Announcements

***NEW*** ENERGY STAR® certification for Buildings in Canada. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) recognizes the most energy efficient commercial and institutional buildings in Canada with ENERGY STAR® certification. NRCan certifies Canadian buildings whose energy performance is amongst the top 25 percentile of similar buildings nationwide. To qualify for ENERGY STAR certification, the building must benchmark their energy performance using ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager®, earn a 1-100 ENERGY STAR score of at least 75 and have a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect verify the application.

As energy benchmarking becomes standard practice in the building sector, many Canadian Professional Engineers and Registered Architects are already providing their clients with this. ENERGY STAR® is encouraging others to join the movement!

The role of the Professional Engineers and Registered Architects is to verify that all energy use is accounted for accurately, that property characteristics were properly reported and that indoor environmental quality has not been compromised in pursuit of energy reductions. Understanding the roles and requirements for verifying ENERGY STAR Certification applications can be found in the Canadian Licensed Professional’s Guide.

Portfolio Manager is a free, bilingual, tool tailored for Canadians and used for benchmarking energy, greenhouse gas emissions, water and waste in buildings. Used by tens of thousands of Canadian building owners and operators, this secure online platform allows users to monitor, rate and optimize their energy performance.

The result: The building could reduce operation costs, increase asset value, contribute fewer greenhouse gas emissions, increase rental and occupancy rates, and gain ENERGY STAR recognition. Professional Engineers and Registered Architects could help their clients better understand the energy performance of their buildings, help identify more targeted energy savings opportunities and add a new stream of revenue to their business.

Learn more about ENERGY STAR certification for buildings in Canada.

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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, process engineering and chemical 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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The Nomination period for the PMI Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter 2026 General Election is open until July 30, 2026. The open positions and criteria/requirements for the roles can be found here.

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        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** The IEEE Newfoundland and Labrador Section, in partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland, presents The 34th Annual Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference on November 12, 2026. A forum where professionals in electrical, electronic and computer engineering as well as information technologies can present their work to the growing technical community within the province. NECEC 2026 will focus on technical concepts, innovations and implementations.

This is a valuable opportunity for industry teams to present their work in a recognized conference setting, highlight current projects and innovations, and connect with researchers, students, and professionals across Newfoundland and Labrador. Relevant topics include artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, software and computing, signal and image processing, control and robotics, ocean engineering, power and alternative energy, remote sensing, privacy and security, communications, biomedical engineering, and other ECE-related areas. The submission portal can be accessed here. Registration opens September 18, 2026.

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The webinar facilitated by Erin Thorp of ELF Solutions Inc. on, "Leading with Empathy in a High-Performance World", in early June, is now available on PEGNL's learning management system. 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. This session qualifies as professional development in the "non-technical" category.

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Registration is open for the Adaptation Canada 2026 conference to be held in Toronto September 22 to 24, 2026, which will bring together over 1,000 practitioners 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. To learn more and register, click here.

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Climate Risk Institute is hosting a virtual, interactive discussion on the development of Sectoral Adaptation Implementation Supports - practical resources designed to help natural resource sectors move from climate adaptation planning to action. These supports provide information on key barriers, enablers, and drivers of adaptation implementation through sector-specific guidance, case studies, actionable recommendations, and curated resources. The webinar is scheduled July 16, 2026 at 2:30pm NDT. For further information and to register, click here.

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PEGNL is partnering with TechNest Community for T.E.A. in the Park 2026. An annual outdoor community mixer bringing together professionals, students, and innovators from across the technology, engineering, and creative industries in Newfoundland and Labrador. This year's event expands its scope to create a structured yet accessible space that fosters authentic collaboration, cross-disciplinary connections, and community engagement within NL's growing innovation ecosystem. The event is scheduled July 15, 2026 from 4pm to 7pm at Bannerman Park, St. John's. Registration is free, click here to register.

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The Project Management Institute Newfoundland and Labrador Chapter Annual Symposium and Silver Anniversary Gala will be held September 16 and 17, respectively. Registration is open at https://www.pminl.ca/symposium. Early bird pricing lasts until 31 July 2026. Issues with registration or other questions about the Symposium and Gala can be directed to info@pminl.ca.

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Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) will be hosting IGNITE St. John’s: STEM Networking Night, Thursday, July 16, 2026. An inclusive networking event designed to bring together students, early-career professionals, educators, employers, researchers, industry leaders, and community members working across STEM, trades, innovation, ocean technology, defence, and related sectors in Newfoundland and Labrador.

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WINSETT’s Fall Skill Builder Sessions start September 2026
WinSETT’s Skill Builder sessions are interactive, engaging, based on the latest information and best practices, and are facilitated by experienced engineers, scientists, tradespeople, educators, coaches, and technologists. Save 10% on Fall 2026 sessions by booking by July 15, 2026. Further information on the sessions can be seen here. Contact Dawn Leonard to discuss availability and book: executivedirector@winsett.ca.

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