IRWA Chapter 54 Sea to Sky

🌟 Please join us in welcoming Olivia B. to IRWA Chapter 54 Sea-to-Sky as a Student Member! 🌟

The future of the right of way profession is bright, and it starts with students and young professionals who are eager to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Olivia B. recently joined IRWA Chapter 54 Sea-to-Sky as a Student Member, taking an important step toward building industry knowledge, expanding professional networks, and connecting with experienced practitioners across the right of way profession.

Through IRWA membership, students gain access to valuable educational resources, professional development opportunities, mentorship, and a community of professionals committed to advancing infrastructure and building stronger communities.

At Chapter 54 Sea-to-Sky, we are proud to support the next generation of industry leaders and help create opportunities for students to explore careers in right of way, land, transportation, utilities, and infrastructure.

👏 Congratulations, Olivia! We look forward to supporting your professional journey.

🎓 Are you a student interested in infrastructure, land management, transportation, real estate, utilities, energy sector, planning, or community development?

Learn how an IRWA student membership can help you grow professionally and connect with industry leaders.

📅 Student Membership Giveaway closes September 30!

Applicants must be a BC resident and enrolled full time at a secondary institution.

For nominations or submissions: Please email: [email protected] with a 500 word essay of how the IRWA membership will assist you in your career growth.

🍁 Friendly Reminder - Chapter 54 Bylaws Feedback

Hi everyone! Just a reminder that member feedback on the proposed Chapter 54 bylaws is due by August 20, 2026.

Please take a few minutes to review the bylaws and share any comments or suggestions before the deadline. Your input helps ensure the bylaws reflect the needs and interests of our members.

If you haven't received the meeting invitation or a copy of the bylaws, please reach out to [email protected] and we'll be happy to send them to you.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the August 27,2026 meeting!

🔥 When British Columbia needs help most, emergency services answer the call.

To every firefighter, paramedic, RCMP officer, dispatcher, emergency coordinator, volunteer, and support worker responding during wildfire season:

Thank you for your courage. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for your service.

British Columbia is grateful. ❤️

IRWA Chapter 54 Sea-to-Sky is pleased to offer IRWA Course 902: Property Descriptions, a practical and engaging course designed to help professionals confidently interpret and apply legal property descriptions, a critical skill in land acquisition and right of way practice.
🗓️ Virtual Offering: September 29, 2026
🗣️ Instructor: Mosaddeque “Sami” Ahmed, SR/WA
In this course, you'll:
✅ Enhance your understanding of legal property descriptions
✅ Build confidence interpreting land records and boundaries
✅ Gain practical, industry-relevant knowledge you can apply immediately
✅ Earn credit toward your SR/WA designation
Whether you're working toward certification or looking to sharpen your technical skills, this course is an excellent investment in your professional development.
🔶 REGISTER TODAY and continue your journey toward becoming a recognized leader in the right of way profession.
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Join Us at the 2026 Okanagan Right of Way Summit!
Are you ready to connect with infrastructure leaders and dive into the latest industry trends? Proudly hosted by IRWA - Region 10 - Western Canada & Region 8 - Eastern Canada.
The Okanagan Right of Way Summit is coming to Kelowna, BC, from October 15–16! This in-person event brings together vital regional perspectives from across Canada and the United States.
Who should attend?
🏛️ Crown & Municipal Representatives
🏢 Government & Industry Leaders
💼 Private Consulting Practitioners
Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned expert, this summit offers incredible sessions, strategic insights, and valuable networking in a relaxed setting.
📍 Location: Coast Capri Hotel | Kelowna, BC
📅 Dates: October 15 – 16, 2026
📧 Questions? Contact [email protected]
Please see Eventbrite link to register.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to share insights and explore new strategic right-of-way opportunities. See you there!

