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
BCIT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTATION - NOV 25
Join us on Tuesday, November 25 at How to Talk to Strangers, sponsored by TD Insurance — an evening designed to help you communicate with confidence, expand your network, and advance your career.
Connect with fellow alumni, students, and industry professionals through an inspiring keynote by Dr. Candy Ho on harnessing your power skills to build lasting professional relationships. Then, put those skills into practice during our lively mixer and speed networking sessions in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
- Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Where: SE 2, Town Square D, BCIT Burnaby Campus, 3700 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC
- Tickets: Alumni & Guests: $20 per person / Students: $10 per person
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Prize draw: Over $500 in exciting door prizes to be won
- RSVP by: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Tickets include light refreshments, complimentary professional headshots, and access to the speed networking session.
Want to increase your chances of winning? Bring non-perishable food items for the BCIT Student Association’s Food Pantry — each item earns you an extra prize entry.
Posted 2025/oct/30
Training for the Onsite Sewerage Industry
Hi everyone!
This is sent to our distribution list of subscribers that EQUIP Training uses for announcements regarding continuing education and training programs for the onsite sewerage industry.
The next free continuing education forum is scheduled for October 29, 2025.
The next Soils Workshop practical training day is scheduled for November 15.
And we continue to deliver industry leading entry level and advanced training courses.
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
Check our website (https://equiptraining.ca/courses/) for details about these courses:
EQUIP OS231 Hydraulic Design for Pressure Distribution Systems
EQUIP OS 233 Evapotranspiration Beds
EQUIP OS234 Online Resources for Site and Soil Evaluation
EQUIP OS235 Advanced Soils-Based Design
EQUIP OS236 High Strength/Commercial Wastewater
EQUIP OS320 Introduction to Nutrients Attenuation
Continuing Education Forum (no fees!)
Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm (Pacific Standard Time)
Format: Live via Zoom
Facilitator: Ian Ralston, P.L.Eng.
Topics: Soil colour classification; engineered wetlands
Jim will start the session by sharing recent experiences including a design and installation project with very difficult site access challenges and a maintenance project that revealed very odd sewage characteristics and rapid filter clogging.
Then Ian will facilitate a presentation on two distinct topics - soil colour characterization (and why it matters!) and an introduction to engineered wetlands.
This is an excellent chance to connect with peers, share experiences, and gain practical insights relevant to your work.
The session is live and interactive, with screen sharing and audio using ZOOM video conferencing software.
When you complete the online registration, you will receive an automatic email response including a ZOOM link to join the online session at the scheduled time.
Participating in these sessions qualifies for EGBC continuing education credits or for ASTTBC continuing professional development hours (self-directed learning/informal learning category).
CPD Event from ASTTBC in Kelowna
ASTTBC is excited to invite you to our CPD session and networking event at the
Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort
in Kelowna on September 25, 2025!
Early bird pricing ends in just 10 days — August 18!
Save your spot for $65 + tax before the price increases to $90 + tax (Aug 19–Sept 8). The final day to register is September 8, 2025 but tickets are going fast! Purchase your ticket(s) through your ASTTBC account under the EVENTS tab.
Event Details
Location: Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort, 1310 Water St, Kelowna, BC V3R 0S4
Date: September 25, 2025
Time: 3:00PM doors open, event is underway from 3:30PM-6:30PM
CPD Session:
When practice goes wrong: learning from others’ mistakes to improve your practice
Presenters:
- Michael Thain, Registrar & General Counsel, ASTTBC
- Jason Jung, Director of Professional Practice & Development, ASTTBC
In this interactive session, you’ll:
- Hear real case studies where professionals fell short and the consequences that followed.
- Learn what should have been done to meet regulatory and ethical standards.
- Apply lessons to your own practice to avoid costly or career-limiting mistakes.
- Gain cross-disciplinary insights — valuable no matter your field of work.
CPD hours: Registrants can claim 1 CPD hour toward their annual CPD requirement.
Following the CPD session, network with fellow professionals while enjoying a delicious assortment of appetizers and desserts.
Event schedule
- 3:00 PM – Doors open
- 3:30 PM – Welcome
- 3:45–4:45 PM – CPD session
- 4:50 PM – Networking begins, food is served
- 6:30 PM – Event concludes
(Times may shift slightly)
Register now – don’t miss out!
Log in to your ASTTBC Account to purchase your ticket(s) today. Registrants may also register a guest.
For questions, please contact: communications@asttbc.org
We look forward to seeing you in Kelowna!
Posted 2025/Aug/11
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
2025 BC Economic Summit
The 2025 BC Economic Summit will be held in-person at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre from May 12th to 15th, 2025.
Agenda PreviewPacked with valuable professional development from Canadian speakers, a solutions-focused MarketPlace, Canadian-based event app, networking opportunities, Canadian-sourced food products, and exciting activities in Canadian Tuxedos, BCEDA is preparing to welcome delegates back to Penticton.
Posted 2025/Mar/17
Resilient Transportation for the Future: Fri May 09
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade invites you to the Transportation Forum 2025, presented by Deloitte, which will explore the most pressing transportation challenges of our time, including rising costs, workforce shortages, and the urgent need to deliver transportation and supply chain infrastructure projects on time and on budget. Discussions will also focus on supply chain resiliency, electrification, and the interconnectedness of transportation modes—air, land, sea, and rail. The forum will emphasize Vancouver's role as a vital gateway to provincial and national economic success.
Posted 2025/Mar/8
2025 BC Economic Summit: Connecting the Dots - Collaboration. Innovation. Resilience.
May 12th to 15th, 2025 | Penticton, BC
Act Now & Save! Early Bird Rates End December 31st
Mark your calendars and join us at the BC Economic Summit in Penticton, BC. Immerse yourself in a vibrant community committed to driving sustainable development, fostering inclusive growth, and unlocking the full potential of British Columbia's economic landscape. This year’s theme, "Connecting the Dots: Collaboration. Innovation. Resilience.," emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation in building a resilient and thriving economy across the province. Join EDOs, Elected Officials, Chambers, Tourism DMOs, Federal and Provincial Government, Community Futures, Industry Partners and more to expand your network, share your knowledge, and forge meaningful connections that will propel your community and organization forward.
Posted 2024/Nov/28
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