This one-day BC specific program is designed for any party that is supervising a ground disturbance, independently performing a ground disturbance, or issuing and receiving ground disturbance permits in British Columbia. The program ensures that Level II® personnel are familiar with, and fully understand, all…
Register Now for our November 13th Ground Disturbance Breakfast in Abbotsford!
BC Common Ground Alliance invites you to join us for breakfast and share your thoughts with our speakers on our Shared Responsibility in Underground Disturbance Activities. This in-person event that provides comprehensive education on how to work safely around underground infrastructure in BC for municipal workers, contractors,…
BC 1 Call Announces a new President
BC 1 Call has announced the appointment of Donna Grant as President, effective October 21, 2024. Donna will lead the organization in its important efforts in damage prevention and safety related to B.C.’s underground infrastructure. “I look forward to bringing my experience and commitment to…
BCMSA Utility Locator Specialist Course – Open Enrolment – November 26 to 28
Register Now! Course objectives: The objectives of this course are to provide you with the knowledge and skills so that you can: Course description: This intermediate course will provide participants with an in-depth knowledge of underground utility hazards. Students will use the locating tools used…
Did you know?
BCCGA is not a training provider. That said, we work with our members to ensure that education around safe digging practices is available and meets minimum requirements. The training and certification requirements to perform work in BC depends on who you are performing work for.…
Ground Disturbance Exellence Award – City of Kelowna
We were thrilled to attend the BC Municipal Safety Association/Public Works Association of BC Joint Annual Conference and Tradeshow on October 8th and to present the Ground Disturbance Excellence Award to the City of Kelowna. Thanks to BCMSA for hosting us and Congratulations to the…
2024 BCLNA Holiday Gala – Everyone Welcome!
It’s the jolliest time of the year! Join us at BC Landscaping and Nursery Association’s annual holiday gala, where we get together to enjoy good food and celebrate! Thursday, December 5 · 6 – 11:30pm PST at Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre Everyone is Welcome!…
Contractor Breakfast – Kamloops October 10th – REGISTER NOW!
BC Common Ground Alliance invites you t o join us for breakfast and share your thoughts with our speakers on our Shared Responsibility in Underground Disturbance Activities. Generously sponsored by our members We hope you will join us DATE: Thursday, October 10, 2024 TIME: 6:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.…
Become a DIRT Reporter!
Help BCCGA to target damage prevention and safety solutions and messaging to benefit workers, the public and the environment…become a DIRT reporter now! It’s easier than ever. Just as a reminder, ALL data collected by BCCGA is anonymous and confidential and is used to produce the annual National DIRT Report. This…
Training and Education at BCCGA
BCCGA is not a training provider. That said, we work with our members to ensure that education around safe digging practices is available and meets minimum requirements. The training and certification requirements to perform work in BC depends on who you are performing work for.…
Invitation to Participate in the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator’s Rules of Practice and Procedure Review
On behalf of Canada Energy Regulator -> You are invited to participate in a regulatory engagement for the Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (the Rules). Background The National Energy Board Rules of Practice and Procedure, 1995 govern the procedures to be followed during…
CER Feedback on Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR)
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) continues to seek feedback for the Phase 2 review of the Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR) and the Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment and Lands portion of the Filing Manuals (FM). In July, CER hosted virtual information sessions to provide general information about the…
CER Efficiency Project
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) is considering replacing the Section 58 Streamlining Order and the Decommissioning Exemption Order with a simplified project review process for certain negligible-risk and low-risk activities. Project details and a Discussion Paper are posted on the CER Dialogue Page. The CER is…
CSA Z260 Pipeline System Safety Metrics – Comments open
The Public Review for the new edition of CSA Z260 Pipeline system safety metrics has opened and will remain live until August 31st. If you would like to review the draft and leave your comments, you can do so by going here: https://publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details/5356. Please feel free to circulate…
Excavation Safety Alliance Town Hall – Recording
Can the creation of a Damage Prevention Professional designation/certification program help reduce damages and improve safety? Many professions require certification to be qualified to do the task. Once you are certified you need to meet some ongoing education requirements to stay current. Right now, there…
CER Launches Engagement for Phase 2 of their Onshore Pipeline Regulation Filing Manuals
On behalf of Canada Energy Regulator OPR and FM Project Team – Engagement for Phase 2 of the Canada Energy Regulator Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR) and the Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment and Lands portion of the Filing Manuals officially launched today (17 June 2024) and…
It’s Public Works Week!
