We would like to introduce you to the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) https://www.bcia.com/ and what it can offer you as a student or a recent graduate.
What is BCIA?
“BCIA is the provincial organization authorized under the Agrologists Act, a British Columbia statute, to govern the professional conduct of its registrants, in support of the public interest. Persons who hold themselves out to be a Professional Agrologist or Registered Technologist in Agrology must be duly registered with BCIA under the Act. BCIA has 1400+ practicing agrologists, who are professionals in areas such as agriculture, food production, environment and resource management.”
View a Summary of the BC Institute of Agrologists
How to become a member?
- Student membership is free and you can apply online.
- Applicants for Articling Agrologist within 6 months of graduation will have 50% off application fee waived. Click here to see the requirement of becoming an Articling Agrologist.
- Find out more about the new ‘Registered Technologist in Agrology (RTAg)’.
Resources and Events
As a student member you will have access to:
- Networking events
- Tradeshows
- Volunteering opportunities
- Mentorships
- Drinks with Aggies
- Professional developments
- Field trips
- Workshops
- Conferences
- Agrology related resources and articles
- BCIA AGMs & Annual Conference
- BC Land Summit (every 4 years)
- Employment opportunities and listings
- Access to other Professional Agrologists
- Most of the events have waived or reduced registrations costs for student members.
Upcoming Event
- Ag Meet & Greet: a virtual meet & greet via Zoom hosted by the BCIA Vancouver Branch. This is a great opportunity for new graduates to find out more about the BCIA and also have you questions answered by P. Ags from various industries.
- Time: 5:30 pm (PST), July 8th, 2020
- Registration is open now
BCIA’s Response to Covid-19
In light of the provincial health officer and minister of health orders and directives that are aimed at preventing the spread of the virus in BC, BCIA is taking steps to support public health recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19. During this time, the BCIA and all branches are working to provide on-line and virtual events. As a member you will receive information and have access to future events.
BCIA Student Liaison Contacts
Your BCIA Vancouver Branch Student Liaison contacts are available to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the BCIA and applications process.
- Carson Li, A.Ag. carson.li@ubc.ca
- Yasemin Parkinson, P.Ag. yparkinson@kwl.ca
- Contact info for other branches
Carson Yuchen Li MSc.
Research Lab Coordinator
Faculty of Land and Food System
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
202-2357 Main Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z4 Canada
Phone 604 822 2354
carsonli0710@gmail.com
https://sal-lab.landfood.ubc.ca/
