Location: Online

School Law 2021 - A brave new world of education for all stakeholders!

Who should attend: Lawyers, educators, school administrators, and school trustees
Learning level: All levels

It's back-to-school time as this course has not been offered since December 2011! The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 continues to have an impact on the face of education for all stakeholders: administrators, teachers, students, and their families.

This course is CLEBC's comprehensive one-day program on critical matters relating to public school education in BC. As with previous editions of this course, the program will examine an eclectic mix of student, teacher, administration, and board issues. This program will bring registrants up to date on current issues and emerging trends in education.

This comprehensive one-day course will be of interest to lawyers who represent students, educators, school administrators, and school board personnel alike.
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)

Course Chairs
Lindsie Thomson — Harris & Company LLP, Vancouver
Sari A. Wiens — Harris & Company LLP, Vancouver

Click here for more information!

Location: Online

ARMA Vancouver and VCC's Donna Sedlar join forces virtually with Jeff Marceil from MicroCom to discuss archive scanning projects
Join ARMA Vancouver and noticia LLP for a review strategies around information strategy and compliance.

About your speakers:

Philippe Gollin is a bijural and bilingual lawyer who specializes in legal technology matters. As a licensed lawyer in Ontario, Philippe's work experience combines knowledge in business and law. He has worked on a variety of eDiscovery files in both the private and public sectors.
Prior to founding noticia, Philippe worked as Legal Counsel with Heuristica Discovery Counsel, the Electronic Evidence Management Team at the Federal Department of Justice and at a litigation boutique firm in Ottawa.

Duncan Fraser is one of Canada’s leading eDiscovery lawyers. Duncan has over 20 years’ experience in both public and private practice, including substantial litigation experience in fraud, aboriginal, environmental, and injunctive matters. Duncan advises law firms and corporate and government clients in complex litigation and evidentiary matters. His strategic and investigative skills leadership placed him at the centre of many high profile and contentious legal disputes dealing with fraud, corruption, and environmental contamination. He continues to provide strategic advice and evidentiary support to clients in contentious proceedings. At noticia LLP, Duncan manages the firm’s litigation strategy and support, privacy, advisory and technology services practice.

Prior to moving to private practice in 2015 Duncan was General Counsel and Director of eDiscovery and National Litigation Support Services for the Federal Department of Justice and under his direction, the Department became a public leader in electronic discovery. Duncan created the Department’s evidence management service, which delivers expedited document review to litigation teams across the country. He also provided litigation readiness advice and strategies to other government departments in order to reduce the cost, risk and disruption of the disclosure process in litigation. His team was responsible for the department’s eService initiative, disclosure project management, courtroom technology, and the development of national eDiscovery standards/best practices.

Location: Online

Instructor: Jessyca Fan
Format: Online-supported remote delivery

Architecture plays an important role in shaping our cities and directly affects our relationship with and understanding of the spaces we inhabit.
This course offers an introduction to the purpose, theory and practice of architecture that will allow you to begin engaging with architecture and converse using design language. You will learn about key architectural figures and styles, basic architectural terms, design tools and considerations. You will also learn how to read architectural drawings and discover the steps required to design and construct a building in British Columbia.
 

Location: Online

Instructor: Alyssa Schwann
Format: Online-supported remote delivery

How do landscape architects create both beautiful and functional urban and rural spaces?
This course will introduce you to the field of landscape architecture and its relationship with history, art and design, urban adaptation/re-use, ecological systems, climate change, Indigenous reconciliation, and spatial and social justice. You will explore how landscape architects design private and public spaces using ecology, culture, art, and fabrication, and delve into some of the profession's foundational ideas, basic tools and contemporary issues.

Location: Online

Peer Sharing is open to MISA BC and other MISA Chapter municipal members throughout Canada.

Topics will be submitted by registrants and be brought forward in an agenda on the day of the event to discuss day-to-day opportunities and challenges along with conversations about solutions and success stories (all population sizes of municipalities).  

REGISTER for Peer Sharing

1. Click on this link to register via Zoom 
2. When you register please submit your topic(s) for discussion. You will also have an opportunity on the day of the roundtable to provide additional ideas for consideration and conversation.

December 2, 2021
2:00 pm Pacific Time

Location: Online

Tue, Dec 7 2021, 1 - 2pm
Webinar

Local governments enter into a variety of contracts, MOUs, and letters of intent in the administration of their public services, including licenses, leases, service agreements, construction agreements, and partnering agreements. In 2014, the SCC introduced to common law jurisdictions the duty of good faith contractual performance, and lawyers, judges, and contracting parties, such as local governments, have been grappling with what it means in practice. In this session we will discuss what this legal principle means to local governments in their day-to-day implementation of their contracts and will provide examples from recent case law. We will also provide tips to avoid liability risks.

Register

This webinar is completely FREE to join for staff and elected officials of BC local governments and First Nations governments. Please feel free to forward this email to others in your organization. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

For MIABC members who miss the live broadcast, a recording of the webinar and the slides will be available in the MIABC's Learning Library within two business days. You will need to create an account on our website to access the library. For more information on creating an account, click here. Not sure if your local government is a member? Review our list of members.

To subscribe to our webinar mailing list, please fill out the webinar subscription form.

Location: Online

The Investors' Forum occurs every three months on the third Tuesday of the month.

The Investors' Forum Webinar is an opportunity to receive information on the current market environment for those responsible for investing public funds. We will feature guest speakers from the industry and local government practitioners, and discuss timely topics and best practices. This forum was designed to keep you informed, provide insights, and assist with the challenges and complexities that local government investors face.

Sponsored by:  

Location: Online

Location
Available for purchase immediately at the bottom of the page.

Online - purchase on demand $400.00 +GST

Description
LGMA and GFOABC have partnered to provide support for senior administrators who are responsible for managing their local government procurement practices. In response to the recommendations for capital and operational procurement from the Auditor General for Local Government, a Procurement Toolkit, First Edition 2016, has been created to provide practical tools such as sample bylaws, policies, forms and procedures to assist local governments in their procurement practices. This Procurement Toolkit is available for purchase below.

In addition to the Procurement Toolkit, a series of four webinars on the technical requirements for leading edge practices in procurement has been developed by procurement specialist, Ms. Cris Munro, SCMP, CPSM, CPM. The webinars will provide CAOs, CFOs, procurement officers and other local government staff with a solid understanding of the operational practices of procurement in British Columbia, including risks, laws, policy and trade agreements, procurement procedures and models, and performance measures. 

Includes:

• Procurement Toolkit 
• Forms
• Webinars

 Webinar 1

Policy, Laws and Trade Agreements

The objective of this webinar will be to understand the operational aspects of procurement, and its risks, together with moving your organization towards its goals.  In addition to aligning with your local government’s objectives, procurement must also fit within the broader public sector and legal objectives. We will cover only the basic elements. This webinar is the essential starting point for understanding the dynamic environment that procurement must work with in the public sector, and particularly local government. 

This webinar will cover the following:

• Policies
• Commercial Contract Law
• Laws of Competitive Bidding
• Canadian Legislation: Competition Act
• Trade Agreements: NWPTA, AIT
• The mandate of procurement and aligning to local objectives.

 Webinar 2

Procurement Procedures and Models

Regardless of the size or complexity of an organization, clear procurement policies and compliant practice will help ensure delivery of key business goals, objectives, and success. We will cover the basic elements needed in any local government procurement. Supporting the toolkit document, we will expand on those items in the toolkit and add particular situational issues. Time has been allowed for questions and answers on specifics from the participants.

This webinar will cover the following:

• Definition of Value for Money, Transparency
• Defining the requirements
• Purchase Goods, Services, Professional Services (non-construction)
• Shared Services Contracts
• Thresholds & Costs
• Timing
• Finding a Supplier
• Informal and Formal Processes; Communications during informal/formal processes;

Public Openings

• Contracts
• Particular situations and issues

Webinar 3

Performance Measurement and Contracting for Professional Services

Supplier performance measurement will allow local governments to take their procurement to a higher level. We will discuss how this action is designed to build better relationships with lear objectives between suppliers and local governments. Procurement performance will also be touched on, as it relates to measurement of Board/Council’s objectives.  In addition, we will discuss the need to attract Professional Consultants engaged for capital construction projects.

