Announcements

***NEW*** Memorial University, Faculty of Medicine is recruiting volunteers to take part in Medical School Interviews for 2026. Without volunteer involvement and commitment, the Faculty would be unable to complete a vital component in the evaluation of medical school applications that is necessary to determine the next class of matriculants at Memorial University’s medical school. Interviews for medical school applicants will be taking place virtually on Saturday, January 17th and Sunday, January 18th, 2026 (volunteers select one day). To volunteer click here and for more information contact Marlena at munmedvip@mun.ca.

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***NEW*** The Office of the City Clerk is accepting applications for one volunteer for Environmental and Sustainability Experts Panel membership. This Panel provides City Council with expertise, opinion, and perspective about environmental and sustainability matters, including the City of St. John’s energy intensity, greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation, resilience, energy poverty, and environment. Additionally, the Panel is responsible for assisting in the progress of environmental and sustainability matters in the City of St. John’s. One representative with expertise in the following areas are required, Resilience and Natural Resources - to support the City in protecting and conserving ecosystems and natural resources now and into the future.

Experts Panel member roles, responsibilities, and length of term are set according to the Panel’s Terms of Reference, which can be found on the City’s website. To apply, fill out our online application form. The deadline for submission of applications is Sunday, December 21, 2025.

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***NEW*** Memorial University’s Faculty of Business Administration is committed to supporting the professional growth of engineers and geoscientists across Newfoundland and Labrador. The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs are designed for working professionals who want to strengthen their leadership, management, and strategic decision-making skills while continuing to excel in technical and professional roles. Click the hyperlinks for more information.

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Camp 20 – Volunteer Wardens Needed. Camp 20 is a not-for-profit organization that organizes the Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer (Iron Ring Ceremony) in Newfoundland & Labrador. The organization is seeking new wardens to replace those whose terms have ended. Requirements of volunteers include, be an obligated engineer, able to attend the Iron Ring Ceremony (typically March or April) and a commitment to attend 4–6 planning meetings annually (virtual or in-person). If you are interested, please send your resume and a letter of interest to camp20@corp.ironring.ca. For more details, visit: https://camp20.ironring.ca.

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MUN Engineering Students looking for work term placements. The Memorial University Engineering Co-operative Education Office wishes to advise that job competition for the Winter 2026 work term is open. A Winter 2026 engineering co-op student (January 5 – May 1) brings energy, curiosity, and hands-on help right when workload increases. In return, you can gain professional development hours and make a lasting difference in a student’s career. For more information, please contact coopeng@mun.ca or follow the link Hiring a Co-operative Education Student | Co-operative Education | Memorial University of Newfoundland.

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NordSpace Atlantic Corporation has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified civil engineering consulting firms to provide professional services for the design of a 5.5‑kilometre Class B gravel forest standard access road serving the Atlantic Spaceport Complex’s (ASX)Space Launch Complex-01 (SLC-01) proposed to be developed at Sauker Head, near St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador. Further information is noted within the RFP cover letter and the request for proposal document. Reference to construction standards for resource access roads in Newfoundland and Labrador can be accessed on the Government website, or via the following link. The Google Earth KMZ file, referenced within the RFP will be provided upon requests made to pegnl@pegnl.ca.

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Reminder: Annual Renewal for PEGNL license holders is open. Members can log in to PEGNL’s online member portal (members.pegnl.ca) and complete their annual renewal for 2026. All PEGNL members are eligible to participate in various plans through Engineers Canada, these include insurance, financial and other benefits. For more information click here.

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Women of STAC Bursary Fund, 2026 Application Period is open.

Awarded each year to select women, the Bursary Fund, provides financial support to enable the pursuit of training, professional development, and/or academic programs for women in the telecommunications field. Deadline to apply is February 27, 2026.

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PEGNL is looking for experienced professionals to help review the experience of those applying for licensure by serving as Volunteer Assessors in the Competency Based Assessment (CBA) framework. While all areas of expertise are welcome, we are looking for additional assessors with experience in mechanical engineering. If you have been licensed for at least 5 years and are interested in learning more about becoming an assessor, please apply on our website.

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Understanding your Secondary Professional Liability Insurance: PEGNL members in good standing automatically have Secondary Professional Liability Insurance. This unique program protects both you and the public in numerous scenarios involving whistleblowing, retirement, intellectual property, data loss, mentorship, and more. To learn more about the program, coverage amounts, and other benefits available to you, please visit the Engineers Canada website.

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Engineers Canada is accepting award nominations. Each year, Engineers Canada recognizes engineers and engineering students for their exceptional work in the engineering community through their awards program. The various categories highlight important contributions in engineering, engineering education, community involvement, the advancement of women in engineering and significant accomplishments in engineering. Nominations for the 2026 Engineers Canada Awards program is now open until January 16, 2026. For more information click here.

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        Courses & Events 

NLCA (Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association) offers professional development opportunities, that can help expand technical knowledge, strengthen leadership skills or explore emerging trends. Visit www.nlca.ca to view course offerings.

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CLIMAtlantic is celebrating one year of offering monthly webinars. Recordings of these past webinars are available here. Key themes covered included, The Basics of Climate Change Adaptation, Costal Resilience and Nature Based Approaches, and Balancing Climate Change Needs with Community Needs.

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Gardiner Centre has released their 2025 Winter open enrollment schedule. Courses can be taken in-person at their Signal Hill Campus, or online. To view their full course and program schedule, click here.

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