About the Victoria Section
Formal Name: Vancouver Island Geotechnical Group
Primary Centre: Victoria, BC
Secondary Centre: Nanaimo, BC
Approximate Catchment Area: Vancouver Island and BC coastal islands
Associated with the Victoria Chapter of the IAH-CNC
The Vancouver Island Geotechnical Group conducts its meetings in a luncheon format. Our monthly meeting is usually held the third Tuesday of the month. A total of 7 to 9 presentations are given each year (from September to May) with invited speakers on a wide variety of topics. The group has active members across Vancouver Island with most of the members from the south and central parts of Vancouver Island.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee of the Vancouver Island Geotechnical Group consists of the following members:
Chair
Caroline Silins
Thurber Engineering Ltd.
Past Chair
Chris Weech
Thurber Engineering Ltd.
Vice Chair/Technical Director
Donald Kaluza
WSP Canada
Treasurer/Registrar
Jeff Ferraby
Ryzuk Geotechnical
CGS Section Director
Caroline Silins
Thurber Engineering Ltd.