2025 Annual General Meeting

Register for the Annual General Meeting: The AGM is an online only meeting on Zoom to be held May 14 at noon. Attendance is eligible for 1 CPD point. The meeting will announce the results of the 2025 Board election and review the 2024 AGM minutes, 2024 audited financial statements, and 2024 annual report. The documents are available on the College website.

The College is conducting two surveys to help update registration requirements

This year, the College of Applied Biologists has created a Task Force to review the College’s registration requirements. The purpose of the review is to ensure that registrants have the minimum knowledge and skills to practice independently, while avoiding unnecessary barriers to registration.

As part of the review, the College is conducting two surveys of recent Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) and Biologist in Training (BIT) applicants to learn about their registration experience, and to gather suggestions about what could be improved.

The College’s registration requirements have changed over time, so we are only surveying recent applicants. The two groups we are surveying are:

• RPBio/BIT applicants that were approved to be registered from May 2023 onwards
• Labour mobility applicants (from the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists) that were approved to be registered from 2021 onwards

If you are part of these groups, you should have received an email notification on April 17 with a link to access the survey. You will also be able to open the survey from your registrant portal.

These surveys take about 5 minutes to complete and are anonymous—your answers will not affect your registration with the College.

We encourage you to participate in the survey to help us improve our Credentialing Standard for future applicants.

The survey will be open until May 19, at 11:59pm.

If you have any questions or issues accessing the survey, please contact our Registrar’s Office at registrar_office@cab-bc.org.

College seeking volunteers for statutory committees

The College has a number of volunteer vacancies that need to be filled.

Currently, the College has volunteer opportunities available for the following working bodies:

• Investigation Committee
• Nominations Committee
• Credentials Assessors

You can view more about the available opportunities here. 

You can review a listing of terms of reference and position profiles for College working bodies in the College Board, Statutory Committees, and Current Working Bodies document library.

To apply, please complete the Volunteer Application form on the College's website.

Interested applicants must submit their application by 11:59pm on May 16, 2025. 

If you have any questions about applying, please contact College Manager of Executive Operations and Communications Tory Davis.

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: Species at Risk Act (SARA) Section 11 Conservation Agreements for the Conservation of the Southern Mountain Caribou
Resources for Registrants: Minister Response: COSEWIC species at risk assessments - January 2025
Resources for Registrants: Management Plan for the Cassin’s Auklet (Ptychoramphus aleuticus) in Canada
Consultation period: 2025-03-13 to 2025-05-12

People in British Columbia encouraged to prepare for seasonal hazards
From the Government of BC - People in British Columbia are urged to prepare for seasonal hazards as the warming weather increases the likelihood of climate-related emergencies, including spring flooding, wildfires and drought.

Premier’s, minister’s statements on Earth Day
From the Government of BC - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Earth Day: “On Earth Day, people in British Columbia join other Canadians and people around the world in celebrating our planet as we rededicate our efforts to protect it..."

Province takes action to improve wildfire resiliency, enhance forest stewardship
The Province is taking action to adapt B.C.’s forests to ensure long-term sustainability and good-paying jobs by enlisting BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to play a larger role in reducing wildfire risk and enhancing forest and community resilience through its operations.

More than 60 projects will reduce wildfire risk, support forestry in B.C.
From the Government of BC - Communities and workers throughout British Columbia are benefiting from 64 new Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest health and get more fibre into the hands of mills and energy producers.

Province releases annual climate report
From the Government of BC - The Province is reaffirming its commitment to climate action and affordability as it releases its annual Climate Change Accountability Report.

New funding supports fight against invasive plants
From the Government of BC - May is Invasive Species Action Month and 33 organizations throughout B.C. will be able to continue their work fighting invasive plants, due in part to a funding boost from the Province.

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.

PLANT COLLECTION AND PROTOCOLS
May 1 and 8, Online

FIELD SAFETY - PREPARATION
May 2 and 9, Online

FISH HABITAT ASSESSMENT
May 2 (Theory Online) and May 15-16 (Cochrane, AB)

FISH HABITAT ASSESSMENT
May 2 (Theory Online) and May 21 - 22 (Nova Scotia)

FUNDAMENTALS OF BACKPACK ELECTROFISHING: IN-PERSON
May 5 - 6, Prince George, BC

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
May 5, Nanaimo, BC

IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL METHODS OF COMMON WEEDS IN WESTERN CANADA
May 6, Online

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

ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
May 8, Online (self-paced) and Saskatoon, SK

AVIAN NEST SWEEPS AND MONITORING METHODS
May 8 - 9, Online

MINI BEE SCHOOL NANAIMO
May 10-11, Nanaimo, BC

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

AVENZA MAPS FOR PLANNING, NAVIGATING 7 COLLECTING DATA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL USE
May 13, Online

WETLAND ASSESSMENT
May 13 - 14, Online

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

INTRODUCTION TO 'R' SOFTWARE
May 13 - 16, Online

ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
May 14, Online (self-paced) and Lower Sackville, NS

