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internal Junior Development Program allows our EITS to develop into strong candidates for Engineers and Geoscience BC P.Eng. registration."

To learn more about the Accredited Employer Program visit: egbc.ca/Accredited-Employer or email accreditedemployer@egbc.ca .

of the Accredited Employer Assessment Panel with AES Engineering "This program has helped our organization to receive external recognition to attract the most talented candidates, Mollaei said. "In addition to our internal training, our EITs also receive personal training from Engineering and Geoscientists BC representatives, which places our applicants in a stronger position to obtain their accreditation." Another employer, COWI engineering consultants, agreed the program is beneficial to attract and retain high calibre talent. COWI Vice President, Canada, Jesse Unke, P.Eng., said the added support from Engineers and Geoscientists BC through the program, also ties in well with their own program. "The program has allowed for internal and external industry recognition of our training program: the Junior Development Program," Unke said. "The program in conjunction with our

Graduates of the Accredited Employer Program attend an Induction Ceremony in 2020, from left: Calvin Lui, Michel Legal, Evelyn Playle, Sina Niaki, Anton Stefanac, James Anderson, and Christopher David. P hoto : W enDy D P hotograPhy

ABOUT THE ACCREDITED EMPLOYER PROGRAM

through competency assessment by assisting trainees in the development of competency examples and/or by reviewing the examples before they are submitted. They do not play any role in assessing experience, but they should have in-depth knowledge of the Competency Assessment system and the experience requirements. ◾ A company must nominate a minimum of three individuals to serve as assessors. The Accredited Employer Assessment Panel fills the

◾ To qualify for participation in the program, individuals must be registered as EITs and must have been with their employer for a minimum of two years prior to submitting their competency self-assessment. ◾ Under the program, engineering companies that employ EITs work with Engineers and Geoscientists BC to offer ideal work environments that support trainees in their efforts to meet the experience requirements when applying for their professional engineer designation. ◾ The registration mentor is responsible for guiding trainees

experience examples and validator feedback, decide if the examples satisfy each competency, and provide a recommendation for professional registration. ◾ The Head of Scheme bears overall responsibility for ensuring that the program is operating smoothly within the company and among the trainees, validators, assessment panel, and registration mentors. This role also involves communication with Engineers and Geoscientists BC regarding possible changes to the company’s program and personnel.

assessor role under Competency Assessment, where they review

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