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June 24th | Flood Protection in the Lower Mainland
Please join the Iranian Engineers of BC Association (IEBCA) for an informative signature webinar, which includes four presentations on flood protection in the Lower Mainland; one with a regional perspective by the Fraser Basin Council, and three from municipality perspectives: City of Delta, City of Richmond, and City of Surrey. The event is in English, and it is intended to create an environment for a constructive dialogue and knowledge exchange between the authorities and the public, especially engineers. EGBC members may claim 2 Continuing Education (CE) Hours for attending the event.
Climate scientists have estimated about 1 m rise in sea level by the year 2100 for the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Simultaneously, climate change is resulting in higher intensity and shorter duration precipitation events, which the existing municipal stormwater systems may not be able to handle with their current capacities. At the same time, Greater Vancouver’s population is forecast to grow by about 300,000 over the next 10 years, which will lead to more residential, commercial and industrial developments, thereby further taxing the existing municipal infrastructure systems. These factors, either on their own, or in combination, can lead to flooding which will have a detrimental effect on people’s lives, their properties and the environment. Flood protection measures are therefore critically important to be properly funded and maintained. Three of the Lower mainland municipalities which are facing some of the greatest challenges viz-a-viz flooding are Delta, Richmond and Surrey. These municipalities and other organizations and agencies are also working on a regional flood strategy being facilitated by the Fraser Basin Council. IEBCA is very much pleased to have gathered the regional and municipal staff with responsibility to address flood protection management protocols. This event will help us better learn how each of us, as residents of the Lower Mainland, can do our part to help address and mitigate the challenges of future flooding.
Notes:
1) The event will be in English, and EGBC members may claim 2 Continuing Education (CE) Hours for attending the event.
2) At the time of the event, the admittance to the presentation room starts at 5:15 PM, and the program starts at 5:30 PM sharp. During this time (5:15 -5:30), the audience will have a chance to network with each other in the room through the Chat Box. A second chance will also be provided to the audience after the Q/A session of the program to do their last minutes of networking through the Chat Box.
Registration Fee:
$5 for IEBCA Members (need to login before payment)
$20 for Non-Members
Location:Online (Zoom Meeting) - Please see the Registration Link at the bottom of this page.
About the Speaker:
Steve Litke
Director, Water Programs
Fraser Basin Council
Steve Litke has served as an advisor and resource person on numerous local and regional flood-related organizations and inter-jurisdictional committees, delivered communications and public education materials, and managed policy reviews and technical projects. He graduated from Simon Fraser University in 1995 with a Master's degree in Resource and Environmental Management. Steve has worked with the Fraser Basin Council (FBC) since 1998 and is currently the Director responsible for the Council’s Water Programs. He is responsible for a number of FBC-facilitated flood management initiatives, including: development of a Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy, development of a hydraulic model of the lower Fraser River floodplain, completion of a Lower Mainland Flood Risk Assessment, and coordination of 12 province-wide projects investigating different aspects of flood planning and management to inform all orders of government in developing flood strategies.
Harvy S. Takhar, P.Eng.
Assistant Utilities Engineer
City of Delta
Harvy Takhar, P.Eng. was born and raised in Delta, BC where he played hockey, soccer, and attended school. Harvy completed his undergraduate studies at the University of British Columbia in the department of Mechanical Engineering. After gradation Harvy worked with Omni Engineering for municipal and port related projects. Now, Harvy has been with City of Delta’s Engineering Utilities Division for over 3 years. His work involves designs and planning for water, sanitary, drainage, and flood protection projects. Harvy is involved with the living dike pilot project. Harvy's passion for green infrastructure was further ignited with his Master’s research on “connected blue-green roofs”. Hervy is also a Professional Engineer registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
Jason Ho, P.Eng.
Manager, Engineering Planning
City of Richmond
Jason Ho, P.Eng., is a graduate from the University of British Columbia and a Professional Engineer registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. He has been with the City of Richmond for 15 years, currently as the Manager, Engineering Planning. In his current role, Jason is responsible for overseeing the infrastructure planning, including short, medium, and long range improvement strategies to address ageing infrastructure, population growth, and climate change. This portfolio includes water, sanitary sewer, drainage, roads, and diking infrastructure. Prior to his current role, Jason worked in other positions at the City such as Acting Manager, Facility Services as well as various Project Manager roles involved with infrastructure planning. Richmond is recognized as a regional leader in flood protection and Jason has been a guest lecturer for the UBC Masters of Engineering Leadership Program on this topic.
