2025 Conference Early Bird Registration Deadline Approaching

The College's 2025 Conference will be held on April 10-11, 2025 at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre in Prince George, BC on the Traditional Territory of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation. The full conference schedule, including panels and confirmed speakers, is now available on the College website.

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Early bird pricing for conference registration is in effect until March 14.

In addition, if you are planning to travel and stay in Prince George for the event, the College’s group booking rate at the Courtyard Marriott has been held over until on March 14! Book now for best pricing and availability. To make reservations guests can book online or via phone: 250-596-6274.

Conference Sessions and Speakers

We’re thrilled to unveil the lineup for the upcoming Conference. Get ready for an inspiring and insightful experience relevant to Applied Biologists.

SESSIONS

Day 1

• Session 1 – Drought and forest fire preparation/reclamation
• Session 2 – Mining in BC: Winding up and winding down
• Session 3 – Indigenous internship programs/inclusiveness

Day 2

• Session 4 – Indigenous data, communications and protocols
• Session 5 – Environmental assessments using Indigenous and Western science
• Session 6 – Conservation and COSEWIC

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

• Doug Heard, M.Sc., RPBio, Principal, Tithonus Wildlife Research
• Chris Johnson, Ph.D, RPBio, Professor, Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, University of Northern British Columbia
• Duncan McColl, RPBio, Section Head Landbase Stewardship, BC Ministry of Water, Lands and Resource Stewardship
• Tim Antill, M.Sc., P.Ag., RPBio, Manager, Senior Reclamation Inspector, BC Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals
• Mike Robertson, Senior Policy Advisor, Cheslatta Carrier Nation
• Penína (Sara-Lynn) Harding, Interim Associate Vice President — Indigenous, University of Northern British Columbia
• Steve Sharron, M.Sc., RPBio, Fisheries Biologist, Ecofish Research Ltd.
• Lana Miller, Ph.D, Director, Water Sustainability, Water, Fisheries and Coast Division, BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship
• Christy Smith, Senior Vice President, Indigenous Engagement and Human Environment, Falkirk Environmental Consultants Ltd.
• Georgia Peck, Lakes Program Manager, Living Lakes Canada
• Brian Holmes, Advisor, Foreshore Integrated Management Planning, Upper Nicola Band
• Kara Steel, Sr. Advisor, First Nations Relations, BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship

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The College is Seeking Subject Matter Experts

The College is looking to contract 3 subject matter experts (SMEs) to assist in the complaints and investigation process.

We are seeking 1 SME from each of the following 3 areas:

1. Riparian Area Protection Regulation assessments and reporting
2. Wetland Classification
3. Environmental assessments – focused on municipal development processes.

The contracts would include reviewing complaint files, analyzing methodology, and providing a summary report.

We ask that interested registrants review the qualifications in the position profile and submit a resume and cover letter to cab@cab-bc.org. if you meet the qualifications.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by March 28, 2025.

Qualified applicants that are not selected will be added to the College’s existing SME roster to be considered for future opportunities. The College plans to update the existing roster later this year.

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please contact the College’s office at cab@cab-bc.org.

Regulatory Updates and Other Resource Information

If you are aware of a regulatory update or resource, please let us know. All contributors will be acknowledged.
Resources for registrants: State of Salmon 2024 Report
Resources for registrants: State of Canada's Birds 2024 Report
Resources for registrants: Natural Solutions Initiative Regulatory Mechanisms Toolkit
Resources for registrants: Field Guide for Estimating Carbon Stocks in Wetlands
Resources for registrants: Natural Solutions Initiative Multi-Benefit Indicators Tool, V.1
Resources for registrants: Arctic Grayling: Synthesis Report and Monitoring Framework
Resources for registrants: For Our Future: Indigenous Resilience Report
Resources for registrants: B.C. Flood Strategy
Resources for registrants: Consideration of Climate Change in Mine Reclamation Planning (Ministry of Mining and Critical Methods)
Resources for registrants: Invasive Species Strategy for British Columbia (Invasive Species Council of BC)
Resources for registrants: Management Plan for the Mountain Crab-eye (Acroscyphus sphaerophoroides) in Canada (CWS)
Resources for registrants: Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Aquatic Species January 2025
Resources for registrants: Second Amending Agreement to the Intergovernmental Partnership Agreement for the Conservation of the Central Group of the Southern Mountain Caribou
Resources for Registrants: Minister Response: COSEWIC species at risk assessments - January 2025

