2025-04-17 News Notice

Online Info Session: Thinking About Running for Council? Let's Talk!
Are you curious about what it's like to serve on Council? Wondering if it's the right next step in your professional journey? Council nominations are now open, and the Nominating Committee is accepting applications from professional members and interns interested in being nominated for the 2025 election. Join us for a Councillor Info Session on Monday, April 28, 2025, from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m., to learn more about the role, what's involved, and how you can make a difference in the future of our professions. For more details and register to attend, please see the full event listing.

2024 Salary Survey Now Open
The 2024 Salary Survey is now open for eligible practitioners to complete via a link in their online profile. Completing the survey provides practitioners, employers, and the public with information regarding engineers' and geoscientists' salaries and benefits in the Province of Manitoba. This information assists Association practitioners in understanding their compensation with respect to the local marketplace and enables comparisons with data from other practitioners. For access to the survey, please login to your online profile.

Making Links Engineering Classic (MLEC) 2025: Registration and Sponsorship Now Open!
The annual Making Links Engineering Classic will take place at Quarry Oaks on Thursday, June 19, 2025! Hosted by Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, this event supports engineering students at the Price Faculty of Engineering. To register for this event and for sponsorship opportunities, please see the full event listing.

Engineered Roof Truss and Floor Joists in Part 9 Buildings Under the Manitoba Building Code
This is a bulletin prepared by Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba (ITS) in coordination with Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba. Its purpose is to clarify the Manitoba Building Code administrative documentation requirements for engineered roof trusses and floor joists in Part 9 buildings that are required to be designed by a professional engineer. For further information, please contact ITS at TechnicalServices@Gov.MB.ca and read the full news story.

Certificate of Authorization Renewal Reminder
Certificate of Authorizations are currently renewing for the period of May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026: Thank you to those who have already renewed. 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, 2025. 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, submitting a cheque by mail, or by contacting the Association office by phone at (204) 474-2736. Renewal stickers will be mailed out at the end of April.

Manitoba Association of Landscape Architects (MALA) - Board Member
MALA is seeking a new board member to serve as a community-at-large representative. This position plays a vital role in ensuring consumer protection by bringing an external perspective (non-landscape architectural) to our council's discussions and decision-making. Board meetings are held virtually on the second last Friday of each month, with no meeting during the summer. For more information or to submit your interest please contact, MALA@MALA.net

Volunteer Applications are Now Open for the 2025/2026 Engineer in Residence (EIR) Program
Engineers of Tomorrow is now welcoming applications for the Engineer in Residence Program for 2025/2026. The EIR program is an engineering outreach program, reaching K - 12 students. The volunteer EIR brings real-life dimension to the curriculum, using hands-on projects, presentations, and other activities in the classroom. By sharing their personal stories and passion for their profession, the EIR's presence in the classroom puts a face to engineering. For more information and to apply, please see the full news story.

Retaining Talent: Research & Real World Experiences on establishing Equitable Mentorship Programs - Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Join the Manitoba 2030 Coalition for a panel discussion with experienced mentorship experts, researchers, and industry leaders to hear the challenges, best practices, and lessons learned from industry needed to establish an equitable, inclusive mentorship program at your workplace. For more information about this session and to register, please see the full event listing.

Understanding How to Engage with Diverse Public for Our Projects - Wednesday, April 23, 2025
As professional engineers and geoscientists, we work in the public interest - but how do we know what the public wants? We do this through engagement and relationship building. This session will reflect on engagement versus consultation, how this will improve your designs, solutions and outcomes, what this means for infrastructure projects, and is aimed to leave you knowing the importance of this vital step in a project. For more information and to register for this session, pleases see the event listing.

Arab Members Chapter Presents: 2025 Annual General Meeting - Saturday, April 26, 2025
The Arab Members' Chapter is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). This is a great opportunity to learn about the chapter, what took place in 2024, and network, discuss, and answer any questions you may have. For more information, plese see the event listing.

Filipino Members Chapter Presents: 2025 Spring Bowling Fundraising Event - Saturday, May 24, 2025
This spring, the Filipino Members Chapter invites you to their 2025 Bowling Fundraising event at Chateau Lanes. Proceeds from this event will support the chapter's scholarship program, helping to make the Engineering education more accessible to Filipino immigrants. For more information and to register for this event, please see the full event listing.