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2023 Board Meeting Minutes BCIA Board, Board Meeting Minutes

Approved Board Meeting Minutes - 2023

 FINAL Board Meeting Minutes Sept 22, 2023_0.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes September 6, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes August 23, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes August 9, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023_0.pdf , FINAL FOR WEBSITE Board Meeting Minutes July 30, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes July 25, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes July 11, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes June 1, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes April 20, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board March 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes.pdf , FINAL Board Feb 11-12, 2023 Meeting Minutes_0.pdf view
Practice Areas Overview Profession of Agrology, Practice Areas

This is an overivew of the BCIA Practice Areas (updated Nov 2022). For more detail go to the Practice Areas Summary and Chart

 Practice Areas_Nov 16, 2022_0.pdf view
2022 BCIA Compliance Plan Applications, Profession of Agrology, Reserved Practice

How will BCIA bring individuals engaged in the regulated practice of agrology into compliance with the PGA?

_BCIA Compliance Plan .pdf view
Approved Diploma Programs for Application Applications

17 diploma programs are currently listed.

 Approved Diploma Programs.pdf , Technical Agrologist Scope of Practice_March 2020_0.pdf , TAg PPT Presentation_0.pdf view
Branch Executive Roles Branch Information

To view additional information on Branch operating procedures, please sign in as a registrant and go to Registrant Resources

 Branch Executive Committee Positions & Responsibilities.pdf , BCIA_VancouverBranchExecutiveRoles_2017.pdf , Branch Exec Roles Responsibilities 2017.pdf view
President's Report on Practice Areas and Reserved Practice BCIA Board, President Reports

This report references "The Profession of Agrology: A Summary"  and "BCIA Practice Areas: A Summary for Registrants and App

 Presidents special report_Practice Areas and Reserved Practice_Aug_24_2022.pdf view
Professional Development workplan Profession of Agrology, Professional Development

Registrants are encouraged to develop a personal professional development work plan. See below an example of the PD workplan.

 BCIA_PD_Workplan_2022.xls view
The Profession of Agrology - A Summary Governance, Profession of Agrology

Agrology is a regulated profession in British Columbia. The British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) is the self-governing regulator of registered Agrologists in British Columbia.

 2022-09-23-The-Profession-of-Agrology_0.pdf , _BCIA Practice Areas, Quick Reference.pdf view
Summary of Practice Areas and Reserved Practice Profession of Agrology, Practice Areas

Summary Chart of Practice Areas, Reserved Practice, Interactions, and Alignments Between Regulated Professions: Per these five updated practice sector definitions, the 12 practice areas within the definition of agrology within British Columbia after September 1,

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BCIA Practice Areas - A Summary for Registrants and Applicants Profession of Agrology, Practice Areas

At the time of publication of this content, BCIA remains in discussions with the other professions regulated under the Professional Governance

 2022-09-23-BCIA-Practice-Areas.pdf , 2022-12-01-BCIA-Practice-Areas-Quick-Reference.pdf view
Confidentiality and Privacy Policy Policies and Guidelines Confidentiality and Privacy Disclosure Policy.pdf view
Limited Licensed Agrologist (LLAg) Guide & Forms Applications, Forms

This category of registration is for individuals who may not have the educational qualifications to become an agrology professional as a PAg or TAg but have gained several years of experience in a defined scope of agrology work and wish to take professional responsibility for that work.

 BCIA Application Guide for LLAg_Oct 21, 2022.pdf , LLAg Admission Request_Oct 21, 2022.pdf , Intended Practice Area Form_Nov 18, 2022.pdf , Work History Form_Nov 18, 2022.pdf , Reference 1 - Registrant_Jan 6, 2023.pdf , Reference 2_Jan 6, 2023.pdf view
Visiting Register Applications, Forms

If the transfer out, dual registration request is regarding a short-term opportunity in Alberta, please read the information regarding the Alberta Institute of Agrologists' (AIA)  'Visiting Register' category.

 Visiting_Register_Category_2022.pdf view
BCIA Scholarship Criteria and Application Forms

BCIA Scholarship Criteria and Application

 2022-BCIA-Scholarship-Description-Eligibility-Criteria, Oct 2022.pdf , Scholarship_application_2022.pdf view
Fees - Schedule C Governance, Bylaws Schedule C - Fees_Jan1_2022.pdf view
Code of Ethics - Schedule A Governance, Bylaws Code of Ethics_Schedule_A_Bylaws.pdf view
Soils, Environment, Agriculture& Tools Resources Learning and Informational Resources, Agriculture, Environment

Click to view the listing of resources and tools for Soil, Agriculture, Environment

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Indigenous Peoples Resources Learning and Informational Resources, Indigenous Peoples

Click here to view a listing of resources regarding Indigenous Peoples

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Climate Change Resources Learning and Informational Resources, Climate Change

Click to view a listing of climate change resources

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Provincial Government and Ministry sites Governance, Learning and Informational Resources

Click here to view a listing of Provincial government and ministry websites

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Professional Development Training and Opportunities Professional Development, Learning and Informational Resources

Click here to view a listing of various training organizations and programs relevant to agrology

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Professional Organizations Profession of Agrology, Learning and Informational Resources

Click here to view links to Professional organizations throughout Canada

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Professional Organizations under PGA Governance, Learning and Informational Resources view
Provincial Agrology Institutes - Canada Learning and Informational Resources

