, as well as water and sewer connections that could be damaged if you dig in the wrong spot.
When it comes to underground utilities, the smallest incident can cause serious damage. Disturbing the ground in your backyard can be just as serious as ground disturbance at a construction site. Whether you’re planning to build a retaining wall, plant a tree or put in fence posts, remember to PLAN AHEAD and click or call before you dig to protect yourself, your family, neighbours and property.
Posted 2025/Apr/21
Creating Inclusive Spaces for People with disabilities
Accessibility Training: Creating Inclusive Spaces for People with Disabilities
Join The Greater VancouverBoard of Trade on May 30 for a virtual workshop that takes a person-centred approach to universal design and the creation of inclusive spaces for people with disabilities. Facilitated by the Rick Hansen Foundation, this workshop will explore how access is approached and equip participants with tools for day-to-day operations. From providing strategies to incorporate key aspects of universal design to connecting participants with one another to gain new perspectives and share tools and strategies, this workshop will support a deeper understanding of accessibility and help participants make meaningful changes in their workplaces and communities.
Posted 2025/April/08
BCEDA OFFERS CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES!
Start your journey to becoming a Certified Economic Development Professional of BC
The Certified Economic Development Professional of British Columbia (CEDP.BC) certification prioritizes evaluating practical skills over rigid educational requirements. This emphasis is crucial in the diverse and interdisciplinary community and economic development field. The Certification aims to encompass a broad spectrum of industry-relevant practices, including community development, business development, traditional economic development, and any related professions that align with its framework. Participation in the certification process is optional.
CEDP.BC Certification Manual
The new Certification Manual provides all of the information required to assist you in your CEDP.BC journey. Learn about the certification criteria, how to apply professional competencies, and understand the application and exam process.
Download the CEDP.BC Certification Manual
CEDP.BC Grandfathering
BCEDA will allow applications from existing EcDs and CEcDs for Certification with no requirement for exams or other certification requirements from September 1, 2024, until May 12, 2025. Following the CEDP.BC designation, "grandfathered" CEDP.BCs must meet BCEDA recertification requirements (see Section 4 of the CEDP.BC Certification Manual).
Start your application
Visit the new Certification webpage or contact BCEDA today for more information.
-The BCEDA Team
BCEDA respectfully acknowledges the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan People, where we work and live, and the over 200 Nations throughout British Columbia.
Posted 2024/Aug/21
Continuing CPD Opportunity
Builders Code: Online Training for Construction Professionals
This organization provides online construction industry training for Leaders and for Everyone. The courses vary from 1 to 2 hours in length and are either paid per individual learner or paid as delivered to a group. Builders Code was originally formed in 2018 with a partnership between government funders and other organizations such as WorkSafeBC, the BC Construction Association and SkilledTradesBC.
Refer to the webpage links with the listing for all the courses:
For Everyone: https://www.builderscode.ca/for-everyone/
For Leaders: https://www.builderscode.ca/for-leaders/
Posted 2024/May/10
