Young Members Group
The SEABC Young Members Group (YMG) provides young structural engineers with the opportunity to learn, get involved, meet others in their field, and have fun. "Young Members" includes young Structural Engineers, Structural Engineers who are new to the field, and those seeking professional registration assistance.
There are five basic areas of focus of the YMG which are reflected in the events that we organize:
1. Professional Development
2. Socializing and Networking
3. Professional Registration Assistance
4. Communication
5. Community Outreach
Mission Statement
"The SEABC Young Members Group serves to promote the interests of Young Structural Engineers in the Province of British Columbia by developing and executing initiatives in the areas of Networking, Professional Development, Registration Assistance, Communication, and Outreach"
Committee Volunteers
Kevin Riederer, P.Eng., Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd. (Chair)
Ilana Danzig, E.I.T., Genivar
Dominic Mattman, E.I.T., Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.
Michael Roberts, P.Eng., Section-T Consulting
Katherine Thibert, E.I.T. – Sandwell Engineering Inc.
Contact Us
Website: www.seabc.ca/ymg
Email: ymg
seabc.ca
YMG electronic mailing list: Click here to sign up and stay informed of all the happenings of the SEABC YMG.
Upcoming Events
Professional Registration Seminar
We are organising another seminar on June 10 for those working towards a P.Eng. in the Structural discipline and/or Struct.Eng. More information >
Past Events
Cal Poly Student Visit
During the Week of March 22-27th, 2010, a Group of 11 students from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, California held their first annual trip to Vancouver. In addition to a unique opportunity to visit the 2010 Winter Olympic city, the structural engineering students came with the intent to tour local engineering Firms in Vancouver. Beyond the office tours, three events were also organized by the SEABC YMG for the group to partake in for an opportunity to network and a more casual interaction with our local SEABC engineers. Read more >
Tour of facilities – FP Innovations (World’s largest, non-profit forest research institute)
In January 2010 we visited and got a flavour of the research work that is currently underway in the Wood Engineering Group (part of the Building Systems Dept.), Durability and Protection group (part of the Building Systems Dept.) and the Composites group (part of the Resource Dept.).
Bowling at Revs
In December 2009 we had an evening of fun and friendly games of bowling, while engaging in some frank discussions of the goings-on in the world of structural engineering.
Site Tour of Con-Force Structures
In August 2009, a group of SEABC young members attended a tour of the Con-Force pre-cast concrete plant in Richmond. The tour consisted of a presentation, question & answer session followed by a tour of the plant. The event provided a detailed overview of the products, services and manufacturing facilities that Con-Force can provide as of the largest manufactures of pre-cast concrete products. A great experience for all who attended.
Professional Registration Seminar
In May 2009, the SEABC Young Members Group held our first event, a "Professional Registration Information" seminar. The aim of the seminar was to help EIT’s and internationally trained Engineers better understand the registration process at APEGBC and the seminar was tailored to people working towards a P.Eng in the Structural discipline. Jacques Granadino, P.Eng of APEGBC gave the presentation which had helpful hints and tips for all aspects of professional registration. The event was well attended and we have received positive feedback from several members. Many thanks to the members of the Education Committee who helped make the event a success. Given the popularity of this event and the interest in this topic, we plan to have a similar event again in the future.
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