The
Canadian Forces Liaison Council is pleased to announce that the Manitoba
government has recently implemented legislative improvements to existing
employment provisions for Unpaid Military Leave for Reservists. See the
news
story for a summary of key provisions under the Code as well as best
practices. Are you a reservist or employ one? Thank you for your service and
support of those who serve.
Certificate of Authorizations are currently renewing for the period of May 1,
2021, to April 30, 2022. Renewal notices have been mailed out to the listed
authorized designates. All companies who hold a Certificate of Authorization
must submit their renewal payment by April 9 or complete a
cancellation
form. Renewals can be made
online.
Have you seen our newest My Story videos? Watch to hear why
Atlanta Geleta, EIT, believes that in a world that hinges on our ability to address climate change, engineers are at the forefront of innovation for good.
See more inspiring videos and stories on the
My Story page.
Canada's Volunteer Awards is looking for volunteers for its
National Advisory Committee. Committee members play a leading role in the
selection of Canada's Volunteer Awards recipients by reviewing nominations and
making recommendations to the Minister of Families, Children and Social
Development. They also support the promotion of the program throughout their
three-year term. The committee consists of 15 volunteer members from across
Canada who are passionate about volunteering and are selected based on their
knowledge and experience working or volunteering in support of community
development. For more information on this opportunity, please visit the
Employment and Social Development Canada website.
In
recognition of March being National Engineering and Geoscience Month, Canadian
Blood Services is partnering with the engineering and geoscience sectors in
Manitoba to roll up their sleeves to save a life. To learn how you can get
involved, see the
event
listing. Did you know that practitioners can log one hour of Participation
ProDev for donating blood? It's a win-win!
Sign up to donate today!
In addition to over 70
professional development opportunities for
practitioners, there are activities for participants of all ages to learn about
engineering and geoscience. Visit our
event listing to learn more about the activities offered in
March and share with friends, family, and teachers in your community.
Curious how much load a bridge made of spaghetti can hold?
Tune-in online to watch as our professional engineers break trusses made of
spaghetti and white glue. See the
event listing for more information.
Organizational behaviour
is no longer just for social scientists. Attend this one-hour virtual session to
help you leverage your soft skills and improve your ability to lead and adapt to
the changing demands of the workplace. This session is one of more than 70
sessions happening throughout the month of March in celebration of National
Engineering and Geoscience Month. To register for this session or view the
complete schedule, see the
event
listing.
Looking for more online training opportunities? Click
here to access a full listing of training delivered online.