We are excited to announce the appointment of Jennifer Lawrence, MAL, as the new Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists, effective October 7th, 2024.
BCIA volunteers are integral to the Institute! There are vacancies to fill! Please consider volunteering - BCIA registrants are needed to fill vacancies on the following committee(s). Lay Members (non-BCIA registrants) are also required for the committee(s), so spread the word within your networks. Each Term of Reference outlines the mandate, functions and responsibilities, and other key aspects of sitting on a committee.
The 2023/2024 Annual Report of the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance (OSPG) is now available to view! The report details the work completed by the OSPG as well as highlights the accomplishments of the regulatory bodies operating under the Professional Governance Act (PGA) of which BCIA is one of the regulators. You can download a PDF of the annual report here.
We're hiring!
BCIA is looking to hire for the role of CEO, a full-time position based in our Langford, BC office.
Recordings Now Available! Thank you to all those who attended and enjoyed the offerings of PD sessions and networking at the BC Land Summit in Nanaimo.
The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship (WLRS) is developing best management practices documents for invertebrate species at risk. Concurrently, we plan to offer professional development opportunities focused on invertebrates, including classroom-based information sessions; field-based survey/methods training; and both field- and classroom-based identification workshops.
BCIA is pleased to announce the results of its online nomination process for three (3) Registrant Board Member positions within Districts 1, 2, and 3 in compliance with the Professional Governance Act (PGA) and the BCIA Bylaws. We thank the respective candidates in each District for their commitment to moving BCIA forward.
The following candidates have been confirmed into the following positions commencing with the adjournment of the 2024 BCIA AGM set for May 8, 2024 in Nanaimo:
On March 6, 2024, notice was given of an election for one Registrant Board Member from BCIA Regional Electoral District 2 and BCIA Regional Electoral District 3. Click the links below to view a listing of candidates plus the official notice of election for each respective District.
Call for 2023 Mentor of the Year Nominations
The Mentor of the Year award may be presented to an active Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Technical Agrologist (TAg) who epitomizes the values and leadership of a mentor engaged in the BCIA Articling Program. Articling registrants and newly minted PAgs and TAgs! Please consider nominating a mentor for the Mentor of the Year award before the deadline of March 1, 2024,11:59 PM PST at nominations@bcia.com.
2024 Annual Registration Fee Renewal Process
Payments due by January 15, 2024. View the email notice. Retirees received this notice.
UPDATE: effective January 16, 2024 late fee(s) have been added to outstanding 2024 invoices.
