Spring 2025 PDC, Symposium and AGM
March 4 and 5, 2025
Please join us for our 2025 Annual Spring PDC, Symposium and AGM at the Courtyard Calgary Airport, located at 2500 48 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T3J 4V8.
Our 2-day event will be a conference hybrid style format, with exciting talks from various speakers. The in-person events will offer both learning and networking opportunities, with a live broadcast of all events made available to those unable to attend in person.
March 4th, 2025 (8 am to 4 pm): Professional Development Course (PDC)
This year’s format will be split over two presentations and offers members a chance to participate in learning and networking opportunities, as well as earn points toward certification maintenance.
March 4th, 2025 (5 pm to 9 pm): AIHA-AB Social – Location TBD
We will be hosting a social right after the PDC – location is still in the works. This is open to all members of the AIHA, even if you are unable to attend during the day. Stay for appetizers and drinks!
March 5th, 2025 (8 am to 12 pm): Symposium
Our symposium offers members a chance to hear from industry peers and service providers on emerging research, and updates in the Alberta OHS realm.
March 5th, 2025 (1pm to 4 pm): Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Our annual AGM provides members with an update from the executive board, elections, nominations, and other items applicable to the AIHA AB local Section.
| Visit this link for the Event Brochure (PDC, Symposium, AGM) |
| Visit this link for Speakers Biographies |
PDC & Social Details
Please see below for the PDC & Social Schedule for March 4, 2025.
| Time slot | Speaker |
| 7:30 – 8:00 | Breakfast and Registration |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Drew Lichty Wildfire Firefighting Hazards and exposure risks of BC Wildfire Firefighters |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Stretch Break / Networking |
| 9:15 -10:15 | Mona Shum Film and Television Industry – Basic Introduction for Industrial Hygienists |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Coffee Break / Networking |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Mona Shum Film and Television Industry – Basic Introduction for Industrial Hygienists |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch / Networking |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Steven Bilawchuk Basics of Acoustics – Analysis of Sounds and Occupational Hearing Conservation |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Coffee Break / Networking |
| 14:45 – 16:00 | Steven Bilawchuk Basics of Acoustics – Analysis of Sounds and Occupational Hearing Conservation |
| 17:00 – 21:00 | ~ AIHA-AB Social ~ |
Symposium/AGM Details
Please see below for the Symposium/AGM Schedule for March 5th, 2025.
| Time slot | Speaker |
| 7:30 – 8:00 | Breakfast and Registration |
| 8:00 – 8:45 | Jason Dent 2025 ASHSP Updates |
| 8:45 – 9:45 | Chris Taylor Fire and Building Code |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Coffee Break / Networking |
| 10:00 – 10:55 | Concept/TSI Industrial Hygiene Monitoring Equipment Presentation |
| 11:00- 12:00 | Larry Sloan AIHA National updates |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch / Networking |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
● Review/edits/approval of 2022 AGM minutes ● Award of Recognition ● Board of Directors Annual Reports |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Coffee Break / Voting |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
● By Law discussion and vote ● Elections of Board ● Closing Remarks |
Registration deadline is February 28, 2025.
Registration costs are the same for online and in-person registrations.
Please indicate if you are attending in person or online at the time of registration.
| Registration Option | Cost |
| PDC Only (March 4, 2025) | |
| Local Section Member | $300.00 |
| Non-Member | $400.00 |
| Student | $200.00 |
| Symposium/AGM Only (March 5, 2025) | |
| Local Section Member | $125.00 |
| Non-Member | $200.00 |
| Student | $100.00 |
| PDC and Symposium/AGM Only (March 4 and 5, 2025) | |
| Local Section Member | $350.00 |
| Non-Member | $500.00 |
| Student | $250.00 |
Visit this link for Member Registration |
| Visit this link for Guest Registration. |
If you would like your company to sponsor the event, please submit your sponsorship here. Show your new equipment and wares to the AIHA membership!
Lily Li
Education Director – Alberta Local Section – AIHA
E-mail:
2025 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Want to get involved with the Alberta Local Section? Want some free professional development opportunities? Here is your opportunity!
The Alberta Local Section of the AIHA is seeking nominations for the following executive positions:
- President-Elect (1-year term that transitions into the President role. For this role, you must be the AIHA National member)
- Treasurer (2 year term)
- Public Relations Director (2 year term)
These positions will be elected at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Benefits include CM points for certifications and the ability to attend symposiums and education sessions sponsored by the Local Section free of charge. In addition, reasonable travel expenses to attend meetings can be covered.
Any member in good standing interested in serving in one of these positions is asked to complete/submit the Nominee Information Form online prior to the AGM.
Notes:
- You can nominate yourself!
- Contact any past or current executive member for more information.
| Executive Nomination Form |
2025 AWARD OF RECOGNITION NOMINATION
The AIHA – Alberta Section provides the opportunity for recognition of individuals who have contributed to advancing the occupational hygiene profession and/or Local Section. This award allows members of the Alberta Local Section to acknowledge our peers for going the extra mile.
The Alberta Local Section would like you to think about the contributions of your peers and nominate someone who has made a significant difference. Attached is a questionnaire that asks you to describe the contributions of that special person.
Some examples of contributions that the Alberta Local Section recognizes:
- Long-term service to the Local Section including the Executive;
- Mentoring new entrants/professionals in the occupational hygiene field;
- Educating/giving presentations about the field of occupational hygiene;
- Enhancing the profession of occupational hygiene;
- Nominations must identify and explain the contribution the individual made;
- You may nominate any Alberta Local Section member, other than yourself;
- All nominations are treated equally and there are no “categories”;
- The names of the nominator will be kept confidential;
- The names of all nominees will be published;
- The award will be presented at the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
Richard Mathieson
Secretary – Alberta Local Section – AIHA
E-mail:
| Award of Recognition – Nomination Form |
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