BCCGA recognizes Public Works Week as a time to celebrate everyone who contributes to BC’s public infrastructure and services! See BC 1 Call’s blog post giving a shout out to all those in both the public and private sectors dedicated to public works, including a great many…
LAST CHANCE! Bring Your Lunch & Learn on May 23rd at Noon PST
REGISTER NOW! MarineSafe811 – How to be safe Near Underwater Pipelines and Utilities with Ed Landgraf Ed Landgraf is Chairman of the CAMO Pipeline Group and Director of MarineSafe811 and Marine Safety at Texas 811 Ed is the founder of CAMO “Coastal And Marine Operators”…
April is Safe Digging Month!
April 1st marks the official start of Dig Safe Month across Canada! The BC Common Ground Alliance and its members have designated April as Dig Safe Month in BC and have received a formal proclamation from the Province – we had a great day in…
Safe Digging Month Contest @TransMtn
Your DIRT data is essential for reducing damages – DEADLINE MARCH 31!
As the only database of its kind, CGA’s Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) is the backbone of our industry’s efforts to reduce damages and create safer jobsites and communities. The annual DIRT Report’s analysis of how, when and why damages occur has created the framework for our “50…
Canada’s first Registered Utility Locator Technician (RULT) Lunch & Learn – February 22nd – Register Now!
Breaking ground on any new project comes with numerous risks. Every time you dig in the ground, you run the risk of loss of life or damage to property if you hit any of the many buried cables, conduits, gas or oil pipelines and/or other…
How Can Private Locators Enhance Excavation Safety? Webinar February 8th
Explore the crucial world of excavation safety in Excavation Safety Alliance‘s upcoming Town Hall, centred around the impact of private locators. With unmarked utilities posing risks and causing delays, discover how private locators play a pivotal role. Join Excavation Safety Alliance to delve into real-world…
WorkSafeBC 2024 Planned Inspectional Initiatives
WorkSafeBC has updated its Planned Inspectional Initiatives to reflect their areas of focus and prevention activities for 2024. WorkSafeBC’s Planned Inspectional Initiatives (previously known as High Risk Strategies and Industry Initiatives) support effective management of risks by examining and promoting occupational health and safety basics…
DIRT Lunch & Learn
We incorporated January’s Lunch & Learn into our Member meeting and heard from our DIRT Committee the exciting news that DIRT will have a fresh look and feel in February – it’s very exciting! You can find the DIRT Presentation on the Lunch & Learn…
CCGA Damage Prevention Symposium – Call for Papers & Save the Date
Delta Hotels Regina | November 4th – 6th, 2024 The Canadian Common Ground Alliance is excited to announce our Call for Papers for the 2024 CCGA Damage Prevention Symposium. To be considered, please complete the submission process and be sure to include all pertinent details.…
2022 National DIRT Report Available
The Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) recently shared the 6th annual CCGA National DIRT (Damage Information Reporting Tool) Report for 2022. This report dives into the characteristics, themes, and contributing factors behind buried infrastructure damages in Canada, as reported through the DIRT reporting system. Underground…
BCCGA Lunch and Learn Series
We have posted the presentations, resources and recordings of our Lunch and Learn series to date on our website – check them out if you missed them. Our next session will be on January 24th as part of our Member meeting and will highlight our…
Canada Energy Regulator issues penalty to Minell Pipeline Ltd.
The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has released full details of an Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) issued to Minell Pipeline Ltd. The amount of the penalty is $52,000. The penalty stems from an investigation into a pipeline rupture on October 5, 2021, near McAuley, Manitoba. A…
December Lunch and Learn – Register Now for December 13th! Last chance to Register!
A Novel Approach to Damage Prevention Using 3rd Party Fiber Optic Cables Residents of British Columbia grapple with a significant challenge, namely the frequent occurrence of reported damage events to underground utility networks, causing disruptions to vital services for homes, businesses, schools, and emergency services.…
Looking for a Public Awareness Job?
