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

Member Announcements – February 13

Announcement Date: 02.13.2025

Member Announcements – February 13

         Announcements 

***NEW*** Call for Nominations - 2025 PEGNL Board of Directors
The PEGNL Board is responsible for building and shaping policy in relation to the regulation of the professions of engineering and geoscience. This year, we are seeking nominations for three positions on the Board, Chair-Elect (one) and Director (two). One of the Director positions this year is reserved for a Professional Geoscientist in accordance with By-Law. These three positions will serve three-year terms. Nominations are open until March 13.

***NEW*** The Office of the City Clerk is accepting applications for two volunteers 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. This City of St. John's is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

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.

The deadline for submission of applications is Sunday, March 2, 2025. To apply, fill out the following online application form.

Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) published an article titled "Professional Geoscientists - Their Importance In Public Protection & The Future of Geoscience". This article was prepared by a committee of volunteers from PGO working to plan a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Professional Geoscientists Act on June 6, 2025. To view this article, click here.

Engineers Canada is seeking proposals from firms or individual consultants to support the review of Engineers Canada’s governance system and to support the adoption of proposed changes that are endorsed by all 12 engineering regulators. Further information is available here. All responses must be submitted by February 23, 2025.

WaterPower Canada (WPC) announces Dragon’s Dam Student Competition.  WPC invites students in Canadian Engineering programs to showcase their creativity, innovation, and problem-solving abilities.  The Dragon’s Dam competition invites students to submit solutions to real-world challenges related to hydropower.  Short-listed teams will be invited to present their solutions at WPC’s national conference in Ottawa, and will compete for prizes, including a $5,000 grand prize.  Team registration runs until February 28, 2025.  For further details click here.

National Professional Practice & Ethics Exam (NPPE) registration deadline is February 14, 2025. Obtain further information here.

DiscoverE’s “Engineers Week” returns February 16 to 22, 2025. This year’s theme — Design Your Future! — is about celebrating today’s achievements and paving the way for a brighter and more diverse future in engineering. To access free resources, you can use to inspire future innovators, such as hands-on engineering activities and lesson plans, information about engineering education, and pathways to a technical careers, visit DiscoverE.org.

        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** PVC Pipe Association (PVCPA) is hosting a series of educational webinars from March to May 2025. These webinars offer educational and informative workshops to support the use of PVC piping in water and wastewater systems. Webinars include examples of how PVC pipe has benefited utilities across North America. For further information, click here.

Victor Canada, the Professional Liability insurance provider endorsed by Engineers Canada, is offering a rerun of the complimentary webcast for engineers and geoscientists entitled “Embracing Change and Mitigating Risk”. This webcast will occur on Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 1:00 pm EST. The 70-minute session includes leading legal and insurance experts who will discuss various issues and share best practices. To register click here.

Registration is open for the PDAC Convention in Toronto March 2 to 5, 2025. The Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention is the leading event for people, companies and organizations connected to mineral exploration. The annual award winning PDAC Convention in Toronto, Canada brings together up to 30,000 attendees from over 135+ countries for its educational programming, networking events and business opportunities. For more information please visit the PDAC website.

The 2025 Atlantic Engineering Hockey Tournament (AEHT) will be held in Saint John, NB on April 11th-12th, 2025. The annual hockey tournament has been held at various locations throughout the Atlantic Provinces over the past 31 years. For further information please click here. Deadline for team registration is March 21, 2025, first eighteen teams to register are eligible to play.

WinSETT's Career AccelerateHER: Unlocking Effective Communication 5 part series designed for SETT professionals who are looking to upskill their communication and collaboration strategies, begins February 28, 2025. For further information and to register click here.

Join Engineers Canada at the 2025 30 by 30 Conference: Solutions and accountability towards an inclusive engineering profession, in Vancouver, BC, On May 21, 2025. The 2025 30 by 30 Conference will bring together leaders from engineering regulation, employers, and education to address how they have removed and will remove barriers within their control and influence, collaborate on innovative solutions, and promote accountability for fostering the success of women and marginalized groups in the profession. Learn more and register here.

Climate Risk Institute’s credentials address the vital link between climate change and infrastructure and provide a customizable learning experience for infrastructure practitioners to build the knowledge and skills that will contribute to a more resilient future. 

The Infrastructure Resilience Professional Credential and the Infrastructure and Climate Resilience Planning Micro-Credential are designed to equip all infrastructure practitioners with the expertise required to tackle climate change challenges. Over a series of courses led by industry experts, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in climate risk assessment, policy development, communication, climate science, planning and implementation, and resilient design. Choose from several electives to tailor your learning to your areas of interest and focus. The Micro-credential is ideal for a diverse range of infrastructure professionals of all backgrounds and professions, including planners, engineering technicians, architects, asset managers, and others involved in climate risk assessment, adaptation planning, and management. 

Winter 2025 courses.

 

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