BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA)

2025 Leadership Council has officially wrapped! Yesterday, the BCWWA Board of Directors and 20+ co-leads from BCWWA’s committees, communities of practice and groups met for a day of engagement, learning and cross-collaboration across all leadership and program areas of the BCWWA. We look forward to this annual event as a valuable opportunity to hear from our volunteer leaders, gather feedback, and strengthen our understanding of how best to serve and advocate for our members. Thank you, Brian Bedford from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, for joining us and leading the conversation on how government staff and our sector can build relationships. And thank you to all the co-leads who took the time to attend Leadership Council. The room was filled with energy, ideas, and meaningful discussion—and we’re excited to carry that momentum forward into the new year! #LeadershipCouncil #leadership #BCwater #Yukonwater #engagement

Last call for all young professionals to take part in the Young Professionals Group Webinar! Have you ever wondered how a project management certification can support your career in the water industry? This webinar is for you! The Young Professionals Group is hosting a free webinar on November 25, 2025, which you won’t want to miss. Dr. Farokh Kakar. is presenting Pathways to Project Management Certification for Water Professionals. This session will explore: 🕛 How project management principles help deliver safe, timely, and cost-effective water solutions. 🌎 An in-depth look at the step-by-step process to earning globally recognized certifications. 🚪 How professional certification can open doors for leadership opportunities and funding support. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LDz8GM Registration Deadline: November 25, 2025, 12:00 pm PT Interested in joining the Young Professional Group? Please connect with Katie Patrao, Member Engagement Coordinator, at kpatrao@bcwwa.org.

The past two days have been a great time at the 2025 SCADA & OT Conference hosted by the BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA), and particularly enjoyed moderating the lively panel discussion. Thanks to everyone that participated!

Taking a moment from the high energy main room of the BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) SCADA and OT Conference to chat with CEO Lee Coonfer about life, career progressions, and the importance of planning for and engaging the next generation of leaders💧 #bcwwa#waterindustry#realtalk

It’s Day 2 of the 2025 SCADA & OT Conference & Trade Show in New Westminster, and the conversations just keep getting better! From water and wastewater innovators and operators to OT security specialists, we’re connecting with incredible leaders dedicated to protecting and strengthening critical infrastructure. It’s inspiring to be on the ground where all things SCADA converge — learning, sharing insights, and building relationships that move our industry forward. #SCADA2025 #BCWWA #Water #Wastewater #WaterIndustry #ProfessionalDevelopment

Day 1 of the 2026 SCADA & OT Conference & Trade Show kicks off with a strong turnout of water professionals who are actively sharing knowledge and learning from one another. It’s an energizing start as subject matter experts come together to advance the ways innovation is shaping the water sector. #SCADA #OperationalTechnology #WaterSector #TradeShow #Conference

This year marks the 54th BCWWA Annual Conference & Trade Show, and we are proud to announce this year’s theme: Where Waters Meet. At the heart of this year’s conference theme is the celebration of the many roads, waterways and geographies that make up BC and Yukon regions. Because we don’t exist in isolation – we thrive through connection, conversation and community. What unites us in navigating the vast and vital water resources across our provinces? How can we protect and sustain these resources for future generations? Let this be a space where diverse perspectives, emerging insights and new ideas converge and shape your work. Want to get involved in our 2026 conference? Call for abstracts and panel moderators starts November 21, 2025! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxNa_zhD #BCWater #YukonWater #AC26 #BCWWA26 #Watersector

A huge highlight of our inaugural MLA day in Victoria was hearing the Honourable Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land & Resource Stewardship, recognize our 2025 BCWWA Student Design Competition winners! As mentioned, the winning team, Team StormWise Innovations, also won the international competition at WEFTEC in Chicago. We appreciate the Minister’s acknowledgement of this competition, which supports growing talent in the water sector. #BCWWAMLADay #SDC #BCWWA #WEFTEC #UBC

Calling all young professionals! If you’re interested in learning about how project management certification can support your water career, this webinar is for you. The Young Professionals Group is hosting a free webinar on November 25, 2025, which you won’t want to miss. Dr. Farokh Kakar. is presenting Pathways to Project Management Certification for Water Professionals. This session will explore: 🕐 How project management principles help deliver safe, timely, and cost-effective water solutions. 🌎 An in-depth look at the step-by-step process to earning globally recognized certifications. 💧 How professional certification can open doors for leadership opportunities and funding support. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gCCHxd7i Registration Deadline: November 25, 2025, 12:00 pm PT Interested in joining the Young Professional Group? Please connect with Katie Patrao, Member Engagement Coordinator, at kpatrao@bcwwa.org. #Water #ProjectManagement #Engingeering #UBC #YPGroup