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

Member Announcements – May 1

Announcement Date: 05.01.2026

Member Announcements – May 1

         Announcements

***NEW*** Final Reminder - PEGNL will be holding its Annual General Meeting virtually on May 8, 2026 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm NDT. Registration details have been emailed to members.

The PEGNL 2025 Annual Report is now available here.

***NEW*** Engineers Yukon, in partnership with Carleton University, is working on a research project concerning caregiving, engineering skills, and continuing professional development (CPD). The first phase of this initiative started in 2022, when they collected engineers’ perceptions on the addition of caregiving to Engineers Yukon’s CPD program. The report can be found here. 

As the second phase of this project, Engineers Yukon is inviting you to participate in a study entitled “Caregiving skills for the engineering profession”. This study aims to explore the relationship between caregiving skills and the engineering profession. They are looking for engineers who have been licensed to practice in Canada for 2 or more years and who also have caregiving responsibilities (e.g., childcare, eldercare, disability-care, medical-care etc.). Participation is completely voluntary, if you are interested in participating, please access the survey here by May 29, 2026.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Memorial University invites applications for the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (CIRC) competition targeting Trustworthy, Quantum-Resilient AI for Cyber-Physical Infrastructure. The CIRC program is a one-time-only initiative, funded by the Government of Canada, designed to recruit top-tier international researchers with expertise in key areas addressing critical national and global challenges. For further information and to apply, click here.

        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** On May 11, 2026, 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 May 8th.

Join us as Erin Thorp of ELF Solutions Inc. facilitates a session on, "Leading with Empathy in a High-Performance World", virtually through Zoom. 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. Webinar is taking place Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12:00 to 1:30pm. A registration link has been sent to PEGNL members via email. This session will qualify as professional development in the "non-technical" category.

WinSETT is offering a virtual session titled "Self-Promotion: Your Way" Tuesday, May 5, 2026. During this session, registrants will:

  • Clarify and define your unique value proposition
  • Develop a confident, authentic approach to self-promotion
  • Practice delivering a pitch that leaves a lasting impression

For further information click here. Registration closes May 4, 2026.

Upcoming webinars from PVC Pipe Association include:

Registration is open for the 2026 International Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDI-AR) Conference! This conference will bring together students, staff, researchers, faculty, community leaders and industry professionals from around the globe in the fields of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. This event will be held from Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Memorial University. For more information or to register please click here.

Energy NL's Conference & Exhibition will take place June 2 to 4, 2026, at the St. John's Convention Centre, St. John's, NL. PEGNL will be attending as an exhibitor and welcome the opportunity to continue our outreach efforts with stakeholder groups.

NLCA Build 2026 Expo is taking place May 6 - 7, 2026, at Jack Byrne Regional Sport and Entertainment Centre. NL's Largest Commercial and Industrial Construction Trade event showcasing the latest equipment advances & newest technology applications in different aspects of the commercial and industrial construction industry. For the event itinerary and to register online, visit NLCA BUILD 2026 EXPO - Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Association.

Pathway to Engineering is hosting a webinar "Celebrating Engineering Licensure: Your Gateway to Possibility" May 5 1:30 to 2:30 pm NST. The webinar outlines how licensure unlocks opportunities that go beyond the classroom: from leading prestigious projects and advancing your design vision, to gaining mobility across provinces and around the world. It’s your springboard for leadership roles, credibility as a mentor, and the professional recognition that sets you apart. At this event, you’ll hear directly from young professionals, EITs, and practicing engineers about how licensure opened doors in their careers. To learn more and to register click here.

 

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