• Measurement starts with Policy
• Supplier Performance
• Procurement Performance
• Roles of Professional Consultants
• Value vs. Cost
• Limitation of Liability
• Field Reviews
• Constructability Reviews

 Webinar 4

The Nuances of Construction

Procurement for capital and construction projects is more complex than operational procurement. The risks are higher and projects usually attract higher visibility in the marketplace.  In this webinar, we will discuss some of the different marketplace organizations, the types of capital projects, and how best to procure them.

The webinar will cover the following:

• Capital vs. Operations
• Types of Capital Projects – nomenclature
• The marketplace
• Planning
• Bid Documents
• Bid Process
• Contract Documents

Location: Online

Registration opens early November!

Looking to improve your understanding of how local government works, gain practical skills, network with local government professionals from across BC and advance your career? Join the hundreds of local government employees who have done just that, by taking Capilano University's courses designed specifically for working professionals.

Courses start January 2022 and fill quickly, so register today!
PADM 200:  Local Government Administration in BC (Cowichan Bay)
PADM 201:  Local Government Services in BC (Kelowna)
PADM 202:  Local Government Finance in BC (Online)
PADM 203:  Municipal Law in BC (North Vancouver)
PADM 209:  Fundamentals of Local Gov’t Corporate Administration (Online)
PADM 210:  Management Fundamentals for LG Professionals  (North Vancouver)
For further details on dates and delivery FAQs see: Spring 2022 & Fall 2022 Course & FAQs
To register or for more information contact Anna Delaney at adelaney@capilanou.ca and see website.

SPRING 2022 Elective Courses:

Capilano U’s PADM 209 Corporate Administration course is unique in BC and will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills you need to be more effective in your work. Topics include bylaw drafting, applying parliamentary law and meeting rules of order, public consent processes, Freedom of Information requests, elections, records management and more. PADM 209 will be offered online over 8 weeks: January 17 to March 11, 2022. It fulfills the
elective course requirement in the Local Government Administration Certificate program and is a required course for the Local Government Advanced Certificate and Diploma programs. See PADM 209 Brochure for details.

Capilano U’s PADM 210 Management Fundamentals for LG Professionals course provides foundational knowledge and skills related to managing staff, managing work and managing self, to become more effective in your current or future role as a manager in a municipality, regional district or related organization. The instructor for this course is John Leeburn, former CAO, who brings his many years of local government experience and management
knowledge to this highly interactive and exciting course for new, improving and aspiring local government managers.  Offered in NORTH VANCOUVER over six days: February 3, 4, 5 and March 10, 11 12, 2022.
PADM 210 fulfills the elective course requirements for all Local Government credentials. See PADM 210 Brochure for details.    

Location: Online

This four-week, fully online, asynchronous course will inform participants about climate adaptation policy in Canada and BC. It will allow them to consider how climate policy from international to local levels informs their professional functions and day to day activities on the job. The course will cover, among other things, the basics of environmental policy, differences between climate mitigation and climate adaptation policy, overviews of key policy actors and tools, and policy gaps.

It will also consider, in detail, examples of current policy-driven climate adaptation measures in specific areas from engineering to agriculture to hydrology and beyond.
The course format will include short video lecture content, interviews with national to local experts, discussions and activities, resources and readings to respond to, and a final capstone activity.

Course learning objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
DIAGNOSE why different climate change adaptation policies are needed in different circumstances.
INTERPRET climate change policy in terms of its role in mitigation or adaptation.
Use climate change scenarios to PREDICT future changes that suggest the need for new or better climate change adaptation policy tools.
RECOMMEND appropriate climate change adaptation policy tools for a variety of professional and planning needs.
Critically EVALUATE whether existing climate change adaptation policy is sufficient for professionals in various fields.
APPLY climate change policy knowledge to real-life examples in professional and planning contexts.

Learner Effort:
3-4 hours per week

Location: Online

CIVIL TECHNOLOGY & PUBLIC WORKS PART-TIME PROGRAM & COURSES WINTER 2022 PART-TIME COURSES

In order to best accommodate students across BC, BCIT is now offering Civil and Public Works courses in an online format with instructor delivered live sessions.
 
BCIT’s Civil Technology & Public Works Part-time Studies (PTS) programs and courses provide a BCIT credential in Civil Technology as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for individuals in various municipal, civil technology and public works fields. Instructional sessions are presented through live interactive web-lectures delivered through an online course portal (BCIT Learning Hub) by industry subject matter experts. For more information, please visit our commons webpage: https://commons.bcit.ca/civiltech/
 
Courses start January 2022, to register please click on course link below:

• CIVL 1120 - Statics – Jan 4 – Mar 24, 2022
• CIVL 1121 - Graphical Communication – Jan 11 – Mar 15, 2022
• CIVL 2121 - Stress Analysis 1 – Jan 5 – Mar 23, 2022
• CIVL 2124 - Asphalt Technology – Jan 5 – Mar 23, 2022
• CIVL 2140 - Introduction to Soil Mechanics – Jan 10 – Mar 21, 2022
• CIVL 2151 - Urban Traffic Engineering* – Jan 6 – Mar 24, 2022
• CIVL 3230 - Civil Construction Estimating – Jan 12  – Mar 16, 2022
• INFR 1120 - Public Works Institute 2 – Jan 12 – Mar 30, 2022
• PUBW 1001 - Intro Public Works Operations – Jan 13 – Feb 17, 2022
• PUBW 2121 - Roadworks Maintenance 2 – Jan 11 – Mar 15, 2022
• PUBW 1141 - Municipal Plan Reading – Jan 10 – Mar 21, 2022
• PUBW 4550 - Public Works Inspection – Mar 14 – Mar 18, 2022

 
* This course will be delivered in the classroom due to software licensing/presentations
 
Registration for winter 2022 is now open. For more information please contact Kristi Obradovic at kristijana_obradovic@bcit.ca
 

Location: Online

This course presents a thorough introduction to the relationship between applied loads and the resultant support reactions and internal forces developed in statically determinate members and structures. Topics include classification of force systems, equilibrium equations, support conditions, freebody diagrams, support reactions, truss analysis by the methods of joints and sections, analysis of pinned plane frames, geometric properties of sections, distributed loading, and load, shear force and bending moment diagrams for beams.

Location: Online

THE POLITICAL ACUMEN ACCELERATOR PROGRAM - SEASON 6

• 100% Online with 24/7 Access to Materials
• High Impact Programs, Live Interactive Mentor Panel Conversations
• ​10 x 90 Minute Live Sessions Weekly Starting January 5 to March 11, 2022
• ​Extensive Resource Room with Program Support Materials
• Real Talk, Practical Strategies, Relevant Wisdom
• Earn CEC's for Royal Roads University leadership certificates

To learn more about this powerful program, we invite you to watch our FREE Video Series where share insights from our program and talk about the Top 3 Biggest Problems Public Sector Leaders experience that interferes with their ability to carry out their mandate and cause them to struggle and feel overwhelmed.

After hundreds of hours spent coaching public sector leaders like you, we know there's lots of information in here that's going to be pivotal for you to move your career forward. We also invite you to explore the 3 Bonus downloadable Tips Sheets & E-Book that we've included for you on the video page which are:

• The 7 Signs Your Situational Awareness is Low (and how to fix that).
• 10 Things a New Senior Leader Must Know To Succeed.
• Political Presence – Speaking Truth to Power eBook.  

Here is the link to access the FREE Videos and Downloads. 

Location: 32355 Veteran's Way, Abbotsford, BC  View Map

This course focuses on fundamental approaches to evidence-based decision making examined for use within public/private sector organizations. Students reflect on evidence-based methodologies, including critical thinking skills, various experimental designs, data collection, use of statistics, and Indigenous ways of knowing/being to provide evidentiary basis for decisions. Students develop skills to gather, organize, cite, review, and evaluate the decision-making process. This course is part of the Civic Governance and Innovation program. Online, 3.0 credits.

For further information, please contact Carolyn MacLaren at carolyn.maclaren@ufv.ca


 

Location: Online

This course presents an introduction to the relationship between applied loads and the resulting stresses and deformations produced in common structural elements. Topics include concepts of stress and strain, mechanical behaviour and testing of construction materials, elementary design principles using allowable stresses and factors of safety, analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate axially loaded bars, thermal stresses, moments of inertia, bending and shear stresses in beams, shear flow. A laboratory component is included in the delivery of this course.

