Innovation March-April 2023

CONT INUING EDUCAT I ON

UPCOMING WEBINARS egbc.ca/Events EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PAVEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE April 12 & 13, 2023 | Eligible for 14 CE Hours This course discusses pavement design, specification, subgrade preparation, base/ subbase and surface types and function, construction details, and long-term functional and structural performance considerations to ensure a long life and effective product. LEADING WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE April 20, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours In this session you will learn what the most progressive companies in the world are doing to develop their leaders’ emotional intelligence and what you need to know about emotional intelligence to help yourself and your teams perform at their best. HYDRAULIC MODELLING OF SANITARY The sanitary sewer modeling training begins with the basics of hydraulic theory as it applies to sewer collection modeling, and then takes participants through the sanitary sewer data model. Both steady-state and extended-period simulations will be presented in this course. UNDERSTANDING PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY WORKSHOP April 26, 2023 | Eligible for 3.25 CE Hours In this session, you will learn what psychological safety is, and what it isn’t. You will be able to apply this learning to your own work, in addition to creating and supporting an environment where people feel safe to be their authentic self at work by having the sometimes-difficult conversations. HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS AND IMPACTS ON THE ECOSYSTEM AND HUMAN HEALTH May 4, 2023 | Eligible for 2 CE Hours Harmful algal blooms are a major global environmental problem. Red tides, blue-green SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEMS April 26, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours

LEADING AND MANAGING ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE May 16, 2023 | Eligible for 6.5 CE Hours

algae, and cyanobacteria are examples of harmful algal blooms that can have severe impacts on human health, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy. SEISMIC RETROFIT GUIDELINES 2020 This workshop will provide training on the new edition of the Seismic Retrofit Guidelines and the updated Seismic Performance Analyzer (Analyzer I Version 4.0), which includes enhanced features as well as additional prototypes. LEADERSHIP: THE ART OF INFLUENCING May 9 & 10, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours This course presents an approach that combines personal strengths with team processes to make timely, effective leadership decisions. The result is an organizational culture with the ability to develop teams and individuals that are motivated to continuously improve their innovative decision-making and problem-solving skills. ETHICS IN CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS May 11, 2023 | Eligible for 1 CE Hour This program provides registrants with the skills and confidence to effectively address presenting your firm's value proposition, discovering your client's requirements, conducting professional sales presentations, and securing commitment while selling. ADVANCED MODELLING AND WATER MASTER PLANNING May 12, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours Participants will be introduced to advanced topics like extended period simulations, water quality modelling, demand allocation, model calibration, and planning system improvements. To reinforce concepts learned during the course, participants will engage in hands-on EPANET tutorials for each section of the training. EDITION (SRG2020) WORKSHOP May 5, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours issues relating to sales and business development. Course topics include

This session is designed for professionals who want to better understand how to adapt to changes and how to lead others more effectively. You'll understand the impacts change has on employees, and how you can increase your organization's readiness levels. FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT May 24, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours The purpose of this course is to introduce technical and non-technical individuals to those principles and techniques of effective project management, which can be usefully applied to technical and non-technical projects. THE STEPS IN OPEN PIT MINE DESIGN May 26, 2023 | Eligible for 7 CE Hours The course begins by explaining different stages of the mining projects. It is followed by defining strategic mine planning as a crucial evaluation tool for open pit projects. LEARNING TO LEAD FROM WITHIN: DIVING DEEPER INTO UNCONSCIOUS BIAS WORKSHOP May 30, 2023 | Eligible for 3.25 CE Hours In this session, participants will have space to become more aware of their own biases, values, and cultural norms, and how they shape your worldview. HELIUM AND LITHIUM EXPLORATION IN WESTERN CANADA June 13, 2023 | Eligible for 2 CE Hours Helium and lithium are two critical materials needed to develop low-emissions energy technology and other high-tech applications. Markets are exploding as traditional supplies of both elements fail to meet the ever-growing demand. In this session, we will learn how professional engineers and geoscientists are applying their skills in these exciting new marketplaces.

Regulatory Learning

Ethical Learning

Technical Learning

Communications/Leadership Learning

We encourage you to take advantage of the new Knowledge Centre, at egbc.ca/Knowledge-Centre , which provides on-demand educational opportunities. The Centre now hosts more than 100 on-demand recorded and self-directed courses on a variety of topics.

CALL FOR PRESENTERS Are you an expert in your field who would like to contribute to engineering and geoscience practice? Engineers and Geoscientists BC is actively seeking members to present on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit egbc.ca/Practice-Resources/Professional-Development .

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