TransMountain Pipelines is currently hiring a Public Awareness Coordinator. If you or someone you know might be interested in/qualified for the job, please check out the link below. The position is based in Burnaby, BC. Thank you! https://careers.transmountain.com/job/Burnaby-Public-Awareness-Coordinator-Brit/728160047/
New Membership Rates
The Executive approved the new membership rates and they have been posted on our website. We have also included a list of membership benefits and a link to the membership application form. We will be sending Membership invoices for 2024 in late December/early January.…
Supreme Court ruling ‘a game changer’ for safety professionals
Canadian Occupational Safety | November 15, 2023 | By Shane Mercer In a groundbreaking decision, Canada’s Supreme Court has ruled that municipalities can be held legally responsible for accidents on construction sites, even when they lack direct control over the workers or the workplace. This landmark…
November Lunch and Learn / Member Meeting – Presentation and Resources
If you didn’t get a chance to attend our November Member meeting, or even if you did, check out the presentation by Troy De Souza of SPX about how Ground Penetrating Radar compliments Precision Locators. Check out the Presentation and check out these additional resources…
Contractor Breakfast – November 3rd in Abbotsford/Chilliwack – REGISTER NOW!!
The BC Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA) invites you to join us for breakfast to discuss our shared responsibility in damage prevention. Sponsored by our members: TransMountain, FortisBC, ICBA and Enbridge DATE: Friday, November 3, 2023 TIME: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. LOCATION: Clarion Hotel – 36035 North Parallel Road,…
Impulse Radar Raptor 3D Array Seminar and Demonstration – November 1st – Burnaby
On behalf of Linestar Utility Supply Inc. We like to invite you for : Impulse Radar Raptor 3D Array Seminar and Demonstration When: Wednesday November 1st, 9AM to 12 Noon ~ Lunch Provided Location: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown (Tiffany A Room) 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby ,B.C. V5H2W7…
FREE The Roles and Responsibilities of the BC Hydro Underground Locate Centre (Virtual Lunch’n’Learn) – Register Now!!
BC Hydro has power lines both above ground and underground. It’s vital to position anything you build underground to avoid the safety risk of fault transfer when electricity arcs from a power line/cable into the ground and/or surrounding equipment. Any underground infrastructure proposals within BC…
Excavation Safety Alliance – October 12th Town Hall
October’s ESA Town Hall is all about big data and we’ve put together an incredible panel to lead the discussion! From call centers to asset owners, contract locators, and technology providers – the industry has a lot of valuable and repetitive information that could be…
Canadian Energy Regulator is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer – is it you?
Located in Calgary, Alberta, the Canada Energy Regulator (Canadian Energy Regulator) is an independent energy lifecycle regulator responsible for federally regulated pipelines and power lines, energy development and trade. The Canada Energy Regulator also provides energy information to Canadians. As such, the CER sits at…
BCCGA Summer Social with FortisBC at the Ball Game at the Nat – RSVP by July 13th!
Join FortisBC and BCCGA on August 11th for a BBQ and baseball game at Nat Bailey stadium. The Vancouver Canadians are playing the Tri City Dust Devils. Parking is $10. Wise words from the patron safety saint of the Social Committee (Don), if you plan to drink,…
Revised regulations require work zone risk assessment
Whenever crews work on underground infrastructure along the roadside, they’re in danger of being struck by passing vehicles. Working at the side of a road for any reason and for any amount of time means they’re considered roadside workers. And that means their employers have specific responsibilities…
Excavation Safety Alliance Virtual Town Halls
What are the best ways to avoid cross bores? May 11 @ 10:30 CDT Register by May 11th here and access past sessions. Safety Alliance (ESA) virtual Town Halls are an open forum for all stakeholders to discuss concerns and present potential solutions to improve…
CSA Standards Now Available for Free!
Great news for those working in the oil and gas industry – several Canadian Standards Association (CSA) technical standards are now available for free online access for one year. The CER and the Western Regulators Forum have been working with the CSA Group to allow Canadians to…
BCCGA 3-day Utility Locator Specialist Open Enrollment course is BACK!
