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Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science – Spring Workshop and AGM

Biodiversity in Soils: Environmental, Social, and Economic Effects
Saturday, March 6, 2021
The PRSSS will be hosting the annual Spring Workshop and AGM online this year. It will feature soil scientists and experts from many disciplines discussing key issues related to Biodiversity in Soils: Environmental, Social, and Economic benefits in a changing world. There will also be a student poster competition.

Registration cost is $15 for students and $50 for non-students. The price includes registration and a PRSSS annual membership for 2021/2022. The 2022/2022 membership registration cycle lasts from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022.

For more details, and to register, CLICK HERE!

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BC Parks Hiring Rangers for the Summer

 

BC Parks within the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has created the BC Parks Student Ranger Program to promote outdoor youth employment opportunities across the province.  Students studying and/or interested in pursuing future studies or employment in a related field are encouraged to apply.

Applications are now being accepted for student ranger crew member and student ranger crew lead positions. The competitions close at 11:00 pm on February 21, 2021.

Twelve crews will be recruited, hired and employed by BC Parks across BC Parks. Locations for crews during the 2021 season include:

  • Black Creek (Miracle Beach Provincial Park)
  • Chilliwack (Cultus Lake Provincial Park)
  • Cranbrook
  • Dease Lake*
  • Fort St. John
  • Hagensborg (Tweedsmuir Provincial Park (South))
  • Liard Area (Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park, Muncho Lake Provincial Park)*
  • Penticton
  • Prince George
  • Smithers
  • Squamish (Alice Lake Provincial Park)
  • Terrace (Lakelse Lake Provincial Park)
  • Victoria (Goldstream Provincial Park Office)
  • Williams Lake

Find out how to apply here

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College of Applied Biology Info Session and Panel Discussion

Wednesday, Feb 3 from 12-1pm
Recommended for: Any year

In this session, professionals from the College of Applied Biology will be presenting on what it means to be a Registered Professional Biologist and what qualifications you need to obtain this designation. There will also be a panel of Registered Professional Biologists from different fields of work (wildlife, agricultural consulting, etc) for a Q&A session about all things career related.

 

In case you missed it, here are some links and resources:

The College of Applied Biology main page and Applicant Self-assessment Tool will help you in identifying courses that you need to be eligible for the college.  Here is some information on membership categories.  Remember, there is a student membership available for $20!

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BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) Info Session and Panel Discussion

Wednesday, Jan 27 from 4-5pm
Recommended for: Any year

In this session, professionals from the BCIA will be presenting on what it means to be a Professional Agrologist and what qualifications you need to obtain this designation as a student and once you graduate. There will also be a panel of Professional Agrologists from different fields of work (wildlife, agricultural consulting, etc) for a Q&A session about all things career related.

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