INNOVATION May-June 2017

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Intermediate and Advanced Google Earth Techniques May 16, 2017; Castlegar, BC This seminar shows you how to make better use of your spatial data and documentary photos and to create more professional-looking Google Earth content. Learn how to keep your data and photos more organized, accessible, and useful to yourself and your intended audience. Webinar: Marketing and Selling Professional Services June 1, 2017 This workshop has proven to be an extremely powerful and practical learning experience for all customer contact people. This course covers creating and communicating value, client-centered selling, strategic selling, building and maintaining client relationships, and state-of-the-art tactical selling skills. Technical Writing: Solutions for Effective Written Communication June 1, 2017; Vancouver, BC This seminar provides practical, applicable solutions, and techniques for how to express your thoughts succinctly in written format. Through a series of hands-on workshops, you’ll learn to write effective emails, technical memos, letters, reports, and other documents. Whether you’re a junior employee or a seasoned professional in your technical field, this seminar will help you to improve your technical writing skills. OQM Certification Training Session APEGBC’s Organizational Quality Management (OQM) Program improves the quality management of profes- sional engineering and geoscience practices at the indi- vidual and organizational level. This voluntary program offers certification to participating organizations. The OQM Program offers organizations employing APEGBC professionals the opportunity to implement or adapt in-house quality management policies and procedures consistent with the requirements of the Engineers and Geoscientists Act and Bylaws. Geofilters: Granular and Geotextile June 7, 2017; Prince Rupert, BC In this course, you will learn to develop an under- standing of the fundamental concepts that govern the design of filters in geotechnical applications; identify the nature and limitations of empiricism in design practice; and, to illustrate, with reference to the state-of-practice in embankment dam engineering, June 6, 2017; Kelowna, BC June 19, 2017; Burnaby, BC

Call for Presenters Are you an expert in your field who would like to contribute to the future of engineering and geoscience? APEGBC is actively seeking members to present on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit apeg.bc.ca/Events/Seminar. geoscience, emerging professional, management, structural, better business, energy efficiency and renewable energy, diversity, and climate change. For conference information and to register online, visit apeg.bc.ca/ac17. The 2017 APEGBC Annual Conference and AGM comprise two days of professional development, networking events, an industry tradeshow, and your association’s annual general meeting. Profes- sional development streams include engineering and geoscience in the resource sector, municipal engineering, environmental engineering and obligations for those individuals to provide written consent for the use of their reports and opinions in later filings under Canadian and US securities regulations. Qualified Persons are then exposed to civil liability under securities law as experts when they provide their written consent. Seismic Retrofit Guidelines Third Edition (SRG3) June 22, 2017; Vancouver, BC and Webinar The SRG3 workshop provides training on the new edition of the Seismic Retrofit Guidelines and the updated Seismic Performance Analyzer (Analyzer 1 Version 3.0). The work- shop provides an overview of the 11 volumes contained within the Manual for SRG3 . Importantly, SRG3 considers the effects of the new ground motions developed for the National Building Code of Canada 2015 . NAFTA Requirement for Working in the United States September 27, 2017; Vancouver, BC Have you ever considered working in the United States (US) and are not sure how to begin? Under NAFTA law, certain professionals including engineers, geoscientists and engineering technicians can often obtain “Trade NAFTA” (TN) Visas to work in the US, once they receive an employment offer from an appropriate US employer. Alternatively, experienced professionals may be en- gaged as “consultants” under NAFTA rules and share their expertise with US-based businesses. This seminar reviews all viable US immigration options for Canadian and Mexican professionals. 2017 Annual Conference and AGM October 19–21, 2017; Whistler, BC

the sensible application of empirical rules and their verification by means of laboratory tests described in the technical literature. Webinar: Five Dimensions of an Authentic Leader June 8, 2017 Now more than ever, individuals at work want a leader whom they can trust—someone whose values and character they can identify with. In short, they want to be lead by a person who is genuine. The most impactful leaders demonstrate a passion for their purpose—they are driven by vision and connected to their values, while still being able to share their own weaknesses and fears. Authentic leaders have the privilege to be really transformational leaders who can motivate other people to leave their mark. Fundamentals of Power System Protection June 12–15, 2017; Vancouver, BC This course introduces the subject of power system protection to enable engineers to understand techniques of applying and setting protective relays. It covers short circuit analysis, symmetrical components, overcurrent protection, distribution system protection, differential protection and transformer protection. In addition, transmission line protection is discussed. Value by Design – Integrating Value Engineering and Sustainability June 15, 2017; Vancouver, BC Value by Design is a collaborative and systematic approach to a project or product design that draws out creativity and innovation of the people integrating their ideas to develop the most efficient and value enhanced solutions. Introduction to Business Writing June 21, 2017; Vancouver, BC This seminar is for engineers and geoscientists who wish to improve their writing skills. Through a series of hands-on workshops, along with a focus on grammar and related writing principles, you will learn the key elements of busi- ness and technical communications for the workplace. We’ll look at grammar from a pragmatic perspective to develop your skills to write clearly and succinctly. Roles and Responsibilities of a Qualified Person June 22, 2017; Vancouver, BC Involvement of a Qualified Person in preparing public disclosure on mining projects is a fundamental principle of National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The naming of Qualified Persons in disclosure documents to meet NI 43-101 and stock exchange policies can create ongoing

For a complete listing of events or for more information, visit apeg.bc.ca/prodev/events or contact APEGBC Professional Development at 604.430.8035 or 1.888.430.8035.

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