REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER ONLINE CLASSES BEGINS TOMORROW! | |
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School’s *in* for the summer! We’re pleased to offer the following online courses this semester to keep you updated on the practical skills, trends and know-how in the water industry. BCWWA online courses are flexible, self-paced sessions over 12 weeks and include access to a course instructor who is available to answer questions and guide your learning. A great option for learning at your own pace and earning additional Continuing Education Units (CEUs)!
Registration begins Friday, June 9.
Before you register, purchase or renew a BCWWA membership first ($109) to receive a $130 discount on ALL courses and other select products for one year!
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SAY HELLO TO YOUR ONLINE COURSE INSTRUCTORS | |
As we step into a new semester of online courses, let’s meet some talented instructors guiding students through online learning and sharing their wealth of experience and knowledge in water and wastewater. | | |
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MEET GEORGE FOLEY
Since starting his career in wastewater treatment with the Town of Sidney’s newly constructed treatment plant in 1972, George Foley has led an illustrious career overseeing wastewater collection systems on Vancouver Island from the ground up.
George brings a wealth of experience to the virtual classroom, from Utilities Foreman on Pender Island to Supervisor of Wastewater Treatment & Transmission and Manager of Operations for the Environmental Services Division for the Capital Regional District in Victoria.
Classes taught: Wastewater Treatment 1 and Wastewater Collection 1
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MEET DEAN SCOVILL
For over 33 years, Dean Scovill has worked in the field of health protection and water operations. First starting his career in Northern BC with Health Canada overseeing water and wastewater systems for First Nation Bands, Dean has continued to work for the Province of BC and relocated to the Lower Mainland, where he supports the City of Surrey’s water operations as an Engineering Assistant.
Dean is heavily involved in the water and wastewater industry conducting inspections and remedial media and participating in groundwater studies on nitrates and arsenic, which led to the co-authoring of a paper published in the Canada Water Resources Journal.
Dean holds a bachelor of Technology in Management and is a member of Applied Science Technologists & Technicians in Civil Engineering and the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors.
Classes taught: Small Water Systems, Small Wastewater Systems, Water Distribution 1 and Water Distribution 2
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MEET KYLE MCBETH
Starting his career at Metro Vancouver in 2006 as a summer student in water distribution and wastewater collection, Kyle McBeth quickly became acquainted with the different aspects of water operations from maintaining pump stations and reservoir cleaning to water main maintenance and capital project commissioning. Moving into a supervisor role, Kyle was responsible for the water transmission for the municipalities of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver, and Burnaby.
Since making a career jump to Water Superintendent with the City of Coquitlam, Kyle is continuing to build inter-organizational relationships and supply reliable and safe drinking water to residents.
Kyle is certified in Level IV Water Distribution and Level III in Wastewater Collection and has a certificate in Operations Management with BCIT.
Classes taught: Water Treatment 1
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CURIOUS ABOUT CUSTOM TRAINING?
Did you know that the BCWWA offers custom courses? These are courses offered directly within your organization and can focus on a specific topic or area of key interest. Custom courses are a great way to train a large number of employees at the best time for your organization without the additional expense of travel. We can work with you to understand your training needs, instructor support and logistics, such as training virtually or on the worksite.
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Are you looking for a job in the water and wastewater industry? We post new jobs every week!
A BCWWA membership is not required, but you will need to login to your free BCWWA online account to view the details of each job opportunity. See a snapshot of available positions below.
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OPERATOR OPPORTUNITIES
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Utilities & Solid Waste Operator – Clairmont, AB | June 16, 2023
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Water Supply & Treatment Operator II – Coldstream, BC | June 19, 2023
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Waste Water System Operator – Port Alberni, BC | June 23, 2023
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Water Supply & Treatment Operator I – West Kelowna, BC | June 25, 2023
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Utility Operators – West Kelowna, BC | No date listed
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Utility Operator III – West Kelowna, BC | No date listed
SUPERVISOR AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
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Engineering Projects Manager – Victoria, BC | June 14, 2023
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Manager of Maintenance & Operations – Gibsons, BC | June 23, 2023
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Utilities Foreperson – Tsawwassen, BC | June 30, 2023
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Public Works Manager – Prince George, BC | July 7, 2023
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Assistant Waterworks Manager – Gillam, MB | July 28, 2023
Check out our course offerings today to boost your qualifications!
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LOOKING TO HIRE QUALIFIED CANDIDATES? | Do you have a position that you need to fill with a qualified applicant? Login to your BCWWA account to post a job on our job board. Prices are available here. | | |
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CANADIAN STORMWATER CONFERENCE EARLYBIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Don’t miss out on earlybird rates for the upcoming Canadian Stormwater Conference! Join the BCWWA and WEF for a national conference on stormwater in beautiful Vancouver, BC, September 20-21, 2023. The conference brings stormwater professionals from across Canada to come together to learn and share about issues related to stormwater. Learn from the foremost delegates, stakeholders and more as we start the conversation about the current state of stormwater management, what solutions are needed and what’s next for stormwater systems.
This is a fantastic opportunity to score up to $100 off the Full Conference Delegate pass before regular registration pricing begins in July.
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READ OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE RECAP
On May 14, the BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) welcomed attendees in Penticton, BC, for the 2023 BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show. It was a pleasure to welcome over 600 delegates, 180 exhibiting companies and host over 100 education sessions for three packed days of connecting, learning and networking. It was truly an energizing and enriching experience to have so many passionate professionals and experts from the field in one place. We appreciate everyone’s contributions, learnings, ideas and questions as we continue to build industry knowledge and face new challenges in the sector.
If you didn’t make this year’s conference or would like to revisit your conference experience, read our recap to catch the highlights and learn about on-demand access to presentations.
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VOLUNTEER WITH THE BCWWA!
Why volunteer with the BCWWA? It’s a great way to build your professional network and contribute in a meaningful way to the work of both BC and Yukon’s water and wastewater industry! We post volunteer opportunities with reasonable time commitments throughout the year, so keep an eye on our website. You can also join a Community of Practice or Group that suits your interest anytime, all year round.
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Current openings:
Thinking of getting involved but don’t know where to start? Contact Angelene Fellows at afellows@bcwwa.org for more information.
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