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

Member Announcements – December 5

Announcement Date: 12.05.2025

Member Announcements – December 5

         Announcements

***NEW*** December 6 marks 36 years since the tragic massacre of 14 women because of their gender at École Polytechnique de Montréal. A silent vigil is being held December 5 to 8 at Memorial University to commemorate the 14 women from 11am to 2pm, in the main lobby of the Engineering building on the St. John’s campus. The anniversary of this tragedy coincides with the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada.

***NEW*** 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** Join econext December 12, 2025 for a webinar titled Marine Transportation Decarbonization – Technology and Training Priorities where recently released data will be presented on greenhouse gases (GHGs) associated with marine transportation in Newfoundland & Labrador: tankers, container ships, supply vessels, ferries, cruise ships, fishing boats and more. The webinar will also on the data implications for the province's net zero pathways and training and skills requirements. For further information and to register, click here.

***NEW*** On December 8, 2025, 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. Registration deadline is 4:30pm December 5th.

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.

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.

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.

 

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