Archive: Mimi Kennedy-Chassie

December 3, 2020

December 6, 2020 is the 31st anniversary of the Montréal Massacre This year’s vigil is different from past years due to Public Health restrictions on gatherings and food service. Instead of a ceremony, we are hosting the vigil outdoors as a self-guided tour.  We will be setting up a series of vignettes/tableaus focusing on remembrance and action  along a section of the Frame Lake Trail, just off the Somba K’e Park in Yellowknife.  Participants are encouraged to drop by any time between 1 and 4 pm to walk though the Vigil at their own pace, in their own family unit,…

December 2, 2020

September 1, 2020 Launch The Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG) is pleased to announce their agreement with Notarius to offer the CertifiO digital signature solution for use by NAPEG registrants. Thanks to this partnership with Notarius, NAPEG practitioners will now be able to use a digital signature that validates their identify in order to securely sign their documents. As of September 1, 2020, every engineer and geoscientist licensed in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut will have the option to digitally sign and seal their documents with the NAPEG Digital signature, allowing them to create…

November 2, 2020

*** Deadline for Yukon has been extended Objectives NAPEG encourages the achievement of excellence in the engineering and geosciences professions through the promotion of advanced studies and research programs. By providing financial assistance to researchers working in the northern territories the Association seeks to encourage young geoscientists to communicate effectively to their peers and the public, an important skill in the development of a professional practitioner. Eligibility To be eligible, the applicant must be enrolled in a Canadian university and registered in a Geology or Earth Sciences program that includes a thesis with a subject relevant to the territory in…

November 2, 2020

This online training provides participants with information about, and practice with the PIEVC Protocol, a practical tool and process that supports the systematic assessment of the risks of extreme weather and future climate in relation to public infrastructure. Developed by Engineers Canada in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, the Protocol is a structured procedure using standard risk assessment processes to assess and fully document the vulnerability of infrastructure to the impacts of current and future climate at a screening level, and related risks.   Overview This online training will be of interest to engineers and other infrastructure professionals who are…

October 22, 2020

CCWESTT2020 Hosted by Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba About CCWESTT The Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT) is Canada’s premier national, nonprofit organization of groups, institutions and industries with a mission to expand the attraction, retention, and promotion of women. The 18th Biennial Conference of the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT) will be  offering a CCWESTT 2020 Virtual Speaker Series in November 2020 which will feature the keynote speakers originally scheduled*(Angeline Nelson, Dr. Jaime Cidro, Dr. Gina Cody, Julie Angus, and Sherry Holmes). This year’s conference theme is Future Forward: Engage. Advance.…

October 21, 2020

News from the Executive Director Desk – October 2020

October 19, 2020

Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s 2020 Virtual Annual Conference Register

October 15, 2020

Date: November 12, 2020 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MST Location: Webinar Going Paperless is the Goal, Digital Signatures are the Solution. Discover the advantages and benefits of a digital signature. This free 60 minute presentation will include a general overview of digital signatures, general concepts and a complete product demonstration to showcase how to use digital signatures to sign and seal electronic files. Lastly, we will answer the most common questions related to using digital signatures in the workplace and how they can be accepted and verified by clients and government agencies. Register for the Webinar here After…

October 8, 2020

Registration is now open for Engineers Canada and Polytechnique Montréal’s massive open online course, Sustainability in Practice. Offered in both English and French, the course uses real-life case studies from across Canada to demonstrate the practical application of Engineers Canada’s guideline on sustainable development and environmental stewardship for engineers. This is the fifth time Sustainability in Practice has been offered since it was first launched in the fall of 2018. It is available worldwide and has already been taken by close to 6,800 people globally over the first four offerings of the course. “Hearing from professionals from several sectors and regions…

October 7, 2020

Victor Canada, the Professional Liability insurance provider endorsed by Engineers Canada, is offering a complimentary webcast for engineers and geoscientists entitled “The new normal: Navigating COVID-19”. This webcast will occur on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EST and includes a panel of leading legal and insurance experts who will discuss various issues and share best practices. More information from Victor Canada is available below. Join us on October 22 at 1 p.m. Eastern  for a complimentary practice & risk management webcast:  “The new normal: Navigating COVID-19”  The pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives…