Pesticide Certification Trainers in B.C.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Andrews, Beverly (250) 707-2040
(250) 808-3019		 cambev@telus.net     Y Y Y Y Y Y Y     Y   Y Y Y    

• 28 years experience with pesticides (includes 18 years with Ministry of Environment - Pesticide Program).
• 20 years conducting pesticide courses for various colleges, private companies and government ministries throughout the Kootenay and Okanagan Regions.
• All training based on Integrated Pest Management systems.
• Motivational speaker with down-to-earth and common sense training.
Bawa, Amit
Excel Career Institute		  Office: (604) 746-0515
Cell: (604) 613–3125 		info@excelcareerinstitute.ca
 Y Y Y           Y   Y Y     Y   Y  

• Master of Science (Agriculture)
• Diplomas in Horticulture, Tissue Culture, Gardening & Landscaping
• Certification in Agriculture General, Landscape-IPM, Dispenser, Structural General
• 15 years of experience in plant breeding maintenance & hybridization of vegetable crops
• Food Safe, Market Food Safe, First Aid, WHMIS Courses Available
• Trainings available in English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu languages
• http://www.excelcareerinstitute.ca/
Brown, Steve (250) 490-1846 sbrown@bctree.com     Y           Y   Y               • Focus on tree fruit and vineyard application.
• Horticulturalist and Fieldman for the Okanagan Tree Fruit Co-operative.
• EFP & BCGAP advisor.
• Orchard owner and operator.
• I usually do at least one course a year with a Punjabi translator.
• Most courses are done in the spring time in the north.
Chahal Avtar (604) 496-6029
(604) 897-1536		 av.chahal@hotmail.com   Y                 Y               • B.Sc. Agri P.Ag
• M.Sc. IT
Certificates:
• Pesticide Applicator & Dispenser
• First Aid level 2
• HACCP–I, II, III
• Supervisor Safety Management
• WHMIS
• Greenhouse Vegetable Production
Experience:
• Assistant Field Manager, I.P.M Assistant and First Aid Attendant, specialization in blueberry, cranberry and apiculture
• Assistant Grower, I.P.M Assistant and First Aid Attendant at native plant nursery
• 17 years Agriculture Development Officer, India
Camosun College (250) 370-4563 ttce@camosun.bc.ca Y               Y     Y     Y       • Camosun serves Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands including the Greater Victoria Regional area.
• Pesticide certification courses are taught through the College's 1-year Horticulture Program, as Continuing Education courses open to the public, and as dedicated courses provided to organizations and employer groups.
Craig, Stuart
SMC Consulting		 (250) 492-6193
(250) 770-0476		 smcconsulting@shaw.ca Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y     Y   Y Y Y     • Stuart M. Craig M.Sc., Regional Manager, Pesticide Program, Ministry of Environment 1976 to 2004, principal SMC Consulting since 2004.
• Conducted more than 150 Pesticide Applicator courses since 1976.
• SMC Consulting specializes in preparing pest management plans, pesticide research, vegetation/noxious weed management and First Nations training, environmental monitoring and pesticide program design.
Drinkwater, Bob
Drinkwater Environmental Services, DES		 (778) 982-1615 drinkwater.es@gmail.com Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y   Y Y   Y Y       • Bob Drinkwater, P.Ag. Invasive Plant Specialist, Range Agrologist, District Agriculturist with Ministry of Forests and Range and Agriculture from 1978 to 2011. Principal DES Consulting since 2011.
• Conducted Pesticide Applicator Courses since 1978.
• DES prepares pest management plans, vegetation/Invasive Plant management and First Nations training, environmental monitoring and vegetation management program design.
FARSHA
(Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Association)		 1-877-533-1789
(604) 881-6078		 farmsafe@farsha.bc.ca   Y                 Y               • http://www.farsha.bc.ca/index.php
• FARSHA’s mandate is the development and provision of health and safety services to B.C. agriculture
• Instruction available in English, Punjabi and Vietnamese
Gill, Baljit (604) 626-4295 baljitinvitro@hotmail.com
invitrotechnology@gmail.com		 Y Y Y Y   Y   Y Y   Y Y Y Y Y   Y Y

• Ph.D in BIOTECHNOLOGY (Relationship between Agriculture Crops and Pesticides)
• Involved in Research and Development in Pesticide activities since 1990
• Consultant in Nursery/Orchards/Mushroom barns/Produce and INSECT BIOLOGY
• Flexible in providing onsite training
• Instructions available in English/Punjabi/Hindi/Urdu/Pashto
Gill, Gurdeep (604) 835-4720
(604) 593-1670		 gurdeepsingh_1960@hotmail.com   Y             Y   Y       Y      