Matt Osler, P.Eng., MBA
Senior Project Engineer
City of Surrey
Matt Osler, P.Eng.is a Senior Project Engineer at the Engineering Department, Utilities Division of City of Surrey and a Professional Engineer registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. He has been leading Surrey’s award winning coastal flood and sea level rise related work for the past ten years. He is currently the program manager for the City’s $77M federal government grant to increase the resilience of the City’s infrastructure to coastal flooding and other natural hazards.
Register Here:https://www.memberplanet.com/Involvement/RSVPPublicPage.aspx?Event=NjQ1MzI=
Climate scientists have estimated about 1 m rise in sea level by the year 2100 for the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Simultaneously, climate change is resulting in higher intensity and shorter duration precipitation events, which the existing municipal stormwater systems may not be able to handle with their current capacities. At the same time, Greater Vancouver’s population is forecast to grow by about 300,000 over the next 10 years, which will lead to more residential, commercial and industrial developments, thereby further taxing the existing municipal infrastructure systems. These factors, either on their own, or in combination, can lead to flooding which will have a detrimental effect on people’s lives, their properties and the environment. Flood protection measures are therefore critically important to be properly funded and maintained. Three of the Lower mainland municipalities which are facing some of the greatest challenges viz-a-viz flooding are Delta, Richmond and Surrey. These municipalities and other organizations and agencies are also working on a regional flood strategy being facilitated by the Fraser Basin Council. IEBCA is very much pleased to have gathered the regional and municipal staff with responsibility to address flood protection management protocols. This event will help us better learn how each of us, as residents of the Lower Mainland, can do our part to help address and mitigate the challenges of future flooding.
Notes:
1) The event will be in English, and EGBC members may claim 2 Continuing Education (CE) Hours for attending the event.
2) At the time of the event, the admittance to the presentation room starts at 5:15 PM, and the program starts at 5:30 PM sharp. During this time (5:15 -5:30), the audience will have a chance to network with each other in the room through the Chat Box. A second chance will also be provided to the audience after the Q/A session of the program to do their last minutes of networking through the Chat Box.
Registration Fee:
$5 for IEBCA Members (need to login before payment)
$20 for Non-Members
Location:Online (Zoom Meeting) - Please see the Registration Link at the bottom of this page.
About the Speaker:
Steve Litke
Director, Water Programs
Fraser Basin Council
Steve Litke has served as an advisor and resource person on numerous local and regional flood-related organizations and inter-jurisdictional committees, delivered communications and public education materials, and managed policy reviews and technical projects. He graduated from Simon Fraser University in 1995 with a Master's degree in Resource and Environmental Management. Steve has worked with the Fraser Basin Council (FBC) since 1998 and is currently the Director responsible for the Council’s Water Programs. He is responsible for a number of FBC-facilitated flood management initiatives, including: development of a Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy, development of a hydraulic model of the lower Fraser River floodplain, completion of a Lower Mainland Flood Risk Assessment, and coordination of 12 province-wide projects investigating different aspects of flood planning and management to inform all orders of government in developing flood strategies.
Harvy S. Takhar, P.Eng.
Assistant Utilities Engineer
City of Delta
Harvy Takhar, P.Eng. was born and raised in Delta, BC where he played hockey, soccer, and attended school. Harvy completed his undergraduate studies at the University of British Columbia in the department of Mechanical Engineering. After gradation Harvy worked with Omni Engineering for municipal and port related projects. Now, Harvy has been with City of Delta’s Engineering Utilities Division for over 3 years. His work involves designs and planning for water, sanitary, drainage, and flood protection projects. Harvy is involved with the living dike pilot project. Harvy's passion for green infrastructure was further ignited with his Master’s research on “connected blue-green roofs”. Hervy is also a Professional Engineer registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
Jason Ho, P.Eng.
Manager, Engineering Planning
City of Richmond
Jason Ho, P.Eng., is a graduate from the University of British Columbia and a Professional Engineer registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. He has been with the City of Richmond for 15 years, currently as the Manager, Engineering Planning. In his current role, Jason is responsible for overseeing the infrastructure planning, including short, medium, and long range improvement strategies to address ageing infrastructure, population growth, and climate change. This portfolio includes water, sanitary sewer, drainage, roads, and diking infrastructure. Prior to his current role, Jason worked in other positions at the City such as Acting Manager, Facility Services as well as various Project Manager roles involved with infrastructure planning. Richmond is recognized as a regional leader in flood protection and Jason has been a guest lecturer for the UBC Masters of Engineering Leadership Program on this topic.
