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Demographic Survey Results Newsletters and Reports

A mandatory demographics survey was conducted during the 2022 registration fee renewal season.

 2022-BCIA-Demographic-Results.pdf view
2024 Board Meeting Minutes BCIA Board, Board Meeting Minutes

Approved Board Meeting Minutes - 2024

 2024-11-07_ BCIA_Board_Meeting_Minutes_Approved.pdf , Approved BCIA Board Meeting Minutes Sept 20-22 2024.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Motion via Email-August 7, 2024.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes July 25, 2024.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes June 20, 2024.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes May 11, 2024_1.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes April 30, 2024.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes April 19, 2024.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes April 16, 2024.pdf , FINAL BCIA meeting minutes April 12-14, 2024.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes April 2, 2024_0.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes March 22, 2024_0.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes February 23-24, 2024.pdf view
2023 Board Meeting Minutes BCIA Board, Board Meeting Minutes

Approved Board Meeting Minutes - 2023

 FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes Dec 2, 2023.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes October 30, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes Sept 22, 2023_0.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes September 6, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes August 23, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes August 9, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023_0.pdf , FINAL FOR WEBSITE Board Meeting Minutes July 30, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes July 25, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes July 11, 2023.pdf , FINAL BCIA Board Meeting Minutes June 14, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes June 1, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board Meeting Minutes April 20, 2023.pdf , FINAL Board March 23, 2023 Meeting Minutes.pdf , FINAL Board Feb 11-12, 2023 Meeting Minutes_0.pdf view
BCIA Compliance Plan Applications, Profession of Agrology, Reserved Practice

How will BCIA bring individuals engaged in the regulated practice of agrology into compliance with the Professional Governance Act?

 _BCIA Compliance Plan .pdf view
Approved Diploma Programs Applications

17 diploma programs are currently listed.

 Approved Diploma Programs, December 2024.pdf , Technical Agrologist Scope of Practice_March 2020_0.pdf , TAg PPT Presentation_0.pdf view
The Profession of Agrology - A Summary Governance, Profession of Agrology

Agrology is a regulated profession in British Columbia. The British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) is the self-governing regulator of registered Agrologists in British Columbia.

 2022-09-23-The-Profession-of-Agrology_0.pdf , _BCIA Practice Areas, Quick Reference.pdf view
Chart of Practice Areas Profession of Agrology, Practice Areas

Per these five updated practice sector definitions, the 12 practice areas within the definition of agrology within British Columbia after September 1, 2022, together with confirmation of reserve practice areas and the interplay between regulated professions, are stipulated in the following chart.

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BCIA Practice Areas - A Summary for Registrants and Applicants Profession of Agrology, Practice Areas

At the time of publication of this content, BCIA remains in discussions with the other professions regulated under the Professional Go

 2022-09-23-BCIA-Practice-Areas.pdf , 2022-12-01-BCIA-Practice-Areas-Quick-Reference.pdf , Practice Areas_Nov 16, 2022_1.pdf view
Confidentiality and Privacy Policy Policies and Guidelines Confidentiality and Privacy Disclosure Policy.pdf view
Limited Licensed Agrologist (LLAg) Applications, Forms

This category of registration is for individuals who may not have the educational qualifications to become an agrology professional as a PAg or TAg but have gained several years of experience in a defined scope of agrology work and wish to take professional responsibility for that work.

 BCIA Application Guide for LLAg_Oct 21, 2022.pdf , LLAg Admission Request_Oct 21, 2022.pdf , Intended Practice Area Form_Nov 18, 2022.pdf , Work History Form_Nov 18, 2022.pdf , Reference 1 - Registrant_Jan 6, 2023.pdf , Reference 2_Jan 6, 2023.pdf view
Visiting Register Applications

If the transfer out, dual registration request is regarding a short-term opportunity in Alberta, please read the information regarding the Alberta Institute of Agrologists' (AIA)  'Visiting Register' category.