• Master of Science (Horticulture), Professional Agrologist from BCIA, Recognized Nutrient Management Planning Advisor (BC Ministry of Agriculture).
• 28 years experience in Agricultural Extension Programme at farmer level in Fertilizer and Pesticide organization. (IFFCO)
• Involved in layout of research trials and Agriculture projects since 1984
• Training available in English, Punjabi, and Hindi languages.
• In-house training also available.
Grewal, Gagan (778) 808-5630 ggsafetyconsulting@gmail.com   Y                         Y   Y   • Diploma of Technology in Occupational Health and Safety (BCIT).
• BC technical training in English and Punjabi.
• 10 years of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) experience.
• 8 years of instructing experience (OHSE).
• 5 years of Heavy Construction Industry experience (OHSE).
Guite, Art (604) 534-9148

Art_guite@telus.net

ridpest1@gmail.com

 S Y S S S S S S Y   Y     Y Y Y Y Y • Worked with pesticides since 1972 (mosquito, structural, nurseries, utilities).
• Pesticide applicator training for 25 years.
• 10 years BCIT instructor.
• Auditor - Agrochemical Warehousing Standards Association for Pesticide Warehouses (CropLife).
• Auditor BCNLA SODS Program.
• B.Sc., Diploma Technology Public Health Inspection, M.P.M. (Master of Pest Management) , Professional Agrologist.
• Owner Ridpest Service Ltd.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University, School of Horticulture (604) 599-3254 horticulture@kwantlen.ca   Y                 Y       Y       • www.kwantlen.ca/hort
• We are dedicated to creating an exceptional learning environment for our students.
• Faculty join with students in combining scientific principles, aesthetic values, business practices, and community awareness to produce and manage plants and landscapes.
• Our graduates are successful in a broad range of endeavours and are providing leadership and service in our communities.
Lanthier, Mario
CropHealth Advising & Research		 (250) 717-1898 office@crophealth.com     Y Y Y       Y   Y Y   Y Y       • www.crophealth.com/
• Conducting classes since 1997.
• Public classes are held at Colleges or Universities and private classes at worksites.
• The instructor is a consultant in Integrated Pest Management, providing practical knowledge and a bank of pictures to illustrate the book materials.
• For more information, visit the website.
Morrice, Ed (250) 562-2131
local 5215		 morrice@cnc.bc.ca         Y Y Y Y Y     Y   Y Y       • B.Sc, Forestry
• Instructor in Natural Resources and Environmental Technology Program at the College of New Caledonia.
• Experience in forestry applications.
• Instructed for many years for applicators in forestry, landscape and vegetation. management as well as dispenser courses.
Mullett, Robin (250) 752-8444
 rmullett@shaw.ca Y Y S S S S S S Y   Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y • Degrees in Agriculture and previously registered as a Professional Agriculturist in B.C.
• Former Region Manager for the Provincial Pesticide Control Program
• Principal in a consulting firm dealing with pesticide training and use
• Instructed Provincial Certification courses since 1974 in all certification categories
• Specialize in IPM emphasis
Munro, Rick (250) 252-0050

fromthegreenside@gmail.com

 Y Y S S S S S S Y           Y       • 25 years in golf course construction and maintenance industry.
• Licensed pesticide applicator for 13 years.
• Pesticide applicator instructor at Vancouver Island University.
• Owner at Greenside Environmental Services.
• Associate Publisher www.fromthegreenside.com
Neighbour, Al (604) 574-2853

al@wolverineriver.com

donna@wolverineriver.com

 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y   • 14 years:  Dept of Plant Science.- UBC.
• 12 years:  Kwantlen University College.
• Instructor: Golf Course and Turf Grass Management.
• Landscape contractor.
• Instructor:  Instructional Skills Workshop.
• Motivational Speaker.
OpenSchool BC  

 

 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y         • The Canadian Pesticide Applicators' Core Training course is an online course based on the Canadian Pesticide Education Program Applicator Core Manual. The Applicator Core Manual is an essential part of the study material for several certification exams.
• http://openschool.bc.ca/info/pesticides/
Pacific Horticulture College (250) 479-3210 collegeadmin@hcp.ca Y Y   Y     • Pacific Horticulture College is a small accredited private college that trains Victoria's landscapers and dispensers. The Dispenser and Landscape Pesticide Applicator's Certificate courses and exams are offered regularly in the spring and fall, with additional courses scheduled for groups of 6 or more by request. Visit http://hcp.ca/college-at-hcp/ for scheduled courses and fees or email the college office.
Rogan, Robson G. (250) 372-9916
(250) 371-1425		 robshari_rogan@telus.net     Y   Y       Y Y Y Y Y Y       • 10 years of provincial certificate training.
• 15 years in the agricultural industry as a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag).
• Teachable courses include: Industrial Vegetation & Noxious Weeds, Agriculture General, Strychnine Gopher, and multiple Rotenone (piscicide) courses for federal/provincial fisheries.  
University of the Fraser Valley (604) 847-5471 karen.massier@ufv.ca   Y                 Y       Y      

• http://www.ufv.ca/agriculture
• Pesticide certification courses are taught through the University's Horticulture Program, as Continuing Education courses open to the public, and as contracted courses available to organizations and employer groups.

This information has been provided by individual trainers. It has not been verified by the Ministry of Environment.

To add or edit information in this table, contact Bob Lucy.