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Volunteers & Committees
Approximately 200 volunteer engineers, geoscientists and others generously contribute their time each year, supporting PEGNL’s regulatory and professional affairs. These volunteers and committees assist the CEO in the fulfillment of PEGNL’s regulatory mandate. Do you want to grow and share your expertise with fellow members? We have the volunteer opportunities for you, HERE.
Registration Committee
Assesses the education and experience of those applying for full and limited licensure to determine if they meet necessary requirements.
Disciplinary Panel
Serves as a member of a pool of individuals from which Adjudication Tribunal members may be selected for disciplinary hearings.
Diversity and inclusion Committee
Helps to identify opportunities to raise awareness of and educate on diversity and inclusion issues in the professions.
Practise Standards and Guidelines Committee
Helps to research, plan, and draft professional practice guidelines. Reviews national and other provincial guidelines for applicability and adaptability for PEGNL.
Outreach Committee
elps plan, execute and review events and initiatives for National Engineering and Geoscience Month (NEGM). Helps to identify opportunities for educating the public on engineering and geoscience and advises on potential social media content for PEGNL.
Professional Development (PD) Committee
Tracks, evaluates, and audits PD submissions, and reviews the components of the program to help determine needs and modifications.
Assessors for CBA
Assist in the evaluation of experience requirements for licensure by reviewing applicants’ competency assessments to determine if they have adequately demonstrated the competencies.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
PEGNL advertises current volunteer opportunities on the Job Postings page.
Act, Regulations & By-Laws
The Engineers and Geoscientists Act, 2008 provides PEGNL with its mandate and authority to regulate the engineering and geoscience professions in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Engineers and Geoscientists Act 2008
The Engineers and Geoscientists Act, 2008 (The Act) provides PEGNL with its mandate and authority to regulate the engineering and geoscience professions in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Engineers&Geoscientists Regulations 2024
The Engineers and Geoscientists Regulations, 2024 specify: i) the requirements for registration and renewal for various membership categories ; ii) the requirement for professional development, and iii) the discipline process.
By-Law No. 1 – Administrative
The PEGNL Administrative By-Law sets out detailed requirements for board and member meetings, membership fees and continuing professional development reports, and establishes categories of membership in PEGNL.
FAQs
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How can you share your passion for your profession?
- Share your Professional Expertise on PEGNL’s Committees
- Help Students and New Professionals Kick-Start their Careers
- Inspire a love of Engineering and Geoscience
If you are interested in volunteering, you can complete an application form. Specific volunteer roles that PEGNL is currently recruiting for are posted with our job postings.
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Does volunteering with PEGNL count towards PD (Continuous Professional Development Program)?
Yes, one PDH is earned for every two hours of participation or service. A maximum of 15 PDHs per year may be claimed for Participation activities.
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Who is eligible to be a volunteer with PEGNL?
PEGNL welcomes members in good standing at all stages of their careers, whether experienced professional or member-in training (EIT/GIT). Some of our opportunities are also open to non-members e.g., the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Disciplinary Panel and Outreach Committee.
announcements & events
announcements
Member Announcements – September 26
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – September 19
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – September 13
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – September 6
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – August 28
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – August 15
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – August 1
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – July 19
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – June 26
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Member Announcements – June 19
Our Member Announcements inform our license holders on PD opportunities, PEGNL, Industry and other general interest sessions which will improve and enhance the lives and careers of engineers and geoscientists in Newfoundland and Labrador.
