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The Chemistry Department at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops BC is inviting applications for two positions starting July 1, 2026. Learn more HERE.

ACPBC members recently had the opportunity to tour TRIUMF, Canada’s national particle accelerator facility, and experience cutting-edge science up close. The visit offered an inside look at one of the country’s leading research centres and the important work taking place there. Participants appreciated the personalized and thoughtful historical context shared by the tour leader, embodying the…

The Trinity Western University Chemistry Club is hosting a chocolate tasting event on February 24, and they’re looking for food chemists (or chemists in general!) who’d like to take part. The event will explore the flavours of dark, milk, and white chocolate, with students sampling chocolates followed by a short, engaging presentation delivered by the guest chemist(s)…

There are still a couple of days left to register for the Professional Ethics for Chemists course being offered by the ACPA. Use this link to register: https://www.pchem.ca/posts/professional-ethics-for-chemists-winter-2026?category=events

Find out more about the opportunity to bid for the Metro Vancouver Laboratory Master Plan by clicking HERE!

Friday, October 24, 2025 Virtual Meeting via Zoom Zoom link will be emailed out to you a week or two before the AGM Call to Order: 3:00pm AGM & Post-AGM Discussion Scheduled: 3:00pm – 4:30pm  We look forward to you attending! The detailed agenda, Nominating Committee report, and by-law changes can be seen by going…

The ACPBC Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on Friday, October 24th, 2025, commencing at 3pm. Further details of the AGM will be shared in the next few weeks. The Report of the Nominating Committee for positions on the Board of Directors is available on our website and provides the recommendations of the Nominating Committee for…

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is hiring 4 sessional chemistry instructors. Learn more. Application deadline is July 2nd.

The Association of the Chemical Profession of British Columbia (ACPBC) is pleased to announce open application season for its two scholarships, in the amount of $1000 each.  The ACPBC Undergraduate Student Member Scholarship, is awarded each year to an outstanding 3rd or 4th year undergraduate candidate; while the ACPBC Inclusive Student Member Scholarship is awarded…

The Society of Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals of British Columbia (CSAP) is pleased to fund up to three scholarships: two $5,000 scholarships and one $7,000 scholarship, for science and engineering graduate students whose studies are relevant to the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites in British Columbia. Learn more by going to the CSAP website. The closing…

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the Chemistry Profession in BC? Have you ever wanted to be part of a Board of Directors? Join us! The nominating committee is seeking applications for the position of Student Director on the volunteer Board of the Association of the Chemical Profession of British Columbia (ACPBC). This…