It’s that time of year again! Join us for the 2024 ACPBC AGM on November 15th. Meet us in-person at SFU Harbour Center in Vancouver, or virtually (more details can be found on the AGM webpage). The schedule is as follows: 14:00 – 15:00 – Sign in / Networking / Refreshments | 15:00 – 15:45…
Like previous years, the Scholarship Committee was tasked with vetting a strong pool of undergraduate applicants, ultimately resulting in the ACPBC Board deciding to award two scholarships for 2024. The recipients are Emily Fagg and Garrett Grubisa – both from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. Thanks to all who submitted an application.
The TRU Chemistry Department is hiring a Sessional Faculty Position. More details can be found at https://www.pchembc.ca/job-postings/.
Environmental Managers Association of BC is hosting its annual awards which are judged by a group of peers within the environmental industry. There are a number of opportunities here for chemists working in the environmental industry to submit their work. More information on the awards is available here – https://emaofbc.com/2024-ema-of-bc-awards-gala-on-june-13-2024/
By Registrar ACPBC March 15, 2024 The $1,000 ACPBC Undergraduate Student Member scholarship is open and applications are being accepted. Click HERE for more details about the scholarship and how to apply.
Join us on Friday, January 26th 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm for our Cultural Awareness Workshop taking place at downtown Vancouver’s SFU Harbour Centre. There will be an opportunity for networking following the session. You can also attend via Zoom by using this link. ICLD’s Indigenous Cultural Awareness Workshop is the first step in…
It is with great pleasure that we announce the ACPBC 2024 Board of Directors. Over the past several years the board has placed great emphasis on establishing high standards of competency by defining standards of education and experience. Drawing on the expertise of continuing and new members, the ACPBC Board will continue to evolve and…
In 2018, the Professional Governance Act (PGA) passed into law and in 2021 the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance (OSPG) was established; the ACPBC was not included under the 2018 PGA. The OSPG serves as the gatekeeper to admission under the PGA and has created an institutional pathway for the Association of the…
Yesterday, the ACPBC was informed about upcoming strike action by the Teacher Support Staff Union (TSSU) at the SFU campus where the AGM and Professional Development training was to take place this Friday, October 20th. Although the campus remains open, hosting our meeting at that location would likely require crossing a picket line. This puts…
It’s that time of year again! Join us for the 2023 ACPBC AGM on October 20. Meet us in-person at SFU Harbour Center in Vancouver, or virtually (links to both events can be found on the AGM webpage). The schedule for in-person events is as follows: 13:30 – 14:00 Sign In/Networking | 14:00 – 16:30…
ACPA Virtual Professional Ethics for Chemists Course offered by the ACPA will be held Oct. 2 – 27 and registration deadline is Sept. 29. More information can be found on the ACPA website. If you are not an ACPA member, you can create an account to access the Member Registration link above. If you have…
Congratulations to Thompson Rivers University’s Emily Dagasso who has been awarded the ACPBC Undergraduate Scholarship for 2023. Learn more about Emily here.