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

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…

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…

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 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…

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. …

Help us spread the word! The Preventable Campaign is targeting underground infrastructure safety in May! Global News had DigSafe features on Wednesday – please share! FortisBC: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2205260&jwsource=cl  Preventable: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2205263&jwsource=cl  BC 1 Call: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2205256&jwsource=cl And if you are on Facebook or Instagram… May 1-16 – https://www.facebook.com/8475622807/posts/10159136919787808 May 17-31 (IG) – https://fb.me/27AkQY4qLEfFC8D…

RFP 16007 ** Details of the Request For Proposals *** BC Hydro is seeking (1) one qualified Consultant or company who can provide all labour, equipment, and transportation for Transmission Standby Services on an “as when and required” basis as described herein for Vancouver Island,…

The Honourable Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low-Carbon Innovation, met virtually with our Executive Director Dave Baspaly today to proclaim April as Safe Digging Month in British Columbia. April is National Dig Safe Month across Canada. It’s a reminder about the importance of continuing to…

April is National Dig Safe Month across Canada. It’s a reminder about the importance of continuing to raise awareness on damage prevention and safe digging practices, especially with the start of the spring digging season. To commemorate this important month Danatec is offering special pricing…

APRIL 22, 2021 Member’s Annual General Meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (MST) SAFETY CONFERENCE GUEST SPEAKERS Following the AGM, we have a great lineup of presenters. Join our guest speakers to learn first-hand information on the topics that resonate in…

Link to BC 1 Call Press Release. (Vancouver, BC – April 8, 2021) – A province-wide survey commissioned by BC 1 Call in February 2021 found that only three-in-10 respondents (28 per cent) correctly identified that BC 1 Call connects British Columbians with their members—organizations that own…

A great introduction to our vLoc 3 RTK Pro all-in-one Utility Locator and GNSS receiver, with an accuracy of 2.5cm possible. Vivax will discuss how to use this and a quick tutorial of their VM Map Cloud. Register Now.

The Provincial government has again pronounced April is Safe Digging Month. See the News Release and check out our formal Proclamation!

Every time you dig, you risk injury, loss of life, or damage to property if you hit buried cables, conduits, pipelines, or other facilities. Contacting BC 1 Call is the best way to find out what is buried in your dig site. Employers and supervisors…

In celebration of Damage Prevention Week, Infrastructure Resources is offering damage prevention professionals like you a very special price on the Global Excavation Safety Conference Virtual. Register by Sunday and use code SAFETY8254 for a registration price of only $195!  To register now, go to: https://globalescvirtual.com/product/global-esc-virtual-registration/ Global ESC…

The Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) is continuing the Digging Deeper Digital Education and Networking Series – and you can still register! Given the uncertainties due to COVID-19, the CCGA is excited to provide an alternative: A national platform that virtually connects Damage Prevention Stakeholders, the series…

The submission deadline of March 31st is fast approaching. All 2020 data must be submittedbefore the deadline to be included in the 2020 Annual DIRT report. If your company has no 2020 events to report, a Company Administrator should go to Submission Status on the DIRT Main Menu and…

Consequential edits to the Filing Manual resulting from the coming into force of the CER Act (2019) and related updates, including the CER’s Early Engagement Guide, were published on the CER website on 6 August 2020. A series of periodic technical updates to the Filing…

DIRT Data Submission Deadline Approaching The submission deadline of March 31st is fast approaching.  All 2020 data must be submitted before the deadline to be included in the 2020 Annual DIRT report.  CGA has created short video tutorials on: How to upload a single reportHow to bulk upload…

The Excavation Safety Conference has been providing critical education to the damage prevention industry since 2004. The virtual event, April 6-8, offers a diverse selection of education, with multiple sessions offered with a Canadian perspective, including these: Damage Prevention Awareness for Homeowners in the time…

We are pleased to announce our 2021 partnership campaign with Preventable BC is now underway. Building on last year’s successful campaign, despite the challenges of the COVID 19 impacts, BCCGA will once again partner with Preventable for a multifaceted outreach during April, Safe Digging Month.…

Our 2020 Annual Report to Members is now available. 2020 has been an unprecedented year for the BC Common Ground Alliance for obvious reasons. The global pandemic that is affecting our communities is perhaps the greatest challenge of our generation. From March of this year,…

We extend a special greeting to express our sincere appreciation for your confidence over the past year and your collective commitment to safety. 2020 has been an unprecedented year for BC Common Ground Alliance and the sector as a whole. The global pandemic that is…

April 6-8, 2021 – Online, Worldwide When COVID-19 caused the cancellation of our 2019 live event, Infrastructure Resources immediately began the process of building a brand new way to experience the Global Excavation Safety Conference. They knew that, regardless of when live events returned, providing…

Improved Earthquake Performance and Resilience for New Buildings – Tuesday January 12th, 9 to noon BC Housing is offering a 3-hour webinar on January 12, 2021 from 9 am – 12 noon PDT entitled Building Smart: Improved Earthquake Performance and Resilience for New Buildings. This webinar…

Victoria, B.C. (December 14, 2020) – The Builders Code is honouring six employers with Builders Code Champion Awards for leading the way in advancing the culture of BC’s industrial, commercial, and institutional construction sector.  Their efforts have contributed to an increase in the participation of women…

To end this interesting year, we have decided to try a different kind of holiday social. Join us for a virtual get-together with Pamela Bragg from Sarkany HR Management and let us talk about “Managing Pressure and Maintaining Balance”.  When things are extremely busy and…

While this service is available for use, it is very important to Click or Call BC 1 Call prior to any excavation activities as the first step to damage prevention. Have you had a chance to try out the City of Vancouver’s new VanMap? This version…

 The Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) proudly announces the Digging Deeper Digital Education and Networking Series. Given the uncertainties due to COVID-19, the CCGA is excited to provide an alternative: A national platform that virtually connects Damage Prevention Stakeholders, beginning October 2020 until May 2021 that offers…

The CCGA’s 2019 DIRT Report has been published and released in both official languages and posted to CCGA Twitter and Facebook. English Report / English Tweet French Report / French Tweet Facebook Postings English and French Please “like”, Retweet, etc. on social media and please circulate to your respective…

Ian Turnbull of FortisBC explains how you can reduce the risk of damaging natural gas lines or other underground utilities when working in your yard this fall. Click here!

Globe and Mail | PUBLISHED OCTOBER 15, 2020 This fall, you might be tempted to dig a hole in your yard to put in a fence or remove an old tree stump. If you’re spending more time in the yard while working on your laptop…

It has come to our attention that there is some confusion surrounding locator training courses and certification. The ASTTBC Registered Utility Locator Technician (RULT) program is designed to recognize the competencies of locators who work in various industries and to deliver an enhanced level of…

Last week, Global BC did an Open House segment about the importance of underground safety and contacting BC 1 Call before digging. Special thanks to all our stakeholders who helped to make this happen. Watch the segment now!

The Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) proudly announces the Digging Deeper Digital Education and Networking Series. Given the uncertainties due to COVID-19, the CCGA is excited to provide an alternative: A national platform that virtually connects Damage Prevention Stakeholders, beginning October 2020 until May 2021 that offers…

Global News did an Open House shoot on Tuesday at Dave’s house to reinforce the importance of underground safety and using BC 1 Call before digging. The Open House segment will air Sat Sept 26 at 7:40am. GlobalBC will then post the video within a…

Excavator attachments when not used properly can pose a serious risk to workers and property.  When attachments disengage unexpectedly, serious injury can occur.  Please take a moment to answer the following brief survey on your experience with attachments. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2L798GW Your ideas and suggestions on this…

On August 21st, the Province released the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services REPORT ON THE BUDGET 2021 CONSULTATION – VOLUME I. BCCGA’s attendance and presentation are mentioned in the Executive Summary and then under the heading of Public Safety & Justice on…

SURREY, B.C., August 19, 2020 – Today, FortisBC acknowledged two Lower Mainland businesses that have shown that success and safe digging go hand in hand. The fifth annual FortisBC Excavation Safety Awardsare given to companies that submit a high number of requests into BC 1…

A joint venture between the BCMSA, BC Common Ground Alliance, BC Construction Safety Alliance, Public Works Association of BC, Technical Safety BC, and WorkSafeBC, this award was created as a way to recognize municipalities who follow safe underground disturbance practices. Recognizing local governments for activities…

Our 2020 Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on July 9, 2020 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm through Zoom. There will be a short Board meeting following the AGM. The Agenda and Minutes from last year are available for your reference on the BCCGA…

With the recent launch of Phase 3 of the province’s Restart Plan, WorkSafeBC would like to update stakeholders on the guidance and support we’re providing to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in B.C. workplaces. The attached document outlines some of WorkSafeBC’s recent activities, including:…

On behalf of UESI AB-BC Chair, Darlene Cox: RE: UESI Alberta-British Columbia Chapter Spring 2020 Open Meeting Dear Members and Friends of the Utility Engineering and Survey Institute AB-BC Chapter, On behalf of the Chair of the Utility Engineering & Survey Institute (UESI) AB-BC Chapter…

Technical Safety BC has released its State of Safety and Annual Report for 2019. These reports document their work over the past year through stories and data on hazards, incidents, and safety management of technical systems in British Columbia. Here are some of the highlights from 2019 detailed in…

WorkSafeBC is waiving premiums for employers who are approved to receive the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) for furloughed workers (employees on leave with full or partial pay). WorkSafeBC recognizes the challenges employers are facing during this extraordinary time, and in light of the impacts…

This session will be devoted to the development of damage prevention awareness and education matrix recommending a series of actions for all stakeholders; effectively broadening and adding strength to the foundation of education messaging. May 28, 2020 08:30 AM in Mountain Time (US and Canada) Register…

In these challenging business times, Radiodetection University would like to extend a hand by offering a few free on-line classes that are open to all end users of Radiodetection equipment. Please forward this invitation to any customers that might be interested in any of these…

The CCGA will be scheduling a virtual workshop in the near future with damage prevention and public awareness representatives to develop an education and awareness matrix that broadens public awareness responsibilities among all CCGA stakeholders – asset owners and ground disturbers alike. The matrix seeks…

With the overwhelming attendance Linestar had over the past few weeks, along with others reaching out to them to do a few more webinars, they are pleased to announce the addition of 3 more free Locate Training Webinars. For more information, click here.

