Firms conducting engineering or geoscience work must follow requirements established by Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), the governing and regulating body of these professions.
DATE ISSUED: Jan. 20, 2023
EFFECTIVE DATE: Immediately
Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC), the governing and regulating body of these professions, has established requirements for firms conducting engineering or geoscience work.
All submissions made to the Regulator containing engineering or geoscience work related to the practice of professional engineering or professional geoscience, must follow the Professional Governance Act, [SBC 2018], c. 47 and the Bylaws of Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia. This includes any requirements related to the authentication of documents such as the application of the firm’s permit to practice number.
Submissions containing engineering or geoscience work that do not meet the EGBC requirements will not be accepted.
For more information:
Bylaws of Engineers and Geoscientists of BC
Engineers-and-Geoscientists-BC-Bylaws.pdf.aspx (egbc.ca)
Professional Governance Act
Engineers and Geoscientists Regulation
Engineers and Geoscientists Regulation (gov.bc.ca)
Industries and Areas of Practice
EGBC-Industry-Areas-of-Practice-Final.pdf.aspx
If you have any questions regarding this Information Update, please contact:
Richard Slocomb, M.A.Sc., P.Eng.
VP, Well & Energy Resource Stewardship
BC Energy Regulator
250-419-4421
Nicole Koosmann, P.Eng., P.M.P.
VP, Safety, Engineering & Audit
BC Energy Regulator
250-419-4429
Laurie Welch, Ph.D., P.Geo.
ED, Responsible Stewardship
BC Energy Regulator
250-980-6066