Announcements

PEGNL is hiring a Professional Standards Coordinator. Reporting directly to the Director, Professional Standards, the Professional Standards Coordinator ensures legislative compliance, that members are practicing ethically and competently, and that professional standards and guidelines are developed and enforced. For more information, click here.

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Past Chair Darlene Spracklin-Reid was appointed President of Engineers Canada in May 2026. Read about her vision for the term here.

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The Energy NL-Hibernia Scholarship Fund was established to commemorate 1997, a landmark year when the Hibernia project was successfully completed, hauled out to sea, and started drawing oil. Presented annually, and designed to foster the bright minds that will shape the future of our industry, the award provides $1,000 to a graduating high school student in Newfoundland and Labrador who is entering post-secondary studies with the intention of pursuing an energy-related career. Applications are reviewed by Energy NL’s selection committee and the award is presented to the applicant who best meets the academic and extra-curricular criteria. To apply for this scholarship, the application form is available here. Application deadline: Tuesday October 13, 2026.

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        Courses & Events 

***NEW*** 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.

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***NEW*** 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.

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The ASHRAE Halifax Chapter is excited to announce its largest NL event to date, with an afternoon and evening filled with exciting HVAC knowledge! The event will be taught by Joel Primeau and is divided into afternoon and evening sessions that focus on ASHRAE Standards 62.1 and 55, and applied to Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS). Coffee and snacks will be provided for the afternoon session along with dinner in evening. ASHRAE members, non-members and students can register for this event here. Use the discount code "newfoundlandrocks" to receive a 50% discount that's available to all attendees.

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On September 28, 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 6:00pm ADT. Registration deadline is 5:00pm ADT September 25th.

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Cenovus Energy is presenting a leadership summit FIERCE 2026 on Tuesday, October 6, at the CLB Armoury in St. John's for a day designed to leave you energized, inspired, and ready to lead with greater confidence. FIERCE brings women and gender-diverse leaders together to learn, grow, build community, and own the room. Learn more at fierceleadershipnl.ca/events.

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Registration is open for econext’s 2026 conference. Scheduled October 15, 2026 in St. John’s, join business leaders, innovators, policymakers, Indigenous and community leaders, and industry experts for a day of bold ideas, practical insights, and valuable connections. Explore emerging opportunities in sustainable development, discover how local organizations are driving innovation and sustainable growth, and gain fresh perspectives on the projects, investments, and policies shaping our economic future., register by clicking here.

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