Matt Osler, P.Eng., MBA
Senior Project Engineer
City of Surrey
Matt Osler, P.Eng.is a Senior Project Engineer at the Engineering Department, Utilities Division of City of Surrey and a Professional Engineer registered with Engineers and Geoscientists BC. He has been leading Surrey’s award winning coastal flood and sea level rise related work for the past ten years. He is currently the program manager for the City’s $77M federal government grant to increase the resilience of the City’s infrastructure to coastal flooding and other natural hazards.
Register Here:https://www.memberplanet.com/Involvement/RSVPPublicPage.aspx?Event=NjQ1MzI=
May 25 | BC Energy Step Code and Compliance Reports IEBCA
Amir Ekhlasi, M.Arch., CEABC Energy Step Code and Compliance Reports
BC Energy Step Code was introduced on April 7, 2017 as an amendment to the 2012 BC Building Code (BCBC) with goal of raising the bar in energy efficiency and saving in building construction through a step-based, motivational approach that leads to harmonization of local governments' bylaws as relates to energy efficiency in new buildings. Under the Building Act, December 15, 2017 was set as a deadline for BC local governments wishing to set higher energy-efficiency standards than the minimum requirements required by BCBC to do so using the BC Energy Step Code instead of their current bylaws. This presentation aims to: Build an understanding of: The BC Energy Step Code, The BC Energy Step Code Metrics, Provide clear instructions on how to address the BC Energy Step Code requirements; more specifically: How to work with local governments, How to work with an Energy Advisor, and How to prepare the BC Energy Compliance Reports.
Location:Delbrook Community Recreation Center 851 W Queens Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4E3
About the Speaker:Amir Ekhlasi has over 20 years of education and experience in residential construction. With an architectural engineering education background, Amir’s focus has been on single-family and multi-unit residential energy evaluations and energy consulting. He has evaluated hundreds of new homes across the Lower Mainland. Drawing from this experience he now works as a Certified Energy Advisor for Enersaver Solutions delivering EnerGuide, Energy Star and Net Zero for New Homes, and BuiltGreen programs.
Register Here:https://bit.ly/2HlzHRR
https://www.iebca.ca/Events/BC-Energy-Step-Code-and-Compliance-Reports
BC Energy Step Code was introduced on April 7, 2017 as an amendment to the 2012 BC Building Code (BCBC) with goal of raising the bar in energy efficiency and saving in building construction through a step-based, motivational approach that leads to harmonization of local governments' bylaws as relates to energy efficiency in new buildings. Under the Building Act, December 15, 2017 was set as a deadline for BC local governments wishing to set higher energy-efficiency standards than the minimum requirements required by BCBC to do so using the BC Energy Step Code instead of their current bylaws. This presentation aims to: Build an understanding of: The BC Energy Step Code, The BC Energy Step Code Metrics, Provide clear instructions on how to address the BC Energy Step Code requirements; more specifically: How to work with local governments, How to work with an Energy Advisor, and How to prepare the BC Energy Compliance Reports.
Location:Delbrook Community Recreation Center 851 W Queens Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7N 4E3
About the Speaker:Amir Ekhlasi has over 20 years of education and experience in residential construction. With an architectural engineering education background, Amir’s focus has been on single-family and multi-unit residential energy evaluations and energy consulting. He has evaluated hundreds of new homes across the Lower Mainland. Drawing from this experience he now works as a Certified Energy Advisor for Enersaver Solutions delivering EnerGuide, Energy Star and Net Zero for New Homes, and BuiltGreen programs.
Register Here:https://bit.ly/2HlzHRR
https://www.iebca.ca/Events/BC-Energy-Step-Code-and-Compliance-Reports
Mar 23 | Beyond Bridges
A Free Networking Event for Immigrant Engineering and Technology Professionals
Are you an immigrant who is employed or seeking employment as an engineer, technologist or technician? Then this is the event for you! Join us for a special event that will gather engineers and technologists in the Lower Mainland to connect with industry professionals, understand diversity in the workplace, and learn job search strategies.
Representatives from regulatory bodies, employers, and membership organizations in the engineering field will also be there to share valuable information and answer your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity.
Register here now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYD82QR
Mar 16 | Nowruz Celebration and Networking IEBCA
Date:
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Schedule:
7:00pm – 11:30pm
Detailed schedule - TBD
Location:
Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver
700 Old Lillooet Road
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7J 2H5
Special Instructions:
Transportation: Free parking is available.
