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

Member Announcements – October 16

Announcement Date: 10.16.2026

Member Announcements – October 16

        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** The Student Design Hub (SDH) at Memorial University is inviting PEGNL members and their colleagues to the 5th Annual Student Design Showcase Pitch and Pick event, hosted on November 27, 2026. 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!

***NEW*** Memorial University's St. John's Campus is hosting an Open House Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm in the Whale Atrium, Core Science Facility. Join them for an evening of exploration, conversation, and discovery. Meet the people who'll support your new journey, experience student life firsthand, and picture what your future at Memorial could look like. Click here for more details and updates.

***NEW*** The Ontario Geological Survey Virtual Showcase 2026 event exploring latest projects, geoscience activities, products and services is taking place November 24, 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:30pm EST. To register for the virtual event, click here.

Climate Risk Institute offers training and professional development courses that will be of interest for those involved in the planning, design, procurement, operation and management of natural and built infrastructure.

Fall 2026 courses include:

  • Climate Adaptation and Resilience Professional Development Program for Forest Professionals in Canada: Oct. 26 - Dec. 11.
  • Climate Change Resilience for Building Sector Professionals: Nov. 9 - Dec. 13.
  • Climate Smart Policy and Procurement: Nov. 9 - Dec. 13.
  • Applied Climate Science for Infrastructure Practitioners: Nov. 16 - Dec. 20.
  • PIEVC Protocol Training: Dec. 1 - Dec. 2.

Memorial University’s Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is running a workshop “Go ENG Girl” October 17, 2026. This workshop is offered at no charge to female identifying and gender diverse youth 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 the field of 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.

Recording now available of Engineers Canada’s Pathway to Engineering program webinar entitled “Licensure 101: What Every Engineering Student Needs to Know”.  To view the webinar, click here.

The 34th Annual Newfoundland Electrical and Computer Engineering Conference (NECEC), will take place on November 12, 2026, at the Holiday Inn St. John’s Conference Centre in St. John’s. The conference brings together researchers, engineers, students, industry professionals, startups, and technical teams to share innovation, applied research, and engineering work across Newfoundland and Labrador. For further information and to register click here.

Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador's 2026 Conference, Trade Show and AGM is scheduled November 5 to 7, in St. John's. Join Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) to celebrate 75 years of municipal progress while also gaining knowledge and making the connections essential to effective, meaningful municipal work. The event will feature engaging sessions, networking opportunities, industry exhibitors, and important discussions on the future of municipalities, providing attendees with valuable insights, connections, and ideas to bring back to their communities. For further information and to register, click here.

Newfoundland and Labrador's Premier Mineral Exploration and Mining Conference and Exhibition is taking place November 3 to 6, 2026 at the Delta Hotel, St. John’s. A collaborative event between the Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) and the Department of Energy and Mines, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. For further information and to register click here.

Beginning October 21, 2026, join Andrew Safer for a 6-week program “Building Resilience & Bouncing Back!”, meeting on Wednesday evenings live on Zoom. Attend the first session as Andrew's guest. To learn more click here.

 

 

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