Request for Change of Status | BC Institute of Agrologists

From time to time during one's career, circumstances may arise that necessitate a change from active status with BCIA.

Listed below are options available to practicing registrants who are considering this step. Any on leave status is available for a period of up to three (3) consecutive years.

If you are resigning, please complete the Resignation in Good Standing form. No refunds are available on renewal fees which have already been paid.

Requests are processed within 1 - 7 days, with a confirmation email and letter to follow.

Please reference the Agrologists Regulation and the definitions of Regulated Practice, Reserved Title, and Reserved Practice when considering your request. Financial constraints are not a valid reason to request a change in status.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

BCIA Registrant ID #

Please check the appropriate box below.

Request for Retired Status

PAg(Retired) - $50

PAg(Retired 75+) - No fee

Request for On Leave Status

Parental Leave - $75

Educational Leave - $75

Medical Leave - $75

Agrologist On Leave - $75**

Please provide a reason in the space below. If working in agrology as per the Agrologists Regulation this option is not available.

Reason**

If you have selected "Agrologist On Leave" status, please provide a reason.

Declaration

I declare that I will not practice Agrology in any capacity, use my seal (if applicable), use designation or title while on reduced fee status.

I have read the Agrologists Regulation outlining Regulated Practice, Reserved Title, and Reserved Practice.
I can no longer practice agrology (an offence if doing so under Reserved Practice)
I can no longer use title or designation (an offence if doing so under Reserved Title).
If at any time during the year I resume gainful employment in Agrology, I will inform the BC Institute of Agrologists by completing the "Return as a Practicing Registrant" form and remit the practicing status fee (may be prorated).
Financial constraints are not a valid reason to request a change in status.

Effective Date of Status Change

If you would like your status change for a date other than the current date, please note the date here.

Professional Development Reporting

I have ensured my PD Report is up to date and have declared my Practice Area(s) for the reporting year prior to submitting this form.

Please log into your BCIA profile to report your professional development hours and declare your Practice Area(s); ensure the required annual and three year reporting minimums will be met appropriately.

Payment

Please choose an option for your payment below. Once your request for status change is approved by the Registrar, your invoice will be updated and payment can be made online, by phone or cheque. A processing receipt will be emailed to you, with the official receipt available under your BCIA profile. NO GST is required.

I will pay the fee promptly within my BCIA profile once the revised invoice is ready

I will phone the BCIA office with my credit card information

I will mail a cheque or money order once the final amount is confirmed by BCIA office

No payment required

Additional Information

If your current account email address and/or mailing address in your BCIA profile will be unavailable while on a reduced fee, please provide alternate contact(s).

Alternate Email While on a Reduced Fee

Mailing Address While on a Reduced Fee

If different from current mailing address.

Address

City/Town

Province

Postal Code

Additional Comments

Please check the appropriate box below.

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