The Government of Canada invests over $12.2 million in 22 projects to support environmental restoration and wildlife conservation across Canada
From the Government of Canada - On February 10, 2025, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that over $12.2 million from the Environmental Damages Fund will be used to benefit 22 projects that will focus on restoring or improving the natural environment, improving environmental quality, and research and development leading to restoration.

Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Aquatic Species January 2025
From the Government of Canada - The Government of Canada is committed to conserving Canada’s biodiversity and preventing the disappearance of wildlife species at risk from our lands and waters. As part of its strategy for realizing that commitment, on June 5, 2003, the Government of Canada proclaimed the Species at Risk Act (SARA). Attached to the Act is the List of Wildlife Species at Risk (Schedule 1, the List).

Species at Risk Act (SARA) Section 11 Conservation Agreements for the Conservation of the Southern Mountain Caribou
From the Government of Canada - Conserving wildlife is integral to Canada’s culture and natural environment and supports our health and economy. The Government of Canada is committed to working with the provinces, territories, Indigenous peoples, and stakeholders to manage and support the recovery of species at risk, including southern mountain caribou.

Government of Canada investing more than $3.7 million in projects across the country to help fight aquatic invasive species
From the Government of Canada - Today, during Invasive Species Awareness Week, the Honourable Élisabeth Brière, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, announced more than $3.7 million in contribution funding for seven multi-year projects to combat aquatic invasive species across the country.

Annual burbot recovery resumes in Lower Kootenay
From the Government of BC - Collaborative teams from the Province, the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, and Idaho Department of Fish and Game are working on Moyie Lake to help recovery of the Lower Kootenay burbot population.

New legislation will accelerate B.C. renewable energy projects
From the Government of BC - To ensure rapid permitting and robust regulation of renewable energy projects, the Province will introduce legislation in spring 2025 allowing the regulation of renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar, to move under the authority of the BC Energy Regulator (BCER). 

Funding supports culturally safe emergency responses for Indigenous People
From the Government of BC - To ensure inclusivity and respect for Indigenous Peoples during emergencies, First Nations communities and local governments throughout B.C. will receive funding to strengthen cultural safety in local emergency-management practices.

Targeted actions prevent spread of chronic wasting disease in urban deer
From the Government of BC - The Province, with the support of the City of Cranbrook, the City of Kimberley and ʔaq’am, is taking action to curb the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) by targeted removal and testing of urban deer.

Legislation helps expand parks, recognize Indigenous history
From the Government of BC - Legislation has been introduced to expand three existing provincial parks and rename two parks to recognize Indigenous connections.

More than 70 projects will strengthen wildfire prevention, support forestry
From the Government of BC - Workers and communities throughout B.C. are benefiting from Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk and increase fibre supply, keeping local mills and energy plants running in the face of U.S. tariff threats and unjustified softwood lumber duties.

The Haida Nation and Canada announce a first-of-its-kind agreement recognizing Aboriginal title on Haida Gwaii
From the Prime Minister of Canada - Today, the President of the Haida Nation, Gaagwiis Jason Alsop, the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, and the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Gary Anandasangaree, announced the signing of the Chiix̲uujin / Chaaw K̲aawgaa “Big Tide (Low Water)” Haida Title Lands Agreement.

New federal scholarship launches to support the next generation of Canadian meteorologists
From the Government of Canada - Across the country, meteorologists provide essential weather information that helps Canadians make informed decisions about their health, safety, and economic prosperity. With Canadians experiencing more frequent and severe weather events, timely and accurate weather information is critically important.

