Nov
14
Tue
COMMUNITY WATER FORUM: A One Water Approach to the Urban Water Cycle @ Okanagan Centre for Innovation (Theatre and Atrium)
Nov 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

COMMUNITY WATER FORUM:
A One Water Approach to the Urban Water Cycle

You are invited to attend an upcoming Community Water Forum presentation, hosted by UBC Okanagan’s Office of the Vice-Principal Research, in collaboration with the Okanagan Basin Water Board.

What: Community Water Forum
When:
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Okanagan Centre for Innovation (Theatre and Atrium)
460 Doyle Ave., Kelowna, BC
Speaker: Dr. Rehan Sadiq
Topic:
Performance Assessment and Benchmarking of Water Infrastructure
RSVP:
Register online by Friday, November 10, 2017

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About the forum:

Researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus are investigating watershed management issues, aquatic ecosystems and the role water plays in natural processes, agriculture, recreation, and urban development. As part of our continued support of the Leading Edge Endowment Fund (LEEF) BC Regional Innovation Chair in Water Resources and Ecosystem Sustainability (Dr. John Janmaat) and the Endowed Research Chairs in Watershed Management (Dr. David Scott and Dr. Adam Wei), we are pleased to present the first of two annual Community Water Forum events that will take place in the fall and spring. The forum is designed to provide an opportunity for open, solution-oriented dialogue on topics of shared interest and concern to the community.

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About the presentation:

Factors including climate change, population growth, urbanization and extreme events like droughts, water pollution, new regulations and aging infrastructure are compelling water utilities to manage their assets and services differently.

Join Dr. Rehan Sadiq, Associate Dean of UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, for an engaging presentation on the importance of thinking about the urban water cycle holistically vs. focusing on its individual segments. This “one water” strategic approach to managing water infrastructure in urban environments has become a guiding principle for many international organizations.

Dr. Sadiq’s presentation on Performance Assessment and Benchmarking of Water Infrastructure will help contextualize the one-water approach for small to medium-sized municipalities working in a regional setting.

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Event details:

This event is free and open to the public. We invite you to share this invitation with your networks. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served in the Atrium following the presentation.

Pre-registration is required. RSVP here.

If you are interested in the topic but unable to attend, please complete the RSVP form (with regrets) to receive notification on upcoming events.

Best regards,

Dr. Phil Barker
Vice-Principal and Associate Vice-President, Research
University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus

Nov
20
Mon
Basic Small Water Systems Operator @ Yukon College, Ayamdigut Campus
Nov 20 – Nov 24 all-day

This 4.5 day course is designed to prepare the participants to write their Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP) exam for Small Water Systems (required by the Yukon Government Drinking Water Regulation).

This course is especially recommended for prospective Small Water Systems operators, and is relevant to health professionals, supervisors, technicians and homeowners involved and/or interested in water quality.

Accepted as Core for WD – SWS – For 2.70 CEUs
Provider: Yukon College

This course is typically offered every year at Ayamdigut, and is a popular choice in the communities –contact us to organize a class in your community.

Attendees need to bring steel toed boots

Nov
21
Tue
2017 BCWWA SCADA & IT Conference @ Radisson Hotel, Vancouver Airport
Nov 21 – Nov 22 all-day

2017 BCWWA SCADA & IT Conference

 

As the result of the success of our previous SCADA & IT workshop held at the Richmond Radisson Hotel Conference Centre in November 2015, we are responding to an overwhelming request to hold our next event themed “SCADA Systems, What`s Next?” at the same venue!

Since many municipalities already own and operate a SCADA system, how has it been leveraged?  What makes SCADA tick?  What are the basic components of a SCADA system? Does management realize the potential in this enabling technology infrastructure?  What are other Municipalities (by size) doing with their SCADA system?  Are you a small community interested in SCADA? Is your SCADA system as secure as you think?  Are there ways to improve on your SCADA system through the application of new SCADA technologies…. YOU BET!

Additionally, there will be a Manufacturers, Suppliers and Consultants display area complete with food and refreshments.  DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!

