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

Member Announcements – October 3

Announcement Date: 10.03.2025

Member Announcements – October 3

         Announcements

***NEW*** WISE NL is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to join their Volunteer Board. To learn more about WISE NL's mission and goals, click here. If you would like to be considered, please send a brief bio and statement of interest to vp@wisenl.ca by October 14, 2025.

***NEW*** The ASHRAE Halifax Chapter has established a Newfoundland and Labrador Section to better serve its Newfoundland and Labrador members and regional Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) industries. This Section will be technical focused and will offer a variety of programs for the local industry, including: technical and research talks, technical field trips, joint meetings, panel forums, seminars, and co-sponsored conferences. Please contact the NL Section officers if you would like to attend or sponsor any of our future events.

Jordan Wilson, Jewer Bailey Consultants - jordan.wilson@jewerbailey.com
Byron Bennett, Stantec Consulting - byron.bennett@stantec.com

Geoscientists Canada is pleased to announce the release of the publication, "Insights into the Usage of AI Tools for Professional Geoscientists – Overview and Best Practices". Developed by its dedicated Professional Practice Committee, this resource represents an important step in commitment to providing practical tools and knowledge for the geoscience community. Click here to view the publication.

The presentation by Randy Herrmann, P. Eng., FEC, on "Decolonizing Engineering" is now available to members on the PEGNL Learning Platform.

Call for volunteers. PEGNL’s Connections East group are looking for additional volunteers. The group formed by volunteer engineers and geoscientists, promote professional development, networking, and social opportunities for the license holders in their district. Volunteers are required to aid the existing opportunities being offered throughout 2025 and beyond. Please email east@connectionsnl.ca to express interest in volunteering.

        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** Energy NL is hosting lunch with JP Gladu on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel, St. John's, NL. A unique opportunity to hear from one of Canada’s leading voices on Indigenous engagement and participation in resource projects. For further information and to register click here.

***NEW*** This fall, CLIMAtlantic will host a three-part webinar series exploring how you can put nature and climate first in everyday decision making. They will cover how to prioritize nature in adaptation work and share examples from across Atlantic Canada. The October webinar titled Coastal Adaptation: Protecting Nature and Communities, will explore how coastal adaptation planning and practices conserve nature and increase biodiversity while benefiting both ecosystems and communities. To register for the October webinar, click here.

***NEW*** Beginning October 7, 2025, join Andrew Safer for an 8-week program “Dealing with Difficult Thoughts & Emotions Through Mindfulness”, meeting on Tuesday evenings, both in-person and on Zoom. Attend the first session as Andrew's guest. To learn more click here.

The 2025 Project Management Symposium registration is open. This annual event gathers thriving businesses and project managers from across the province, throughout Atlantic Canada, and beyond. Professionals have the opportunity to develop project management skills, listen to some amazing speakers and connect with other project managers and companies from a wide range of industries. The 2025 Project Management Symposium will be held on October 15, 2025. For further information and to register click here.

Earth Science Week 2025 is taking place October 12 to 18, 2025. Earth Science Week will celebrate the theme “Energy Resources for Our Future”. This year's theme encourages everyone to become informed energy consumers and to actively work towards a sustainable future that ensures a high quality of life for generations to come. For more information and resources (including webinars and toolkits) please click here, to visit the Earth Science Week website, an American Geosciences Institute program.

Join Pathway to Engineering Tuesday October 21 for a webinar "From licensure to leadership: Ethical responsibility in the era of climate crisis". As the climate crisis intensifies, engineers increasingly need to navigate complex challenges that span environmental, social, and ethical dimensions. Join the next session in the Exchanges webinar series, where ethical responsibility of engineers in addressing the climate crisis and its environmental impacts will be discussed. For further information and to register, please click here.

Registration is open for econext’s 2025 conference. Scheduled October 9, 2025 in St. John’s, if you would like to hear about the latest developments in the province from decision makers and thought leaders relating to clean energy, green innovation, ongoing environmental challenges, and the pursuit of net zero, register by clicking here.

 

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