Location: Online

This course teaches students how to select suitable materials for asphaltic concrete design using the Marshall method equipment. Topics include plant and paving quality control, asphaltic cement testing, aggregate testing, and calculations for asphaltic design. Laboratory sessions include producing an asphaltic paving mix, making specimens, testing specimens, and analyzing test results using the Marshall method.

Location: Online

Introduces fundamentals of traffic engineering with particular reference to the urban scene. Topics include movement and storage of vehicles on road systems, driver, vehicle and traffic stream characteristics, highway and intersection capacity, intersection and parking layout, data collection techniques and traffic control.

Location: Online

The University of Victoria's School of Public Administration offers both a 10-course diploma and 4-course professional specialization certificate in Local Government Management. 

These professional programs are offered entirely online - you can earn a diploma or professional specialization certificate from home while meeting your work and personal responsibilities. Your developing skills and expertise can be put to practice immediately, in your own work environment.

Our diverse group of students bring their wealth of experience to our online classroom, while building new skills and competencies. 

*Courses in UVic Local Government Management programs may also be eligible for professional accreditation in Local Government Administration by the Board of Examiners, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.  

Application Deadlines for January 2022 programs is September 30, 2021. Apply Now! 

Location: Online

This course is an introduction to the practice of urban planning and how to build more sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive communities and physical environments.
You will learn about the matters, purpose and practice of urban planning in Canada, British Columbia, and the Metro Vancouver region. This course offers a special focus on planning and development issues in the region, and the planners’ role in building cities. We will explore the interrelationships between the physical, environmental, economic, social, and built considerations in planning at the site, neighbourhood, city, and regional scales.

The course will include defining urban planning and planning theory and history, explaining why we need to plan the physical environment. It outlines the role of participants, stakeholders, and decision-makers in the planning and development processes. This will include a review of the regulatory hierarchies, and the application of land use tools, including: plans, policies, bylaws, development permitting, and other approvals.

Location: Online

This course introduces the basic principles of soil mechanics and testing procedures through lectures, problem-solving sessions, and laboratory demonstrations. Topics include mass/volume relationships, soil classification, compaction, and permeability.

Location: Online

Date: January 11, 2022
Time: 10am - 11:00am (approx.)
 
As CivicInfo BC members, all municipalities and regional districts can now access joint purchasing programs offered through the Canoe Procurement Group, a non-profit national partnership between major municipal associations across Canada.
 
By leveraging the group purchasing power of over 5,000 local governments and related organizations, Canoe Procurement offers preferential pricing on everything from office supplies to heavy equipment  Save time and money while accessing trusted brands and products from reputable national and local vendors.  There are no program fees, participation is optional, and local governments receive full support with purchases from start to finish. Find more information at https://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/purchasing.

On Tuesday January 11, 2022, 10am, join CivicInfo BC and Canoe Procurement for an important webinar, where you can learn more about Canoe Procurement and how you can use group purchasing in a way that meets all obligations under legislation and trade agreements. Canoe Procurement's Legal Counsel, Raman Khabra, BA, LLB, will be on-hand to answer any questions you may have.

Register today at:  https://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/events?eventid=8628
 

Location: Online

In this course, you will be presented with an overview of fundamental graphical techniques necessary for plan reading and production of working drawings and introduced to a variety of civil engineering terminology. Subject materials for the course are drawn from the civil engineering industry. Topics include freehand sketching, field sketching, drawing scales and layout, orthographic projections, contour drawings, and geometric constructions. Lettering and line work will be emphasized throughout.

Location: Online

This continuing course in municipal roadworks maintenance will be presented by different instructors. Topics to be covered include utility location and adjustments for reconstruction and pavement widenings, master municipal specifications, road rehabilitation techniques, trenchless technology, drainage and spill containment, sidewalks, curbs and traffic control devices.

Location: Online

This is the second of 3 Public Works Institute courses developed in conjunction with the Public Works Institute of BC. Based on the American Public Works Association (APWA) Public Works Institute Guidelines, it introduces the student to government, organizational behavior, and contract documentation. Topics covered include presentation and verbal skills, contracts and contract law, contract administration, government and community, organizational behaviour, change management, customer service, labour relations, roles and responsibilities of Local, Provincial, and Federal Government, and Worksafe BC. The course is delivered through a series of lectures, in-class exercises, and discussions.

Location: Online

Covers survey fundamentals and quantity take-off of civil engineering projects pertaining to roadwork, water, sewer and building construction. Topics include quantity take-off, productivity rates, labour and material costing, construction equipment and machinery, and project cost control.

Location: Online

This course describes the purpose, components and objectives of a community energy and emissions plan (CEEP) and the reasons communities create them. After completing the course, students will be able to initiate, prepare and implement a community energy plan. Course materials differentiate between community energy planning and corporate energy planning and describe the essential elements of energy and emissions plans. Students will be able to navigate the process of creating and implementing a plan, identify funding sources and strategies and manage project consultants. Students will be able to design a CEEP that can be successfully implemented.
Prerequisite(s)
Diploma or equivalent or red seal certificate in related field or planning professional.​

Location: Online

Housing policy in Metro Vancouver can be a maze of complicated terminologies and confusing characteristics, face a vacuum of empirical data, and become prone to misunderstanding and misinformation. Amongst the most contentious have been debates on what constitutes "affordable housing," who should be responsible, and how and where to make affordable housing happen.
In this course, you will learn about the foundational concepts and debates of housing Metro Vancouver.
The course will lay the foundation for explaining the local and regional housing landscape, survey the strengths and weaknesses of different housing policy responses and, in particular, the affordability crisis. It will look specifically at some of the innovative policy-making coming out of BC.
This four-evening course introductory course will transform the way you view housing and offer new opportunities to understand the affordable housing crisis. It will be of interest to community leaders, students of urban issues, housing providers, land use planners and related professionals, and anyone interested in elevating the discourse surrounding this complex problem.

Location: Online

This course starts with a broad overview of the different levels of government, their inter-relationships and influence on local city operations. Weekly sessions then provide broad information on roads, drainage, sanitary sewers, water distribution, and solid waste collection, with emphasis on public works operations. The course will conclude with concepts of asset and maintenance management of municipal infrastructure. On completion, students will be eligible to continue with additional courses in wastewater collection, water distribution, stormwater management or roadworks maintenance.

Location: Online

REGISRATION & MORE INFORMATION

Summary
Highly recommended for public employees in procurement and project managment roles! Facilitated by VICA’s most in-demand course instructor, Debbie Hicks, this course puts you front-and-centre with a training team of ICI practitioners. This expert team will provide insights from their experience as owners, constructors, and consultants, into the costs and risks associated with changes to standard contract clauses and why these clauses are frequently modified.

Description
Remember when it comes to contracts, it’s not about your own thoughts and assumptions; it’s about what is written!

What has caused changes to industry standard contract clauses? Allocation of risk often gets modified in contract clauses based on Project Owners or their lawyers’ past experiences. The issue with modifications to contract clauses is the lack of understanding of what these clauses mean and associated risks to Project Owners, Consultants, Contractors and other Stakeholders when they are changed.

When contract clauses are modified these risks materialize:

• disputes arise,
• relationships are damaged,
• project costs can increase,
• schedules can be compromised,
• bidders can jeopardize their businesses, and,
• the potential for litigation increases

It’s critical to be aware that in the nuances of the prime contract clauses, there are implications and requirements impacting all partners including the Consultants and Subcontractors.

 What will you learn?

• WHAT the risks are in CCDC, CCA and provincial standard contracts that have been modified by supplementary conditions,
• WHY these clauses are modified, and
• COSTS associated with these clauses

This course takes a practical, hands-on approach to learning. Your instructors will lead you through interactive exercises to examine several non-standard contract clauses, giving you an opportunity to apply what is discussed in class.

Course Format:

• Live, Online, Instructor-led training
• This is a highly interactive course facilitated by the instructor on the Zoom platform.
• You will be expected to have your webcam on during the whole class and participate in break-out rooms, small-group discussions, and other activities with your instructor and classmates during the course.

Course Dates 

• 30 Min Orientation - January 14, 1-1:30pm
• Training Sessions - January 18, 19 & 20, 7:30-11:30am daily

REGISRATION & MORE INFORMATION

Location: Online

This course introduces the student to interpretation of engineering drawings used in public works construction, including the correlation between construction layout, specifications and standard drawings.

