EVENTS

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Women in Consulting Engineering (WCE) Vancouver, in collaboration with IEC-BC (Immigrant Employment Council of BC), invites you to an evening of conversation, networking, and practical insights focused on navigating the consulting engineering industry in Canada.

This event is designed for students, newcomers, internationally trained professionals, early-career engineers, and industry professionals interested in learning more about career pathways within consulting engineering and building meaningful industry connections.

The evening will feature:

An overview of the EGBC certification and registration process
A panel discussion with professionals from industry, hiring, and newcomer backgrounds
Insights into hiring practices, career progression, and workplace experiences in Canada
Dedicated networking opportunities with professionals across the engineering industry

Topics will include:

Working toward engineering registration in BC
Navigating the Canadian engineering industry as a newcomer
Hiring and recruitment insights from employers
Career growth within consulting engineering
Building professional networks and industry connections

Whether you are new to the industry, exploring career opportunities, or looking to connect with others in the field, this event aims to provide practical guidance, professional perspectives, and opportunities for meaningful discussion.

Venue generously sponsored by Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC).

Event Details:

Date: June 17, 2026 | 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: ISS of BC – 2610 Victoria Drive, Vancouver

Cost: Free (registration required)

Sponsor: Urban Systems

Sunita Dhir, MLA

Sunita Dhir was elected MLA for Vancouver-Langara in 2024 and is the Parliamentary Secretary for International Credentials.

Before being elected to the Legislative Assembly, Sunita worked as a language instructor at SUCCESS, a non-profit organization that supports newcomers on their settlement journey. She has helped hundreds of people learn English and connect with their new communities in British Columbia. She holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Education degrees from Panjab University, as well as a Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certificate from Vancouver Community College.

Sunita has two children with her husband, Navdeep, who works as a longshoreman, and together they live in Vancouver.

Giuliana Loza

Giuliana is an HR professional with 17 years of experience in the areas of Recruitment & HR. She started her career in the staffing solutions industry and has worked for the hospitality, mining, infrastructure, and engineering consulting industries. Currently, she is working as a Recruitment Business Partner for Dillon Consulting, a Canadian and employee-owned engineering consulting company. Giuliana is passionate about mentoring new immigrants, as she was at one point a new immigrant herself. She has volunteered with the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IECBC) as a Career Mentor and she is also a member of their Employer Advisory Group.

Jason Ong

In the role of Chief Regulatory Officer and Registrar, Jason oversees the organization’s regulatory functions for individual and firm registrants under the Professional Governance Act. This includes admissions, registration, practice standards, quality assurance, enforcement, legislation, investigation, and discipline. He leads strategic initiatives to achieve goals in Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s Strategic Plan and builds collaborative relationships with other regulators to advance issues impacting professionals and professional regulation provincially and nationally. Jason has been with Engineers and Geoscientists BC since 2008. Throughout his time with the organization, he has held a variety of positions and joined the management team in 2012. Jason is currently the organization’s lead in collaborating with the Provincial Government regarding the legislation intended to reduce barriers to registration for internationally educated professionals.

Nazli Azimikor, P.Eng., PMP

Nazli Azimikor immigrated to Canada as a high school senior. She went on to complete a graduate degree in Structural Engineering at UBC and has built a career in civil and structural engineering across both consulting and public-sector roles. She holds a PMP (Project Management Professional) certification and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

As the eldest daughter of immigrant parents, she navigated much of her education and early career independently, including university admissions, financing her studies, and entering the job market. Along the way, she`s faced challenges and has learned through experience how to advocate for herself, integrate into Canadian professional culture, and ensure fair compensation. These experiences have shaped her commitment to supporting newcomers and internationally trained professionals as they navigate the transition into the Canadian engineering workforce.

Setareh Golroh, P.Eng., PMP

Setareh is a registered Professional Engineer with EGBC and hold a Master of Science in Materials Engineering. She is also a Certified Lead Auditor (Exemplar Global) and a Project Management Professional (PMP). Since starting her career in 2008, Setareh has worked as a Project Engineer/Project Lead, Quality Engineer and Quality Auditor across manufacturing and consulting industries, both in Canada and in other countries (mainly Iran and China).

Setareh moved to Vancouver in 2022 through the Skilled Worker Immigration Program with her husband and daughter and restarted her career path from a Junior Quality Specialist all the way to again being a Project Engineer. Currently Setareh is working with Metro Vancouver as a Project Engineer.

Laura McPhedran, P.Eng. (Moderator)

Laura is a Project Engineer at Onsite Engineering Ltd, and currently serves as the Future Leaders Network Representative on the Small Firms Council with ACEC-BC, as well as the Outreach Director with WCE Vancouver. As Outreach Director, Laura has been working in the community to advocate for women and girls in STEM industries, and is excited to collaborate with IEC-BC on an event that is geared towards newcomers to the industry. She hopes that this event will foster meaningful connections, increase awareness of opportunities within the engineering and construction sectors, and support newcomers as they establish rewarding careers in British Columbia.

The Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) is a not-for-profit organization that provides BC employers with solutions, tools and resources they need to attract, hire and retain qualified immigrant talent. We believe that the successful integration of skilled newcomers into the BC labour force is critical to both their success and the province’s long-term economic performance.

About IEC-BC TalentConnect

This event is hosted under IEC-BC’s TalentConnect Program. TalentConnect connects BC employers with highly skilled, job-ready newcomers. Designed to support workforce needs, TalentConnect offers customized, low-barrier hiring solutions that help employers tap into global talent in British Columbia.

ISSofBC

ISSofBC welcomes and supports newcomers to settle in their communities, learn English, study, and find work in British Columbia (BC).

Note that WCE is an inclusive community, and all Members and event attendees are expected to follow our Code of Conduct. While our events are curated for consulting engineers, much of our content will interest professionals in related industries. You are welcome to join our community. As always, all genders are welcome and encouraged to attend our events. If you wish to attend and require financial assistance, please contact events@wcevancouver.com.

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