The Government of Canada invests in Indigenous communities’ marine response capacity as part of the Oceans Protection Plan
From the Government of Canada - When marine incidents happen in remote coastal areas, members of Indigenous communities are often the first to respond, as instrumental partners in Canada’s search and rescue system. As part of the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is committed to enhancing on-water safety and community-based marine response by supporting Indigenous communities’ active participation in Canada’s marine safety response system.

The Government of Canada is reducing emissions at British Columbia ports
From the Government of Canada - Building a clean transportation system and a green economy is more important now than ever before. The Government of Canada is therefore actively working to achieve decarbonization of the marine sector by advancing green shipping initiatives along British Columbia’s coastline.

Green Shipping Corridor Program – Funding for projects in British Columbia
From the Government of Canada - Three projects based in British Columbia are funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program’s Clean Ports stream. Overall, these projects focus on shore power solutions.

Events and Notices

This feature highlights notices from the Events Calendar on the College website. Please let us know about events here. All contributors will be acknowledged by name. Please put 'Upcoming Event' in the subject line.

VIU NATURAL RESOURCES EXTENSION PROGRAM
Various courses ongoing throughout BC and elsewhere.

ENGINEERS & GEOSCIENTISTS BC
Various courses available in person and online.

NATURAL RESOURCES TRAINING GROUP
Various field courses ongoing throughout BC and elsewhere.

NORTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING CENTER
Various field and self-paced courses ongoing throughout the Pacific Northwest and online.

GEOENVIRO PRO TRAINING PROFESSIONALS INC
Various webinars and workshops offered.

THE CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY BIRD ACADEMY
Various courses that may meet the College’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.

INDIGENOUS RELATIONS ACADEMY
Various guided and self-guided courses.

NORTHWEST RESPONSE ONLINE TRAINING
Fuel management and spill responses training

COLUMBIA MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
Various in-person field-based courses and data science courses for ecologists.

ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
March 3, Online (self-paced) & West Vancouver

INTERPRETING FISH HABITAT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
March 3, Online

LAND GUARDIAN PROGRAM
March 3 - April 4, Online

ECOSYSTEMS FIELD DATA COLLECTION MICRO-CREDENTIAL
March 4 - 6, Online

FIELD SAFETY - SURVIVAL & MEDICAL EMERGENCY SELF TREATMENT
February 25 & March 4, Online

FISH HEALTH LEVEL 1: INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FISH HEALTH MANAGEMENT
March 4, Online

FROM GOOD TO GREAT: A READER-CENTRIC APPROACH TO CLEAR TECHNICAL WRITING - WORKSHOP
March 4, Online

IDENTIFICATON AND CONTROL METHODS OF COMMON WEEDS IN WESTERN CANADA
March 4, Online

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND LIABILITY
March 5, Online

FROM GOOD TO GREAT: A READER-CENTRIC APPROACH TO CLEAR TECHNICAL WRITING
March 6, Online

INDIGENOUS MAPPING FOR STEWARDSHIP AND CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT
March 10, Victoria

FROM GOOD TO GREAT: A READER-CENTRIC APPROACH TO CLEAR TECHNICAL WRITING
March 11, Online

AVENZA MAPS FOR PLANNING, NAVIGATING & COLLECTING DATA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL USE
March 11, Online

CATCHMENT DELINEATION
March 12, Online

ASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS - NATIONAL NATURAL RESOURCES FORUM: EMPOWERING FUTURE GENERATIONS THROUGH SELF-DETERMINATION
March 12 - 13, Vancouver

ELECTROFISHING: THEORY, SAFETY AND USES
March 12 - 13, North Vancouver, BC

FROM GOOD TO GREAT: A READER-CENTRIC APPROACH TO CLEAR TECHNICAL WRITING
March 13, Online

INVASIVE PIG TRAPPING WORKSHOP
March 13 - 14, Online

FISH IDENTIFICATION COURSE: COLUMBIA BASIN EDITION
March 17 - 18, Revelstoke, BC

FISH HABITAT RESTORATION - IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS LIMITING FISH PRODUCTIVITY
March 17, Online

