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News Notice
Thursday, May 1, 2025
News
National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2025 - Sunday, April 27 - Saturday, May 3, 2025
Like waves, volunteering is a dynamic force, constantly evolving and creating impact. Every volunteer effort, whether large or small, contributes to a wave of positive change in our communities. During this week of National Volunteer Appreciation, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba would like to emphasize the significance of each volunteer and their contributions to the Association and the citizens of Manitoba. On behalf of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, thank you to our past and present volunteers!


Call for 2025 Council Applications Deadline Approaching - Friday, May 9, 2025
The Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for individuals interested in serving on Council. This is an opportunity to play an active role in guiding the direction of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba and contributing to its governance. Those who are interested are asked to complete the Council Application Form and submit it, along with their curriculum vitae (CV) to the attention of the Nominating Committee c/o the Association at Info@EngGeoMB.ca. Application forms and CVs can also be mailed or dropped off at the Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba office (870 Pembina Hwy). Deadline is 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025. For more details and information, please see the Nominations for Council Elections.

Call for Abstracts: 2025 Ingenium Professional Development Seminars
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba will host its annual conference, Ingenium, in a virtual format in November 2025. The Association welcomes abstracts for presentations on any topic related to engineering and geoscience and the professionals which practise in those fields, for consideration for inclusion in the Ingenium Professional Development Seminars. For more information, please see our news story.

Have You Participated in the 2024 Salary Survey?
The 2024 Salary Survey is 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.

Central Canada Mineral Exploration Convention (CCMEC): Technical Program Presenters Needed
The CCMEC is in the process of planning its Technical Program and has opportunities for industry experts to speak on a number of topics including Indigenous relationships and economic reconciliation, exploration, safety, the environment, and labour and employment readiness. If you have an idea or topic you think would be a good fit for this year, please see the event listing for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities
Professional Practice Examination Screening Group (PPESG) - Group Member
The National Professional Practice Examination (NPPE) Nominating Regulator Group for the region is seeking a Manitoba representative who is a professional member (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) to join the Professional Practice Examination Screening Group to assist in the development of appropriate questions for the NPPE. Applicants need to be in good standing with EngGeoMB, be a practicing professional with a minimum of five years of industry experience post-licensure, have a good understanding of public interest and self-regulation, and have a good understanding of professionalism and professional ethics. For full details please see the call for volunteers. Interested members are asked to submit a letter of interest and short resume outlining your skill set no later than Thursday, May 8, 2025, to Volunteer@EngGeoMB.ca

Upcoming Events
Making Links Engineering Classic (MLEC) 2025: Early Bird Closes this Sunday, May 4, 2025!
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.


An Overview of Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) - Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Admissions Department is offering an overview of competency-based assessment (CBA) - the online system used to evaluate engineering and geoscience work experience and competencies to determine readiness for professional registration and licensure. This online session will be of interest to current interns as well as prospective applicants, new graduates, validators, assessors, and anyone interested in learning about CBA. To register, please see the event listing.

Understanding Foundational Teachings to Work Towards Two-Eyed Seeing - Tuesday, June 3, 2025
We will discuss Indigenous Worldviews and ways, touching upon foundational teachings such as the Seven Sacred Teachings and the Medicine Wheel. We strive to give an appreciation to how spirituality is intertwined into every aspect of Indigenous Peoples behaviour and Community function. We will discuss how to properly engage Elders and Knowledge Keepers. For more information and to register for this session, please see the event listing.