Click here to view links to Provincial Agrology Institutes

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Audited Financial Reports - 2019 - 2021 Governance, BCIA Board, Audited Financial Reports 2021 Audited Financial Statements.pdf , 2020 Audited Financial Statement.pdf , 2019 Audited Financial Statement.pdf view
Final BCIA Annual General Meeting (AGM) Minutes BCIA Board, Governance, Newsletters and Reports, AGM Reports & Minutes June 21, 2022 FINAL meeting minutes with Q and A_0.pdf , 2021 BCIA AGM Minutes with Q&A.pdf , June 11, 2020_AGM_ Approved Minutes & PGA Questions & Answers.pdf , 2019 AGM Minutes - Approved.pdf , Website - Questions and Final Minutes BCIA AGM May 31, 2018.pdf , Website_ Questions and Final Minutes 2017 BCIA AGM_Q&Apdf.pdf , Website - Questions & FINAL Minutes 2016 BCIA AGM.pdf , 2015 BCIA AGM Minutes.pdf view
Treasurers Report Presentation - 2020 - 2022 Newsletters and Reports, AGM Reports & Minutes 2022 AGM Treasurer's Report.pdf , 2021 AGM Treasurer's Report.pdf , 2020 Treasurers Report Presentation.pdf view
BCIA Annual General Meeting Reports Governance, Newsletters and Reports, AGM Reports & Minutes BCIA-Annual Report, April 20, 2023.pdf , 2022-AGM-REPORT.pdf , 2021 AGM REPORT_0.pdf , 2020 -BCIA AGM Report_1.pdf , 2019 BCIA AGM Report-web version .pdf , 2018 BCIA AGM Report-website.pdf view
BC Recognition Award - Past Recipients Newsletters and Reports

The BCIA Recognition award may be presented to a BCIA Registrant who has demonstrated exemplary service to BCIA. This award is not active.

BCIA Recognition Award Recipients.pdf view
Distinguished Agrologist Award - Past Recipients Newsletters and Reports

The Distinguished Professional Agrologist award may be presented to an active Professional Agrologist (PAg) for meritorious service to the BCIA over the recipient's career. This award is not active.

Distiguished Agrologist Award Recipients.pdf view
Mentor of the Year - Past Recipients Newsletters and Reports Mentor of the Year 2009 to present, as of December 4, 2023.pdf view
Agrologist of the Year - Past Recipients Newsletters and Reports Agrologist of the Year 1972 to Present.pdf view
Agrologist of the Year Guidelines Forms, Policies and Guidelines

The Agrologist of the Year award may be presented to an active Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Technical Agrologist (TAg) who has made a significant contribution to British Columbia's agricultural, natural resources or environmental science sectors.

Guidelines for Agrologist of the Year, Dec 5, 2023.pdf , Agrologists of the Year 1972-present as of December 5, 2023.pdf view
Mentor of the Year Guidelines Forms, Policies and Guidelines

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.

 Guidelines for BCIA Mentor of the Year, Dec 5 2023.pdf , Mentor of the Year 2009 to present, as of December 5, 2023.pdf view
PD Audit Information Brochure Policies and Guidelines, Professional Development Brochure PD Audit process info.pdf view
Professional Seal - Digital Signature (Notarius) Profession of Agrology, Forms BCIA Digital Signature information - Notarius.pdf view
Professional Seal Guidelines Forms, Profession of Agrology

Professional Seals are available for Professional Agrologists (PAg), Technical Agrologists (TAg), and Limited License Agrologists (LLAg)

 FINAL Signing and Sealing Guidelines_October 15, 2022.pdf view
Professional Development Guidelines Policies and Guidelines, Professional Development

The British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) is committed to Professional Development and Standards to assist Registrants in maintaining professional knowledge, abilities, and skills.

 PD Guidelines Jan 27, 2023.pdf view
Enforcement of Professional Development Non-Compliance Policies and Guidelines, Professional Development Enforcement of Professional Development Non-Compliance.pdf view
Articling Coordinator and Mentoring Guide Articling Program Articling Coordinator and Mentor guide.pdf view
Mentoring Agreement Form Articling Program, Forms _Mentoring Agreement.pdf view
Articling Program Checklist Articling Program, Forms Checklist - digital, Nov 2023.pdf view
Articling Program Journal Articling Program NEW Articling Journal- completed, Nov 27 2023.pdf view
Approved Course Listings for Application Applications

 11 BC universities are currently listed.

 BCIT Approved Courses_Jan 24, 2023.pdf , KPU Approved Courses_Nov 30, 2022.pdf , RRU Approved Courses_Jan 11, 2013.pdf , SFU Approved Courses_Sept 13, 2023.pdf , TRU Approved Courses_Oct 8, 2022.pdf , UBC Approved Courses_July 19, 2023.pdf , UBCO Approved Courses_July 19, 2023.pdf , UFV Approved Courses_Aug 2, 2023.pdf , UNBC Approved Courses_June 13, 2023.pdf , UVIC Approved Courses_July 19, 2023.pdf , VIU Approved Courses_Aug 2, 2023.pdf view
Expedited Admission Request - Application Applications

Professionals who have the required educational requirements and work experience may be eligible for immediate full status registration within the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) through its Expedited Admission Program.

 Expedited Admission Request, Dec 17, 2022.pdf view
Technical Agrologist (TAg) Application Applications TAg Approved Diploma Programs.pdf , Technical Agrologist Scope of Practice_March 2020.pdf , TAg PPT Presentation.pdf view
Approved University CE Courses Applications Continuing Education Approved Courses_ November 23, 2023.pdf view
Application Definitions Applications

Definitions Pertaining to Foundational Science Course, Agrology Course, Senior Level Course and Recognized University

 FINAL Definitions for Website, Nov 10, 2023.pdf view
Academic Worksheet - AAg and ATAg Applications BCIA Academic Worksheet, Sept 20, 2023.pdf , BCIA ATAg Academic Worksheet, Sept 20, 2023.pdf , Example of BCIA Academic Worksheet.pdf view
Travel Expense Policy Policies and Guidelines BCIA Travel Expense Policy.pdf view
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