The PEA and HSP Chapter Executive sent the following letter to Minister Dix regarding the urgent need to improve the retention and recruitment of physiotherapists.
HSP — Health Science Professionals

Health Science Professionals who work for regional health authorities are represented by a bargaining association.
PEA members — physiotherapists, pharmacists, psychologists and public health engineers — make up a small part of some 10,000 professionals.
Apart from PEA, other unions in the bargaining association include the Health Sciences Association (HSA), the BC Government and Service Employees' Union (BCGEU) and others.
At Your Fingertips
HSP Executive
Chairperson: Ronda Field, 604-897-0189
Vice-Chair: Alyssa Beaven
Secretary-Treasurer: Sean Lisik
Member-at-large: Sarah Henckel-Sutmoller, 250-850-2180
Member-at-large: Sam Rumak
Member-at-large: Sam Suffiad
Professional Development Funding
Chapter Funding
The chapter offers a variety of programs for HSP members to fund professional development:
- HSPBA Pro-D funding
- Chapter Bursary
Enhanced Disability Management Program
Enhanced Disability Management Program (EDMP)
You can find out more information here.
HSP News
Working in partnership with the government of British Columbia, the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association has secured $3 million in new funding to support professional development for
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HSP AGM 2021
HSP AGM
HEALTH SCIENCE PROFEESSIONALS (HSP) CHAPTER
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
October 15, 2021
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. PDT
Registration for Zoom Link was sent via email. Contact membership@pea.org for assistance.
DRAFT AGENDA
1. Call to Order/Territory Acknowledgement/Establishment of Quorum (7)
2. Additions to Agenda
3. Review of 2020 Draft AGM Minutes of November 16, 2020 – ACTION: Approval Required
3.1. Chairperson’s Report
3.2. Association Executive Report
3.3. 2021 Membership Survey Highlights
3.4. Communication
3.5. Local Reps
3.6. Education Opportunities
4. Financial Report – Current Balance, 2020 Financial Summary, 2021 YTD Summary (to be posted) – ACTION: Approval Required
4.1. Expenses – Scan and Send Lunch Receipts to R. Field, Chair
4.2. Bursaries
4.3. Donations
5. LRO Report and Updates
6. Business Arising from 2020 AGM
6.1. Bursaries Paid for 2020 and 2021. Next Round 2022
7. New Business
7.1. HSP Constitution Updates (Housekeeping): ACTION: Approval Required
7.2. Engagement Strategies – Member suggestions, volunteers to manage social media?
8. HSP Committee Vacancies/Nominations/Elections
Current Executive committee includes the following:
• Ronda Field (Current Chair)
• Secretary Treasurer (Vacant): Must be filled by someone who can go to VanCity
• Alyssa Beaven (Current Vice-Chair, HSP Rep on PEA Association Executive)
• Sarah Sutmoller (Current Member-at-Large)
• Sam Suffiad (MAL and Pharm Rep)
• Looking for other MALs (including regions and professions not currently represented)
• Nominations
9. Prize Draw – Random Draw for $25 Gift Certificate (8 available, must still be present to win)
10. Adjournment