Location: Online

GROW 1000 is designed for students, design professionals, contractors and planners with a basic understanding of green roofs. The course provides students with an understanding of green roof performance criteria, and offers knowledge and skills to manage the details, installation and maintenance aspects of green roof design. Students will be exposed to leading edge information on materials, design details, and implementation methods, and learn about green roof policy. The course presents regionally-relevant solutions supported by the current research at the Centre for Architectural Ecology (CAE). Through a project, students will integrate the lectures with practical hands-on activities. Register here: https://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/grow1000

Location: Online

Green building market drivers, like the LEED program, and emerging policies, including the City of Vancouver’s embodied carbon requirement in rezoning regulations, show a growing demand for qualified life cycle assessment (LCA) practitioners.
Develop your skills and knowledge in assessing embodied carbon in buildings with our two new courses on life cycle thinking, LCA processes, and conducting whole-building LCAs using Athena Sustainable Materials Institute’s Impact Estimator software.
 Winter 2022 registration is now open!

CESA 1160 - Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessment
Jan 17 to Feb 14, 2022 - 100% self-paced content with 2 live tutorials (tuition $225.00). Registration link: www.bcit.ca/study/courses/cesa1160
Key topics include life cycle thinking, life cycle assessment, relevant ISO and EN standards, and whole-building LCA process in construction.

CESA 1161 - Advanced Life Cycle Assessments Using Impact Estimator Software
Feb 21 to Apr 4, 2022 - 100% self-paced with 3 live tutorials (tuition $375.00). Registration link: www.bcit.ca/study/courses/cesa1161

Key topics include defining the data, data quality, and scenarios, conducting an LCA with the Athena Impact Estimator, fair comparisons and how to responsibly interpret and report results.
Questions about the courses? Please contact Melissa Hamer melissa_hamer@bcit.ca
 

Location: Online

Knowledge of the fundamentals of records and information management (RIM) is crucial to your Nation’s operational success. This MTA series, which will be delivered over three half-days in January and February 2022, will provide action-focused training that will help participants return to their organizations with strategies for managing their information. Participants will engage in “hands on” reviews of information capture and control, filing systems, electronic records, security issues, and control systems, and will be provided with the tools needed to start a RIM program on any budget. Sessions will also include opportunities for networking, interactive breakout activities, and take-home templates and resources.

Dates: January 18, 25, and February 1, 2022

Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST (each day)

Facilitator: Michelle Barroca (B.A., M.A.S.) – Primary Consultant, FY Information Management

Price: $185 (includes all three half-day sessions)

Location: Online

This 48-hour on-line course will provide a comprehensive study of residential Passive House construction to ensure that that builders, site supervisors, general contractors, tradespeople, and designers or consultants have the applied knowledge to build to the Passive House standard. Students will learn from industry experts and develop an applied understanding of the Passive House Standard, building science, ultra-airtight design and construction, thermal-bridge free and highly insulated assembly details, PH window and door installation practices, and an introduction to ventilation and mechanical systems for Passive House homes. Students will develop a solid understanding of Passive House planning principles, standard metrics, certification requirements, processes, and quality control best practices. Course includes an exam preparation session to ensure students are prepared to earn their certification as an International Passive House Tradesperson by completing the Certified Passive House Tradesperson Exam (standard international exam set by the Passive House Institute and offered in Canada by Passive House Canada). This course is offered fully online with industry expert instructors providing online lectures and live construction demonstrations in the BCIT High Performance Building Lab. Self-directed online learning modules contain reference materials, applied exercises, take-away job-aids, knowledge checks, and exam preparation.

Location: Online

This 48-hour on-line course will provide a comprehensive study of Part 9 residential Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB's) to ensure that that builders, designers, consultants and tradespeople have the applied knowledge to build to the Upper Steps of the BC Energy Step Code, Net-Zero Energy or the Passive House standard. Students will learn from industry experts and develop an applied understanding of the BC Energy Step Code, building science in ZEBs, airtight design and construction, execution of high performance assembly details, and mechanical systems for residential ZEB's.

Location: Online

This course introduces the principles, procedures and benefits of energy modelling to enable building professionals to usefully and efficiently incorporate energy modelling into the design process. This will include a review of building orientation, envelope design, space configurations and massing, opportunities to minimize the need for mechanical equipment (e.g., passive design and net-zero solutions). Attention will be given to conceptualizing the building as a whole system, including integrated design and project delivery processes that yield high-performance results. The course will also address the implications of energy modelling in the general practices of consulting architects and engineers and the challenges that arise during and after construction. Specifically, the course will explore the concepts, terminology and techniques required to perform building performance analysis, how to interpret the energy model results and how to integrate energy modelling effectively into the design process. The project portion of the course will comprise an introduction and comparison of a selection of leading modelling tools, their use, and how to improve accuracy in gauging the relationship between predictive modelling and building performance outcomes post-occupancy.

Location: Online

Beginning in 2018, the Partnership for Water Sustainability and the Nanaimo & Area Land Trust (NALT) have co-produced “Watershed Moments, the Vancouver Island Water Stewardship in a Changing Climate Annual Symposia Series”. In November, the Partnership and NALT are hosting “Watershed Moments 2021 / Blue Ecology Virtual Seminar” as a bridging event. The next full-scale symposium will be in 2022.
 
Designed as a panel session, the 2021 bridging seminar has three objectives.

First, it will serve as the event of record for launching Michael Blackstock's Blue Ecology Institute. The initiative is guided by a vision to build a bridge between two cultures through a water-first approach.

Secondly, the seminar will introduce Blue Ecology the idea as a way of interweaving Western and Indigenous perspectives to achieve a vision for "water reconciliation" in British Columbia. Michael Blackstock, Independent Indigenous Scholar, will prime seminar participants for their future attendance at “Watershed Moments 2022: A Symposium on Blue Ecology and Water Reconciliation”. Looking ahead, the symposium will showcase and celebrate “Blue Ecology in action” in the Cowichan region.

Thirdly, the 2021 seminar will showcase watershed education initiatives for school children within three Vancouver Island regional districts. 
 
The four initiatives have a unifying thread - each addresses the “Nature-Deficit Disorder”, a term which is now widely recognized and understood. Nature-Deficit Disorder is the idea that human beings, especially children, are spending less time outdoors, and the belief that this change results in a wide range of behavioural problems. For this reason, a goal of watershed education initiatives for schools is to reconnect children with nature.
 

Location: Online

Sharing Knowledge and Informing Future Research

We are excited to announce that the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy is hosting a series of roundtables throughout 2022 on the Canadian Northern Corridor Concept (CNC). The roundtables are facilitated by Cascade Projects.

The roundtable event, to be held via Zoom on January 25, 2022, will discuss the feasibility, desirability, and acceptability of a connected series of infrastructure corridors throughout Canada. The roundtable is your opportunity to share your municipality’s concerns, perspectives, and priorities regarding relevant infrastructure-related issues such as regional economic development, social costs and benefits, broadband access and post-Covid recovery.

This roundtable will bring together municipal and regional representatives from Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Meeting Purpose

At the roundtable, we will:

1. Collect feedback to help inform the research program and future policy recommendations.
2. Share the CNC Research Program’s ongoing research and knowledge on corridor development and infrastructure planning with interested participants.

About CNC Research Program

This is a University of Calgary research project and the University of Calgary’s Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board has approved this study (REB20-1717). The Research Program operates with arms-length research funding and is not affiliated with any infrastructure project proponent, advocacy group or government entity.

To find out more information about the CNC Research Program, please visit the website by clicking the link below or visiting www.canadiancorridor.ca, or contact corridor@ucalgary.ca.

Location: Online

This webinar examines the basic design principles of pavements to give participants a good understand of “what matters” to ensure the maximum pavement life possible.  Constructing a pavement is not as precise as factory manufacturing where the input materials and processes are strictly controlled to result in the desired final product.  While processes and procedures are in place for both quality control and quality assurance, changes and variations in the materials, weather conditions, contractor operations, etc. can have a significant impact on the life of the pavement.  Pavements typically do not fail catastrophically and construction defects may takes years to manifest themselves in distress and deterioration.  The cost to “repair” the defects may in fact be much higher than the original cost of construction and the repairs themselves may contribute to further pavement distress.  By understanding and identifying poor practices and ways of improving them, we can contribute to a sustainable infrastructure system.

Webinar Benefits

• Know the critical design and construction processes
• Focus on the critical items to maximize pavement life
• Identify the consequences of deviations from construction specifications
• Understand the value of design and constructability reviews
• Document the value of high-quality construction inspection
• Understand key testing requirements
• Become more observant to identify issues that may impact pavement life.

