PEGNL – Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador
PEGNL – Professional Engineers and Geoscientists Newfoundland and Labrador

Member Announcements – September 18

Announcement Date: 09.18.2026

Member Announcements – September 18

         Announcements

***NEW*** PEGNL is hiring a Professional Standards Coordinator. Reporting directly to the Director, Professional Standards, the Professional Standards Coordinator ensures legislative compliance, that members are practicing ethically and competently, and that professional standards and guidelines are developed and enforced. For more information, click here.

Past Chair Darlene Spracklin-Reid was appointed President of Engineers Canada in May 2026. Read about her vision for the term here.

NL Workforce Innovation Centre (NLWIC) is leading a Workforce Development Needs Assessment, and are inviting selected organizations and labour market stakeholders across Newfoundland and Labrador to complete a survey on workforce challenges, skills and training needs, population growth, tariff, trade and supply chain impacts, access to workforce development supports and regional and sector-specific labour market realities. The survey takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete. The survey closes on September 20, 2026. To access the survey click here.

PEGNL is soliciting volunteers to server on its Disciplinary Panel. The Disciplinary Panel provides a pool of PEGNL registrants who may be called to serve on an Adjudication Tribunal in a discipline case. To express interest, please complete a volunteer application here.

The Energy NL-Hibernia Scholarship Fund was established to commemorate 1997, a landmark year when the Hibernia project was successfully completed, hauled out to sea, and started drawing oil. Presented annually, and designed to foster the bright minds that will shape the future of our industry, the award provides $1,000 to a graduating high school student in Newfoundland and Labrador who is entering post-secondary studies with the intention of pursuing an energy-related career. Applications are reviewed by Energy NL’s selection committee and the award is presented to the applicant who best meets the academic and extra-curricular criteria. To apply for this scholarship, the application form is available here. Application deadline: Tuesday October 13, 2026.

        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** The ASHRAE Halifax Chapter is excited to announce its largest NL event to date, with an afternoon and evening filled with exciting HVAC knowledge! The event will be taught by Joel Primeau and is divided into afternoon and evening sessions that focus on ASHRAE Standards 62.1 and 55, and applied to Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS). Coffee and snacks will be provided for the afternoon session along with dinner in evening. ASHRAE members, non-members and students can register for this event here. Use the discount code "newfoundlandrocks" to receive a 50% discount that's available to all attendees.

***NEW*** On September 28, 2026, learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces. Register for the event here, for the one-hour webinar at 6:00pm ADT. Registration deadline is 5:00pm ADT September 25th.

Cenovus Energy is presenting a leadership summit FIERCE 2026 on Tuesday, October 6, at the CLB Armoury in St. John's for a day designed to leave you energized, inspired, and ready to lead with greater confidence. FIERCE brings women and gender-diverse leaders together to learn, grow, build community, and own the room. Learn more at fierceleadershipnl.ca/events.

Engineers Nova Scotia would like to invite PEGNL's registrants to their upcoming webinar, “Building Community in Consulting Engineering: The Story of Women in Consulting Engineering (WCE)” taking place on September 23, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ADT via Microsoft Teams. The session will feature representatives from Women in Consulting Engineering (WCE) Canada, who will share the organization’s work across the country, including its mentorship, networking, professional development, and volunteer-led initiatives, as well as opportunities for engineers to become involved.

Full session details, including the speakers, schedule, objectives, and key takeaways, are available on the Engineers Nova Scotia event page.

Climate Risk Institute offers training and professional development courses that will be of interest for engineers involved in the planning, design, procurement, operation and management of natural and built infrastructure.

This Fall (starting September 27), extend your learning on topics including infrastructure climate risks, PIEVC risk assessment protocol, climate change resilience, and climate smart policy and procurement. For course details and to register, please see CRI's courses at Royal Roads University.

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) are hosting a webinar on ‘CCDC 31: Owner-Consultant Services Contract’. The interactive training demystifies CCDC 31 - the industry-standard contract for consulting services in Canadian construction projects. To learn more or to register click here.

Registration is open for the West Coast Business & Investment Summit, taking place October 6 to 7, 2026. Join industry leaders, investors, and government at the inaugural West Coast Business & Investment Summit, two days of high-impact conversation and connection in Corner Brook and at Marble Mountain. To obtain further details and to register click here.

Registration is open for econext’s 2026 conference. Scheduled October 15, 2026 in St. John’s, join business leaders, innovators, policymakers, Indigenous and community leaders, and industry experts for a day of bold ideas, practical insights, and valuable connections. Explore emerging opportunities in sustainable development, discover how local organizations are driving innovation and sustainable growth, and gain fresh perspectives on the projects, investments, and policies shaping our economic future., register by clicking here.

Registration is open for the Adaptation Canada 2026 conference to be held in Toronto September 22 to 24, 2026, which will bring together over 1,000 practitioners from diverse Canadian sectors and communities to exchange ideas, share solutions, and drive Canada’s climate resilience efforts. Adaptation Canada 2026 is delivered by ICLEI Canada with support from a network of partners. To learn more and register, click here.

 

We welcome you to email pegnl@pegnl.ca with any feedback you may have on this Member Announcement.