The College has updated its experience requirements for all applicants
Starting December 16, 2024, applicants in registration categories that require a degree or diploma may include up to one year’s worth of experience that occurs prior to graduation towards meeting the experience requirements. This acknowledges that many applicants gain relevant experience through co-op, intern and research positions while they are completing their studies. In addition,…
Nominations for 2025 College Board elections now open
Nominations for the 2025 College Board elections are now open. All practicing members (RPBio, RBTech, and ABT) in good standing are eligible to sit on the Board. Download the Prospective Nominee Form here The College is seeking team players who have leadership and financial literacy skills who are interested in serving on the Board. Board…
College Board approves increase on 2025 registrant dues
The College of Applied Biologists Board approved on September 27, 2024 a dues increase for 2025.
Nominations Committee 2024 Final Report to the Board released
As per the Professional Governance Act and the Professional Governance Regulation, the Nominations Committee has delivered its final report to the Board concerning the 2023/24 nominations cycle. This report has been reviewed and approved by the College’s Board and is now available for viewing.
Changes to ID verification requirements
In June 2022, the College implemented a requirement for registrants to provide proof of identification. This was done to ensure that we have accurate information about registrants in our register. The College has reviewed these requirements and has decided that going forward we will only require proof of identity at the time of registration or…
College hosting information session in Cranbrook on June 20
The College is hosting an information session in Cranbrook on Thursday, June 20 at the St. Eugene Resort. The session will cover reserved practice compliance and other College initiatives. The agenda includes: If you want to attend the networking reception and/or the information session, please register using the College portal: log in, then click the…
College releases new practice guidelines for erosion and sediment control with BCIA and EGBC
Information Bulletin For immediate release VICTORIA – The College of Applied Biologists is pleased to announce, along with the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) and Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), the launch of new practice guidelines for practitioners who develop erosion and sediment control (ESC) plans and monitor their implementation. The guidelines are the culmination…
College hosting information session in Vancouver on January 25
The College is hosting an information session in Vancouver on Thursday, January 25. Advanced registration closes on January 24 at 8pm. The session will be in the Impressionist Gallery at the Listel Hotel, Vancouver. The agenda includes: If you want to attend the networking reception and/or the information session, please register using the College portal: log…
UPDATED: Important registrant information for 2024 dues collection
Payments of 2024 annual dues will begin in mid-October 2023. Starting this year, the process will be subject to section 50.1 of the Professional Governance Act and section 5-18 of the College bylaws regarding suspension and then cancellation for an administrative non-compliance. This section was added to the bylaws in April 2023. Please review this communication carefully to ensure that…
Scheduled maintenance on College portal to occur December 11
The maintenance window for the portal will be from 7-8pm PST on Monday, December 11. The maintenance will include some server upgrades that need to be performed on the portal. During the maintenance, the portal will not be available and a “Down for scheduled maintenance, please return in an hour” message will be displayed. If you…
