Announcements

***NEW*** Iron Stories is an upcoming book collecting personal reflections from engineers across Canada to explore what it means to be an engineer in today's evolving world. Using the iron ring as a narrative anchor, the book will blend first-person stories with extensive research to catalyse conversations about engineering identity, purpose, duty, legacy and stewardship. If you are keen to share your story, submit your interest here. Or reach out to Jane Desrochers at hello@innovarastrategicimpact.ca.

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REMINDER Join us as Randy Herrmann, P. Eng., FEC, facilitates a session on, "Decolonizing Engineering " Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 12:00-2:00 PM NST. This session is being held virtually through Zoom (Zoom meeting details have been sent to all members).

Randy is an engineer and the Director of the Engineering Access Program (ENGAP) in the Faculty of Engineering, University of Manitoba. ENGAP is a successful program in Canada, graduating hundreds of Indigenous students into the world of engineering.

This session will discuss the historic and contemporary role engineering has played in Indigenous communities and how we as engineers can move forward in a spirit of reconciliation. The session will talk about what exactly is meant by decolonization and why we need to address this issue. In order to better understand this role, we will look at some contemporary engineering issues in Indigenous communities and review some traditional Indigenous design. The session will also talk about United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and how that might affect engineering projects in the future.

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        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** Envision® and PIEVC Credential Readiness Training. Envision Canada and the Climate Risk Institute invite you to join our unique upcoming training opportunity on the Envision® Sustainable Infrastructure Framework and the Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC) protocol for climate risk assessments. The sessions will run on the following dates:

• Envision course: September 22/23, 2025 - 12:00-3:00 ET each day
• PIEVC course: September 24/25, 2025 - 12:00-3:00 ET each day

Each of the two courses will be delivered over two 3-hour days or combined over four 3-hour days. Sign up for either Envision, or PIEVC, or BOTH courses for a combined discount price. More information can be found here.

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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 September webinar will feature Alexandre Truchon-Savard from the City of Dieppe, NB for a discussion on how nature-based coastal adaptation strategies help conserve nature and enhance biodiversity, benefiting ecosystems and communities. To register for the September webinar, click here.

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Save the date for the CNAM 2026 National Conference set to take place May 4 – 7​, 2026, in St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. The conference is expected to attract more than 250 municipal, provincial, and federal leaders, as well as interested parties from utilities, consultants, researchers, educators, and others to share insights about all aspects of asset management. Delegates will benefit from a combination of inspirational keynote speakers, interactive breakout sessions, informative tours, and excellent networking opportunities. Further details will be released this fall.

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The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) are hosting a webinar on ‘CCDC 20: A Guide to Construction Contract Administration’. The webinar will cover topics from certifying payments to resolving disputes, the consultant’s position as the contract administrator is critical to the success of every project. To learn more or to register click here.

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The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association is hosting its 30th Annual Conference and Trade Show at the Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s, NL on September 23-25, 2025. The conference offers exciting and informative discussions related to aquaculture and its potential in our province. With world class keynote speakers and guests, and themed sessions related to aquaculture innovation, technology, science and service sector advancements. For more information visit www.coldharvest.ca.

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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.

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

This Fall (starting September 24), extend your learning on topics including infrastructure climate risks, PIEVC risk assessment protocol, climate change resilience, and climate smart policy and procurement. For course details and to register, please see CRI's courses at Royal Roads University.

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