BCEIA COMMITTEES
Assembled to advance the Vision, Goals and Mission of the BCEIA,
Committees are vitally important to the Association. By
identifying a specific mandate and assigning a Lead to recruit and
engage participants, committees can quickly and efficiently
accomplish tasks which benefit the Membership as a whole. You
are encouraged to step forward and offer your knowledge, expertise
and time to a Committee whose mandate is of interest to you.
As well, if you see an area which requires closer attention by the
BCEIA and would like to FORM a committee, you are invited to
contact the Board of Directors to pursue your plans.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Consisting of the Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary Treasurer, the
Executive Committee carries out the day-to-day operational
activities of the Association.
CONTAMINATED SITES AND BROWNFIELDS
COMMITTEE
This committee comprises a group of high-level managers in the
contaminated sites industry who meet to discuss and comment on
issues of important relevance such as policy and regulatory
initiatives. The BCEIA has a seat on the Licensed
Environmental Professional Advisory Group (LEPSAG) which meets to
review draft documents and provide comment on the proposed Approved
Professional designation implemented in 2006. Members of the
committee are required to sign confidentiality agreements prior to
reviewing these documents which provide a unique insight into
pending legislation which may impact on their clients.
HAZARDOUS WASTE COMMITTEE
This committee comprises a group of high-level managers in the
hazardous waste management industry; providing direct oversight to
the BCEIA Hazardous Waste Compliance Improvement Project
(HWCIP). The committee also monitors pertinent legislation
and progress of the industry sector and vocalizes on behalf of the
industry on matters related to procurement, regulatory reform and
environmental policy.
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE
(NEW)
This committee comprises a group of high-level mangers in the
energy technologies industry who meet to discuss and comment on the
impact and profile of those products, services and applications
that address energy generation, transmission and consumption within
a burgeoning, sustainability-driven legislative framework.
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
This Committee seeks to secure the resources needed to provide
professional upgrade opportunities for persons already employed in
the environmental business sector, and training for those seeking
to enter the sector. The Committee works with educational and
skills training organizations across the province and is
responsible for mounting events and courses to fulfill its mandate.
The Committee also assists in administering the BCEIA 'Mentors
Program'.
FIRST NATIONS COMMITTEE
The First Nations Committee was formed to improve communications
between British Columbia's environment industry and the region's
First Nations communities; to actively promote greater
participation by Aboriginal peoples in environmental industries;
and to promote greater understanding and co-operation between First
Nations communities and environmental remediation and
environmental companies. Specifically the Committee seeks to
establish partnerships with First Nations communities and
businesses; investigate and increase investment potential involving
First Nations enterprises; and to enhance human
resources development and labour force development activities
involving First Nations communities and people.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The International Affairs Committee is responsible for organizing
incoming and outgoing missions for companies wishing to establish
business relationships pertaining to the business of the
environment. This committee also maintains liaison with all foreign
Consulates and Trade Offices in British Columbia and is the primary
point of contact for inquiries pertaining to upcoming international
events and meetings.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Business Development Committee is a temporary group of
Directors assembled to review the recommendations of an on-going
strategic reassessment of the Association's activities. This
Committee will be examining the Association's business model, it's
program of events, and will make recommendation to the Board
accordingly.
TASK FORCES
Specific and temporary issues which arise in the industry sometimes
necessitate the formation of a Task Force to research, evaluate and
respond, in a timely manner. We will make these Tasks Forces
known to the Membership through our network of communication but we
also urge you to come forward if you perceive a need for a Task
Force.