Announcements

***NEW*** Electrical products manufacturer ROBROY Industries has announced an issue with their PRGUA Series Outlet Boxes (With Covers), Models PRGUAT47SA and PRGUAB47SA, issued between 2019-2025. These products were incorrectly marked as being approved and suitable for use in Class I, Div 1 & 2, Groups B, C, D when in fact the product is approved and suitable for use in Class I, Div 1 & 2 Groups C, D only. If you know of the use of these products in Class I, Div 1 or 2 Group B environments, they must be replaced. Unused products can be returned to the manufacturer for replacement.

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***NEW*** REMINDER Join us as Randy Herrmann, P. Eng., FEC, facilitates a session on, "Decolonizing Engineering " Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 12:00-2:00 PM NST. This session is being held virtually through Zoom (Zoom meeting details have been sent to all members).

Randy is an engineer and the Director of the Engineering Access Program (ENGAP) in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba. ENGAP is a successful program in Canada, graduating hundreds of Indigenous students into the world of engineering.

This session will discuss the historic and contemporary role engineering has played in Indigenous communities and how we as engineers can move forward in a spirit of reconciliation. The session will talk about what exactly is meant by decolonization and why we need to address this issue. In order to better understand this role, we will look at some contemporary engineering issues in Indigenous communities and review some traditional Indigenous design. The session will also talk about United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and how that might affect engineering projects in the future.

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***NEW*** 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 14, 2025.

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The Geological Survey Division (Department of Industry, Energy and Technology, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador) is pleased to notify of the release of the research article "Paleoproterozoic volcanism and rift basin evolution during Nuna assembly: Evidence from the Ingrid group, Labrador, Canada" by A.M. Hinchey, N. Rayner, H. Sandeman, J.P. Butler, D. Diekrup and D. Mendoza Marin. The article is available here.

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Engineers Canada published an article "Bill C-5: Impacts on the engineering profession". To review this article, click here.

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Philip Helwig, P. Eng. (Retired) has published an article titled “The Curious Upside-Down Dam below Muskrat Falls” through CRIPE, a committee of the Canadian Geophysical Union - Hydrology Section. The paper is available here. Readers are invited to send comments to Mr. Helwig at hydrophil2003@yahoo.ca.

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PEGNL has been advised that a company calling themselves Glassy Engineering is claiming to be operating out of the Confederation Building Daycare Center in St. John’s and using the website https://glassyengineering.ca. This company is not registered with PEGNL and could potentially be attempting to use job applications as a means of accessing personal information from members. It is recommended that members use caution and make proper enquires before exchanging information with this or any other company.

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        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** On September 8th, 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 1:30pm NDT. Registration deadline is 4:30pm NDT September 5th.

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***NEW*** Save the date for the CNAM 2026 National Conference set to take place May 4 – 7​, 2026, in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. The conference is expected to attract more than 250 municipal, provincial, and federal leaders, as well as interested parties from utilities, consultants, researchers, educators, and others to share insights about all aspects of asset management. Delegates will benefit from a combination of inspirational keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions, informative tours, and excellent networking opportunities. Further details will be released this fall.

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***NEW*** The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) are hosting a webinar on ‘CCDC 20: A Guide to Construction Contract Administration’. The webinar will cover topics from certifying payments to resolving disputes, the consultant’s position as the contract administrator is critical to the success of every project. To learn more or to register click here.

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***NEW*** The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association is hosting its 30th Annual Conference and Trade Show at the Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s, NL on September 23-25, 2025. The conference offers exciting and informative discussions related to aquaculture and its potential in our province. With world class keynote speakers and guests, and themed sessions related to aquaculture innovation, technology, science and service sector advancements. For more information visit www.coldharvest.ca.

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***NEW*** Registration is open for econext’s 2025 conference. Scheduled October 9, 2025 in St. John’s, if you would like to hear about the latest developments in the province from decision makers and thought leaders relating to clean energy, green innovation, ongoing environmental challenges, and the pursuit of net zero, register by clicking here.

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PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA) is hosting an educational webinar titled Installation of PVC Water and Sewer Piping Systems, September 24, 2025, 10:30am to 11:30am CST. The webinar will provide the most up-to-date information available on installation practices for gasketed PVC water and sewer pipes and fittings as well as answer frequently asked questions. To register click here.

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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 24), 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.

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The Society of Women Engineers Annual Conference is taking place October 23 to 25, where global engineers and technologists come together to connect, innovate, and grow. Participants can attend interactive workshops on leadership and engineering subjects, cultivating relationships and empowering women. This year the conference is being held in New Orleans, for more information and access to early bird pricing through August 31 (code WE25EARLY15) visit we25.swe.org/.

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Registration is open for the third Adaptation Canada conference which will be held in Toronto September 22 to 24, 2025, which will bring together over 1,000 participants 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, including CLIMAtlantic, and is funded in part by the Government of Canada. To learn more and register, click here.

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The 2025 International Regulators’ Forum Offshore Safety Conference - Offshore Safety Through Innovation, will take place October 9th and 10th at the St. John's Convention Centre. This engaging program will showcase approaches from around the world to enhance Offshore Safety Through Innovation. To join offshore energy safety regulators, industry leaders and other experts as they gather to learn, share their experiences and best practices, register here.

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Gardiner Centre has released their 2025 fall training schedule. Courses can be taken in-person or online. To view their full course and program schedule, click here.

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