PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
TPBC Develops Vision Statement for People with Disabilities Program
Ameila Cooper, TPBC Board Director, and CEO John Leech have been hard at work developing a Vision, Mission and Goals statement for our STEM Pathways : empowering abilities program. The Vision statement: A world where everyone has fair and equal opportunities for education and employment in technology, especially people with disabilities working in STEM-related professions. TPBC is in a solid position to bring about positive change built on this Vision Statement. Read the full statement HERE.
Posted 2025/Feb/06
Herold Engineering Endorses Statement on Accreditation
Herold Engineering Endorses TPBC's Statement on Accreditation
We are pleased to report that Herold Engineering has indicated support for our Statement on Accreditation. Managing Principal, Lee Rowley, FEC, P.Eng., M.I.Struct.E., M.I.C.E., LEED AP, stated, "I certainly support the TPBC Statement on Accreditation of Technology Programs. It is a major step in ensuring consistency and quality, for those taking programs leading to registration with ASTTBC as technologist, technician or technical specialist."
Herold Engineering is a well-diversified Vancouver Island based consulting engineering company with their corporate office in Nanaimo and offices in Victoria and Ucluelet, BC. Herold Engineering is involved in a wide variety of building, municipal, transportation and marine projects throughout British Columbia with the majority of their work on Vancouver Island.
Posted 2025/Feb/27
BCEDA Launches DisasterSmartBC
BCEDA Launches DisasterSmartBC: Leading Canada in Economic Resiliency and Recovery
Penticton, BC – April 16, 2025 – The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) isproud to announce the launch of DisasterSmartBC, a cutting-edge platform designed to equip communities and businesses with the tools and resources they need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. The DisasterSmartBC website is expected to launch later this year and serve as a centralized hub for:
- Comprehensive Disaster Resources: Offering guidance, tools, and best practices to help communities prepare for and recover from natural and man-made disasters.
Economic Recovery Strategies: Providing templates, case studies, and actionable plans to accelerate recovery efforts.
Collaboration Opportunities: Creating a space for stakeholders to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and build long-term resilience.
TPBC has a Memorandum of Understanding with BCEDA; click here
Posted 2025/Apr/17
Black Wolf Consulting Inc. Endorses AccreditatiON STATEMENT
Black Wolf Consulting Inc., is pleased to support TPBC’s Statement on Accreditation.
Grant Lachmuth, AScT, RTMgr, President stated, "We fully support the TPBC Statement on Accreditation of Technology Programs. Accreditation of these programs is essential in ensuring a high level of consistency and quality, for students taking technology programs leading to registration with ASTTBC as a technologist, technician or technical specialist. Additionally, Black Wolf Consulting also acknowledges Technology Accreditation Canada as the primary authority for the accreditation of engineering and applied science technology programs in BC."
Posted 2025/May/09
HLC ENDORSES TPBC's ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Hay Leadership Consulting Endorses Accreditation Statement
"National accreditation has always been a critically important element to ensure consistency and quality across the country for engineering technology programs, to the benefit of both students and employers. Having a common set of standards and a regular assessment of the learning that Canadian students undergo in technology programs has long been highly valuable for employers looking to hire well-trained personnel. As such, Hay Leadership Consulting is pleased to support the TPBC Statement on Accreditation."
Andrew Hay, Ph.D., LSME, P.Eng (Retired)
Posted 2025/May/21
SNRG ENDORSES TPBC's ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Strategic Natural Resource Group Offer Endorsement for TPBC's Statement of Accreditation
"The TPBC Statement on Accreditation has a direct tie with the mission of Strategic Natural Resource Group (SNRgroup), especially our focus on high standards of professional competency and service. SNRgroup applauds every effort to ensure that the graduates from post-secondary institutions receive an education that is recognized through an appropriate third party accreditation body. For engineering and applied science technology programs the recognized body is Technology Accreditation Canada, TPBC's Statement on Accreditation calls on all technology education programs to seek and maintain accreditation. We at SNRgroup endorse TPBC's Statement and applaud every effort that leads to excellence in post-secondary programming."
Domenico Iannidinardo, MBA, RPF, RPBio, PEng
Chief Executive Officer
Strategic Natural Resource Group
Posted 2025/May/11
Derek Dickson SIgns MoA for Wildfire Training in S America
From April 28-May 4 two members of Vancouver based FIre Rescue International Training Association Jeffrey Moore (Left) and Derek Dickson (second from right) traveled to the “Region Trifinio” area of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras to sign a formal memorandum of agreement, establishing the foundation of wildfire training for the biosphere that is shared by the three countries. Plans will now begin to structure a program that will be delivered in 2026.
"Great work, Derek, on your leadership in supporting other countries as they build skills to manage wildfires," enthused TPBC CEO John Leech. "Derek is a TPBC member who is contributing to the growth and development of our organization. We appreciate Derek's leadership in managing fire safety at YVR and in other countries".
Posted 2025/Jun/04
TPBC Board Executive meeting
Marlon Coy-Veliz Appointed as community rep
Marlon Coy-Veliz, CTech Appointed Community Rep - Victoria
We're pleased to share a bit about Marlon, who is serving as a CR in Victoria.
Marlon Coy-Veliz has been a Structural Technologist for 10 years. He attended KPU (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) in 2012 where he completed certificates in Architectural, Mechanical and Structural Drafting and Design. His career has included working at small, medium and large engineering firms where he’s been involved in projects ranging from small residential renovations to concrete towers.
Prior to his current path, Marlon was a self-employed painter for 20 years which taught him:
- the value of time and resource management
- coordination with other disciplines
- how to deliver projects on time
- proper and concise communication
All vital skills in his role as a Structural Technologist at Herold Engineering Ltd.
Marlon received his CTech designation from the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC in October 2023.He has a passion for learning and sharing knowledge/ skills/ resources with others.
Marlon is excited to start his role as a Community Representative for TPBC.
Posted 2024/Aug/21