RIPARIAN AREAS PROTECTION REGULATION
March 17 - 18, Online/North Vancouver, BC

DRONE APPLICATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYING
March 18, Online

FISH HABITAT RESTORATION - STREAM MORPHOLOGY ASSESSMENT
March 19, Online

PLANT IDENTIFICATION LEVEL 2
March 20 & 27, Online

ESTIMATING FISH ABUNDANCE
March 21, Online

WETLAND ASSESSMENT
March 25 - 26, Online

PLANT IDENTIFICATION LEVEL 2
March 20 & 27, Online

FUNDAMENTALS OF REGULATION
March 31, Toronto, ON

PLANNING AND DESIGNING FISH HABITAT ASSESSMENTS
March 31, Online

ABWRET-A BLENDED COURSE (W25)
April 1, Online

GRASSLAND VEGETATION INVENTORY(GV1) BLENDED COURSE (W25)
April 1, Online

ELECTROFISHING: THEORY, SAFETY AND USES
April 2 - 3, Nanaimo, BC

PESTICIDE APPLICATOR VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED WORKSHOP (INDUSTRIAL VEGETATION & NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL)
April 8-10, Online

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL (3-DAY)
April 8 - 20, Langley, BC

RIPARIAN AREAS PROTECTION REGULATION
April 22 - 25, Online/Nanaimo, BC

RIPARIAN AREAS PROTECTION REGULATION
April 22 - 25, Online/Penticton, BC

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
May 5, Nanaimo, BC

RIPARIAN AREAS PROTECTION REGULATION
May 6 - 9, Online/North Vancouver, BC

GENERATE 2025 (CLEAN ENERGY ASSOCIATION)
May 12, Vancouver, BC

2025 INVASIVE SPECIES RESEARCH CONFERENCE
May 13 - 15, Kelowna, BC

OF EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL (3-DAY)
May 20 - 22, Langley, BC

2025 BETTERING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP & TECHNOLOGY - BEST
May 21 - 23, Whistler, BC

NATURE IN THE RAINSHADOW
2025 BC Nature Conference and AGM
May 22-25, Merritt, BC

BIOPHYSICAL BOOTCAMP FIELD COURSE
May 29, Near Bragg Creek, AB

ABWRET-A FIELD COURSE
June 2, Calgary (3 wetlands within the City), AB

ABWRET-A FIELD COURSE
June 3, Red Deer (3 wetlands within the City), AB

9TH INDIGENOUS RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE
June 18 - 20, Vancouver

CNAR 2025 CALGARY ACHIEVING REGULATORY EXCELLENCE TOGETHER
October 21 - 22, Calgary, AB

Job Postings

Postings from the College website with imminent closing dates are featured below. Additional postings are regularly added to the College's employment postings page. If you or your company are interested in posting a job, you can do so here.

AQUATICS SPECIALIST
Closing date for resume submission: Friday, March 21, 2025
Salary: $63,000 - $110,000
Hiring Organization: Hatfield
Location: Calgary

ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER - SENIOR, INTERMEDIATE, AND JUNIOR LEVEL
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $36.00 - $70.00
Hiring Organization: Triton Environmental Consultants
Location: Vancouver, BC, Kamloops, BC, Vernon, BC, Prince George, BC, Terrace, BC, Prince Rupert, BC, Kitimat, BC, Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, Regina, SK, Saskatoon, SK, Guelph, ON, or Halifax, NS

WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST, SENIOR & INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $30.00 - $65.00
Hiring Organization: Triton Environmental Consultants
Location: Vancouver, BC, Kamloops, BC, Vernon, BC, Prince George, BC, Terrace, BC, Prince Rupert, BC, Kitimat, BC, Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, Regina, SK, Saskatoon, SK, Guelph, ON, or Halifax, NS

SENIOR & INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - WETLANDS & VEGETATION ECOLOGIST
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $35.00 - $65.00
Hiring Organization: Triton Environmental Consultants
Location: Calgary & Edmonton, AB

The College website contains 15 postings at this time, view all here.