PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING
Spring Breakfast Seminar IREM BC Chapter 50 and REIC Greater Vancouver Chapter Joint Event By Lisa Biggin, CPM® - IREM BC Chapter 50 President
IREM BC Chapter 50 and REIC Greater Vancouver Chapter hosted a seminar on Employee’s Duty to Accommodate, held on March 9 at Delta Burnaby Hotel. This seminar was well attended with over 90 guests from Vancouver, including property managers, brokers, sales representatives and reserve fund specialists. One of the distinguished responsibilities of an REIC/IREM Chapter is the installation of new members. The Board of Directors of both Chapters welcomed Dustin Raleigh from Broadstreet Property Ltd., a newly designated ARM®, to our family. At the seminar, we inducted Mr. Raleigh and presented him with his certificate and pin, as this concluded Mr. Raleigh’s specialized educational program, and the commencement of a new phase of his professional advancement. Maureen McMahon (Gateway Property Management Corporation) and Lenny N. Robinson (Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP) were our guest speakers for our Spring Breakfast Event. The topics included "What is the Duty to Accommodate?" and "What Triggers the Employer’s Duty to Accommodate?" as well as a brief overview of statutory guidelines and court decisions. The discussion was centered around how to manage this duty from an employer's perspective. They went through some recent cases, and attempted to "demystify" the topic. This was a great and complex topic that everyone walked away learning that it is not as simple as hiring someone, and when in doubt ensure you seek legal advice.
IREM BC Chapter 50 and REIC Greater Vancouver Chapter’s objective is to ensure we are providing content that most of the real estate industry in interested in, and events like this are a great networking opportunity for all our Members, non-members, and sponsors alike. We continue to find ways to ensure the industry knows what IREM/REIC is and how they can benefit from being a part of our community. Through our associates' committee participation, support and commitment, we are able to have well attended, engaging events. We currently have 26 annual sponsors that are committed to making our association strong as well as contribute to operating budget. Our next event is our 22nd Annual Golf Tournament held in May which is always sold out!
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