Event Details and Registration

This specialized workshop will cover:

  • Basic SCADA for Operators and Managers
  • Why you need a SCADA Master Plan?
  • Leveraging Mobile Data Access Technologies to maximize efficiency
  • Security for Municipal infrastructure – why do we need it?
  • SCADA systems for small communities – Is it feasible?
  • Why you need video surveillance to monitor your Municipal Infrastructure
  • SCADA and the Cloud, is it marriage in Heaven?
  • Leveraging Big Data in building “Smart Cities”
  • Natural disasters: Are you ready?

Who should attend?

  • Individuals who are already operating or have a SCADA system
  • Large and small water systems
  • Engineering Management
  • Operations Management
  • Operators
  • Technicians and Technologists responsible for Utilities SCADA, IT, plant automation, plant operations/maintenance, system integration
Date: Day 1: Tuesday November 21, 2017 | 8:00am – 6:00pm

Day 2: Wednesday November 22, 2017 | 8:00am – 3:15pm

Location:
Radisson Hotel, Vancouver Airport
8181 Cambie Road, Richmond BC
View map.
View driving directions here.
Registration: Regular member: $449.00

Regular non-member: $569.00

Regular registration closes November 13, 2017

CEU: 0.9 CEUs

 

Review the education program here.

See the speaker bios and abstracts here.

Nov
22
Wed
Confined Space Awareness @ MTS Training Center
Nov 22 all-day

Length: 1 day(s)
Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm
CEUS: 0.6
Fee: $310.10

Description:

This 1 day program is designed for utility operators, construction workers and anyone required to work in and around confined spaces. The session provides a review of confined space entry programs & procedures as listed in the WCB Regulations, as well as a demonstration of equipment and personal protective equipment. Agenda items include:

  1. Definitions – To Comprehend CS terminology
  2. General Requirements & Responsibilities – Understanding the basic requirements & responsibilities of a CS Program
  3. CS Identification & Hazard Assessments – How to inventory CS & procedures for hazard assessments
  4. Lockout & Isolation – Requirements & application of lockout & isolation procedures
  5. Verification, Testing & Isolation – How to properly monitor, record & reduce atmospheric hazards
  6. Standby Personnel & Rescue – Understanding standby responsibilities & Rescue procedures
  7. Fall Protection & Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) – Requirements for and use of equipment and PPE
  8. CS Program Implementation & Manual – How to implement or update a CS Program
Nov
23
Thu
Confined Space Entry Level II @ MTS Training Center
Nov 23 all-day

Length: 1 day(s)

Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm
CEUS: 0.6
Fee: $310.10

Description:

Prerequisite: Confined Space Awareness

This (1) day course provides proper procedures & practical exercise’s for students to safely enter a confined space using standard CS entry techniques & equipment with an additional component utilizing specialized techniques for simultaneous multiple worker entries. Topics Include:

  1. Regulations & Responsibilities – a review of OHS regulations & responsibilities,
  2. Hazards & Precautions – understanding hazards and learning precautions to eliminate,
  3. Inspection and Review of Equipment and PPE – reviewing function and operation of confined space entry equipment
  4. Knots, Rope and Specialized Equipment – Learn and demonstrate constructing a rope system for multiple worker entry
  5. Pre-Plan (Workers and Task)-  to Develop and organize a task plan
  6. Preparing Personnel for Entry / Inspection – understanding procedures and how to inspect equipment prior to use
  7. Preparing the Space for Entry – Learn how to set up equipment and prepare the space / area for entry
  8. Entry into a Confined Space – learning and demonstrating safe enter of a confined space
  9. Exiting a Confined Space – learn and demonstrate safe exit of a confined space
  10. Man-down Non-Entry Rescue Procedure – learn non-entry extraction techniques
  11. Post Entry Procedures

 

The course also provides a non-entry rescue exercise.

