Innovation Spring 2026

REGULATORY NEWS

New Chief Regulatory Officer and Registrar appointed

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Ong as the organization’s Chief Regulatory Officer and Registrar. In this role, Ong oversees the organization’s regulatory functions for individual

and firm registrants, including registration, practice standards, enforcement, legislation, investigation and discipline. Ong has been with Engineers and Geoscientists BC since 2008, joining the management team in 2012 and serving as Acting Chief Regulatory Officer since July 2025. Throughout his time with the organization, he has held a variety of positions that have advanced registration policies and practices. Most notably, he was instrumental in the introduction of competency based assessment – an important evolution that changed how professional experience is evaluated for licensure, focusing on the skills and attributes that engineers and geoscientists must have. BC’s online system to deliver competency-based assessment was later rolled out to other jurisdictions across Canada and remains in use today. “After an extensive search, I’m very pleased to be appointing Jason to this role,” said Heidi Yang, P.Eng., Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s

Chief Executive Officer. “Jason has a trusted track record of regulatory expertise and an in-depth understanding of our organization and legislation. He’s a collaborative leader who is a strong addition to our executive team as we work towards our vision of modern regulation for a resilient world.” In his previous role as Director, Registration, Ong also oversaw the alignment of Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s registration policies and registration practices with provincial legislation – including the Professional Governance Act and the International Credentials Recognition Act – and modernized admissions practices to meet growing volumes. “I’m honoured to step into this role and to continue contributing to the important work we do at Engineers and Geoscientists BC,” said Ong. “I look forward to working with our dedicated staff team, volunteers, and industry to strengthen our regulatory practices and support public safety while enabling professionals and firms to meet the evolving needs of BC.”

Jason Ong

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