March 14, 2024
National
Engineering Month: Engineering in Manitoba - A History of Firsts
Although Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba was officially founded in 1920, engineering has long
been practiced within the prairie province. From Indigenous peoples since time immemorial,
to the first women engineers, to the first trails blazed, the first buildings constructed,
and the first bridges built: Manitoba history is filled with engineering firsts.
To read the full article and for more
information about National Engineering Month, please see the
news
story.
Certificate
of Authorization Renewals -
Now Open Certificate of
Authorizations are currently renewing for the period of May 1, 2024, to April
30, 2025. 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 30, 2024. If the company is no longer providing
engineering and/or geoscience services within the province of Manitoba, please
complete and return the
cancellation
form. Renewal payments can be made
online
by credit card or submitting a cheque by mail.
Investigation Committee
The Investigation Committee is considered a committee of Council and is made up of registered professionals
from all disciplines who review complaints made about the conduct of members in a timely manner and makes
recommendations for discipline based on the severity of the offense. The committee additionally provides guidance to
membership on standards of professional practice. The committee is currently looking for a Professional Engineer
(P.Eng.) working in the area of structural engineering to join the committee. For full details about this position, please
review the full
call for volunteers.
Provincial
Engineering and Geoscience Week (PEGW) - Children's Activities -
March 17, 2024 Join us at Kildonan Place to mark the start of the
2024 Provincial Engineering & Geoscience Week (PEGW) with fun activities to
engage the next generation of engineers and geoscientists! Children's activities
running on Sunday afternoon provide kids of all ages a chance to have some fun;
from building structures out of gumdrops, to digging for cool rocks and building
a working circuit, there's something for everyone. All activities are
free
to attend, but parents and guardians are kindly reminded that they may
not leave their children unattended at this event. For more information, please
see the
event
listing.
Provincial
Engineering and Geoscience Week (PEGW) - Spaghetti Bridge Competition
-
March 21, 2024 The annual Spaghetti Bridge Competition, in support
of Harvest Manitoba, returns with a virtual breaking day on Thursday, March 21.
K-Grade 12 students compete to build the strongest bridge truss using just pasta
and white or wood glue. Join us online starting at
10:00 a.m. to watch as
we test their trusses to destruction! The Zoom link will be available closer to
the event. For more information about the spaghetti smashing event, please see
the
event listing.
Problem
Solving Anti-Harassment Practices and Policies for Remote Site Work -
March 18, 2024 Following important discussions to stop workplace
harassment on multi-party sites, participants have requested further
discussions around best practices to prevent harassment and increase safety
for remote site work. Join the Manitoba 2030 Coalition and lawyers Jennifer
Sokal and Allie Moar for a solutions-oriented discussion of actual remote work
scenarios, the challenges, possible solutions, and the legal liability for
managers and employers. For more information and to register, please see the
event listing.