2024-01-18 News Notice

Last Chance For 2023 Ingenium On-Demand Library
The Ingenium On-Demand Library, featuring all of the live and exclusively recorded sessions from Ingenium 2023 is available until February 9, 2024. Those who registered for Ingenium can use their email address to access the On-Demand Library at any time. If you missed out, it's not too late: Ingenium registration closes next Friday, January 26, 2024, and you'll get instant access to the On-Demand Library. If you have any questions, please contact Gemma Keatch at GKeatch@EngGeoMB.ca.

Decision on Penalty - Mohamed I. Matar, P.Eng.
This is notice that on January 3, 2024, a Panel of the Discipline Committee released its decision on penalty in the matter of Mohamed I. Matar, P.Eng. (file 20.15). Full text of the Order of the Discipline Committee and the Reasons for Decision can be found on the Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba website.

Geoscientists Canada CEO Job Posting
Geoscientists Canada is looking for their next Chief Executive Officer, a position that will help guide and administer their dynamic organization. For the full job description, please see the news story.

Future City Competition - Multiple Volunteers Needed
The Future City Competition challenges students in grades 6, 7, and 8 across Canada to use the engineering design process to research, design, and build a model of city 100 years into the future. The 2024 theme is Climate Change, where teams will design a city adapted to the impacts of climate change. Volunteers are needed to serve as role models/mentors, as well as answer any questions and provide advice as students work through their build. If you are interested in volunteering for this opportunity or want more information, please visit their website or the call for volunteers.

CofA Insurance Requirements Engagement Sessions - January 22 or January 23, 2024
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba's Council is reviewing the amounts, terms, and conditions of professional liability insurance coverage required when offering engineering or geoscientific activities to the public. The current policy was established 20 years ago and there are indications that an update is required. Two sessions are being held to engage stakeholders on this topic: One on January 22, 2024, and one on January 23, 2024. Anyone who has feedback on this topic is welcome to attend.

Anti-Racism Training - January 23, 2024
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba invites you to join this two-hour online anti-racism training facilitated by Rainbow Diversity Institute, which is offered at the subsidized registration fee of $45 plus GST. Participants will explore racial power structures, racial hierarchies, and the role of colonialism in racism in the past and present. For more information and to register, please see the event listing.

Dealing with Microaggression and Conflict in the Workplace - January 24, 2024
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba invites members to join this exclusive three-hour training session on dealing with microaggression and conflict in the workplace, presented by certified mediators Delia Joseph and Karen Ridd. This virtual session will take place on Zoom. For more information and to register, please see the event listing.