2025 Board election results
Voting in the College’s 2025 Board elections concluded on May 2. The College Registrar verified the results in the presence of the Nominations chair. All candidates have been notified by the Nominations Committee chair. The following registrants have been elected on three-year terms:
VICE CHAIR (Three-year term)
Deborah STANYER, RPBio #1105
BOARD MEMBERS (Three-year term)
Gabrielle HINDLEY, RPBio #3663
Keenan RUDICHUK, RPBio #2930
The registrant elected as the Vice Chair will act as Vice Chair in the first year of their term, as Chair in their second year, and as Past Chair in their third year. All elected registrants began their terms as of the 2025 Annual General Meeting, which took place on May 14.
The College would like to thank all candidates for their interest in serving on the Board and all those registrants who voted in the elections.
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Annual Conference 2026 dates announced
The 2026 Annual Conference will take place April 9-10, 2026 at the Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria. The conference is an excellent opportunity to exchange knowledge and to network with colleagues. More details about conference registration and accommodation will be shared on the website and in future issues of College Connections.
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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: Fish-Stream Identification Handbook: Guidance to Support Forestry Stream Classification
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
B.C. supports projects that help communities prepare for climate emergencies
From the Government of BC - To better protect people and communities throughout B.C. from the increasing threat of natural and climate-related emergencies, the Province is providing more than $40 million for 61 projects.
New B.C. council launched to support forestry in B.C.
From the Government of BC - Members of the newly formed Provincial Forest Advisory Council are tasked with providing recommendations to government on advancing forest stewardship, while supporting communities and workers that rely on forests.
Premier unveils plan to secure billions in mining investments, build prosperity through partnership, conservation
From the Government of BC - In a speech to the business community, mining industry, First Nations and conservation organizations, Premier David Eby outlined an approach to mining development in the northwest that combines economic growth, reconciliation and conservation to realize an opportunity for tens of billions of dollars in investment and thousands of good paying jobs to support families throughout the province.
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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.
CR PROFESSIONAL
Courses and workshops on fire behaviour and operations.
RX-310 INTRODUCTION TO FIRE EFFECTS
Ongoing, Self-paced online
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
IN-PERSON PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
June 3- 5, Kamloops, BC
IN-PERSON PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
June 3- 5, Williams Lake, BC
WETLAND PLANT IDENTIFICATION
June 9 & 16, Online
BC NATIVE BEE COURSE
June 11 - 13, Penticton, BC
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
June 12, Online (self-paced) & Mayo, YT
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
June 13, Online (self-paced) & Cranbrook, BC
FISH HABITAT ASSESSMENT
June 13 - online theory
June 19 - 20, Fort St. John
June 23 - 24, Central Nova Scotia
June 26 - 27, Kamloops
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
June 16, Online (self-paced) & Whitehorse, YT
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
June 17, Online (self-paced) & Whitehorse, YT
SPECIES AT RISK
June 17 - 18, Online + Field (locally)
ECOSCIENCE COMMUNICATION
June 18, Online
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
June 18, Online (self-paced) & Whitehorse, YT
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
June 18, Online (self-paced) & Kelowna, BC
FIELD SOIL DESCRIPTION & CLASSIFICATION COURSE
June 18 - 20, Revelstoke, BC
9TH INDIGENOUS RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCE
June 18 - 20, Vancouver, BC
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
June 20, Online (self-paced) & West Vancouver, BC
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
June 20, Online (self-paced) & Cochrane, AB
WETLAND CLASSIFICATION: AN INTRODUCTION
June 23 - 25, Revelstoke, BC
CONSTRUCTION MONITORING: WILDLIFE MITIGATION
June 24, Online
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
July 3, Online (self-paced) & Prince George, BC
SURVEY METHODS AND HEALTH TRAINING: ADVANCE YOUR EXPERTISE IN WHITEBARK & LIMBER PINE RESTORATION
July 10 - 11, Manning Park, BC
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
July 11, Online (self-paced) & Kamloops, BC
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
July 12, Online (self-paced) & Kamloops, BC
CONFERENCE OF THE WILDLIFE DISEASE ASSOCIATION 2025
July 27 - August 1, Victoria, BC
MINI BEE SCHOOL PRINCE GEORGE
August 2 - 3, Prince George, BC
ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION
September 4, Online (self-paced) & Winnipeg, MB
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
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025 - WHAT'S IN YOUR TOOLBOX?
October 29-30, Coquitlam, BC
CONFERENCE 2025: THE EVOLUTION OF BIOLOGICAL PRACTICE; CELEBRATING 50 YEARS WITH THE ASPB
November 26 - 28, Banff, AB
BC NATURAL RESOURCES FORUM
January 20-22, 2026, Prince George, BC
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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.
AQUATIC 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
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
ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGER
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, and Saskatoon, SK
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR (FISH & AQUATIC SCIENCES)
Closing date for resume submission: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Salary: $107,000.00–$135,300.00
Hiring Organization: BC Hydro
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
The College website contains 13 postings at this time, view all here.
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Grizzly. Photo by TJ Gooliaff, RPBio.
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