Location: Online

January 2022 – CAMA Professional Development Webinar

As part of our ongoing commitment to our members we are pleased to introduce you to the first webinar for 2022 which is free to you and your employees so please share this information.  

This webinar “Climate Change and Resilience: Legal and Practical Municipal Tools” will be held on Wednesday, January 26th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST with lawyer Donald Lidstone, Q.C. from Lidstone & Company Local Government Lawyers. 

About the Speaker and Session:

Climate Change and Resilience: Legal and Practical Municipal Tools 

Climate and energy action: energy and reduced GHG emissions for new and retrofitted buildings; community amenities for climate action and adaptation; new landscaping, afforestation and horticulture rules; water conservation; nature-based solutions; drainage design and stormwater management; urban infill; social and economic inequalities; solo dwelling occupancy; and funding the local orders of governments’ compliance with Canada’s commitments.

Donald Lidstone, Q.C. Lidstone & Company Local Government Lawyers Don has practiced municipal law since 1980. His focus is in the areas of local government governance, finance, land use and bylaws. He has chaired numerous boards and commissions. Don has published numerous papers and manuals and consulted on the development of the BC Community Charter as well as other municipal statutes in several Provinces and Territories.  He was designated Queen’s Counsel in 2008.

To register for this session please send an email to admin@camacam.ca and the Zoom Link, meeting planner, and other details will be sent to you prior to the webinar.

Location: Online

This half day webinar focuses on what foremen or lead hands need to know when dealing with the Contract Administrator or Inspectors on a MMCD contract and the things a foreman can do to help the Contractor make money, save money or preserve its rights.

Why do I need it?

By attending this course, you will better appreciate how the MMCD contract works and how you can improve the Contractor’s chances of making or saving money. 

 You should attend this course if you are uncertain about:

• What to do if you suspect hazardous materials are encountered.
• What exactly is a “Concealed Condition”?
• How do I claim for an “Abnormal Weather” day?
• What’s the difference between a “Change” and “Extra Work”, and why this matters
• What do I have to do to be paid for work done on “Force Account”?
• Is a Field Memo or Site Instruction the same as a Change Order?
• When the Superintendent should be advised of a possible Quantity Variation.
• How can I avoid having a delay claim refused?
• What does it mean that the Contractor has to “mitigate” the Owner’s costs?

Upon Completion attendees will:

• Be better prepared to recognize how conflicting information in the Contract Documents is to be resolved and where opportunities exist for the Contractor.
• Understand when they should expect the Contract Administrator and Inspectors to be fair and impartial so they can advise the Superintendent if necessary.
• Recognize critical deadlines to ensure they are not missed through lack of knowledge.
• Understand the critical importance of getting instructions in writing.

To get the most out of this course it is highly recommended that you have access to a microphone and camera.

TIME

11:45 am: Registration
12:00 pm: Course starts 
4:30 pm: Course ends

COST

$250.00 - Non Member 
$225.00 - Associate Member 
$200.00 - Supporting Member 
$175.00 - Sponsoring Member 
(plus GST)

Registrations will be taken up until 4:30 pm on Thursday, January 20, 2022. 

Cancellation Deadline: Registration deadline date at 4:30 pm. Payment for this course will be charged at the cancellation deadline. No refunds will be given after this point due to the fees involved in running the course.

Note: This course may be cancelled due to insufficient registrations

Location: Online

This webinar is specifically designed for contractors' field staff who do construction under MMCD contracts. It is focused on the needs of superintendents and field clerks but also includes pointers and suggestions for project managers and estimators.
 

To get the most out of this course it is highly recommended that you have access to a microphone and camera.

TIME

8:00 am: Registration
8:30 am: Course starts 
4:30 am: Course ends

COST

$595.00 - Non Member 
$530.50 - Associate Member 
$480.00 - Supporting Member 
$422.50 - Sponsoring Member 
(plus GST)

Please note we have transitioned to online course materials. Your document and course binder will be sent to to you after we have successfully processed your payment. 

Registrations will be taken up until 4:30 pm on Friday, January 21, 2022 . Registrations after these dates will not be accepted.

Cancellation Deadline: Registration deadline date at 4:30 pm. Payment for this course will be charged at the cancellation deadline. No refunds will be given after this point due to the fees involved in running the course.

Note: This course may be cancelled due to insufficient registrations.

Location: Online

Records Management Certificate - Online and Flexible Delivery 

The University of the Fraser Valley is offering online and flexible delivery of courses on records management that teach industry standards and best practices. Learn how to create, organize, secure, archive, and track both electronic and paper records to facilitate retrieval and ensure legal compliance. Our courses are taught by industry professionals with deep expertise in records management in local government and public sector organizations.
 
Upcoming courses include:

(RM01) Fundamentals of Records Management
Cost: $290
Delivery method: Online with no scheduled meeting times
Feb 7-27 | 20291
 
(RM02) Records Classification
Cost: $580
Delivery method: Online with no scheduled meeting times
Mar 21-Apr24 | 20301
 
(RM03) Record Management Systems
Cost: $580
Delivery method: Online with no scheduled meeting times
Jun 6-Jul 10 | 40056
 
(RM04) Digital Age Literacy
Cost: $290
Delivery method: Online with no scheduled meeting times
Apr 25-May 15 | 20338
 
(RM05) Databases: Access
Cost: $290
Delivery method: Online with no scheduled meeting times
Offered in Fall 2022 | dates to be announced
 
(RM06) Spreadsheets: Excel
Cost: $290
Delivery method: Online with no scheduled meeting times
Jul 18-Aug 7 | 40057
 
(RM07) Word-Processing: Word
Cost: $290
Delivery method: Online with no scheduled meeting times
May 16-Jun 5 | 40058
 
(RM08) Business Communications
Cost: $290
Delivery method: Online with no scheduled meeting times
Feb 28-Mar 20 | 20292
 
(RM09) Records Management Practicum
Cost: $775
Offsite location
Feb 28-Mar 18 | 20499
 
PHONE 1-888-823-8734 AND SELECT OPTION 1 TO REGISTER in any of the courses listed above.

What our graduates are saying:
"When I landed a job as a document controller for Flatiron, I followed the preset procedures the construction company had in place. We had touched on document management in my Applied Business Technology training, but I realized that there was more to learn. I was able to complete the Records Management training online to expand my skill set. I loved the online option. It was awesome."
 

Location: Online

Are you new to a management role or have more responsibility and more staff to supervise? The recently expanded Supervisor Essentials online course can help you effectively lead and engage a high-performing team. Learn how to create a motivational environment for your staff to work in and brush up on fundamental communication skills that are critical to the success of a supervisor. You will also learn how to provide positive and constructive feedback, manage staff performance, and coach others effectively.
 
This online course will give you the opportunity to connect with your peers and build your skills through a rich, blended learning process that includes pre-work steps, three x 90-minute webinars, and follow-up sustainment activities and resources designed to help you embed new learning. 
 
As you move through your career and take on the responsibility of leading others, the nature of your work changes. Your performance is measured by the health of your teams and your ability to effectively manage the work of others. This online course equips leaders with essential skills to help you navigate the transition to supervision successfully. 
 
The first session of Supervisor Essentials starts February 3rd so sign up today. Learn more about the course content and register today. 

Location: Online

Managing Project Finance, the next installment in UDI Capital Region’s ongoing series of RED Management Certificate Program courses, focuses on how to successfully secure financing for your project. Learn how to structure financing, how to pitch a project at each stage, navigating reporting requirements, and more!

Course Dates/Times:
– February 3, 2022 3:00pm-5:30pm
– February 10, 2022 3:30pm-5:30pm
– February 17, 2022 3:30pm-5:30pm

Course Faculty:
Morgan Brewster, CMSI Pacific
My Phung, Phung Horwood
David Eger, Altus Group
Ruta Praulina, Altus Group

Syllabus

Module 1 – February 3, 2022

An overview of financing.

• Introduction to the different kinds of financing for each stage of the project
  • Land
  • Servicing
  • Construction
  • Mezzanine
  • Etc…
• Introduction to equity and what it wants.
• Introduction to debt and what it wants.
• How to structure financing for different kinds of projects
• Stories
  • Faculty
    • Morgan Brewster, CMSI Pacific

Module 2 – February 10, 2022

How to get the money.

