Membership Update March 2020 Publications
College Matters
2023 - Volume 15
2022 ANNUAL REPORT
Download Full Publication (2.73 MB) 2022 - Volume 14
DECEMBER, ISSUE 2
The fall 2022 is the Paradigm Shift issue, and it includes features like "Ending Helicopter Research through Meaningful Collaborations" with M. Fernanda Adame Vivanco, PhD, MSc; "Haíɫzaqv Archeologist Practices M̓ṇúxvit: Approach to Ancestral Work" with Emilee Gilpin; "Na Malsga Aks—The Story the Water Tells" with T. Kunkel, K. Shaw, L. Lyons, D. Quinlan, H. Bastin and S. Oskey; an op-ed by the College's former Nominations Committee chair Cairine Green on the importance of voting in College elections; and an op-ed regarding the federal government's notice of intent on the labelling of toxic substances by Matthew Coady, RPBio, MREM.
Download Full Publication (6.05 MB) JULY, ISSUE 1
The July 2022 is the Evolution of the Applied Biology Profession issue and includes features on the evolving nature of migratory bird research with Guillermo Pérez, MSc; ecological assessment of chemical stressors with Meara Crawford, RPBio, and Beth Power, RPBio; ECCC's improved approach to marine incident response with Megan Willie, RPBio; an introduction to the College's new mandatory training in Indigenous Awareness; and an op-ed regarding restoration by Gerry Leering, RPBio (Ret.). It also includes a listing of Committee and task force members for 2022/23 and information about how registrants can volunteer with the College.
Download Full Publication (5.19 MB) 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
The 2021 Annual Report includes graphs showing reports from the statutory committees, highlights of 2021, and a reminder to save the dates for our 2023 Conference & AGM in Kelowna, BC.
Download Full Publication (3.9 MB) 2021 - Volume 13
NOVEMBER, ISSUE 2
The November 2021 is the Climate Change issue and includes features about ecological restoration, the Tree and Stand Simulator (TASS), and the Adaptation Learning Network. Also, you will find a review of the application process after one year with the new registrant database and the College's 2022 AGM & Conference announcement.
Download Full Publication (12.37 MB) MARCH, ISSUE 1
The March 2021 issue includes updates from senior leadership at the College, changes to the hierarchy of governance documents under Professional Governance Act, modernization of the CPD program and an article from the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance explaining their role in professional governance.
Download Full Publication (9.48 MB) 2020 ANNUAL REPORT
The 2020 Annual Report includes graphs showing reports from the statutory committees, highlights of 2020, and the draft minutes from the 2020 AGM.
Download Full Publication (7.14 MB) 2020 - Volume 12
SEPTEMBER, ISSUE 2
The September 2020 issue includes updates from senior leadership at the College, a Professional Governance Act Primer, and feature coverage of the College’s Summer Surveys series including testimonials from professionals working through the coronavirus pandemic.
Download Full Publication (4.17 MB) MARCH, ISSUE 1
This Annual Report Issue includes graphs showing reports from the statutory committees, updates on LMSF winners for 2019 and 2020, and the draft minutes from the 2019 AGM.
Download Full Publication (4.89 MB) 2019 - Volume 11
DECEMBER, ISSUE 3
The Winter 2019 Issue of College Matters features a variety of articles in this issue: Remote Data’s Role in Traditional Research, Goshawk Conservation on Haida Gwaii, Lay Council Member Report on Training, and All About Audits.
Download Full Publication (3.91 MB) AUGUST, ISSUE 2
This summer issue features articles on new Council and staff members, a summary of the College's 2019 Conference & AGM, an update from the Scope of Practice Task Force, and an article on shorebird conservation in the Bahamas.
Download Full Publication (9.59 MB) MARCH, ISSUE 1
This Annual Report Issue has been updated with a new layout and format. It includes graphs showing information from the 3 statutory committees, updates on LMSF winners for 2018 and 2019, and the announcement of the 2020 Conference & AGM.
Download Full Publication (8.88 MB) 2018 - Volume 10
DECEMBER, ISSUE 3
This issue includes important updates from the Professional Reliance Review, information on Right-To-Practice, two feature articles on eDNA, and other membership updates.
Download Full Publication (8.82 MB) AUGUST, ISSUE 2
This summer issue features articles on new Council and staff members, wolverine research in BC, a summary of the College's 2018 Conference & AGM, conflict of interest guidelines, and a member profile of one our new ABT members.
Download Full Publication (10.33 MB) MARCH, ISSUE 1
In addition to annual committee reports, this issue includes the draft minutes from the 2017 AGM, bios for new members of the Editorial Board, and a bio for the 2018 recipient of the Linda Michaluk Scholarship Fund.
Download Full Publication (7.91 MB) 2017 - Volume 9
DECEMBER, ISSUE 3
This issue features articles on the College's Accreditation Program, the 2018 Conference & AGM, and Membership Updates.
Download Full Publication (6.24 MB) AUGUST, ISSUE 2
This issue features a variety of articles on topics including hiring of professional biologists, current federal review processes, title violations, and a summary of the College's 2017 Conference & AGM.
Download Full Publication (4.38 MB) MARCH, ISSUE 1
In addition to annual committee reports, this issues also features articles on aerial tools for professional biologists, moose strategy advice for professionals, and a new approach to wildlife management.
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OCTOBER, ISSUE 2
This issue includes articles on cumulative impacts, boreal caribou, white nose syndrome in bats, and the featured employer Hemmera. There are also updates from the College including the Report on the 2016 Conference & AGM and Support for In-Training and Student Members.
Download Full Publication (6.85 MB) MARCH, SPECIAL ANNUAL REPORTS ISSUE, ISSUE 1
In addition to annual committee reports, this issues also features climate change survey results, guidance for members in formal decision-making roles, and the 2016-2018 Strategic Plan.
Download Full Publication (4.33 MB) 2015 - Volume 7
NOVEMBER, ISSUE 3
This issue has a focus on working with First Nations and features guidance documents on engagement and collaboration.
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This issue has a focus on regulatory & policy updates and highlights from the 2015 Conference & AGM.
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DECEMBER, ISSUE 4
This issue focuses on managing, tracking, and maximizing CPD points. Advice from auditors and a recent auditee are also included.
Download Full Publication (2.85 MB) AUGUST, ISSUE 3
This issue introduces new regular features such as Q&A with College Council and continues the series on Practice Guidance.
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