Apr
20
Wed
Celebrating Women in Public Works, Trade and Technology Workshop – Victoria @ Westin Bear Mountain
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

PWABC-lrgCelebrating International Women’s Day and Successful Women in the Public Works and Technology Industries

Join us for this educational and inspiring workshop with special guest Linda Robinson. Topics to be discussed include the balancing act of women, dealing with difficult people and more. There is only room for 25 attendees so be sure to register early.

Lunch and coffee will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!

Come celebrate our success as Women in Public Works and Technology!

Apr
22
Fri
Celebrating Women in Public Works, Trade and Technology Workshop – Kamloops @ The Coast Kamloops
Apr 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Celebrating International Women’s Day and Successful Women in the Public Works and Technology Industries

Join us for this educational and inspiring workshop with special guest Linda Robinson. Topics to be discussed include the balancing act of women, dealing with difficult people and more. There is only room for 25 attendees so be sure to register early.

Lunch and coffee will be served. We look forward to seeing you there!

Come celebrate our success as Women in Public Works and Technology!

May
1
Sun
44th BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show @ The Fairmont Chateau Whistler & Whistler Conference Centre
May 1 – May 3 all-day

BCWWARESILIENT, RESOURCEFUL, & READY

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event, featuring one of the largest trade shows in Western Canada and two full days of educational and professional development presentations and discussions. This event is intended to facilitate professional development and networking for over 1,250 professionals working in the water industry in BC and the Yukon.

May
30
Mon
Upper Island Safety Conference & Trade Show @ Campbell River Sportsplex
May 30 – May 31 all-day

SRDThe Strathcona Regional District is hosting their 7th annual Upper Island Safety Conference and Trade Show in Campbell River.

Who Should Attend the Upper Island Safety Conference:

  • Safety Committee Members
  • Facility Supervisors & Managers
  • Safety Officers & Professionals
  • Safety Business Owners and Sales Reps
  • Anyone Employed in the Business of Safety
  • Anyone who is Responsible for Safety at Work

Benefits of Attending the Upper Island Safety Conference:

  • Network with other Delegates, Presenters & Trade Show Experts
  • Learn about the Latest Safety Research, Trends, Regulations & Issues
  • Get Motivated to Implement Change at your Workplace and Get Passionate About Safety Again
  • 3 Keynotes & 16 Educational Sessions to Choose from
  • Excellent 2 Day Post Conference Session —  Core Management & Supervisor Program
  • Conference meets the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee Training Requirements under the WorkSafeBC Legislation
  • Attendees may be eligible for BCRSP (12 technical hours) and EOCP (up to 2.4 related CEU’s) Professional Designation Maintenance Points—call for more information.

Session Topics:

  • Driving Safety Results – Focusing on the Human Factor in the Upset Condition
  • Hazard Assessments
  • Social Media & Employee Safety
  • Responding to Unrepresented Litigants & Public Complaints – Communication & Legal Claim Avoidance
  • What’s new for First Aid 2016
  • Prevention of Violence in the Workplace
  • They’re Here—Now What Do We Do? – The Roll of WorkSafeBC
  • Driving Safety Results – Focusing on Memory Storage & the Culture of Team
  • Changes to the Workers Compensation Act—Bill 9
  • Understanding and Preventing Stress in the Workplace
  • Differences are Not Difficulties
  • Facing the Tiger
  • Workplace Conflict & Difficult Conversations
  • Unsafe Work Performance….Again
  • Natural Gas Safety 101 – What You Need to Know
  • Workplace Inspections
  • Creating a Positive Productive Workplace
  • Analyzing Performance Problems
  • THINK, PLAN, ACT – How to Create Extraordinary Results in Work and Life!
Jun
19
Sun
ACE 16 – Uniting the World of Water @ McCORMICK PLACE
Jun 19 – Jun 22 all-day

AWWAPlease join us in Chicago, Illinois for ACE 2016! Experience the Adventure – Smarter Session, New Ideas & Exceptional Exhibitors!

Founded in 1881, AWWA is the authoritative resource on safe water, with more than 57,000 members worldwide sharing knowledge on water resource development, water and wastewater treatment technology, water storage and distribution, and utility management and operations. AWWA provides knowledge, information and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond and advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the water community.

AWWA is an international nonprofit and educational society and the largest and oldest organization of water professionals in the world. Members represent the full spectrum of the water community: treatment plant operators and managers, scientists, environmentalists, manufacturers, academicians, regulators, and others who hold genuine interest in water supply and public health. Membership includes more than 4,600 utilities that supply water to roughly 180 million people in North America. Through our collective strength we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.

Jun
23
Thu
2016 EOCP Annual General Meeting @ Web-Based
Jun 23 all-day

logo-eps-eopc-rgb-webThe EOCP Annual General Meeting is coming up on June 23, 2016. We will have more details regarding this Web-Based Meeting to come!

Jul
21
Thu
Webinar – Keys to Recruiting Qualified Water Utility Staff @ Webinar
Jul 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

What are your utility’s most valuable assets? Nope, it’s not your pumps or your lines, it’s your employees. Learn how to find and recruit water utility staff. In this session you will discover the barriers to attracting job applicants and the selling points you can use to find and attract qualified employees.

Jul
28
Thu
11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament @ Surrey Golf Course
Jul 28 all-day

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The Water For People Canada, BC Committee would like to invite you to join us for our annual golf fundraiser on July 28th and help us to celebrate Water for People’s 25th anniversary out on the beautiful Surrey Golf Course raising money for this amazing cause.

All funds raised at the 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will go towards supporting Water For People’s mission to create a world where everyone has access to reliable and safe drinking water. In addition to networking with other partners and friends of Water for People-Canada and playing a spectacular round of golf, you will be making a contribution to the life-changing and the life-saving work we do around the world.

To register as a sponsor online, follow this link: http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/event/2016/wfpcanadagolfsponsor.asp. You can also access the single participant registration page at this address, or you can register as a sponsor or participant using the attached form.

To donate prizes to this charity event, you can Click Here for details on where to donate.

Hope to see you on July 28! Thank you for your support.

Oct
27
Thu
Governance and Trustee Roles within an Improvement District @ North Cedar Improvement District
Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

229A FREE WORKSHOP – Wednesday, November 30, 2016 (9:00am-12:00pm)

At the North Cedar Improvement District located at 2100 Yellow Point Rd, Nanaimo, BC
Governance and Trustee Roles within an Improvement District – presented by Lisa Zwarn, PRP

Please Click Here to review some of the topics that will be covered.

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This workshop is free to our members! As well a light lunch catered by Coco Café will be served courtesy of CWSA. Please RSVP to Donna Monteith at coastalwatersuppliers@gmail.com.

Jan
27
Fri
EOCP Open House @ EOCP Office
Jan 27 @ 10:30 am – 2:00 pm

The EOCP Office is excited to share our newly renovated space with you at our January 27th Open House. Please Click Here for more information and RSVP details.