• Friends and family – how to secure initial equity
• Working with a broker.
• An overview of financing regulations
• What does money want/not want to see in a project
• Creating the project package – work through all the elements needed.
• How to pitch a project at each stage
  • To big equity
  • To a bank
• How to negotiate
  • Faculty
    • My Phung, Phung Horwood
    • David Eger, Altus Group
    • Ruta Praulina, Altus Group

Module 3 – February 17, 2022

Receiving and managing the money.

• Introduction to the commitments / contracts:
  • Letter of commitment
  • Financing agreements
  • Etc…
• Overview of how the money will be distributed at different stages
• The role of Quantity Surveyors in releasing monthly funding
• Reporting requirements
• Stories of projects and financing
  • Faculty TBA

Location: Online

This course provides an introduction to sources of renewable energy for heat and power and how they can support sustainability, energy and greenhouse gas management goals across the community. Students will be able to identify sources of renewable energy for heat and power and how they fit into the community energy and emissions planning process. Students will be able to move from project concept to implementation and work with consultants to develop pre-feasibility and feasibility studies. Students will be able to explain factors affecting project viability, outline issues that may arise during project planning and implementation and identify project planning and construction funding sources.

Location: Online

This webinar begins with a background on pavement condition evaluation, examples of typical pavement distresses, overview of the life cycle of pavement assets and methods to establish maintenance and rehabilitation needs. 

Details on common flexible and rigid pavement maintenance techniques are provided along with program implementation steps. 

The life-cycle benefits of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation are discussed and finally key steps to ensure the success of program. 

Webinar Benefits   

• Understand the timing and implementation of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation techniques.
• Introduction to effective pavement preservation procedures and processes.
• Ability to evaluate the life-cycle benefits of pavement maintenance and rehabilitation.
• Understand the costs and benefits of timely preventive maintenance. 

Location: Online

Eli Mina is pleased to announce Robert's Rules of Order-Demystified. This one day course will be held virtually on Monday February 28. 2022, 9 AM to 4 PM (PDT). It is hosted by the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC (CLEBC). It provides a pragmatic and sensible approach to rules of order in meetings.

Register Here 

You may also inquire with CLEBC's Program Coordinator Jessica Hodgins at JessicaH@cle.bc.ca or contact Eli Mina at eli@elimina.com.

Location: Online

In order to best accommodate students across BC – BCIT is now offering Civil and Public Works courses in an online format.

BCIT’s Civil Technology & Public Works Part-time Studies (PTS) programs and courses provide a BCIT credential in Civil Technology as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for individuals in various municipal, civil technology and public works fields.

Instructional sessions are presented through live interactive web-lectures delivered through an online course portal (BCIT Learning Hub) by industry subject matter experts. For more information, visit the program page.
Register for the online information session now, and we will send you the Zoom details closer to the date.

Location: Online

Transportation involves the myriad multimodal ways in which goods and people move. In general, transportation planning involves undertaking strategy, analysis, conceptual or schematic design, planning, monitoring, and engagement. This course focuses on the professional practice and process of transportation planning, including a high-level overview of transportation governance in metro Vancouver, and best practices in planning for transit, active transportation, driving and parking, goods movement, and new mobility.

Location: Online

Policy and practice in urban disciplines (housing, planning, real estate, transportation, demographics, etc.) are heavily informed by data. Experts in these fields use data to make claims about how cities are or how they should be. Factoids like “the Downtown Eastside is the poorest postal code in Canada” or “the world is now over 50% urbanized” have become a part of how people think about neighborhoods and cities. However, the ability to access and analyze urban data is often restricted to experts who may introduce bias into data collections and interpretation. This course attempts to democratize access to urban data by sharing some basic methods for accessing and analyzing urban data.
The main dataset you will explore in this course is the Canadian Census, as that is one of the few comprehensive national datasets everyone can access easily. You will also explore a few other housing-related datasets, and some basic tools like Beyond2020, CensusMapper, Esri ArcGIS, and Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets. The course is not designed to train you in using these tools, but rather to show you some of their functions. By the end of this course, you will know about a variety of techniques for accessing and analyzing urban data.
This course will benefit anyone interested in how data is used in urban policy and practice, but it is particularly relevant for professionals in the fields of housing, planning, real estate, transportation, and other urban disciplines who are interested in a very broad introduction to urban data.

Location: Online

Good urban design—from the building to the site to the neighbourhood—benefits from strong, clear and well-crafted design guidance, and many planners and urban designers are tasked to draft design guidelines.
This course will guide you through the challenge of drafting design guidelines in varied contexts—from the elements of urban design performance to structure and the drafting process. This course will also help you make a meaningful contribution to advancing the quality of your local built environment and the development approval process.

Location: Online

This course covers the duties and legal responsibilities involved in public works inspection; examines inspection techniques, reports and data collection; and examines relevant clauses of MMCD general specifications for Public Works construction. Inspection requirements and quality control for soil placement, asphalt cement, Portland cement concrete and underground utilities are discussed.

Location: 463 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC  View Map

2022 Regional District Chair & CAO Forum

March 22 - 23, 20022
Victoria, British Columbia
Hotel Grand Pacific
463 Belleville Street

Covid Policy: 

To protect the health and safety of staff and attendees, UBCM adheres to the order of the Provincial Health Officer, and all attendees must be fully vaccinated to attend this event. You  will be asked to show proof of vaccination (photo identification and vaccine card) at the registration desk on site. 
 

Location: Online

This webinar will explore highlights of innovation roadway infrastructure design, delivery and construction techniques. Participants will be introduced to innovations in road construction from around the world including:

• Warm mix asphalt
• Pre-cast concrete slabs
• Accelerated bridge construction
• High friction surfaces
• New quality assurance techniques such as ground penetrating radar and infrared imaging
• Thin surface restoration techniques
• In-place recycling techniques for pavement renewal
• Geosynthetic pavement reinforcement
• Quiet pavement surfaces and treatments
• In-place recycling
• Intelligent compaction
• Dynamic road paint and warning systems
• Solar energy roads
• Self healing asphalt and concrete materials

Webinar Benefits

• Understand the benefits of implementing innovative roadway design, construction and maintenance techniques
• Be able to describe key factors to ensure the successful adoption of new processes and procedures
• Identify potential sources for detailed information on innovation deployment

Location: 720 Douglas St, Victoria, BC  View Map

The 2022 Convention will be held in Victoria from Friday April 1 to Sunday April 3 at the Victoria Conference Centre. The City of Victoria will be our hosts, and we thank them for supporting the association.

Registration for the convention will open in early February 2022, and a brochure describing Friday morning pre-convention options will be emailed to our members.

Information on the process for suggesting workshops, submitting resolutions or nominating candidates for the Executive Committee will be posted on the website and sent out to members in fall of 2021.

AVICC would like to thank the Songhees Nation and the Esquimalt Nation for welcoming our members to their territories for the upcoming convention, and we look forward to their involvement throughout.

AVICC has set up room blocks with hotels close by the conference centre. Information will be posted to the website and emailed out to members in spring of 2021.

Location: 720 Douglas St, Victoria, BC  View Map

The 2022 Convention will be held in Victoria from Friday April 1 to Sunday April 3 at the Victoria Conference Centre. The City of Victoria will be our hosts, and we thank them for supporting the association.

The current Public Health Order on events and gatherings requires attendees to show proof of vaccination (2 doses required). This policy is per the PHO and not the conference centre. It is unknown if the requirement will be in place early April.

Registration for the convention will open in early February 2022, and a brochure describing Friday morning pre-convention options will be emailed to our members.

Information on the process for suggesting workshops, submitting resolutions or nominating candidates for the Executive Committee will be posted on the website and sent out to members in fall of 2021.

AVICC would like to thank the Songhees Nation and the Esquimalt Nation for welcoming our members to their territories for the upcoming convention, and we look forward to their involvement throughout.

Is there a topic you’d like to hear about? Do you have a speaker you’d like to suggest? Download this form (it will download as a word document) and fill in your suggestions. The AVICC Executive will go through all the suggestions at our December planning meeting. Thanks for your input!

Location: 8181 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC  View Map

The Electoral Area Directors' Forum focuses on issues of concern to electoral area directors and provides an opportunity to discuss common problems and share potential solutions to the problems identified. The conference is open to regional district chairs, electoral area directors and their alternates, and regional district staff.

The Electoral Area Representative on the UBCM Executive works with staff to build the agenda around matters of current concern to those representing electoral areas. In addition, electoral area directors submit their own ideas or examples of best practices for discussion at the forum.

