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.
The BC Institute of Agrologists is pleased to announce, along with the College of Applied Biologists (CAB) and Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), the launch of new practice guidelines for practitioners who develop erosion and sediment control (ESC) plans and moni
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.
Nominations for the 2024 BCIA Board elections, Regional Electoral Districts 1, 2 & 3, are now open. BCIA officially issued a call for nominations for one (1) Registrant Board Member for each district. Registrants in good standing are eligible to sit on the Board and must meet eligibility requirements as described in each District notice. Consider potential nominations (can self-nominate) before the deadline of February 9th. For more details CLICK HERE.
NOTICE: Continuation of the 2023 Annual General Meeting and Presentation of 2022 Audited Financial Statements
Thank you for your patience in receiving the 2022 Audited Financial Statements. The 2023 BCIA AGM, which originally began on April 22, 2023 at 9:00 AM will continue on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM PST via Zoom.
The BCIA Board and staff will present the 2022 Audited Financial Statements for approval.
The BCIA Office will be closed for the holiday season from December 22, 2023 to January 1, 2024, with staff returning January 2, 2024. All the best from the BCIA staff!
Reminder: 2024 renewal fees are payable by January 15, 2024. Check HERE for further details.
We encourage all Registrants to take time to learn the truth about the colonial policies and discriminatory history of Indigenous participation in agriculture in Canada, and to reflect on how each one of us can take action towards reconciliation in our professional and personal lives. We invite you to wear orange on September 30th to honour the thousands of Survivors of residential schools. We at BCIA acknowledge, support, remember, and honour the Indigenous peoples of Canada, on this and every day.
