Credentialing Standard changes as of June 1, 2026
The College Board has approved revisions to the Credentialing Standard. The changes have been implemented as of June 1, 2026. The Board of the College of Applied Biologists convened a Credentialing Standard Review Task Force in February 2025 with the objective of reviewing academic course requirements for the Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) designation to ensure…
Voting now open in 2026 Board elections
Nominations for the 2026 College Board elections are complete. The College’s Nominations Committee has reviewed all applications, interviewed candidates and checked references, and is pleased to qualify the following candidates for election to the College Board. Please view the 2026 elections page if you’d like more information about the Nominations process. Balloting begins electronically on…
Professional Governance Act Regulators submit response on Bill M216, the Professional Reliance Act
In collaboration with the other Professional Governance Act Regulators (the Architectural Institute of BC, the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, the BC Institute of Agrologists, Engineers and Geoscientists BC, and Forest Professionals BC), the College of Applied Biologists has made a joint submission to the Select Standing Committee on Private Bills and Private…
College hiring for CEO position
The College of Applied Biologists is hiring for the Chief Executive Officer position. “On behalf of the Board of the BC College of Applied Biologists, I am sharing news about an upcoming leadership transition. After nine years of dedicated service, Christine Houghton will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer in Spring 2026 to pursue…
Nominations for 2026 College Board elections now open
Nominations for the 2026 College Board elections are now open. All practicing members (RPBio, RBTech, and ABT) in good standing are eligible to sit on the Board. Download the Prospective Nominee Form here The College is seeking good communicators and team players that are interested in running for the Board. Board members contribute to the…
College Board approves increase on 2026 registrant dues
The College of Applied Biologists Board approved on September 27, 2024 a dues increase for 2025.
INFORMATION BULLETIN: Katherine Healey becomes the College’s first registration in AB-LL category
For immediate release July 7, 2025 VICTORIA – The College of Applied Biologists has issued its first registration to an Applied Biologist-Limited Licensee (AB-LL): Katherine Healey, M.Sc, AB-LL, P.Geo. The limited licensee program is a pathway to registration for practitioners with significant competence and experience that do not meet all requirements for registration as a…
Nominations Committee 2025 Final Report to the Board released
As per the Professional Governance Act and the Professional Governance Regulation, the Nominations Committee has delivered its final report to the Board concerning the 2024/25 nominations cycle. This report has been reviewed and approved by the College’s Board and is now available for viewing.
College Board and OSPG approve revisions to College bylaws
The College’s governing Board and the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance have approved revisions to the College’s bylaws. Revisions primarily address administrative changes such as correcting drafting errors and clarifying references. However, notable changes include: requiring members of statutory committees to be practicing and in good standing; technical changes such as creating a…
Voting now open for 2025 College Board elections
Nominations for the 2025 College Board elections are complete and voting in the 2025 Board elections is now open. Eligible registrants should have received an email from the portal with instructions on how to access their ballot. View the candidates for the 2025 Board elections here. Balloting closes on May 2, 2025 at 2pm PST.…