Gears and Dress Code: N/A
Description:
The Iranian Engineers of BC Association (IEBCA) would like to invite you to join us in our Nowruz Party of 1398, which is filled with fun and networking opportunities.
Nowruz, which literally translates to ‘New Day’, marks the start of a "New Year". For over 3,000 years, Nowruz has been celebrated worldwide as a traditional Iranian festival of spring; i.e., the rebirth of the earth which is the time for gathering and remembering the social and community values and commitments.
Wishing a happy and prosperous Nowruz for each and every one of the members of our community at large, IEBCA is hosting a Nowruz celebration event again this year. This celebrating event, which is set in a friendly and fun environment, is an excellent place to expand your network within the community of Iranian engineers in BC and make new friends. Let us all be together and share this marvelous tradition with our friends and loved ones. The program includes networking, dinner, music and Azari dance performance and entertainment. A professional photography service will also be available to take memorable family and friends photos.
For more details, please visit: https://www.iebca.ca/Events/Nowruz-1398---IEBCA-Party
If you have any questions, please contact info@IEBCA.ca.
General:
IEBCA was founded by a group of Iranian Engineers in October 2007 and incorporated under BC Society Act on January 16, 2009. A Memorandum of Agreement has been signed between Engineering and Geoscientists of BC ( formerly Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia) and IEBCA on February 6th, 2009. IEBCA wholly recognizes the legislated mandate of APEGBC; and will not present itself, nor permit its members to represent it in any way that can lead the public to assume that any of the IEBCA's members is Professional Engineer or members of APEGBC, or that IEBCA is in any way responsible for the qualifications, certification or regulation of engineers in British Columbia.
Vision: Our vision is to support and promote the professional interest of Iranian Engineers in BC.
Website: https://www.iebca.ca/
Email: info@IEBCA.ca
Registration Fee:
IEBCA Members: $55.00
Guests: $70.00
Kids (5-12 years old): $40.00
Kids (under 5 years old): Free
Notes:
Registration is limited to 130 people.
Registration Link: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/iebca/norouzparty2019?ts=636854332784748000
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Schedule:
7:00pm – 11:30pm
Detailed schedule - TBD
Location:
Holiday Inn & Suites North Vancouver
700 Old Lillooet Road
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7J 2H5
Special Instructions:
Transportation: Free parking is available.
Gears and Dress Code: N/A
Description:
The Iranian Engineers of BC Association (IEBCA) would like to invite you to join us in our Nowruz Party of 1398, which is filled with fun and networking opportunities.
Nowruz, which literally translates to ‘New Day’, marks the start of a "New Year". For over 3,000 years, Nowruz has been celebrated worldwide as a traditional Iranian festival of spring; i.e., the rebirth of the earth which is the time for gathering and remembering the social and community values and commitments.
Wishing a happy and prosperous Nowruz for each and every one of the members of our community at large, IEBCA is hosting a Nowruz celebration event again this year. This celebrating event, which is set in a friendly and fun environment, is an excellent place to expand your network within the community of Iranian engineers in BC and make new friends. Let us all be together and share this marvelous tradition with our friends and loved ones. The program includes networking, dinner, music and Azari dance performance and entertainment. A professional photography service will also be available to take memorable family and friends photos.
For more details, please visit: https://www.iebca.ca/Events/Nowruz-1398---IEBCA-Party
If you have any questions, please contact info@IEBCA.ca.
General:
IEBCA was founded by a group of Iranian Engineers in October 2007 and incorporated under BC Society Act on January 16, 2009. A Memorandum of Agreement has been signed between Engineering and Geoscientists of BC ( formerly Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia) and IEBCA on February 6th, 2009. IEBCA wholly recognizes the legislated mandate of APEGBC; and will not present itself, nor permit its members to represent it in any way that can lead the public to assume that any of the IEBCA's members is Professional Engineer or members of APEGBC, or that IEBCA is in any way responsible for the qualifications, certification or regulation of engineers in British Columbia.
Vision: Our vision is to support and promote the professional interest of Iranian Engineers in BC.
- The IEBCA services are focused mainly on the following:
- Business networking opportunities
- Technical and social meetings
- Job and project postings and searches
- Mentoring, social and professional integration of newcomers
- Recognition of Iranian Engineers in BC
Website: https://www.iebca.ca/
Email: info@IEBCA.ca
Registration Fee:
IEBCA Members: $55.00
Guests: $70.00
Kids (5-12 years old): $40.00
Kids (under 5 years old): Free
Notes:
- The registration is limited to 130 people.