BCMSA is hosting in partnership with the BCCSA an Open Enrollment 3-day Utility Locate Specialist course at Langley Airport June 13-15, 2023! This training is Classroom & Hands on Practical so bring your PPE and Locate Equipment and register here. Course information can be found…
2023 CCGA Symposium Sponsorship & Exhibition Registration Now Open
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac | November 21st – 23rd, 2023 The Canadian Common Ground Alliance is excited to hold its 2023 Damage Prevention Symposium, in person, at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Quebec, November 21st – 23rd, 2023! This event is a signature event for the…
“Dig Safe” – Everyone’s Responsibility
25 April 2023 | CER Website April is “Dig Safe” month. It’s a good time to remind people about safe practices anytime they’re digging, whether it’s for their job or at home. It’s important to know what is underground, such as buried pipelines or utility lines,…
“QR Code” Before You Dig? Why Not?
Mike Sullivan – President, Utility Safety Partners Print this Article | Send to Colleague Given the proliferation of QR Codes, I recently developed the ClickBeforeYouDig QR Code and strongly suggest it be incorporated in all damage prevention awareness programs and promotional documentation. It has been provided to…
FREE Contractor Breakfast on April 20th in Kamloops – Postponed!
Postponed to a later date. Anyone planning to dig and disturb ground should know how to dig safely and avoid costly repairs to underground utilities. If you are involved with ground disturbance in any way, you and your whole crew should be at this free…
DIRT Deadline March 31st!
Upload Damage and Near-Miss Data by March 31 The DIRT data submission deadline of March 31 is fast approaching! All 2022 data must be submitted by this deadline to be included in the 2022 Annual DIRT Report. Your data is critical to helping the damage prevention industry…
Join us for our FREE Contractor Breakfast on March 31, 2023 in Langley
We hope you join us! Anyone planning to dig and disturb ground should know how to dig safely and avoid costly repairs to underground utilities. If you are involved with ground disturbance in any way, you and your whole crew should be at this free…
Dig Safe Course in Burnaby, April 20th
Register here – BC Dig Safe Seminar | Global Training Centre
Advertising Guidelines for Technical Safety BC Licensed Contractors
As of January 1, 2023, licensed contractors are required to publish their company name and Technical Safety BC (TSBC) licence number when advertising regulated services to the public. Adding your TSBC licence number to your ads will help home and business owners easily determine who…
Final Investigation Report on the 2021 Minell Pipeline Incident Released
Canada Energy Regulator The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released its final investigation report on the 2021 Minell Pipeline incident. A farmer ruptured a natural gas pipeline in McAuley, Manitoba, while using a tractor to maintain a water drainage channel in his field. The pipeline…
It’s Agriculture Safety Week – March 13 to 19
Agriculture Safety Week in Canada is March 13-19, 2023. The CER wants to remind everyone about working safely on farms, especially when working near pipelines. Feel free to share these post on your own accounts! English: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn French: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn
First Canadian National Line Locating Standard Launched – February 2023
The Canadian Association of Pipeline and Utility Locating Contractors (CAPULC) is proud to announce the successful completion and launch of the Underground Facility Locating and Marking Standard. As a leading industry association representing companies involved in locating buried facilities across Canada, CAPULC has over 100…
Calling All Locators!
The ASTTBC registered utility locator certification program is the first of its kind in BC. It is designed to recognize the competencies of locators who work in various industries and to deliver an enhanced level of public safety. Learn more here. ASTTBC is in consultation…
BCCGA DIRT Committee and 2022 Data Deadline
We are seeking members to join the BCCGA DIRT Committee with our new Committee Chair, Jimmy Yip of Fortis BC. We encourage more people to make the routine submissions, and so it will be great to get a few folks together to discuss the possibility.…
NEW Open Enrolment 3-day Utility Locator Specialist course and anyone can register!
Open Enrolment: Utility Locator Specialist: Jan 31st – Feb 2nd, 2023 This intermediate course will give participants an in-depth knowledge of underground utility hazards and help them understand the principles and best practices to follow when locating underground utilities. The course is being delivered in…
Check Out BC 1 Call’s Latest Newsletter
Check out BC 1 Call’s latest newsletter which covers important and useful updates, including on the following:
Underground Facility Locating and Marking Standard – Deadline to Comment Nov 21!
