INNOVATION September-October 2022

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES A CHANCE FOR REGISTRANTS TO ADVANCE THE PROFESSIONS Some registrants may not know that Engineers and Geoscientists BC—and the regulation of the professions—is closely tied to the volunteer contributions of BC registrants. In fact, volunteer participation is one of the cornerstones of self-regulation, and a necessary ingredient for the success of regulated professions. That’s why more than 1,700 volunteers, the overwhelming majority of which are registrants, dedicate their time to support regulatory processes, such as registration, investigation, and discipline, as well as community building activities like school outreach and mentoring. Engineers and Geoscientists BC provides a continuously updated list of volunteer opportunities at egbc.ca/Volunteer . Each volunteer opportunity typically lists a description of the role, a set of required skills and qualifications, and an Competency Assessors, who review the applications of prospective registrants, and look at the applicant’s background information, application form, work experience details, and references. Scholarship Adjudicators review applications from undergraduate students, which enables the Engineers and Geoscientists BC Foundation to disburse financial grants. Our numerous practice advisory groups, such as the Software Engineering Advisory Group, provide a chance for registrants to advance regulation and standards in specific areas or industries of practice. After 10 years of volunteer service, registrants qualify for a fellowship with either Engineers Canada or Geoscientists Canada. estimated time commitment. For example, there are current opportunities for Registration

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Volunteer opportunities range in nature, time commitment, and location. To learn more, view current volunteer opportunities, or apply for an opportunity, visit egbc.ca/Volunteer .

BREATHING LIFE INTO AN ADVANCED AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FUTURE

CONGRATULATIONS ANJA LANZ, P.ENG.

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