Faces of the Fraser: Marine Industry
  • The Fraser River Discovery Centre is located on the traditional territory of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Halq̓eméylem speaking peoples. Territory acknowledgement is one small part of Reconciliation. Please take a moment to think of other ways you can participate in Reconciliation with Indigenous communities. 

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  • Faces of the Fraser: Marine Industry

    Registration Form

  • Faces of the Fraser is an informal opportunity for the community to learn more about the role played by the mighty Fraser in our daily lives. Presentations are followed by a Q&A session.

    Interested in a career in the marine industry? Join an interactive evening exploring the careers that keep B.C.’s marine transportation sector moving. Hear directly from professionals working on and around the Fraser River as they share what their roles involve, how they entered the field, and advice for those hoping to pursue similar paths. The panel will feature speakers with a wide range of knowledge and experience from organizations across the marine transportation industry.

    Panelists:

    • Rishi Luthra, Manager of Marine Operations, The BC Chamber of Shipping
    • Capt. Gord Cooper, Fraser River Pilot
    • Brook Walker, SAAM Towage
    • Capt. Chris Nillson, Harbour Patrol Officer, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
    • Michael Lowry, Director of Public and External Relations, Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) 

    Moderator:

    • Paul Hilder, President, Council of Marine Carriers

    This event is intended for participants interested in learning more about marine careers.

    WHEN: March 31st, 6:00pm – 7:30pm

    WHERE: Fraser River Discovery Centre

    COST: Pre-registration is required.

    • Regular - $5

    • Student (Student ID Required), Senior (65 and older), or Member - $3

    • Secondary School Student (Age 16 to 18, student ID required for entry) - free
  • PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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  • PAYMENT
    All participants must purchase a ticket. Workshop tickets are transferrable to a different person for the same workshop.

  • An Annual Membership offers visitors great discounts and perks! Click here to learn more about the FRDC Membership.

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    Please contact us at programs@fraserriverdiscovery.org 
    or call us at 604-521-8401 if you have any questions 

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  • NOTES

    • The workshop is from 10am-12pm.  
    • The workshop is limited to 24 people in total.

    Please respect your registered time! Late arrivals may miss a portion of the activities.

    If you are unable to attend PLEASE email us so we can open up the spot to another group. 

  • If registration is full, please email us at programs@fraserriverdiscovery.org 

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    If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact us for assistance at 604-521-8401 or info@fraserriverdiscovery.org.

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