Scheduled annually in February, the Electoral Area Directors' Forum takes place immediately before the Local Government Leadership Academy Forum, to help reduce costs and provide an opportunity for delegates to attend both learning events.
 

Location: Online

Architecture plays an important role in shaping our cities and directly affects our relationship with and understanding of the spaces we inhabit.
This course offers an introduction to the purpose, theory and practice of architecture that will allow you to begin engaging with architecture and converse using design language. You will learn about key architectural figures and styles, basic architectural terms, design tools and considerations. You will also learn how to read architectural drawings and discover the steps required to design and construct a building in British Columbia.

Location: 8181 Cambie Rd., Richmond, BC  View Map

After two years of some very successful on-line engagments under our belt, we are ready to come back and share in person.

The theme for the 2022 Forum tells it all:  "Leadership Under Pressure...Reflections on an Extraordinary Term". 

The LGLA Annual Forum is one of the most highly anticipated events in the Local Government Calendar.  With a great combination of learning and networking opportunities, the Annual Forum is an exciting way to connect, or re-connect with colleagues.  Geared for elected officials and staff, the curriculum is packed with relevant up to date material.

Forum participation includes two evening receptions, several breakout sessions and two breakfasts.
See you soon at the Radisson Airport Hotel in Richmond.  Please don't forget to book your accommodations at reservations@radissonvancouver.com

Location: Online

How do landscape architects create both beautiful and functional urban and rural spaces?
This course will introduce you to the field of landscape architecture and its relationship with history, art and design, urban adaptation/re-use, ecological systems, climate change, Indigenous reconciliation, and spatial and social justice. You will explore how landscape architects design private and public spaces using ecology, culture, art, and fabrication, and delve into some of the profession's foundational ideas, basic tools and contemporary issues.

Location: Online

Storm water management is a key component of urban infrastructure design. Numerous agencies throughout the United States and Canada include permeable pavements as a key component of best management practices for stormwater management.

If properly designed and constructed, permeable pavements can help rainwater infiltrate soil, decrease urban heating, replenish groundwater and reduce overall storm water runoff.  The construction of permeable pavement systems that can accommodate surface water runoff is gaining increasing attention through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

This webinar provides background on the key features of permeable asphalt, concrete and interlocking concrete block pavements along with guidance, design tools and methodologies to assist in designing pavements to accommodate hydrological and structural pavement design for municipal and parking area permeable pavements and compare equivalent structural designs.

Webinar Benefits

The learning objectives for this webinar include:

• Understand the key input parameters for the successful design of permeable asphalt, concrete and interlocking concrete block pavements.
• Ability to design a permeable pavement for both structural and hydrologic capacity.
• Recognize good maintenance practices for permeable pavements
• Utilize previously impervious infrastructure to reduce the impact of peak stormwater runoff and improve stormwater quality.

Location: unknown, Salmon Arm, BC  View Map

We're planning for an in person event! This page will be updated as speakers, tours and entertainment are booked. 
 
Keynote Speaker Jesse Wente 
Jesse Wente has appeared on CBC Radio’s Metro Morning as film and pop culture critic for 20 years. He’s currently Chair of the Canada Council for the Arts.  He previously served as Director of Film Programmes, at TIFF Bell Lightbox, where he oversaw theatrical, Cinematheque and Film Circuit programming. A self-described ‘Ojibwe dude’ with a national and international lens, he encourages audiences to consider diversity and inclusion into the future view of their organization, industry and country. 

Location: Online

If you work with real estate developers or want to understand how the development industry functions, this course offers an inside look into the development process.
Practitioners and experts in the field—from both the private and public sectors—will share a variety of personal experiences. Their stories, combined with case studies and interactive discussions, will provide you with a wealth of insights into the real estate development industry.
You'll leave with practical knowledge of how the industry is structured, how it functions, who the players are, what motivates them, and how they interact.

Location: 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC  View Map

Cost: Pre-Conference Only (includes lunch) $75
Conference Only - Members $225
Conference Only - Non-Members $260
TOLGMA Members (full conference)* $300
Non-Members* (full conference)* $335
 
*includes pre-conference and lunch on Wednesday; welcome dinner on Wednesday night; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Thursday; and breakfast and lunch on Friday (plus all nutrition breaks).
 
Registration Deadline:     April 26, 2022

Refund Policy:    Any cancellation resulting from COVID-19 will result in refunds processed automatically.  Request for refunds must be made by April 26, 2022 – otherwise refunds cannot be provided.

For information about sponsoring the 2022 TOLGMA conference, please contact:
tolgma.info@gmail.com

Location: Online

The BC FireSmart Committee is holding a Collaboration and Community Conference in Kamloops on May 11 and 12, 2022. The conference will focus on community-led initiatives, wildfire management, prevention, ecology, and wildfire resiliency research in British Columbia.

The conference will bring together wildfire practitioners from all over BC and beyond. Speakers and workshops will investigate how to make BC homes, communities, and the landscape more wildfire-resilient in the future. BC has a diversity of fire-prone environments that bring a unique perspective to wildland fire challenges and opportunities.

This conference is open to all participants, but will be of special interest to firefighters, First Nations, and local government staff who are implementing FireSmart initiatives within their communities using Community Resiliency Investment (CRI) funding. Wildland-urban interface (WUI) specialists (e.g. RPFs, RFTs, consultants, contractors, and other land specialists), landscape management agencies, rural or urban planners/managers, Office of the Fire Commissioner staff, emergency management staff, wildfire management staff, Local FireSmart Representatives, and Wildfire Mitigation Specialists will also find the conference useful and informative.

Registration for the conference will open mid-January 2022 and the cost to attend is $425.00 (plus GST) per attendee*. Register early to take advantage of the special early bird registration rate of $350.00 (plus GST). 

*Funding to assist with the costs to attend the conference for local governments and First Nations is available through the 2022 FireSmart Community Funding and Supports Program. Refer to the 2022 Program and Application Guide for more information.

Further details will be posted to the FireSmart BC website.

Location: Online

Problems in urban sustainability, housing, transportation, land use, farmland security and infrastructure often go beyond the boundaries of a single municipality. Solving these problems requires an approach that brings various municipalities in a region together through shared strategies and action. Learning the “what”, “how”, and “why” of regional planning creates a powerful perspective on trying to solve some of the biggest urban problems facing cities and regions today.
This course will benefit anyone who wishes to learn how to solve common urban problems through mutual cooperation and negotiation. You will be introduced to the purpose, theory and practice of regional planning and how it applies to many current problems faced by cities. From viewing urban problems through a “regional lens” to learning about basic tools like regional population and employment forecasts, this course surveys how shared problems can be solved by municipalities working together.
The course will include a discussion of contemporary debates on urban and regional issues. Some key topics include: the tension between local and regional planning, industrial land protection, farmland security, environmental protection, regional housing markets, the effectiveness of regional planning and its limitations, and the relationship between regional land use and transportation planning. The emphasis will be on regional district planning in BC, with a focus on Metro Vancouver, but examples of best practices and case studies will be highlighted from around the world.

Location: 721 Government Street, Victoria, BC  View Map

The BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show is the premier water and wastewater event in BC, attracting delegates from across the sector. The in-person program boasts over 80 presentations, multiple panels sessions and technical tours, and features one of the largest trade shows of its kind in western Canada. This annual event brings in over 1,000 attendees from BC, the Yukon and beyond. Following on the heels of two successful virtual conferences we are excited to announce our 2022 Annual Conference & Trade Show is anticipated to be held in person, with the potential for hybrid virtual attendance, in beautiful Victoria, BC! 

See website for more information

Location: Online

Uncertain and turbulent times call for ethical and resilient civic leadership.
 
In this 5 week (2 sessions a week) interactive program, learn to cultivate the values and leadership skills required to enhance empirical and ethical decision-making and increase personal, social and environmental well-being.
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Examine ways that civic leaders can shift their political, organizational and community culture from reactive and short-term to proactive and long-term decision-making and operations. Align your municipality behind a shared purpose the enhances the wellbeing of all and fosters sustainable service delivery.
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Are you a Mayor, Councillor, Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Staff person and/or Asset Manager wanting to join a national cohort of resilient civic leaders who are fostering this culture at the Council/Board table, in their organizations and in their community?
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Learn from distinguished civic leaders including Mayors of communities big and small to servant leader champion CAO Steve Kanellakos of the City of Ottawa to asset management and planning experts to leaders like Mary W. Rose, CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute.
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The course is hosted and delivered by educator, author, culture transformation expert and asset management champion Diane Kalen-Sukra, MA, CMC of Kalen Academy.
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By covering a range of skills from self-regulation, relating to others ethically and with compassion to engaging with complex systems, this training builds towards compassionate integrity: the ability to lead in accordance with one's values with a recognition of our common humanity, fostering trust and social cohesion―the key to resilient workplaces and communities.
 