 Visiting_Register_Category_2022.pdf view
Code of Ethics - Schedule A Governance, Bylaws Code of Ethics_Schedule_A_Bylaws.pdf view
Audited Financial Reports BCIA Board, Audited Financial Reports 2023 BCIA Final Audited Financial Statements with Chair signature.pdf , BCIA - 2022 - Final Financial Statements_Signed.pdf , 2021 Audited Financial Statements.pdf , 2020 Audited Financial Statement.pdf , 2019 Audited Financial Statement.pdf view
Final AGM Minutes BCIA Board, Governance, AGM Reports & Minutes FINAL April 22, 2023 and Jan 16, 2024 AGM minutes with Q & A_0.pdf , June 21, 2022 FINAL meeting minutes with Q and A_0.pdf , 2021 BCIA AGM Minutes with Q&A.pdf , June 11, 2020_AGM_ Approved Minutes & PGA Questions & Answers.pdf , 2019 AGM Minutes - Approved.pdf , Website - Questions and Final Minutes BCIA AGM May 31, 2018.pdf , Website_ Questions and Final Minutes 2017 BCIA AGM_Q&Apdf.pdf , Website - Questions & FINAL Minutes 2016 BCIA AGM.pdf , 2015 BCIA AGM Minutes.pdf view
BCIA AGM Reports Governance, Newsletters and Reports, AGM Reports & Minutes 2023 BCIA Annual Report - reduced.pdf , 2022 Annual Report with audited financial statements-for website_0.pdf , 2022-AGM-REPORT.pdf , 2021 AGM REPORT_0.pdf , 2020 -BCIA AGM Report_1.pdf , 2019 BCIA AGM Report-web version .pdf , 2018 BCIA AGM Report-website.pdf , 2017 BCIA Newsletter- AGM Edition-web version2.pdf , Spring 2016 Newsletter-web.pdf , BCIA AGM Report Spring 2015-newsletter.pdf view
BC Recognition Award - Past Recipients Newsletters and Reports

The BCIA Recognition award may be presented to a BCIA Registrant who has demonstrated exemplary service to BCIA. This award is not active.

BCIA Recognition Award Recipients.pdf view
Distinguished Agrologist Award - Past Recipients Newsletters and Reports

The Distinguished Professional Agrologist award may be presented to an active Professional Agrologist (PAg) for meritorious service to the BCIA over the recipient's career. This award is not active.

Distiguished Agrologist Award Recipients.pdf view
Mentor of the Year - Past Recipients Newsletters and Reports Mentor of the Year 2009 to present, as of December 4, 2023.pdf view
Agrologist of the Year - Past Recipients Newsletters and Reports Agrologist of the Year 1972 to Present.pdf view
Agrologist of the Year Guidelines Policies and Guidelines

The Agrologist of the Year award may be presented to an active Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Technical Agrologist (TAg) who has made a significant contribution to British Columbia's agricultural, natural resources or environmental science sectors.

Guidelines for Agrologist of the Year, Dec 5, 2023.pdf , Agrologists of the Year 1972-present as of December 5, 2023.pdf view
Mentor of the Year Guidelines Policies and Guidelines

The Mentor of the Year award may be presented to an active Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Technical Agrologist (TAg) who epitomizes the values and leadership of a mentor.

 Guidelines for BCIA Mentor of the Year, Dec 5 2023.pdf , Mentor of the Year 2009 to present, as of December 5, 2023.pdf view
Professional Seal Guidelines Policies and Guidelines

Professional Seals are available for Professional Agrologists (PAg), Technical Agrologists (TAg), and Limited License Agrologists (LLAg)

 FINAL Signing and Sealing Guidelines_November 2024.pdf view
Professional Development Guidelines Policies and Guidelines, Professional Development

The British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) is committed to Professional Development and Standards to assist Registrants in maintaining professional knowledge, abilities, and skills.

 PD Guidelines Jan 27, 2023.pdf view
Enforcement of Professional Development Non-Compliance Policies and Guidelines, Professional Development Enforcement of Professional Development Non-Compliance.pdf view
Articling Coordinator and Mentoring Guide Articling Program Articling Coordinator and Mentor guide.pdf view
Mentoring Agreement Articling Program, Forms

Mentoring Agreement is below as a PDF. Read more:

 _Mentoring Agreement.pdf view
Articling Program Checklist Articling Program, Forms

Articling Checklist is below as a PDF. Read more:

 Checklist - digital, July 2024.pdf view
Articling Program Journal Articling Program

Articling Journal is below as a PDF. Read more:

 NEW Articling Journal- completed, Nov 27 2023.pdf view
Approved Course Listings Applications

 11 BC universities are currently listed.

 BCIT Approved Courses_February 13, 2024.pdf , KPU Approved Courses_Nov 30, 2022.pdf , RRU Approved Courses_Feb 13, 2024.pdf , SFU Approved Courses_December 14, 2023.pdf , TRU Approved Courses_Feb 13, 2024.pdf , UBC Approved Courses_Dec 20, 2024.pdf , UBCO Approved Courses_Dec 11, 2024.pdf , UNBC Approved Courses_December 17, 2024.pdf , UFV Approved Courses_Feb 13, 2024.pdf , UVIC Approved Courses_July 19, 2023.pdf , VIU Approved Courses_Feb 13, 2024.pdf view
Expedited Admission Request Applications, Forms

Professionals who have the required educational requirements and work experience may be eligible for immediate full status registration within the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) through its Expedited Admission Program.

