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News Notice
Thursday, September 17, 2026
News
2026 By-law Proposals
After engagement with membership, through open engagement sessions and third-party focus groups, review by the By-law Review Committee, drafting by legal counsel, and further member engagement, Council has approved the list of by-law proposals for 2026. The wording for the 2026 proposals and background information can be found in the full news story.

Student Renewal Now Open
Student enrolment renewal for the 2026 - 2027 academic year is now open. Current student enrolments will expire on September 30, 2026. Renewing ensures continued access to benefits such as professional development modules, mentorship opportunities, discounted event rates, and the Competency-Based Assessment system. If you have recently graduated, please apply to become an Intern instead of renewing as a student. If you have any questions, please email NSun@EngGeoMB.ca.

Women in Mining Manitoba: Scholarship Award Opportunity
Women in Mining Manitoba (WIM-MB) is offering an annual monetary award ($1,000) for two (2) students interested in pursuing a career in exploration, mining, and related fields to advance their studies. One of the two $1,000 student bursaries is generously sponsored by Rodren Drilling. WIM-MB's goal is to promote diversity within the mining industry in Manitoba, and to provide opportunities for networking, mentorship, education, and empowerment through speaker series, workshops, and networking events. For more information, please see the full award criteria.

2027 Engineering & Architecture Softball League: Teams Wanted
The Association of Consulting Engineering and Architectural Firms Softball League (ACEAF) has been operating in Winnipeg since 1980 and is looking for teams to join the 2027 season! This is a mixed league for ages 18 - 80, featuring orthodox softball (underhand pitching, no windmill), with a conventional strike zone. No stealing or leading off, and teams umpire their own batters. A minimum of two women must play in each game. The game schedule includes Wednesday evenings in May and June, and Thursday evenings in July and August. Interested in entering a team? Contact Kevin Mason, P.Eng. for more information or to register. Responses requested by September 30, 2026.

Volunteer Opportunity
Registration Committee - One Position Available
EngGeoMB is inviting an Electrical Engineer, P.Eng., to join the Registration Committee - a committee of Council responsible for the final review of applicants and interns advancing toward registration and licensure. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the standards of the profession while supporting future professional engineers and geoscientists. For more information, please read the full volunteer call.

Events
Orientation: 2026/2027 Women in Engineering and Geoscience Mentorship Program - Monday, September 21, 2026
Learn more about the Women in Engineering and Geoscience Mentorship Program at this orientation session for mentors (professional engineers and professional geoscientists) and protegees (interns) who are interested in joining the 2026 - 2027 program. This orientation session is offered in a hybrid format. In-person attendees will be welcomed to the Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba office at 870 Pembina Hwy, where lunch will be provided. Those unable to join in-person are invited to participate online via Zoom. Please email LKalah@EngGeoMB.ca to register.

2026 Awards Ceremony and Recognition Lunch - Thursday, October 29, 2026
Join us for the annual Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Awards Ceremony and Recognition Lunch! This luncheon event brings together members and representatives from government and industry to celebrate the successes of our 2026 award winners and FEC/FGC recipients. Fine cuisine and entertainment set the stage for a first-class event honouring member achievements and corporate contributions to the professions. For more information and to register, please see the event listing.

The Manitoba Builders Liens Modernization Council Consultation Session - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Manitoba Builders Liens Modernization Council is hosting a consultation session for members of Manitoba's architectural and engineering professionals to discuss required amendments to Manitoba's Builders' Liens Act and the recommendations issued in the 2018 Manitoba Law Reform Commission Report titled "The Builders' Liens Act of Manitoba: A Modernized Approach". For more information, please see the full event listing.