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​Compassionate Integrity Training® is based on cutting-edge developments in the fields of neuroscience, psychology, trauma-informed care, peace and conflict studies, and contemplative science. It builds off of work done by Daniel Goleman (author of the book Emotional Intelligence) and Peter Senge, initiatives in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and other areas. Its development has been aided by the collaborative work of a team of experts with both academic and applied backgrounds.

• Graduates of this online program will receive a certificate from Life University's Center for Compassion, Integrity & Secular Ethics based in Georgia, USA. Participants must attend a minimum of 8 of the 10 online sessions to receive their certificate.
• Participants include diverse civic and community leaders, from Mayors, Councillors, Board members and senior municipal staff to culture/well-being organizational representatives, non-profit directors and community builders.
• The time commitment for this course is 2 hours via Zoom twice each week for the 10 sessions (20 hour total). While there is no formal homework, participants are asked to spend time in between sessions reflecting, journaling & engaging in personal practice of the skills learned.
• Ongoing membership in alumni learning community upon graduation.

FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE:
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​SERIES 1: SELF-CULTIVATION
Calming Body & Mind
Ethical Mindfulness
Emotional Awareness
Self-Compassion
Reactive/Proactive Thinking
Resilience Zone
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SERIES 2: RELATING TO OTHERS (ETHICS)
Impartiality & Public Servant Ethos
Civic Values & Ethics
Psychological Safety & Inclusion
Transformational Leadership
Empathetic Concern & Compassion
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SERIES 3: ENGAGING IN SYSTEMS
Appreciating Interdependence
Systemic Violence, Injustice, Culture
Long-term stewardship
Engaging with Discernment
Culture Change/Transformation
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Dates:  May 17, 2022 - June 16, 2022 (5 weeks)
Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10am PST to 12 pm PST

Register early. Space limited.

BOOK NOW. 
 

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Kalen Academy 2021/2022 Civic Leadership Training Schedule

Location: Online

The design, construction and long-term stability monitoring of MSE walls continues to evolve as designers, researchers and specifiers push the leading edge of the technology and use more advanced geosynthetic materials and systems. 

At present, MSE walls represent more than half of all retaining walls used for transportation applications. MSE walls can offer some fairly significant advantages for the construction of transportation infrastructure. They are used to reduce or eliminate the need for the improvement of poor foundations where piles, caissons or other soils stabilization techniques would be required for the use of conventional reinforced concrete retaining walls.  They are most commonly used as cost-effective solutions where the cost of fill, right-of-way or other restrictions require a steeper slope than is practically possible. 

There are many type of MSE wall types categorized by the geometry of the reinforcement, mechanism used to transfer stress, the type of reinforcement material (metallic or non-metallic) and the type and geometry of the wall facing. 

This webinar provides a basic understanding of the type of MSE walls, their primary uses, key factors in their design and lessons learned from construction. A series of case studies provides the “good” the “bad” and the “ugly” experiences with the use of MSE walls along with key lessons learned for their long-term success.  

The learning objectives for this webinar include:

• Recognize potential MSE wall applications for transportation facilities
• Understand the primary design considerations and select appropriate parameters for design
• To be able to check contractor submitted designs for MSE walls
• Select appropriate specification and contracting methods
• Identify appropriate construction inspection activities to confirm compliance with design

Location: 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON  View Map

Canada's largest information management conference, Information Conference, by ARMA Canada, brings together the national records and information community. Back in-person in Toronto, this centrally-located conference will bring together industry innovators and experts. 

More information can be found on the website as details unfold: https://armacanada.org/home/information-conference/

Location: Online

This is a practical course on writing reports.
Many council reports are standardized; staff are able to refer to past examples and municipal formats. By contrast, policy reports are frequently "one-offs." This course focuses on these policy reports. It addresses the challenges of assembling strategic directions, incorporating public input, conveying options and framing recommendations.

Location: 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC V2A 7M5, Penticton, BC  View Map

NEXT LEVEL FINANCE: Leadership & Transformation
Penticton Lakeside Resort

SAVE THE DATE!
June 1-3, 2022

While still grappling with the challenges of a global pandemic, British Columbia is now navigating the fallout from two devastating climate events. We are in a transformational moment in history, the scale of which is playing out around the globe, across the country, and, locally here in BC. Set against this backdrop, this year's annual conference, NEXT LEVEL FINANCE: Leadership & Transformation, will explore the key topics impacting local governments and the leadership role that finance plays in navigating transformation.

Join your colleagues in Penticton for conference content and events dedicated to local government finance professionals.

Location: 101 Gordon St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J8, Nanaimo, BC  View Map

A three-day forum for peer-to-peer sharing, LGMA2022 will bring together local government practitioners, experts, and partners from across British Columbia to share effective practices, exchange perspectives on current trends, create solutions for shared issues, and expand their professional networks. Presentations, workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities provide participants with a learning experience that continues to impact their work throughout the year.

Theme and Learning Tracks

Rather than a goal of ‘going back to normal’, LGMA2022 focuses on coming out stronger and more resilient than where we started. Increasingly, local government leaders are being called on at crucial and sometimes unpredictable moments to ensure the best possible services for their citizens; and certainly, in response to the global pandemic local governments considered their practices and found new ways to deal with this historic event.

In today’s world change is status quo and it is through innovation and collaborative efforts that solutions will be found to current and future challenges and we can get on with next phase of our work. LGMA 2022 will focus on showcasing local government excellence, ingenuity, and partnerships; and sharing tools, resources, and transferable lessons learned to support healthy leaders, relationships, organizations, and communities. 

Discussion topics will address one or more of the following learning tracks: 

·     Anti-Racism, Equity, and Decolonization
·     Innovating Operations and Technology
·     Community Sustainability and Livability
·     Leadership for Tomorrow
·     The Power of Relationships

The full conference agenda will be pushed in early Spring 2022.

Location: 1171 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC  View Map

ARMA Canada was established as an ARMA International region in 1968, and currently there are almost 1000 members in the Canadian Region. In collaboration, ARMA Canada’s five western local chapters (Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Saskatchewan) will be holding a Records and Information Management conference at the Coast Capri in Kelowna, October 5-7, 2022.

This conference is a reiteration of the very successful Whining about Records conference held in 2010. Also held at the Coast Capri, the conference was intended to provide an opportunity for members and non-members from a variety of professional backgrounds and levels to expand their Records and Information Management (RIM) knowledge, meet with exhibitors and network with their peers. Feedback was incredibly positive and after ten years of receiving continued requests to do it again, we’re well on our way to making it a reality.

The conference will take place over three days and consist of three themed streams: Records Management Basics 101, Records Management in Indigenous Organizations, and Special Topics.

Location: 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC  View Map

Our event will be held in Victoria BC from Nov15- Nov 17, 2022, on the ancestral lands of the Lekwungen People. This event will  bring the Indigenous and non-Indigenous govenments, leardship, communities, organizations together to learn, connect and collaborate in adressing the unique barries that Indigenous people living with disabilities face. The event will be held for 3 days at Victorial Conference Centre. We will have guest speakers The Honourable Carla Qualtrough and Tabatha Tribulla. Adimssion is required. Peple can purchase tickest through our website.
For the more detailed information about the event, please go to our website Indigenous Disability & Wellness Gathering (indigenousdisabilitygathering.com).

Location: 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC  View Map

Our event will be held in Victoria BC from Nov15- Nov 17, 2022, on the ancestral lands of the Lekwungen People. This event will  bring the Indigenous and non-Indigenous govenments, leardship, communities, organizations together to learn, connect and collaborate in adressing the unique barries that Indigenous people living with disabilities face. The event will be held for 3 days at Victorial Conference Centre. We will have guest speakers The Honourable Carla Qualtrough and Tabatha Tribulla. Adimssion is required. Peple can purchase tickest through our website.
For the more detailed information about the event, please go to our website Indigenous Disability & Wellness Gathering (indigenousdisabilitygathering.com).