February 16, 2023
New
Chapter for Queer Engineers and Geoscientists A group of Association
members is working to establish a new membership chapter for queer engineers
and geoscientists. The group is currently looking for people interested in
joining the chapter with opportunities to help develop the chapter
constitution and hold executive positions. The goal of the chapter will be to
provide networking opportunities, support, advocacy, and a sense of community
for EngGeoMB members with diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations,
and expressions (2SLGBTQ+). For more information about this new chapter,
please see the
news
story.
2023
Awards Nominations Closing Soon! The Association is seeking
nominations for the 2023 Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Awards - and the
deadline is coming up! Honours are presented in ten categories and
recognize outstanding Manitoba engineers and geoscientists, teams, and
employers. Submit to Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba no later than
Friday, February 24, 2023. The Student Achievement Award nomination
deadline is
Friday, May 8, 2023. Detailed award descriptions and
nomination forms can be found on our
awards
page.
Competency Based
Assessors (CBA) -
Multiple Volunteers Needed
EngGeoMB is looking for
additional professional members to join the growing group of CBA assessors.
Assessors must be professional members who are working in a supervisory
capacity and are receiving remuneration on a full-time or regular basis
(greater than 300 hours per calendar year). We are accepting applications from
all disciplines but are most in need for the following engineering
disciplines:
Chemical, Electrical/Transmissions, Mechanical/Biosystems,
Computer Software/Hardware. If interested in volunteering, please visit
the
volunteer
registration webpage.
Audit
Committee The Audit Committee is currently looking for a professional
member who is financially literate and has previous experience with fiscal
policies, accounting systems, auditing skills, and experience in a non-profit
or similar sized organization, to assist Council in its' external and direct
monitoring of the fiscal policy. Having an MBA or CPA designation is preferred,
but not required. For more information on this opportunity please see the
call
for volunteers.
Manitoba
Robot Games -
Multiple Volunteers Needed Manitoba Robot Games
is hosting their 25th games on March 18, 2023, and once again they need
volunteers to make the event successful. Volunteering at the Robot Games is an
easy and fun way to promote science and engineering in Manitoba and provides
an opportunity to network with other professionals. If interested in
volunteering, please visit their
volunteer
registration webpage.
Competency
Based Assessment (CBA) Virtual Session -
February 28, 2023
Competency Based Assessment (CBA) is conducted to determine whether applicants
have progressed to a professional level of competency in their field during
their engineering or geoscience work experience. This virtual information
session will provide an overview of CBA and may be of interest to prospective
applicants, new graduates, current interns, and anyone interested in learning
about the CBA process. Find more information and register via the
event
listing.
Reflecting
Back and Looking Forward: Engineering Culture and the Future of the
Profession -
March 1, 2023 The culture of engineering is a
complex interplay among the people in engineering, the institutions that train
them, and the societies they serve. Join Engineers Canada on March 1, 2023, as
they kick off National Engineering Month with a panel discussion about the
culture of engineering. The panelists will discuss the culture shift that is
taking place within the profession: from the calls for changes to the Iron Ring
Ceremony, efforts to diversify and attract more women to the profession, to
issues related to environmental justice and reconciliation. For more
information about the event and to register, please see the
event
listing.
Introduction to Climate Change Through Codes, Standards, and Regulations -
March 2 or
3, 2023
Codes, standards, and regulations are changing in response to and in anticipation
of climate change. Organizations across the world are updating existing standards
or writing new ones to help engineers, construction workers, healthcare workers,
and many others to prepare society for extreme weather and changing climate conditions.
The intention and purpose of this course is to have all participants understand the
role that is played by Codes, Standards, and Regulations regarding climate change
adaptation and mitigation for infrastructure, water and wastewater, and building construction.
For more information, please see the
event listing.