Approved Board Meeting Minutes - 2025

A mandatory demographics survey was conducted during the 2022 registration fee renewal season.

Approved Board Meeting Minutes - 2024

Approved Board Meeting Minutes - 2023

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

17 diploma programs are currently listed.

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.

Per these five updated practice sector definitions, the 12 practice areas within the definition of agrology within British Columbia after September 1, 2022, together with confirmation of reserve practice areas and the interplay between regulated professions, are stipulated in the following chart.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Mentoring Agreement is below as a PDF. Read more:

Articling Checklist is below as a PDF. Read more:

• Articling Program

Articling Journal is below as a PDF. Read more:

 11 BC universities are currently listed.

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.

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

Academic Worksheets are below as PDFs. Read more:

• New Registrant Requirements

BCIA currently has five standing committees and three working groups.  

Bill 21 – 2022: Professional Governance Amendment Act, 2022 (leg.bc.ca)

The Bylaws guide BCIA to protect the public interest in the practice of agrology and the responsible development of British Columbia's natural and environmental resources under the P

Approved Board Meeting Minutes - 2022

Approved Board Meeting Minutes - 2021

BCIA is pleased to share its new Strategic Plan for 2025-2027.