Innovation Fall 2024

INNOVATION FALL 2024 | VOLUME 28 NUMBER 3

V I EWPOINT

A rewarding year as Board Chair

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As I come to the end of my term as Board Chair, I want to thank my fellow Board members for their commitment to our collective Board. We have had many accomplishments this year as we continued to focus on responsible governance, while avoiding wading “into the weeds” of the operations of Engineers and Geoscientists BC. There have been many changes over the past three years following the implementation of the Professional Governance Act. For some, these changes have been met with consternation, while others have adjusted and adapted. I have personally enjoyed my four years on the Board, having been one of the two first members to serve a three-year term. Meeting other members from our own organization and also people from across the country has been very rewarding. Engineers and Geoscientists BC is supported by more than 1,500 volunteers; I would encourage all registrants who are interested in governance to get involved as a volunteer. If you already sit on an advisory group or have other board experience, I encourage you to step forward at the next call for the Board elections. If you are interested in being on the Board in the future, I encourage you to reach out to one of the existing members for a chat. The Nominating Committee considers the consistency of the remaining Board members and their skill set when considering new potential Board members. This is done to ensure a fulsome representation of skills and working backgrounds. The registrant members on the Board also appreciate the input from our four government-appointed members who bring a different perspective to our discussions (see “Two new appointed Board members,” p 7). The Board continues to collaborate with the recently formed BC Society of Engineering and Geoscience (BCSEG). This society will consider what advocacy aspects it will manage as Engineers and Geoscientists BC continues to be our regulating body. I would encourage all registrants to sign up for the BCSEG notices by visiting: www.bcseg.ca. Together we can continue to protect the people and the environment here in BC.

BOARD 2023/2024 CHAIR: MICHELLE MAHOVLICH, MENG, P.ENG., P.GEO., FCSSE

VICE CHAIR: MARK PORTER, P.ENG., STRUCT.ENG. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR: MARK ADAMS, P.ENG.

BOARD MEMBERS BILL CHAN, CPA, CGA, MBA, ICD.D; LESLIE HILDEBRANDT, ICD.D, LLB; VERONICA KNOTT, P.ENG.; EMILY LEWIS, CPA, CMA; KAREN LING, P.ENG.; CATHY MCINTYRE, MBA, C.DIR; MAHSOO NADERI-DASOAR, P.ENG.; MATTHEW SALMON, P.ENG.; JENS WEBER, P.ENG. EXECUTIVE TEAM HEIDI YANG, P.ENG., FEC, FGC (HON.), CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER LIZA ABOUD, MBA, ABC, ICD.D, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER JENNIFERCHO,CPA,CGA,CHIEFFINANCIALANDADMINISTRATIVEOFFICER DAVID PAVAN, R.PH., CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER AND REGISTRAR EDITORIAL ADVISORY GROUP Ryan Bird, P.Eng.; Allen Heinrichs, P.Eng.; Mahsa Mohajerani, P.Eng.; Roozbeh Nemati, PMP, P.Eng.; Ian Rodriguez, EIT; Raya Smertina, P.Eng.; Aman Tanvir, P.Eng.; Stefano Vitucci, P.Eng. Innovation is published quarterly by Engineers and Geoscientists BC. As the official publication of the organization, Innovation is circulated to all registrants of Engineers and Geoscientists BC as well as architects, contractors and industry executives. The views expressed in any article do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Board or Engineers and Geoscientists BC. Sales Representative: Wing-Yee Kwong Tel: 604.681.1811 Email: advertising@egbc.ca For information see: www.egbc.ca/About/Publications/Innovation/How-to-Advertise SUBMISSIONS Innovation does not accept unsolicited articles or photos, but we do welcome article proposals and ideas. Proposals should be of interest and relevant to our readers and recognize the regulatory role of Engineers and Geoscientists BC in ensuring public safety and environmental protection. They should not be a "sales pitch" for a company or organization. Send suggestions to: innovation@egbc.ca. LETTERS Innovation welcomes letters from our readers. All submitted letters may be subject to editing for length, clarity or accuracy. We reserve the right to reject unsuitable letters and we do not publish open letters to third parties. Send letters to: innovation@egbc.ca REPRINTS & COPIES All material is copyright. For reprint permission or extra copies, contact: innovation@egbc.ca SUBSCRIPTIONS All registrants with Engineers and Geoscientists BC receive Innovation in print or digital form. Registrants can update their communication preferences for Innovation in their accounts at egbc.ca/account. Send print or digital subscription requests to: innovation@egbc.ca. MANAGING EDITOR Shelley Nicholl Printed in Canada by Mitchell Press Ltd. on recycled paper ADVERTISING SALES

Michelle Mahovlich, MEng, P.Eng., P.Geo., FCSSE Board Chair info@egbc.ca

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