Announcements 

***NEW*** The Government of Canada is pleased to launch a call for proposals to develop and pilot a national-scale Coastal Communities Adaptation Toolkit under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program. The CRCC Program supports accelerating adaptation actions to enhance the climate resilience of communities and businesses in coastal regions across Canada.

The Toolkit aims to provide coordinated and curated access to coastal adaptation resources and tools that support informed climate-resilient decision making and actions. The deadline to apply is November 15, 2024. For more information, visit the CRCC webpage and contact adaptation@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca to request the proposal guidelines and templates.

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***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, 2024. 

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PEGNL is pleased to announce that Janet Bradshaw, P. Eng., FEC, Geoff Emberley, P. Eng., FEC and Steve McLean, P. Eng., FEC, have been awarded an Honorary Fellowship with Geoscientists Canada! The Geoscientists Canada Honorary Fellowship honours individuals who have given noteworthy service to the geoscience profession. Each having served for many years in the position of CEO & Registrar of PEGNL, as well as in other volunteer capacities.

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This week we launched the campaign “We See Ourselves in Our Work” which provides important public information and shares the commitment of our professional members. For further information please visit our website https://pegnl.ca/inourwork/. 

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The Government of Canada has launched a selection process for the position of Chairperson of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) Board of Directors. The Government of Canada is seeking applications from qualified, diverse, and talented individuals to fill this position. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Notice of Opportunity, and submit an application before the review date of October 7th. For further information and to apply, click here.

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        Courses & Events 

The St. John’s engineering and business community welcomes Engineers Without Borders CEO, Brian Harrigan on October 17th 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Theatre Hill Bar + Café, 390 Duckworth Street St. John's, NL A1C 1H8. Brian Harrigan, EWB’s CEO will share the new vision and direction of EWB Canada and provide an update on an ambitious and significant project, Engineering Brighter Tomorrows, in Zambia and Malawi focused on tailored solar energy solutions- and digital equity- for health care and education transformations that will lift entire communities and save lives. This is a fully complementary event (but please RSVP here, to confirm attendance, as space is limited).

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Registration is open for econext’s 2024 conference. Scheduled October 30, 2024 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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WinSETT’s Career AccelerateHER: Insider Essentials 5-session series designed for recent graduates or those looking to grow their skills for a promotion, the Insider Essentials Series can help you establish yourself as a professional ready to advance into your future. The series begins October 4, 2024. For further information and to register click here.

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The Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association is hosting its 29th Annual Conference and Trade Show at the Sheraton Hotel, St. John’s, NL on October 8-10, 2024. 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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Conference for Women in Engineering & Technology is scheduled for October 24th to 26th, a three-day flagship event by the Society of Women Engineers which offers opportunities to engage in networking, gain career insights, and connect with industry leaders on innovation. Participants can attend interactive workshops on leadership and engineering subjects, cultivating relationships and empowering women. For more information click here.

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