AN INTRODUCTION TO CODING BAYESIAN MODELS
Online

COMMUNICATING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
May 14, Online

ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
May 16, Online (self-paced) and Prince George, BC

ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
May 16, Online (self-paced) and Cochrane

ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
May 16, Online (Theory) and Kamloops

ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
May 16, Online (Theory) and West Vancouver

FIELD SAFETY - SURVIVAL & MEDICAL EMERGENCY SELF-TREATMENT
May 16 & 23, Online

DRONE APPLICATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEYING
May 20, Online

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

FISH HABITAT ASSESSMENT
May 21 - 22, Online (Theory) and Central Nova Scotia

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

ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
May 23, Online (Theory) and Winnipeg, MB

FIELD ORNITHOLOGY: IMPROVING BIRD ID AND SURVEY SKILLS THROUGH SOUND
May 26 - 29, Revelstoke, BC

ECOLOGICAL LAND CLASSIFICATION FOR SOUTHERN ONTARIO
May 26 - 30, Cambridge, ON

LAND GUARDIAN PROGRAM
May 26 - June 27, Online

INTRODUCTION TO 'R' SOFTWARE
May 27 - 30, Online

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

BC NATIVE BEE COURSE
June 11 - 13, Penticton, BC

FIELD SOIL DESCRIPTION & CLASSIFICATION COURSE
June 18 - 20, Revelstoke, BC

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

WETLAND CLASSIFICATION: AN INTRODUCTION
June 23 - 25, Revelstoke, BC

SURVEY METHODS AND HEALTH TRAINING: ADVANCE YOUR EXPERTISE IN WHITEBARK & LIMBER PINE RESTORATION
July 10 - 11, Manning Park, BC

MINI BEE SCHOOL PRINCE GEORGE
August 2 - 3, Prince George, BC

FUNDAMENTALS OF BACKPACK ELETROFISHING: IN-PERSON>
October 8 - 9, Edmonton, AB

FUNDAMENTALS OF BACKPACK ELETROFISHING: IN-PERSON>
October 14 - 15, Red Deer, AB

WHAT'S THE FUTURE OF GRASSLANDS AND RANGELANDS IN THE EAST KOOTENAY?
October 16 - 18, Kimberley, BC

FUNDAMENTALS OF BACKPACK ELECTROFISHING: IN-PERSON>
October 17 - 18, Cochrane, AB

FUNDAMENTALS OF BACKPACK ELECTROFISHING
October 20 - 21, Prince George, BC

DATA MANIPULATION AND VISUALIZATION IN R
October 21, Online

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

CONFERENCE 2025: THE EVOLUTION OF BIOLOGICAL PRACTICE; CELEBRATING 50 YEARS WITH THE ASPB
November 26 - 28, Banff, 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.

DIRECTOR OF MARINE STEWARDSHIP
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $89,795.54 - $98,775.10
Hiring Organization: Malahat Nation
Location: Mill Bay, BC

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $75,000.00 - $92,000.00
Hiring Organization: Masse Environmental
Location: Nelson, BC

SENIOR / INTERMEDIATE BIOLOGIST
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $70,000.00–$100,000.00
Hiring Organization: Gitxaala Environmental Services
Location: Prince Rupert, Terrace, Smithers, Vancouver, Vancouver Island

JUNIOR BIOLOGIST
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $30.00–$45.00
Hiring Organization: Gitxaala Environmental Services
Location: Prince Rupert/Terrace

INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR BIOLOGIST
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $35.00–$43.00
Hiring Organization: Silvicon Services Inc.
Location: Smithers, BC

INTERMEDIATE WILDLIFE HABITAT MODELLER
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $80,000.00–$110,000.00
Hiring Organization: Integral Ecology Group
Location: Canada

INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR BIOLOGIST OR ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $36.00–$55.00
Hiring Organization: DWB Consulting Services Ltd.
Location: Williams Lake, BC

FISHERIES BIOLOGIST
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $70,000.00–$100,000.00
Hiring Organization: Secwépemc Fisheries Commission
Location: Secwépemc Fisheries Commission

INTERMEDIATE BIOLOGIST
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $70,000.00–$95,000.00
Hiring Organization: Core6 Environmental Ltd.
Location: Vancouver, BC

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM LEAD
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $95,200.00–$118,200.00
Hiring Organization: FortisBC
Location: Kelowna

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER
Closing date for resume submission: Open until filled
Salary: $36.00–$65.00
Hiring Organization: DWB Consulting Services Ltd.
Location: Williams Lake, BC

MANAGER, AQUATIC STEWARDSHIP
Closing date for resume submission: Friday, May 23, 2025
Salary: $88,660.00–$108,091.00
Hiring Organization: Ktunaxa Nation Council
Location: Cranbrook BC

The College website contains 17 postings at this time, view all here.