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                               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. 
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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.Back to top |  |  |  
 
                    
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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 emergenciesFrom 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, conservationBack to topFrom 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 PROGRAMVarious courses ongoing throughout BC and elsewhere.
 
	ENGINEERS & GEOSCIENTISTS BCVarious courses available in person and online.
 
	NATURAL RESOURCES TRAINING GROUPVarious field courses ongoing throughout BC and elsewhere.
 
	NORTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING CENTERVarious field and self-paced courses ongoing throughout the Pacific Northwest and online.
 
	GEOENVIRO PRO TRAINING PROFESSIONALS INCVarious webinars and workshops offered.
 
	THE CORNELL LAB OF ORNITHOLOGY BIRD ACADEMYVarious courses that may meet the College’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
 
	INDIGENOUS RELATIONS ACADEMYVarious guided and self-guided courses.
 
	NORTHWEST RESPONSE ONLINE TRAININGFuel management and spill responses training
 
	COLUMBIA MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE OF APPLIED ECOLOGYVarious in-person field-based courses and data science courses for ecologists.
 
	CR PROFESSIONALCourses and workshops on fire behaviour and operations.
 
	  
	RX-310 INTRODUCTION TO FIRE EFFECTSOngoing, Self-paced online
 
	ABWRET-A FIELD COURSEJune 2, Calgary (3 wetlands within the City), AB
 
	ABWRET-A FIELD COURSEJune 3, Red Deer (3 wetlands within the City), AB
 
IN-PERSON PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPJune 3- 5, Kamloops, BC
 
IN-PERSON PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPWETLAND PLANT IDENTIFICATIONJune 3- 5, Williams Lake, BC
 June 9 & 16, Online
 
	BC NATIVE BEE COURSEJune 11 - 13, Penticton, BC
 
	ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION June 12, Online (self-paced) & Mayo, YT
 
	ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION June 13, Online (self-paced) & Cranbrook, BC
 
	FISH HABITAT ASSESSMENTJune 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 RISKJune 17 - 18, Online + Field (locally)
 
	ECOSCIENCE COMMUNICATIONJune 18, Online
 
	ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION June 18, Online (self-paced) & Whitehorse, YT
 
	ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION June 18, Online (self-paced) & Kelowna, BC
 
	FIELD SOIL DESCRIPTION & CLASSIFICATION COURSEJune 18 - 20, Revelstoke, BC
 
	9TH INDIGENOUS RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES CONFERENCEJune 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 INTRODUCTIONJune 23 - 25, Revelstoke, BC
 
	CONSTRUCTION MONITORING: WILDLIFE MITIGATIONJune 24, Online
 
	ELECTROFISHING CERTIFICATION July 3, Online (self-paced) & Prince George, BC
 
	SURVEY METHODS AND HEALTH TRAINING: ADVANCE YOUR EXPERTISE IN WHITEBARK & LIMBER PINE RESTORATIONJuly 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 2025July 27 - August 1, Victoria, BC
 
	MINI BEE SCHOOL PRINCE GEORGEAugust 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 ELECTROFISHINGOctober 20 - 21, Prince George, BC
 
	DATA MANIPULATION AND VISUALIZATION IN ROctober 21, Online
 
	CNAR 2025 CALGARY ACHIEVING REGULATORY EXCELLENCE TOGETHEROctober 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 ASPBNovember 26 - 28, Banff, AB
 
	BC NATURAL RESOURCES FORUMBack to topJanuary 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 LEVELClosing 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 SPECIALISTClosing date for resume submission: Open until filled
 Salary: $75,000.00 - $92,000.00
 Hiring Organization: Masse Environmental
 Location: Nelson, BC
 
	SENIOR / INTERMEDIATE BIOLOGISTClosing 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 BIOLOGISTClosing date for resume submission: Open until filled
 Salary: $30.00–$45.00
 Hiring Organization: Gitxaala Environmental Services
 Location: Prince Rupert/Terrace
 
	INTERMEDIATE / SENIOR BIOLOGISTClosing date for resume submission: Open until filled
 Salary: $35.00–$43.00
 Hiring Organization: Silvicon Services Inc.
 Location: Smithers, BC
 
	INTERMEDIATE WILDLIFE HABITAT MODELLERClosing 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 PROFESSIONALClosing date for resume submission: Open until filled
 Salary: $36.00–$55.00
 Hiring Organization: DWB Consulting Services Ltd.
 Location: Williams Lake, BC
 
	FISHERIES BIOLOGISTClosing date for resume submission: Open until filled
 Salary: $70,000.00–$100,000.00
 Hiring Organization: Secwépemc Fisheries Commission
 Location: Secwépemc Fisheries Commission
 
	INTERMEDIATE BIOLOGISTClosing date for resume submission: Open until filled
 Salary: $70,000.00–$95,000.00
 Hiring Organization: Core6 Environmental Ltd.
 Location: Vancouver, BC
 
	ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM LEADClosing date for resume submission: Open until filled
 Salary: $95,200.00–$118,200.00
 Hiring Organization: FortisBC
 Location: Kelowna
 
	ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGERClosing date for resume submission: Open until filled
 Salary: $36.00–$65.00
 Hiring Organization: DWB Consulting Services Ltd.
 Location: Williams Lake, BC
 
	ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT MANAGERClosing 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
 
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