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News Notice
May 28, 2020
News
Looking Back Through Our Century: May 2018
Renamed in May 2018, the Northern Manitoba Chapter was formally known as the Thompson Chapter, which was the Association's first chapter, constituted in September of 1993. Over one hundred of our practitioners live and/or work north of the 53rd parallel in Manitoba. See the full news story to learn more about the Northern Manitoba Chapter.
Volunteer Opportunities
Ingenium Task Group
The Ingenium Task Group is made up of volunteers who assist in planning the professional development seminars that will be offered at the Association's annual Ingenium conference in October. The Task Group brainstorms topics of interest to our membership and assists in selecting speakers to present at future conferences. The Task Group is currently seeking one engineering intern (EIT) and one professional engineer (P.Eng.) or geoscientist (P.Geo.). For full details about this opportunity, please see the call for volunteers.
Investigation Committee - Professional Geoscientist Needed
The Investigation Committee is currently looking for a professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) to join the committee to assist in the review of complaints made about the professional conduct of members and to make recommendations for discipline based on the severity of the offense. Committee members will also provide guidance to membership on standards of professional practice. For full details about this opportunity, please see the call for volunteers.
Online Professional Development Opportunities
Introduction to the Project Management Professional Certification - May 28, 2020
Join the Arab Members Chapter for an interactive webinar presentation providing an introduction to the PMP certification. Can't attend? The presentation will also be posted on the Chapter's YouTube channel after the event. For more information, see the event listing.
Centennial Speaker Series Webinar: Difficult Conversations - June 2, 2020
Very limited spots available! Difficult conversations are not fun, and most people dread them. If you are someone that would rather do anything else than have this type of conversation, you are not alone. Join this one-hour, complimentary webinar as part of the Centennial Speaker Series to gain strategies to help you increase your confidence and produce positive results as well. For more information and to register online, see the event listing.
IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (WIE ILC) 2020 Virtual Series - Starting June 2, 2020
The IEEE WIE ILC Virtual Series will take place throughout June 2020, offering one-hour sessions, live panel discussions, virtual networking opportunities, and an on-demand library. Registration is now open and attendance is free. Sign up early and share with anyone you think can benefit from attending. For more information, see the event listing.
Business Strategies to Support a Successful Workplace Re-Entry - June 4, 2020
As the world slowly begins to relax restrictions and enter back into the "traditional workplace", there are so many important questions that are left unanswered. In this 90-minute free webinar, five leading experts are joining forces to bring you answers to different pieces of this complex puzzle, to answer your questions live, and to help provide you with a framework that will support your needs now and as the different phases of this world pandemic, and its impacts, forge on. For more information, see the event listing.
PGO 2020 Virtual Symposium - June 30, July 7, July 14, and July 21, 2020
Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) is pleased to present its 2020 Virtual Symposium: Exploring the Convergence of Professional Geoscience, Public Policy, Regulatory Requirements, Standards and Protection of the Public. This online event consists of four 2.5-hour panel sessions offered weekly. Register by May 31 to get the early bird rate. For more information, see the event listing.
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