 Expedited Admission Request, March 21, 2024.pdf view
Technical Agrologist (TAg) Applications, Forms TAg Approved Diploma Programs.pdf , Technical Agrologist Scope of Practice_March 2020.pdf , TAg PPT Presentation.pdf view
Approved University CE Courses Applications Continuing Education Approved Courses_ November 23, 2023.pdf view
Application Definitions Applications

Definitions Pertaining to Foundational Science Course, Agrology Course, Senior Level Course and Recognized University

 FINAL Definitions for Website, Nov 10, 2023.pdf view
Academic Worksheet - AAg/PAg and ATAg/TAg Applications, Articling Program, Forms

Academic Worksheets are below as PDFs. Read more:

 BCIA Academic Worksheet, Sept 20, 2023.pdf , BCIA ATAg Academic Worksheet, Sept 20, 2023.pdf , Example of BCIA Academic Worksheet Aug 6, 2024.pdf view
Travel Expense Policy Policies and Guidelines BCIA Travel Expense Policy.pdf view
Committee & Working Group Terms of Reference BCIA Board, Comittees

BCIA currently has five standing committees and three working groups.  

 Audit and Practice Review TOR_0.pdf , Credentials Committee TOR.pdf , Discipline Committee ToR Board Approved June 20 2024.pdf , Investigation Committee TOR.pdf , Nomination Committee TOR.pdf , Communications Working Group TOR.pdf , Financial Working group ToR Board Approved Sept 22 2024.pdf , Governance Committee TOR.pdf view
PGA Amendment Act Q & A - June 2022 Governance

Bill 21 – 2022: Professional Governance Amendment Act, 2022 (leg.bc.ca)

 QA about PGA ammendments - 2022.pdf view
BCIA Bylaws Governance, Bylaws

The Bylaws guide BCIA to protect the public interest in the practice of agrology and the responsible development of British Columbia's natural and environmental resources under the P

 Bylaws-OSPG, Sept 1 2023.pdf view
2022 Board Meeting Minutes BCIA Board, Board Meeting Minutes

Approved Board Meeting Minutes - 2022

 FINAL FOR WEBSITE Dec 3, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes.pdf , FINAL FOR WEBSITE_Council Meeting Minutes Oct 28, 2022.pdf , FINAL FOR WEBSITE_Council_ Oct 14, 2022_meeting minutes.pdf , CouncilApproved_July 27 2022_Meeting Minutes__0.pdf , CouncilApproved_May 5 2022_MeetingMinutes.pdf , FINAL Council Meeting Minutes_April 11, 2022.pdf , CouncilApproved_Feb 25-27 2022_meeting minutes.pdf view
2021 Board Meeting Minutes BCIA Board, Board Meeting Minutes

Approved Board Meeting Minutes - 2021

 Council Approved_Dec 3-5, 2021_Minutes.pdf , Council email motion Nov 3rd2021 approving budget (2).pdf , Council_October1-3, 2021_APPROVED Minutes.pdf , Council_August 11_2021_APPROVED Minutes.pdf , Council_June 24_2021_APPROVED Minutes.pdf , Council_June 8_2021 APPROVED Minutes.pdf , Council_April_29_2021_Approved Minutes.pdf , Council_March_20_2021 Approved Minutes0.pdf , Council Feb 25_2021 Final Motion.pdf , Council Feb 5_2021 Approved Minutes.pdf view
Agreement on Internal Trade Governance, Policies and Guidelines Agreement-on-Internal-Trade.pdf view
Strategic Plan 2025-2028 Governance

Notice: Updated BCIA Strategic Plan for 2025-2028 - Pending Development

Dear Visitors,

 Strategic Plan - web.pdf , Strategic Plan document_0.pdf view
New West Partnership 2010 Governance, Policies and Guidelines New-West-Partnership 2010.pdf view
Montreal Accord 2008 Governance, Policies and Guidelines Montreal-Accord 2008.pdf view
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