BC Ground Disturbance Seminar @ Ramada Hotel, Kelowna
Nov 23 @ 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

BC Ground Disturbance Seminar
What You Need to Know for 2017

Join us in a one day session that covers all you need to know about ground disturbance including: regulatory updates, BC One Call requirements, excavation safety, hydrovac and locate demonstration.

This Seminar Qualifies for EOCP 0.6 CEU’s and BC Housing 7.25 CPD’s

Thursday November 23, 2017 ~ Ramada Hotel, Kelowna BC
2170 Harvey Ave, Kelowna BC, V1Y 6G8
Registration Fee: $145.00

Click Here to View  more details.

 

Nov
24
Fri
Reservoir Maintenance and Cleaning @ MTS Training Center
Nov 24 all-day

Reservoir Maintenance and Cleaning

Length: 1 day(s)
Times: 8:00am to 4:30pm
CEUS: 0.6
Fee: $310.10
Description:

Designed for operators responsible for maintaining water systems with reservoirs, This 1 day program covers the procedures necessary for preparing for and cleaning a potable water reservoir. We strongly recommend attendees consider the confined space awareness program prior to this one.agenda items include:

  • Basic confined space procedures
  • System isolation procedures
  • Reservoir cleaning techniques and options
  • Disinfection requirements
  • Chlorine calculations
  • Volume calculations
Nov
27
Mon
BCWWA Nanaimo School @ Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Nov 27 – Dec 1 all-day

2017 Nanaimo School

Date: November 27 – December 1, 2017
Location:
Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo
and the Coast Bastion Hotel, 11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo
Registration Deadline:  15 November
Guest Room Information:
with the Coast Bastion Hotel
Comfort, Two Double $133.00
Please call Coast Bastion directly on 250 753 6601
EOCP Exam Information: Please contact the EOCP at www.eocp.ca

 

Date Type CEUs Course Price Registration
Nov. 27 CEU Elective 0.6 Dam Inspection & Maintenance $199/$319 Register now
Nov 27 – Dec. 1 Certification 2.4 Water Treatment 1  $899/$1019 Register now
Nov 27 – Dec. 1 Certification 2.4 Water Distribution 1 $899/$1019 Register now
Nov 27 – Dec. 1 Certification 2.4 Water Distribution 2 $899/$1019 Register now
Nov 27 – Dec. 1 Certification 2.4 Wastewater Treatment 1 $899/$1019 Register now
Nov 27 – 28 CEU Elective 1.2 Hypochlorination $529/$649 Register now
Nov 27 – 28 Certification 1.2 Small Water Systems $529/$649 Register now
Nov 29 – 30 Certification 1.2 Small Wastewater Systems $529/$649 Register now
Nov 29 CEU Elective 0.6 Dam Inspection & Maintenance $199/$319 Full
Dec. 1 CEU Elective 0.6 Fundamentals of Pumps $199/$319 Register now
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Registration Information

By computer: Click on any Register Now button or link (you will need to know the start date of the course you’re registering for).
Email, fax or mail: Complete our registration form and send it to the BCWWA office.
Questions? Please contact us and we would be happy to help.

 

Membership is only $99 a year for operators – obtain valuable professional benefits and save $120 on your course registration by purchasing a membership when you register.

Nov
28
Tue
Wastewater Treatment Level III & IV @ Regional District of Nanaimo
Nov 28 – Nov 30 all-day

The Wastewater Treatment III/IV course is a three day course intended for individuals looking to take the Level III or IV certification exam. It can also be used as refresher training to meet CEU requirements.

Please see http://jamesonwater.com/wp-site/event/wastewater-treatment-level-iii-iv-2/ for more details.

Dec
4
Mon
UV Disinfection for Water and Wastewater Systems @ Alberni Clayoquot Regional District Offices
Dec 4 all-day

UV Disinfection

1 day • 0.6 CEUs

This class discusses the use of UV disinfection in water and wastewater treatment systems.

Course topics:

  • How UV disinfection works
  • UV dose calculations
  • Performance validation protocols
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Drinking water disinfection
  • Treated wastewater disinfection
  • Odour control in collection systems

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