INNOVATION September-October 2012

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oct 11/12. aPeGBc and Sfu induStRy niGht. APEGBC is working with SFU to host an Industry Night on October 11, 2012. The APEGBC and SFU Industry Night Seminar and Reception focuses on providing engineering and geoscience students the tools to successfully present themselves to the right employers as well as an opportunity to start building their industry contacts. Speaker: Brent Lyon PEng specializes in recruiting senior and executive-level engineers for large-scale mining, transportation, and power projects. Brent will be utilizing his extensive knowledge to provide useful tips on how to successfully present yourself to the right employers. Registration/information: www.apeg.bc.ca/students/maps/. oct 15-16/12. BcWWa Small WateR SyStemS mini confeRence. The BC Water and Waste Association mini- conference is designed to give small systems and micro systems operators valuable resources, tools and tips to help them improve their system administration and operations. There will also be a Trade Show. Location: Kelowna, BC. Registration/information: www.bcwwa. org/events. oct 18/12. Bc hydRo PoWeR SmaRt eXcellence aWaRdS. BC Hydro will host the 2012 Power Smart Excellence Awards, recognizing the those who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving energy efficiency, promoting and implementing conservation programs and pursuing innovative energy management solutions. The event pays tribute to commercial and industrial businesses, retail partners, construction and design companies, product manufacturers and more, which are recognized in awards categories including: New Construction, Power Smart Leader and others. Location: Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, BC. Information: wwe12.bchydro.com/businessevents/awards/. oct 18/12. BReaKfaSt SeminaR. APEGBC’s Burnaby/New Westminster Branch hosts this breakfast seminar. Please join us for Marg Latham PEng’s presentation on the APEGBC Organizational Quality Management Program. Time: 7:00-9:00 am. Location: Holiday Inn Express Metrotown, Burnaby, BC. Cost: $40. Registration/ information: www.apeg.bc.ca/bn/. oct 23-24/12. eQuiliBRium houSinG foRum 2012. True Stories: Sustainability in Action. The 2012 EQuilibrium Housing Forum is the premier event providing in- depth information, analysis and discussion on some of the most “sustainable” houses ever built in Canada. The Forum will focus on

sharing lessons learned from five completed EQuilibrium Housing projects: Harmony House in Burnaby, BC; the Green Dream Home in Kamloops, BC; EchoHaven in Calgary; the Urban Ecology project in Winnipeg; and the Now House in Toronto. Registration/ Information: www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/ su/eqho/eqhofo/index.cfm. oct 25-27/12. aPeGBc 2012 annual confeRence and aGm. Over 600 professional engineers and geoscientists, government representatives, consultants and associates will gather for professional development sessions by colleagues and leading experts in their respective disciplines, as well as networking opportunities. The

event features a tradeshow and technical tours. The 93 rd annual general meeting of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC will be held on Sunday. Location: Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, BC. Registration/Information: www.apeg. bc.ca/ac2012/. nov 12-14/12. inteRnational cold climate hvac confeRence. The conference papers present innovations in cold climate HVAC de- sign in such areas as: air cleaning codes and standards, building envelope, energy modeling, equipment performance, industrial and insti- tutional applications. Location: Hyatt Regency Calgary, Calgary, AB. Registration/Information: ashraem.confex.com/ashraem/icc12/cfp.cgi. v

100TH ANNIVERSARY GALA NOVEMBER 27 HYATT REGENCY VANCOUVER

On this special evening 500 industry leaders and prominent individuals who have contributed to British Columbia’s vibrant history in mineral exploration and development will come together to celebrate the history of AME BC. To purchase tickets visit www.amebc.ca/100anniversarygala

We are leading global experts in qualified, professional and skilled recruitment. Last year we placed 60,000 candidates into permanent jobs and 190,000 people into temporary assignments globally. Hays Canada has offices across the country and each of our consultants is an expert in the industry or profession they recruit into. Through our Resources & Mining and Construction & Property divisions we are trusted by Canada’s leading mining and engineering consulting firms to find talented engineers for a variety of roles. We know the right job can

transform a person’s life and the right person can transform a business. Below is a selection of roles that we typically recruit for in these sectors: • Geotechnical Engineers

• Mine Planning Engineers • Mining Engineers • Drill & Blast Engineers • Mine Ventilation Engineers • Process Engineers • Technical Services Manager • Mechanical Engineers • Electrical Engineers

• Hydrogeologists • Hydrologists

• Asset Management Engineers • Transportation Managers • Municipal Engineers • Land Development Engineers • Environmental Risk Assessors • Infrastructure Design Managers

• Power Engineers

• Structural Engineers • Chief Engineers • Mine Managers

• Chief Maintenance Engineers

• Safety Engineers

• Automation & Control Engineers

*All applicants must be registered or eligible to register with APEGBC

Hays is pleased to be a Gold sponsor at this year’s APEGBC conference and AGM in Victoria, with representatives from our Vancouver based Construction & Property and Resources & Mining teams in attendance.

Visit us at Booth 19 during the trade show on October 25 th & 26 th . Contact us for a confidential discussion on transforming your career: Rachel Collins (rcollins@hays.ca) or Kerris Hougardy (khougardy@hays.ca) 604-648-HAYS (4297) hays.ca

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