The BC Society of Engineering and Geoscience (BCSEG) is committed to supporting our members, industry partners, and the public through access to trusted resources that enhance understanding, promote professional excellence, and strengthen public confidence in engineering and geoscience.
Our upcoming Resources Hub will serve as a central gateway to essential organizations, learning materials, and industry insights that reflect the high standards and shared values of our professional community.
We are committed to supporting our members, industry professionals, and the public by providing valuable resources that enhance knowledge, foster professional growth, and promote public awareness of engineering and geoscience. Our upcoming Resources Hub will serve as a central platform for accessing a wide range of materials, tools, and information tailored to meet the needs of our diverse community.
Public Resources and Awareness
For the public, these resources help build awareness of the vital role engineers and geoscientists play in ensuring safety, sustainability, and ethical practice across Canada:
- National Engineering Month Canada’s annual celebration of engineering and its impact on society.
- Engineers Without Borders Canada Advancing social innovation and sustainable development through engineering leadership.
- Science World Promoting STEM engagement and awareness across BC.
- BelowBC A not-for-profit organization promoting awareness, education, and public engagement in BC’s geoscience and mining history.
- Geoscience BC A not-for-profit society managing and cofounding independent geoscience research.
Promoting Engineering and Geoscience Education
These groups promote education, scholarships, and other support for up-and-coming engineers and geoscientists as well as those currently studying in those fields.
- Engineering & Geoscience Education Foundation of British Columbia Works to promote education in engineering and geoscience within British Columbia by funding and distributing scholarships.
- Claudette-MacKay-Lassonde Excellence Scholarship A scholarship created in memory of late Claudette MacKay-Lassonde, a Polytechnique Montréal graduate in chemical engineering, who was a pioneer for women and a leader in the engineering community.
- Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Offers Canada-wide scholarships for undergraduates and graduate.
- Canadian Energy Geoscience Association Has a variety of awards and scholarship opportunities in the energy industry.
Professional Organizations
These national and regional associations play a key role in support Engineering and Geoscience communities within Canada.
- Engineers Canada National body supporting the engineering profession through accreditation, mobility, and advocacy.
- Geoscientists Canada Coordinates national efforts to maintain high standards of geoscience practice and licensure.
- Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) Advocates for the value of engineering in society and supports professional development for Ontario engineers.
Industry and Professional Associations
These organizations connect professionals, advance research, and promote sustainable practice across disciplines:
- IEEE – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The world’s largest technical professional organization, dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity through research, standards, and global collaboration.
- Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) Fostering innovation and collaboration in civil engineering.
- Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering (CSME) Promoting technical excellence and professional engagement.
- Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) Advancing knowledge and standards in geotechnical and environmental engineering.
- British Columba Ground Water Association One stop shop for everything groundwater related in BC.
- Women in Consulting Engineering A community dedicated to supporting and empowering women in engineering and increasing gender diversity and inclusion in engineering.
- Women Geoscientists in Canada Women in technical geological, geophysics, and related disciplines advocating for gender balance in their fields.
- Canadian Energy Geoscience Association A member-based association committed to fostering geoscience professional development.
Check back soon for new additions as we expand our offerings to support lifelong learning, professional advancement, and public understanding of the essential work engineers and geoscientists do every day.