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News Notice
Friday, October 30, 2026
News
2026 Annual General Meeting
On Thursday, October 22, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba was pleased to host the Annual General Meeting in Brandon, Manitoba, and provide an engaging and informative professional development conference at the Victoria Inn. With meaningful discussions and an enjoyable networking lunch, the event offered a welcoming environment for professional growth and collaboration. For more information and reports from the AGM, please read the full news story.

2026 Annual Awards Ceremony and Recognition Lunch
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba proudly hosted its annual Awards Ceremony and Recognition Lunch, bringing together members, distinguished guests, and representatives from government and industry to celebrate excellence within the engineering and geoscience professions. This special event recognized the outstanding achievements of our 2026 award winners and FEC/FGC recipients, highlighting their dedication, leadership, and significant contributions to the professions. For more information, please read the full news story.

Ingenium Professional Development Seminars - November 17 - 19, 2026
From your home, your office, or wherever in the world you may be, join your fellow practitioners for the virtual 2026 Ingenium Conference. Gain valuable professional development hours and connect with fellow members and professionals without having to leave your desk. The Ingenium Professional Development Seminars are the primary professional development series offered annually by Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, featuring a wide variety of technical and soft skill topics of interest to members and non-members alike. For more information and to register, please see the event listing.


CBA Validator Policy Changes
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba's policy on Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) validator requirements will be changing effective January 1, 2027. This affects all engineering and geoscience interns and Specified Scope of Practice License (SSPL) applicants in the CBA process. Interns and SSPL applicants should review and become familiar with the upcoming new validator policy requirements to ensure selection of appropriate validators, as well as review guidance and additional resources.
A virtual session on CBA including information about the upcoming validator policy changes is offered on Monday, November 16, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., and will be recorded. The session is open to all members, interns, validators and the public.

Interested in Speaking to Students About Being an Engineer or Geoscientist?
We're looking for volunteers to speak with students and share their experiences and insights into careers in engineering and geoscience at two upcoming career events: Interested? Please contact Nathan Sun at NSun@EngGeoMB.ca.
- Sunrise School Division Career Fair - November 16, 2026, in Oakbank and Beausejour (primarily Grade 10-12 students).
- Louis Riel School Division Career and Post-Secondary Symposium (CAPS) - November 19, 2026, at the Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre.

Passive House Canada Presents: Large Building Airtightness Testing Training (280) Winnipeg - December 9, 2026
This in-person training course provides airtightness field testers and designers with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, execute, and report on large building airtightness tests in compliance with high-performance building standards and codes. Participants will gain expertise in test standards, site preparation, equipment operation and maintenance, data analysis, and reporting practices. The program is designed to address critical knowledge and capacity gaps in the Canadian building sector, enabling professionals to improve verification processes and ensure buildings meet stringent energy and performance targets. For more information and to register, please see the event listing.