- If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact info@iebca.ca. .
Registration is limited to 130 people.
Registration Link: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/iebca/norouzparty2019?ts=636854332784748000
Jan 27| 2019 Chinese New Year Gala
To purchase tickets, click on the image above to access Eventbrite.
DATE AND TIME
Sun, 27 January 2019
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
LOCATION
AMS Student Nest Great Hall - North
6133 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
The annual ACCEPT Gala is a premier networking event that attracts over 200 guests in attendance. As one of the largest networking events in the Greater Vancouver Area for the engineering community, it offers an excellent opportunity to network and engage with some of Vancouver’s foremost industry, business, and community leaders. Join us on Jan 27th to celebrate the 2019 Chinese New Year.
一年一度的ACCEPT CNY Gala 是一个不可错过的信息交流和资源共享的社交活动。作为大温哥华地区华人工程人士最大的年度活动，每年吸引超过200名行业人士参与。ACCEPT邀请大家在2019年1月27日参与我们的年度盛典，与工程师，商业领袖，ACCEPT合作组织交流。
Sun, 27 January 2019
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
LOCATION
AMS Student Nest Great Hall - North
6133 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
The annual ACCEPT Gala is a premier networking event that attracts over 200 guests in attendance. As one of the largest networking events in the Greater Vancouver Area for the engineering community, it offers an excellent opportunity to network and engage with some of Vancouver’s foremost industry, business, and community leaders. Join us on Jan 27th to celebrate the 2019 Chinese New Year.
- Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be served
- Business formal or Chinese traditional dress encouraged
- Event raffle for Chinese New Year gifts
- Keynote speeches from local business leaders
一年一度的ACCEPT CNY Gala 是一个不可错过的信息交流和资源共享的社交活动。作为大温哥华地区华人工程人士最大的年度活动，每年吸引超过200名行业人士参与。ACCEPT邀请大家在2019年1月27日参与我们的年度盛典，与工程师，商业领袖，ACCEPT合作组织交流。
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March 23, 2018 | Career Paths for Engineers
Dear Students and Industry Partners,
Thank you for your interest in ACCEPT's event on Friday March 23, 2018 at the University of British Columbia. This is a kind reminder that the event will take place at the Wayne and William White Engineering Design Center located at 2345 East Mall, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4. The event will start promptly at 18:00 (6 PM). The dress code for the event is business casual.
The closest parking facility is the Health Science Parkade at 2250 Health Science Mall, Vancouver, V6T 1Z3.
We look forward to seeing you Friday.
Best regards,
ACCEPT
Thank you for your interest in ACCEPT's event on Friday March 23, 2018 at the University of British Columbia. This is a kind reminder that the event will take place at the Wayne and William White Engineering Design Center located at 2345 East Mall, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4. The event will start promptly at 18:00 (6 PM). The dress code for the event is business casual.
The closest parking facility is the Health Science Parkade at 2250 Health Science Mall, Vancouver, V6T 1Z3.
We look forward to seeing you Friday.
Best regards,
ACCEPT
The ACCEPT Student Mentorship Program is designed to pair an engineering student with an engineer-in-training to provide students with guidance and support as they progress towards completing their engineering degree. ACCEPT believes that mentoring will equip engineering students with a greater understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an engineer-in-training working in the industry and preparing them for success in their chosen profession.
The primary objective of the Student Mentorship Program is to help guide engineering students through their undergraduate education, develop as a professional student and preparing them for working in the industry. While discussion around career matters are encouraged, the intent of the program is not to be a job search mechanism. ACCEPT do have other program offerings that are specifically designed to help students through their job search process.
The kickoff event of the Student Mentorship Program is a 2-hour speakers series. Registered Professional Engineers and Engineers-In-Training from the industry will facilitate the event. Students will be given an hour following the speakers series to network among presenters and other engineering students.
The primary objective of the Student Mentorship Program is to help guide engineering students through their undergraduate education, develop as a professional student and preparing them for working in the industry. While discussion around career matters are encouraged, the intent of the program is not to be a job search mechanism. ACCEPT do have other program offerings that are specifically designed to help students through their job search process.
The kickoff event of the Student Mentorship Program is a 2-hour speakers series. Registered Professional Engineers and Engineers-In-Training from the industry will facilitate the event. Students will be given an hour following the speakers series to network among presenters and other engineering students.