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.