Released for Final FeedbackCanadian Association of Pipeline and Utility Locating Contractors (CAPULC) has released their Pilot Draft of the Underground Facility Locating and Marking Standard. CAPULC’s objective was to develop a national line locating standard to ensure consistent practices across the country while allowing for…
Free Contractor Education Breakfast – November 18th – Register Now!
Don’t miss your chance to register! FREE Contractor Education Breakfast: Damage Prevention – A Shared Responsibility Anyone planning to dig and disturb ground should know how to dig safely and avoid costly repairs to underground utilities. If you are involved with ground disturbance in any…
Contractor Breakfast November 18th – Table Top Display Opportunities
Special Opportunity! The BC Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA) invites our member companies to join with our sponsors – ICBA, FortisBC an TransMountain – in displaying their products and services with a table-top display at our upcoming contractor breakfast. DATE: Friday, November 18, 2022 TIME: Set up 6:30…
CCGA Damage Prevention Symposium – Whistler October 25th to 27th
Join us in Whistler!
NEW CAPULC Canadian Underground Facility Locating and Marking Standard
Canadian Association of Pipeline and Utility Locating Contractors (CAPULC) has just released their Pilot Draft of the NEW Canadian Locate and Marking Standards. CAPULC’s objective was to develop a national line locating standard to ensure consistent practices across the country while allowing provincial variations in…
2020 CCGA DIRT Report Released
The fourth annual CCGA National DIRT (Damage Information Reporting Tool) Report for 2020 is now available. Like previous years, this report presents characteristics, themes and contributing factors leading to buried infrastructure damages in Canada as reported through the DIRT reporting system. Underground infrastructure provides crucial…
2022 Canadian Common Ground Alliance
Damage Prevention Symposium
Fairmont Chateau Whistler British ColumbiaOctober 24th – 27th, 2022 The Canadian Common Ground Alliance is excited to hold its 2022 Damage Prevention Symposium, in person, at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler British Columbia, October 24th – 27th, 2022! This event is a signature event for the…
CER Technical Specialist, Emergency Management Compliance on the Programs & Evaluations Team in System Operations
On behalf of Canadian Energy Regulator: A job posting has just gone up for a Technical Specialist, Emergency Management Compliance on the Programs & Evaluations Team in System Operations. This position fills the role of Compliance Program Manager. Please feel free to share this job…
CER Regulatory Framework Plan: Seeking Feedback
On behalf of Canadian Energy Regulator (CER)” The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information on recent CER improvements and more importantly, to seek your input and feedback on the regulatory improvement priorities identified in our 2022-25 Regulatory Framework Plan. Our Regulatory…
Notice of BCCGA Annual General Meeting – June 9th
Our Annual General meeting will be held via Zoom on June 9th, 2022 from 10 am to noon. The meeting will be held to conduct the following business: 10:00 Welcome and Introductions 10:10 Guest Speaker 10:45 Call meeting to order 10:45 Roll Call – Establish…
2022 Canadian Common Ground Alliance Damage Prevention Symposium
Fairmont Chateau Whistler, British Columbia October 24th – 27th, 2022 The Canadian Common Ground Alliance is excited to hold its 2022 Damage Prevention Symposium, in person, at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler British Columbia, October 24th – 27th, 2022! This event is a signature event for…
Damage Prevention is a Shared Responsibility: Common Ground Alliance Works to Keep Communities Safe
Apr. 14, 2022 “Together we are stronger and safer.” That is the message from the BC Common Ground Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing damage to underground pipes, cables and conduits. They work alongside regulators, government, utility companies, construction groups and others with an interest…
BC 1 Call 2021 Report to Members
BC 1 Call has just released its 2021 Report to Members & Partners, which includes new records: > 89,000 registered users 247,000 locate requests (up 14% over the prior record) 27 Educational partners who reference BC 1 Call in their professional training In addition, the…
April is #DigSafe Month!