Thank you to : Vicki Green, SR/WA Mark McKee Tanya Hynes, BTech-TM, C.E.T., SR/WA Adam Creech, SR/WA IRWA Chapter 63 Ottawa-St. Lawrence IRWA Calgary 2027

📚 Calling all Sea to Sky Chapter 54 Members!

With so many new faces joining our IRWA (International Right of Way Association) Chapter, we want to ensure you have the exact resources needed to fast-track your career and lock in your designations.

We are currently building our upcoming educational calendar around your immediate needs, targeting two critical milestones:

🗣️ Course 219 (Adult Communication Principles)

This is the only IRWA course that requires in-person attendance.

🍁 SR/WA Canadian Exam

Are you on the older accreditation track? Mark your calendar: you must pass this exam before December 31, 2027, to secure your designation.

📩 How to register your interest:

Help us build the schedule around you. Drop us an email to let us know what you need:

Email: [email protected]

What to include: The course/exam you need + your preferred timeframe.

Let’s connect, learn, and grow together!

🚀 Chapter 54 just wrapped up an incredible experience at the IRWA event in Omaha!
Connecting with fellow right-of-way and infrastructure professionals brought immense value. Beyond the great sessions on modern infrastructure trends, leadership training, AI in the Right of Way and exploring Omaha’s historic connection to the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail provided a perfect reminder of how vital corridors and pathways shape our world.
Our agenda included a Zoo visit and baseball game - making for perfect summer nights! 🌞
We are walking away with fresh industry insights, new connections, and renewed inspiration for our upcoming projects!
👏 Huge thanks to the International Right of Way Association, Right of way Education Foundation and the Canadian Right of Way Education Foundation and the city of Omaha for hosting a phenomenal event.

🎉 What a night in Omaha! 🎉
On June 25, 2026 Chapter 54 Young Professionals Chair Monique M. had an absolute blast kicking off the 72nd Annual Conference at Young Professionals Night! 🚀
Our next-gen leaders showed up in full force at the Cham Pang Lanes to network, collaborate, and connect with peers from across the globe.
Quick Highlights:
Pride: Bringing our local energy to the global right-of-way stage.
The Pit: Networking and grabbing fresh professional headshots in the Exhibit Hall.
Omaha Energy: An incredible opening night in downtown Omaha.
Setup for an amazing week of learning about the future of infrastructure!

Happy Canada Day! Celebrating Canada's rights-of-way (ROWs) honors the vast, strategic corridors that keep the world's second-largest country connected and powered.

1. Energy Superhighways

Trans-Canada Pipelines: Moves vital energy safely across thousands of kilometres of protected land.

Hydro Transmission Lines: Provincial and Crown agencies manage vast corridors to prevent grid failures.

2. The Rail Bedrocks

CN and CPKC Lines: Historic linear allowances that physically united the provinces and still drive billions in daily continental trade.

3. Smart Urban Transit

Ontario Line & REM Montreal: Maximizes existing rail and road ROWs to slice through dense, expensive downtown cores.

Digital Fiber Grids: Utilizes municipal street networks to bury thousands of kilometres of high-speed data lines.

4. Modern Stewardship

Indigenous Co-Management: Respects traditional territories while expanding critical green energy networks.

Pollinator Highways: Transforms cleared utility land into thriving ecological corridors for local wildlife and bees.

IRWA Chapter 54 (Sea to Sky) Executives Tracy A. and Krysta B. are looking forward to connecting with infrastructure and right-of-way professionals from across North America to discuss global best practices and local innovations.

A major highlight for our Chapter is supporting and collaborating with our industry's young professionals. The energy, fresh perspectives, and innovation they bring are shaping the future of right-of-way. 🚀 Monique M is excited as a first time attendee 😊

If you are attending the conference, make sure to attend Canadian Hospitality Night! 🇨🇦🍁 Hosted in collaboration with our amazing Canadian chapters and Canadian Right of Way Education Foundation, it is the perfect, relaxed atmosphere to connect, mentor, and network with both seasoned leaders and rising stars.