Services to Members

Government Advocacy
CEBC works extensively with municipalities, regional districts and the provincial government on many issues including Civil Liability; TILMA; and procurement. CEBC members are encouraged to participate directly in these lobbying efforts. CEBC is recognized by government as the voice of BC’s engineering companies. CEBC advocates for progressive policy changes on your behalf.

Professional Development
CEBC organizes seminars to keep you up to date on business-
related issues, including a highly popular series of breakfast
seminars developed by our Young Professionals Group. Keep up
to date on industry issues and events through CEBC Newsbrief, the monthly newsletter, and other membership communications. Stay on top of the latest issues and developments in the industry.

For more information about the Professional Development work of the CEBC please contact the CEBC office at T (604) 687-2811 or E: info@cebc.org.

Networking Events
Network with colleagues, clients, policy makers and industry partners through a variety of events and committees. CEBC
works directly with related organizations like ACEC (the national organization); the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC; AIBC and many others. CEBC offers many opportunities to network directly with colleagues in the industry, clients, government and related organizations.

Recognition/Marketing
CEBC member firms are noted for their experience, professionalism and expertise within the numerous sectors they represent. And although these accolades are particularly important to them, recognition for their engineering excellence by their peers ranks paramount.

Enhance the image of your firm and the consulting industry as a whole, through programs like the CEBC Awards for Engineering
Excellence and the CEBC Awards Road Show; publications and marketing in print media and online; numerous events and meetings with government and client groups.

Business Practices and Issues Management
CEBC issues policy statements and recommendations on a wide range of business practice issues, including Procurement; Fee Guidelines; Contract Language and Standard Contracts; Project Delivery; Intellectual Property; and more. CEBC manages many business practice issues on behalf of the membership, providing a unified voice. Utilize best practices developed by CEBC in collaboration with member companies, clients, policy makers and industry partners.

For more information about how we can help you, please contact the CEBC office at Tel: 604-687-2811 or info@cebc.org.

Awards
The Awards for Engineering Excellence are as highly regarded by the public as they are by CEBC members. They provide CEBC members an opportunity to showcase their projects and their company to colleagues, peers and competitors. The Awards also provide the chance to make their own staff aware of their achievements. And they add prestige to the firm’s future marketing materials.

Human Resources
The CEBC Young Professionals Group provides employees in the first 10 years of their careers a great opportunity for networking and professional development. The group also promotes the industry through job fairs and liaison with universities and colleges. In addition, CEBC provides an online job posting service.
Establish and maintain links with engineering students and
professionals seeking employment in the consulting industry.

Affinity Programs
The CEBC membership includes various professional groups involved in the consulting engineering industry. Because of this, the affinity program benefits made available to professional engineers through the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC are not available to the bulk of the CEBC membership. This creates a unique opportunity for firms interested in providing affinity programs to the CEBC members.
To date CEBC offers affinity programs related to health care, market research, and financial planning

Employee Benefits Program
Benefit Partners Inc. provides CEBC members an outstanding plan, great flexibility and low administration costs. Be part of a plan that offers all the advantages of a large group.

Financial Planning
Investors Group Financial Services Inc. provides CEBC members with expert, individualized planning and financial services - for individuals and companies. From compensation and tax strategies to succession planning, Investors Group helps CEBC members develop the right plan. Contact: Andrew Bay, Division Director, T (604) 541-9334.

Compensation Surveys
Western Compensation & Benefits Consultants produces an acclaimed annual survey specifically for CEBC and ACEC members.
Acquire valuable strategic information about the consulting
engineering industry.

If a CEBC member would like additional information about these programs or want the Secretariat to provide others, please be sure to let us know. Contact the CEBC office at T (604) 687-2811 or E info@cebc.org.