Sam Pittman, MSc, RPBio, joined the College of Applied Biologists in September 2024 as the
director of practice. Working closely with the senior management team, Sam is responsible for
the development and implementation of the college’s professional practice program, including
the creation of practice guidelines and the practice review, continuing professional development,
and audit programs.

Sam has more than 15 years of experience as a trusted professional in the natural resource
sector, working for provincial and Indigenous governments, academia, industry, and
environmental consulting firms throughout western Canada. His lifelong fascination with water
and aquatic ecology means he’s no stranger to getting his feet wet, going with the flow, and
diving deep (when needed).

Although employment and educational pursuits have taken him broader, Sam originally hails
from the northeast region of BC and now resides with his family in Smithers.