Looking Back Through Our Century: January 1957 In
January of 1957, the Manitoba government announced a pay hike to ease the
shortage of engineers in the province. Salary schedules were under revision in a
move to hold present engineering staff and to attract others to fill posts in
the highways branch that had been vacant for many months. According to the
article in
The Winnipeg Tribune from January 26, 1957, the starting
rate offered by the provincial government to young engineers without experience
in the civic service ranged from $3,840 to $4,200 per year. A recruiting effort
was also underway in Britain to get engineers to come to Manitoba. Our province
and Association have a long history of welcoming engineers from around the
world. To learn more, see the
full news story to read the full articles from
The
Winnipeg Tribune.
Centennial Give Back - I Love to Read Month As part of
our Centennial Celebrations, we are inviting our members to give back to the
community by contacting their local school to offer their services to read to a
classroom during the month of February to celebrate I Love to Read Month. This
year's theme is "Books for a Better World." The theme encourages readers to
start taking steps towards creating a better world for everyone which works well
with our Centennial Celebrations where we will be highlighting a century of work
by engineers and geoscientists - making life work better in Manitoba. To learn
more, see the
full news story.
New Practice Note - Solar Panel InstallationsThe
Investigation Committee has published a new practice note to provide guidance to
members who have been tasked with reviewing the structural design of installing
solar panels on buildings. Of particular note is the consideration of loading
distribution and connections to existing structural elements. The practice note
can be found
here.
New Practice Note - Site Photographs and PrivacyThe
Investigation Committee has published a new practice note to provide guidance to
members who conduct inspections on private property. Practitioners are reminded
to consider privacy legislation prior to taking photographs or making recordings
while on-site. The practice note can be found
here.
2020 Public Review of National Model Codes The Canadian
Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) invites you to take part in the
winter 2020 public review from now until March 13, 2020. The purpose of the
public review is to provide users of the model codes and stakeholders with a
detailed look at the changes being considered and to seek comments as to whether
proposed changes should proceed as proposed, or be edited, revised or withdrawn.
To learn more, see the
full
news story.
Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week (PEGW) -
Multiple Positions March is National Engineering Month and,
here in Manitoba, PEGW is held to promote engineering and geoscience as career
choices, celebrate engineering and geoscience within our province, and to draw
attention to the vital role that engineering and geoscience play in our daily
lives. This year, PEGW will be recognized from March 1 to March 8 with events
taking place at multiple schools within Winnipeg and at Kildonan Place Mall.
Volunteers play a vital role in the success of this week and are needed for
such events as the
Spaghetti Bridge Competition, Association Booth,
and Children's Activities. Please review the
call
for volunteers for full details and times when volunteers are needed.
Rotary Career Symposium -
Multiple
PositionsThe Rotary Career Symposium provides a dynamic venue
where students and adults gain valuable information about various education and
employment options available in Manitoba, Canada, and even
internationally. The Association is looking for volunteers to assist in staffing
a booth to promote engineering and geoscience as careers to students, parents,
and teachers. The Rotary Career Symposium takes place the evening of Monday,
March 16 and during the day on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18 at the
RBC Convention Centre. Please review the
call
for volunteers for full details and times when volunteers are needed.
Science Fair
Judges -
March 20, 2020 Volunteer judges are needed for
St. Charles Catholic School Science Fair, taking place on Friday, March 20, from
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information or if interested in
volunteering, please contact Brett Bourquin
bbourquin@stccs.ca.
Member
Engagement Sessions - Future By-law Amendments - Changes to Retired Member
Status - February 3 and February 12, 2020
Council invites all members to participate in an engagement session
discussing the requirement to address incongruity between our Act and Bylaws,
including By-law changes for 2020. Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba obtained
advice from legal counsel regarding the legality of retired categories of
membership. It was found that having retired categories is currently in
contradiction with the Act. Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is currently
exploring options to eliminate contradictions between the By-laws and the Act
while still maintaining services for retired members. We are seeking input
from membership to determine the best course of action. For more information
and to register, please visit the
event
page.
Lunch 'n' Learn: Good Guy or Bad Guy - Which One Are You?
- February 19, 2020 Join CEO & Registrar,
Grant Koropatnick, for a one-hour session where he will explore the topic of
good character as it relates to professional practice. For more information
and to register, visit the
event
page. Webinar option also available.
Centennial Speaker Series: Manitoba Hydro High Voltage Test
Facility Tour - February 21, 2020 Always
wanted to see inside the Manitoba Hydro High Voltage Test Facility? This is your
chance! For more information and to register, visit the
event
page.
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Day at FortWhyte Alive
- February 22, 2020 As part of our Centennial
Celebrations, come check out FortWhyte Alive,
admission for all
visitors is on us! Join us for a day of hiking, snowshoeing,
tobogganing, scavenger hunts, and fresh bannock over the fire. For more
information, please visit the
event
page.
Centennial Recognition Gala - April 4,
2020 Purchase your tickets
by February 8 to take advantage of our early bird
pricing! Join us for this once in a lifetime event
to celebrate the history of engineering regulation in our province over
the last 100 years. Featuring highlights from the past 100 years, an
evening of unforgettable entertainment, special Centennial showcase, Bob
McDonald from CBC's Quirks and Quarks as our Master of Ceremonies,
dance with the Big City All Star Band, and much more!
Get your tickets now!
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