Annual Report 2024-25

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Proactive Regulation Report from the Board Chair and CEO

2024–2025 Annual Report

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Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) remain foundational to our work. With the introduction of BC’s International Credentials Recognition Act on July 1, 2024, we reaffirmed our commitment to reducing barriers for internationally-educated professionals while maintaining our high standards for registration. Work began on a comprehensive review and analysis of Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s online registration policies, alongside a detailed evaluation of the user experience for applicants navigating the website. We are on track to deliver approximately 20 updated policies and improved navigation for applicants in early 2026. Our commitment to EDI extends beyond applicants. Our organization expanded our EDI and Truth and Reconciliation Working Group by inviting registrants—now comprising over 130 volunteers—to join one or more of five new identity-based subgroups. And this year, we developed an organizational climate strategy that engages staff to reduce their carbon footprint, pilots new initiatives with registrants, and clarifies our regulatory role with climate action. We also saw strong compliance results this year. Approximately 90% of registrants completed their Continuing Education and Annual Reporting requirements on time. Now in their second year, the individual and firm audit programs continue to provide registrants with proactive, non-disciplinary feedback while helping Engineers and Geoscientists BC identify compliance gaps and enhance support for meeting regulatory requirements. These achievements are made possible by the people who power our organization. This includes 12 diverse Board members—who provide leadership and a roadmap to reach our goals—and over 1,800 volunteers that help advance our work and the professions. We also have 168 amazing staff who implement our policies and provide support

Approximately 90% of registrants completed their Continuing Education and Annual Reporting requirements on time. to over 45,000 registrants. For the fifth consecutive year, Engineers and Geoscientists BC was named to BC’s Top Employer list. Thank you to everyone who contributes to our shared success. Whether it is preparing for AI and environmental changes, or strengthening regulatory frameworks, our organization is moving full speed ahead with purpose. The goals outlined in our 2022-2027 Strategic Plan are steadily advancing, and the progress we’ve made brings us ever closer to realizing our vision.

REPORT FROM THE BOARD CHAIR AND CEO

Despite challenging economic times and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives, Engineers and Geoscientists BC continues to adapt, unwavering in our commitment to deliver on the goals outlined in our Strategic Plan. Navigating the path toward modern regulation for a resilient world is complex and often unpredictable. Having passed the midpoint of our five-year Strategic Plan, we are confident in our direction and momentum. This year, listening became a central theme. We collaborated with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC on a joint project to collect feedback from over 2,300 registrants about a proposed area of reserved practice for applied science professionals. We also collected feedback from three groups of registrants to understand when, how, and on what topics we will seek their input to help inform our decision-making. In alignment with this work, the

Board developed Regulatory Principles to clarify how our organization makes decisions and operates as a regulator. We also deepened our understanding of our registrant community. Our first Registrant Demographics Report, published in October 2024, shared insights from over three years of voluntary self-identification data, helping us better understand the diversity within our registrant base. As we look ahead, we recognize the transformative impact of AI. To help registrants navigate this evolving landscape, we released the Use of AI in Professional Practice advisory, offering guidance on responsibly integrating AI while upholding professional and ethical obligations. Progress also meant evolving our role in the professions. Our organization supported the launch of the BC Society of Engineering and Geoscience (BCSEG), the new independent advocacy body. We transferred our Affinity Program and Branch Program of volunteers to BCSEG and communicated the change to our registrants. We also supported the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation’s transition to an independent organization, now named the Engineering and Geoscience Education Foundation BC.

Heidi Yang, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) Chief Executive Officer

Mark Porter, P.Eng., Struct.Eng., FIStructE., FEC., FGC (Hon.) 2024-2025 Board Chair