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

Member Announcements – November 14

Announcement Date: 11.14.2025

Member Announcements – November 14

         Announcements

***NEW*** 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.

***NEW*** 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.

Annual Renewal for PEGNL license holders is now open. Members can log in to PEGNL’s online member portal (members.pegnl.ca) and complete their annual renewal for 2026.

Engineers Canada is now 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.

Call for Volunteers. The 2025 FIRST Robotics Newfoundland and Labrador Annual Provincial Championship is taking place December 6, 2025 and volunteers are needed to help run this year's competition! This event brings together around 300 students, representing over 30 teams, for a robotics competition where the top teams may earn themselves a seat at an international robotics competition! If you are interested in volunteering, click here for further information.

        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** 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.

The Student Design Hub (SDH) at Memorial University is inviting PEGNL members and their colleagues to the 4th Annual Student Design Showcase Pitch and Pick event, hosted on November 25, 2025. Each year, students develop innovative projects and prototypes, representing Memorial University and our province on national and international stages. This event is a unique opportunity for industry members, sponsors, and mentors to hear directly from the teams about how they plan to execute their big ideas. Support will help these students realize their visions, enabling them to travel and compete in prestigious design competitions worldwide. Click here to register your seat today!

Memorial University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is hosting an Industry Engagement Day, November 26, 2025, 8:00am to 4:00pm, at the Emera Innovation Exchange, Signal Hill Campus. The event aims to foster partnerships on innovation and technology development in Newfoundland and Labrador. To register for the event click here.

Memorial University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is running a workshop “Go ENG Girl” November 29, 2025. This workshop is offered at no charge to female identifying youths in grades 7-10. The day will be filled with hands-on activities, a variety of engineering experiences, information sessions and the opportunity to learn what a career in engineering might offer. Guardians are welcome to stay for the first few sessions to learn more about Engineering at Memorial and take part in some of the activities. To register click here.

 

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