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The role as a professional chemist in Alberta may not have seen as much diversity, challenge or reward as it has in recent years. The value and contributions of professional chemist across our province, and indeed our country and the world, should be – must be – recognized. Upcoming changes to Alberta legislation governing the Professional Governance Act (PGA) are being developed, and legislation expected to be introduced in 2025.
It is hoped that changes to the legislation will help recognize the professional chemist’s role “to protect the public interest and the interest of public safety by safeguarding life, health, and the environment and the property and economic interests of the public.” From environmental monitoring and testing, energy and natural resource development and infrastructure, manufacturing and production, pharmaceuticals and health, municipal water and waste water management, new and developing technologies and innovations, and so many more areas, Alberta professional chemists provide many of the essential services for the public and our people.
I look forward to continuing to work and represent the great professionals in this field as the new President of the ACPA.
ACPA President,
George Collins
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Meet Our New Executive Director | |
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Introducing our new Executive Director Chris Swyngedouw
Chris Swyngedouw is a retired Calgary based professional chemist, well attuned with the goings on of the ACPA. Chris was President and Past President of the Association from 2012 to 2016, during which he hired the now retiring Executive Director Kathy Janzen.
His direct experience in sitting on boards of directors, technical and academic committees throughout his career, will help the ACPA moving forward during the next years.
After obtaining his PhD from the University of Calgary, Chris moved from being a research chemist to a lab chemist, to an R&D chemist, an environmental specialist, then to become active in lab management, consulting, technology transfer, and finally to group technology leader-chemistry.
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Tips for Filing Your PDC's | |
Tip #3: It is conference season!
So make sure you keep a copy of your receipts for your conference, seminar, workshops, and courses.
Take a photo of your name tag.
Jot down some notes on how many hours you spent in sessions, courses, exhibits, workshops, etc.
Remember you can claim 1 PDC/hour.
Then drop everything into the PDC folder you started at the beginning of the year for handy reference at ACPA membership renewal time at the end of 2024.
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The ACPA Technical Seminar Committee invites you to present a technical topic in ACPA Seminar Series.
If you are interested, please click the button below to submit the topic and title of your presentation, including your contact information, and availability.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need more information.
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SALMTEC is a training centre that provides relevant and accessible learning opportunities, free references & resources, and links to products that relate to our training courses.
Currently, they are offering several online, blended and field training courses that bridge the gap between land management practices and the applied science upon which these practices are based.
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Current course offerings include:
- Biophysical Bootcamp (S24)
- Biophysical Foundations (W24)
- Wetland Policy Basics Online Course
- Alberta Conservation Information Management System Short Course
- Alberta Soil Information Viewer Short Course
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Did you know that you can do your WHMIS training, Transport of Dangerous Goods, H2S Awareness, Defensive Driving, and lots of other great courses through this training portal?
If you are a member of ACPA, log in to start learning or pick up where you left off. Free and discounted courses are available.
If you are not a member courses are available at regular prices. Join now and gain access to member discounts along with a long list of other member benefits and opportunities!
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Chemist's Rings Available
The Chemist's Ring is available for sale to any ACPA Professional Chemist who is a member in good standing. Completion of the Professional Ethics for Chemists and Jurisprudence courses is a requirement to remain a member in good standing.
Note: Limited quantities of titanium rings are currently in stock
Available Sizes: 2-7, 9, 12-14
View size chart
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Job postings are now FREE to post for both members and non-members! To share your employment opportunity, log in or create an account today.
Job postings are listed on the Job Board page on the ACPA website. Please check this web page regularly for new postings that may have tight application deadlines.
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Meloche Monnex Offer
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For more information or to get a quote visit www.tdinsurance.com/pchem or call 1-866-293-9730.
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