April 1st marks the official start of Dig Safe Month across Canada! The BC Common Ground Alliance and its members have designated April as Dig Safe Month in BC and have received a formal proclamation from the Province. Click here to see the proclamation and…
April is Safe Digging Month!
April 1st marks the official start of Dig Safe Month across Canada! The BC Common Ground Alliance and its members have designated April as Dig Safe Month in BC and have received a formal proclamation from the Province. Click here to see the proclamation and…
DIRT Data Submission Deadline – March 31!
The submission deadline of March 31st is fast approaching. All 2021 data must be submitted before the deadline to be included in the 2021 Annual DIRT report. If your company has no 2021 events to report, a Company Administrator should go to Submission Status on the DIRT Main Menu…
2022 Trenchless Technology Roadshow – April 24 to 26 in Kelowna
The Trenchless Technology Road Show is Canada’s largest trenchless technology event focused on buried infrastructure condition assessment, construction, renovation, asset management and subsurface utility engineering. Join them Live In Kelowna, BC from April 24-26, 2022. Registration now open. There will be several pre-CATT Courses offered on…
FREE Webinar: How to work safely around buried Infrastructure in BC – Damage Prevention is a Shared Responsibility – March 8th – Last Chance to Register!!
Join ICBA and BC 1 Call on March 8, 2022 at 10 am PST for a free virtual 1-hour presentation on “Click or Call Before You Dig!!” to discuss working safely around buried utilities in British Columbia. British Columbians are at serious risk when underground…
‘It’s not just about Russia and Ukraine. It’s about freedom’: Vancouver woman aims to educate on Ukraine invasion
CTV News | Michele Brunoro | March 2, 2022 To Vancouver’s Michelle Petrusevich, the scenes of fire and devastation look like something out of a Hollywood war movie. In reality, they are the images sent to her by family in eastern Ukraine, where the Russian…
Congratulations Michelle and Fortis!
The Canadian Society of Safety Engineers presented the 2021 Outstanding Achievement Award to Michelle Petrusevich! She was recognized for her efforts in decreasing damage to the @FortisBC natural gas infrastructure by 19% in the past 2 years.
OPR Review – Discussion Paper
The CER shared the OPR Review Discussion Paper with Indigenous peoples, regulated companies and other parties and it contains questions that will help guide the conversation over the course of the comment period. To follow progress or to comment, please click on the link. The Canada Energy…
Covid-19 Safety Plan Communication
A message from Al Johnson, Head of Prevention Services, WorkSafeBC: Earlier in the pandemic, employers were asked to create and implement detailed COVID-19 safety plans. On July 1, 2021, those plans were replaced by a more general focus on Communicable Disease Prevention as the province…
BCCGA Social at the Vancouver Christmas Market on December 21st – CANCELLED
Given the recent rise in Covid-19 infections and the Omicron variant, we regret that we have decided to cancel the Christmas Social originally scheduled on December 21st. We want to ensure that everyone stays safe and has a healthy and happy holiday season.
2020 DIRT Report
The 2020 CCGA National DIRT Report is now available. Please find both the English and French language versions attached. National DIRT Report 2020 – English Rapport National ORDI 2020 – French DIRT For Canada Reporting damages into the Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) is critical for the…
Use of BC 1 Call Can Keep Drinking Water Infrastructure Safe
BC 1 Call | December 2, 2021 Flood-Related Activities that Warrant a BC 1 Call Locate Request Digging drainage ditches Cleaning up drainage ditches Dragging heavy equipment or structures to higher ground Use of BC 1 Call every time you plan to break ground can…
Reducing Risk in Excavation Projects
BC 1 Call – November 4, 2021 Professional projects that involve ground disturbance are challenging given the need to stay on time and on budget – all while managing various risks. It goes without saying: failing to anticipate and deal with risk factors can negatively…
BC Floods: Request an Emergency Locate Before Trenching or Clean-Up
BC 1 Call | Update posted November 26, 2021 Why This Matters During any state of emergency, avoiding damage to critical infrastructure and personal injury is of utmost importance. Resources are spread thin to deal with extraordinary cleanup work, making it especially important to click…
We want to see you! Join us for the first and last BCCGA Social of the year at the Vancouver Christmas Market on December 21st!
Wander the market’s winding alleys and discover authentic German delicacies: sizzling sausages, warming Glühwein (mulled wine), old world confections, and 80 other food and craft huts. Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Meet at 5:30 PM at the Vancouver Christmas Market Entrance JACK POOLE PLAZA (site of the Olympic…
Counting Down! 2021 CCGA International Damage Prevention Symposium, November 16 – 18, 2021 – Virtual Event
The Canadian Common Ground Alliance is on the final countdown to the 2021 International Damage Prevention Symposium. This event is a signature event for the CCGA attracting over 265+ damage prevention management professionals and decision makers from across Canada including stakeholder groups such as oil…
Cansel is looking for an Account Manager
Cansel is currently seeking an Account Manager on their Subsurface Technologies team (pipe locating & camera inspection) in Vancouver. Find out more…. and contact them directly.
Did you know there are 3 basic safe excavation steps?
To avoid preventable injuries, costly repairs, project delays and many other consequences of damagingunderground infrastructure, make sure you: 1) Submit your free locate ticket with BC 1 Call2) Follow their members’ instructions3) Expose the underground line, pipe or cable to find its exact location before…
PST Refund Extension Saves Businesses More Money
VICTORIA – A StrongerBC program that refunds businesses the PST paid on select machinery and equipment will be extended for an additional six months. This extension will give businesses another chance to reduce costs and make new investments to adapt to the changes the pandemic…
UESI Municipal Full Scholarship – CCGA Conference
Dear Municipal Employees, UESI recognizes the budgetary constraints common to many municipalities and the restraints surrounding event attendance. Considering this, The Centre for Advancement of Trenchless Technologies (CATT) and The Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute (UESI) are proud to announce that they will be providing the opportunity for…
BC 1 CALL WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!
BC 1 Call wants to thank all users of their service who have taken the time to rate their service in the 1-minute post-experience survey launched last September. So far this year, they have received over 1,150 responses from callers and online users. On average, over…
Centriforce Damage Prevention Webinar
For over 40 years, Centrifrorce Products Ltd has been at the forefront of utility damage prevention. As part of their utility protection range for buried cables and pipelines, they manufacture the world-renowned Stokbord Cable Cover, alongside our Tapetile and Locata warning range. In this webinar,…
Job Posting: CER Instructional Designer
Position title: Call of Interest Instructional Designer / Appel d’intérêt Concepteur pédagogique Business Unit and Team: System Operations / Programs and Evaluation / Opérations sur le terrain / équipe de la gestion des urgences et de la sûreté Closing Date : 10/09/2021 English: http://wapps/rdims/ViewDoc.aspx?Public=y&DocID=1357498 French: http://wapps/rdims/ViewDoc.aspx?Public=y&DocID=1358349
Job Posting: CER Regulatory Compliance Officer
Position title: Regulatory Compliance Officer – Industrial Control System Security / Agent de la conformité réglementaire – Sûreté des systèmes de contrôle industriel Business Unit and Team: Field Operations / Emergency Management and Security / Opérations sur le terrain / équipe de la gestion des urgences et…
Virtual BC Construction Health & Safety Conference
BCCSA is delivering the good news that the 2021 Virtual BC Construction Health & Safety Conference will take place on Thursday, October 14, 2021. This year’s conference will look at the theme of the construction industry’s capacity to embrace and overcome the challenges of the…
Asbestos Control Training (ACT)
This fall, the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) will launch Asbestos Control Training (ACT) a series of 5 courses beginning with Asbestos 101 (Awareness Training) with specialty courses to follow. Courses are self-paced and accessible online 24/7. Asbestos Control Training is complimented by BCCSA’s newly…
Cansel is Looking for People
Cansel is looking to hire an Account Manager (Inside Sales)- Subsurface Technologies Equipment and are looking for some people who have an experience as a locators and who wants to continue their career in Sales. See the following job description and contact them directly if…
Canada Energy Regulator – Regulatory Framework Plan: Seeking Feedback
On behalf of Canada Energy Regulator –> The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information on recent CER Regulatory Framework Program improvements and more importantly, to seek your input and feedback on the regulatory improvement priorities identified in our Regulatory Framework Plan. …