BC Housing is offering a 3-hour webinar on May 20, 2020 entitled Building Smart Delivering Thermal Comfort in Residential Homes. This webinar focuses on the use of thermal comfort as a measure of success in the design and construction of high-performance homes. Building Smart Delivering Thermal…

 April 23, 2020 | Calgary, Alberta  The Boards of Directors from the Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA), acting on the encouraging demonstration of support in a Special Meeting today, and Alberta One-Call Corporation (AOC) have agreed to the acquisition of the ABCGA by AOC to…

To help B.C. businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the B.C. government, through the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness and the Government of Canada, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, have partnered with Small Business BC (SBBC) to launch a new B.C. Business COVID-19…

The Vancouver Fire Department reached out to us asking for help in distributing the attached message.  Can you please use your distribution networks to get the word out about fire service for Vancouver-based construction sites during the current Covid-19 crisis.

(Vancouver, BC – April 1, 2020) – BC 1 Call is urging homeowners to click or call before they dig to avoid damaging underground infrastructure. With so many British Columbians staying home to practice safe social distancing, many are taking advantage of the spring weather…

There is no doubt that we are living in unprecedented times that call for decisive action to ensure the health and safety of our communities. We trust that this message finds you well, and we hope that you and your loved ones remain healthy. We…

The Conference Board of Canada has compiled a go-to resource for insights and analysis on COVID-19. Here, they bring you quick-read articles based on our multi-disciplinary research. Each article gives you a fact-based understanding of the complex issues impacting you and your organization. Go to…

Resource:BC COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment Tool This self-assessment tool, developed with the BC Ministry of Health, will help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19. You can complete this assessment for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, if they are unable…

Our next Member and Board Meetings will be held on February 6th, 2020 at the Shaw Tower in Vancouver. See the agenda for the day. Our speaker in the morning will be Bas Owel of Global Training who will be talking about the BC Ground…

On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is our pleasure to present the British Columbia Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA) 2019 Report to Members. This document lays out the high-level success we have had in 2019 in relation to our five-year strategic priorities. This year…

A special greeting at Christmas time to express to you our sincere appreciation for your confidence and loyalty. We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.

Our October 23rd Ground Disturbance Session in Kelowna was a huge success! Global News Okanagan covered the story online with video they shot at the event. It was also covered by the Kelowna Daily Courier online The story was also picked up by MSN News. Join is…

Published Published Nov. 7, 2019  A man is dead after a natural gas leak in southern Alberta Thursday afternoon. Emergency crews were called to a rural property off Highway 549 north of Turner Valley at around 1:45 p.m. Once fire officials determined the property was…

Vancouver Convention Centre  — Vancouver, BC — May 28 – 29 Open to the Public  — Free Admission! Highlights: Approximately 7,500 student visitors  Over 50 Try-A-Trade® and Technology activities Over 40 skill competitions representing six sectors: Construction; Employment; Information Technology; Manufacturing and Engineering; Transportation; Service Over 550 secondary…

The National Research Council of Canada has launched a Public Review to provide feedback on proposed changes to Codes Canada Publications, listed below: National Building Code of Canada 2015 (NBC) National Fire Code of Canada 2015 (NFC) National Plumbing Code of Canada 2015 (NPC) You can have…

CCGA DIRT Report Estimates Damage to Buried Utilities Continues to Cost Canada at Least $1 Billion Every Year NIAGARA FALLS, ONT. (Oct. 9, 2019) – The Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA) released the 2018 Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT) Report in Niagara Falls, Ontario on…

Congratulations to the Capital Regional District and the City of Kelowna for winning this year’s Ground Disturbance City of Excellence Awards — presented at the BC Municipal Safety Association / Public Works Conference in Penticton on September 17th! BC Common Ground Alliance Vice-Chair, Michelle Petrusevich,…

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! This event focuses on critical issues specific to Canadian stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to network with your peers from across Canada and share knowledge and ideas. Learn more… Break Out Session: Implementing CSA Z663-18 Addressing the limitations and gaps in stakeholder awareness and engagement. Learn…

The 2019 BC Construction Health & Safety Conference (formerly known as Bridging the Gap) will be held on October 24th and 25th.  This year’s conference is not to be missed as there is another strong speaker line up and NEW venue, Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront. LEARN ABOUT: Practical…