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

Member Announcements – April 24

Announcement Date: 04.24.2026

Member Announcements – April 24

         Announcements

***NEW*** The PEGNL 2025 Annual Report is now available here.

***NEW*** Final Reminder - the PEGNL Board of Directors Election is open until April 30, 2026. Members have received an email from the election system provider, with instructions on how to vote.

PEGNL will be holding its Annual General Meeting virtually on May 8, 2026 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm NDT. Registration details have been emailed to members. 

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Memorial University invites applications for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (CIRC) competition targeting Trustworthy, Quantum-Resilient AI for Cyber-Physical Infrastructure. The CIRC program is a one-time-only initiative, funded by the Government of Canada, designed to recruit top-tier international researchers with expertise in key areas addressing critical national and global challenges. For further information and to apply, click here.

National Professional Practice & Ethics Exam (NPPE) registration deadline is April 24, 2026. Obtain further information here.

        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** Join us as Erin Thorp of ELF Solutions Inc. facilitates a session on, "Leading with Empathy in a High-Performance World", virtually through Zoom. In this webinar, leadership coach and speaker Erin Thorp draws on neuroscience, current research, and her Tactical Empathy™ framework to show how empathy in action — for yourself and your team — drives retention, reduces burnout, and builds cultures where people don't just stay, but thrive. Webinar is taking place Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 to 1:30pm. A registration link has been sent to PEGNL members via email.

WinSETT is offering a virtual session titled "Self-Promotion: Your Way" Tuesday, May 5, 2026. During this session, registrants will:

  • Clarify and define your unique value proposition
  • Develop a confident, authentic approach to self-promotion
  • Practice delivering a pitch that leaves a lasting impression

For further information click here. Registration closes May 4, 2026.

Upcoming webinars from PVC Pipe Association include:

Registration is open for the 2026 International Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) Conference! This conference will bring together students, staff, researchers, faculty, community leaders and industry professionals from around the globe in the fields of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. This event will be held from Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Memorial University. For more information or to register please click here.

Energy NL's Conference & Exhibition will take place June 2 to 4, 2026, at the St. John's Convention Centre, St. John's, NL. PEGNL will be attending as an exhibitor and welcome the opportunity to continue our outreach efforts with stakeholder groups.

NLCA Build 2026 Expo is taking place May 6 - 7, 2026, at Jack Byrne Regional Sport and Entertainment Centre. NL's Largest Commercial and Industrial Construction Trade event showcasing the latest equipment advances & newest technology applications in different aspects of the commercial and industrial construction industry. For the event itinerary and to register online, visit NLCA BUILD 2026 EXPO - Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association.

Pathway to Engineering is hosting a webinar "Celebrating Engineering Licensure: Your Gateway to Possibility" May 5 1:30 to 2:30 pm NST. The webinar outlines how licensure unlocks opportunities that go beyond the classroom: from leading prestigious projects and advancing your design vision, to gaining mobility across provinces and around the world. It’s your springboard for leadership roles, credibility as a mentor, and the professional recognition that sets you apart. At this event, you’ll hear directly from young professionals, EITs, and practicing engineers about how licensure opened doors in their careers. To learn more and to register click here.

 

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