Archive: Mimi Kennedy-Chassie

August 26, 2021

As part of their Infrastructure Resilience Professional (IRP) Credentialling program, the Climate Risk Institute is offering two online courses. The Asset Management and Climate Resiliency course (September 7-October 21, 2021) introduces the fundamentals of asset management so that learners can identify the benefits and challenges of infrastructure asset management and link this to their own practice, including land use planning, operations and maintenance, finance, and risk management. The Climate Change and Infrastructure Risk Assessment – the PIEVC Protocol course (October 6-November 3, 2021) will provide infrastructure professionals with information about, and practice with the PIEVC Protocol.

August 26, 2021

After six previous successful offerings and more than 9,000 participants worldwide, Engineers Canada and Polytechnique Montréal have opened registration for a seventh offering of their free online course, Sustainability in Practice. Register here. The massive open online course is offered in both English and French and uses real-life case studies from across Canada to demonstrate the practical application of Engineers Canada’s 10 principles of sustainable development and environmental stewardship for engineers. The course is completed entirely online and can be completed at each participant’s own pace. “Hearing from professionals from several sectors and regions enriched the presentations and gave us…

August 24, 2021

NAPEG is pleased to be included in the inaugural issue of Mining Your Business e-newsletter, a North of 60 companion piece. Check it out! Please click here to take you directly to the issue

July 31, 2021

the Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) Department of Geography and the Environment to launch a new scholarship program that will support and encourage Indigenous participation in the study of geosciences across B.C.-based post-secondary institutions. Learn more

July 30, 2021

Hello, and welcome to the new blog! I’ll be using this space to share information about NAPEG happenings as well as important news and events for the Geoscience and Engineering community. We will also profile NAPEG members and highlight the interesting work they do and valuable contributions they make to our communities! A lot has happened at NAPEG since the last newsletter in February. At our 2021 AGM and elections, Paul Guy, P.Eng. was acclaimed for another term as 2nd Vice-president and Elaine Gillespie, P.Eng. was re-elected as a counselor for another 3-year term.  Paul also serves on the Education…

July 8, 2021

OVERVIEW The Future of Engineering is the first annual engineering conference presented by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE). We are bringing engineers together with industry, academia and government to present and discuss the latest opportunities, challenges and innovations in engineering, and what must be done in Ontario and Canada to remain competitive. Delegates will: Network with colleagues while learning about the innovative engineering work taking place in Ontario Participate in interactive presentations by professional engineers and subject matter experts on important issues facing the profession, with opportunities to provide input Interact with OSPE staff and affinity partners to…

July 7, 2021

How do you equip yourself with the right skills and knowledge to start your career off strong? What are the skills you need as an emerging professional? The Emerging Professionals Summit 2021 will be held virtually in September. The Summit is an engaging day of interactive learning, informative discussions, and networking opportunities for members-in-training and post-secondary students. The event will be held virtually using a partner platform featuring the latest engagement features that will make it nearly as easy to connect with speakers and other attendees as in-person events. This year’s summit will build upon last year’s event and continue advancing…

June 25, 2021

Get ready to join your professional colleagues for three days of learning and networking at NSPE’s Virtual Professional Engineers Conference, August 3-5. It’s the conference for professional engineers – reimagined.  Enjoy access to: Live and on-demand sessions to meet your schedule, including 14 unique and insightful PDH sessions, Collaboration with your professional engineers and other experts from across the country through morning “coffee chats” with peers and MasterMind sessions to brainstorm solutions, Virtual engineering facility tours, and Celebrating PE Day in a conference focused on you and your fellow professional engineers! Recently added: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning 11:15 AM Coffee Break Chat…

June 25, 2021

Women in Mining Workshop Topic: Celebrating Women in Mining NWT 11:30am-1:30pm MST Jul 28, 2021 11:30 AM in Mountain Time (US and Canada) Register here

June 25, 2021