December 21, 2023
ProDev Deadline 2023
This is a reminder to members and licensees that the deadline to
record ProDev activities for the 2021 to 2023 evaluation period is December 31, 2023. Please log in to your
online profile
and record your activities if you have not already done so.
Lake Winnipeg Basin Program: 2024/2025 Call for Proposals
The Lake Winnipeg Basin Program (LWBP) will provide financial support for eligible partner-led projects
that improve the water quality and ecological health of Lake Winnipeg and its basin. Funding is available
to support outcome-focused actions that address one or more program priorities.
For more information and to submit your proposal, please see the
news story.
Geoscientists Canada CEO Job Posting
Geoscientists Canada is looking for their next Chief Executive Officer, a position that
will help guide and administer their dynamic organization. For the full job description,
please see the
news story.
By-law Review Committee
The By-law Review Committee develops and maintains the by-laws of the Association in accordance
with By-law Part XVI, which includes engaging with stakeholders during the development process.
The By-law Review Committee is looking for a professional member (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) to join the
committee for a three-year term, with preference given to members with demonstrated governance experience.
For more information, please see the full
call for volunteers.
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee receives and reviews reports from the CEO regarding the selection,
performance management, and succession planning of senior executives, and assesses human resources
related risks and provides recommendations to Council. The Human Resources Committee is looking for a
professional member (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) to join the committee for a three-year term, with preference given
to members with demonstrated Human Resources experience.
For more information, please see the full
call for volunteers.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is a committee of Council, which assists in identifying election candidates
who meet the criteria for new councillors as described in the Governance Policy for Councillor Roles and
Job Description. The Nominating Committee is looking for three professional members, of which one needs
to be a professional geoscientist to join the committee for a one-year term.
For more information, please see the full
call for volunteers.
Anti-Racism Training -
January 23, 2024
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba invites you to join this two-hour online anti-racism training facilitated by
Rainbow Diversity Institute, which is offered at the subsidized registration fee of $45 plus GST.
Participants will explore racial power structures, racial hierarchies, and the role of colonialism in racism
in the past and present.
For more information and to register, please see the
event listing.
Dealing with Micro-aggression and Conflict in the Workplace -
January 24, 2024
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba invites members to join this exclusive three-hour training session
on dealing with micro-aggression and conflict in the workplace, presented by certified mediators
Delia Joseph and Karen Ridd. This virtual session will take place on Zoom.
For more information and to register, please see the
event listing.
Anti-Black Racism Training -
February 8, 2024
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba invites you to join this two-hour online anti-Black racism
training facilitated by Rainbow Diversity Institute, which is offered at the subsidized
registration fee of $45 plus GST. Participants will explore racial power structures, racial hierarchies,
and the role of colonialism in anti-Black racism in the past and present.
For more information and to register, please see the
event listing.
India Members Chapter: Leveraging Science Based Techniques to Increase Productivity & Focus -
January 11, 2024
The India Members Chapter invites you to attend their in-person technical event where Dayakarn (DK) Sandhu
will present on the topic of 'Leveraging Science Based Techniques to Increase Productivity & Focus'.
This event provides an opportunity to gain insight into the effects of day-to-day distractions and minor
interruptions on productivity.
For more information and to register, please see the
event listing.