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News Notice
December 21, 2023

News
ProDev Deadline 2023
This is a reminder to members and licensees that the deadline to record ProDev activities for the 2021 to 2023 evaluation period is December 31, 2023. Please log in to your online profile and record your activities if you have not already done so.

Judges Wanted for the 2024 Western Engineering Competition (WEC)
The Western Engineering Competition will be hosted in Winnipeg at the University of Manitoba from January 27-28, 2024. The University of Manitoba Engineering Society is looking for judges to participate over the two days of the competition. For more information and to sign up to be a judge, please see the WEC registration form.

Lake Winnipeg Basin Program: 2024/2025 Call for Proposals
The Lake Winnipeg Basin Program (LWBP) will provide financial support for eligible partner-led projects that improve the water quality and ecological health of Lake Winnipeg and its basin. Funding is available to support outcome-focused actions that address one or more program priorities. For more information and to submit your proposal, please see the news story.

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.

Volunteer Opportunities
By-law Review Committee
The By-law Review Committee develops and maintains the by-laws of the Association in accordance with By-law Part XVI, which includes engaging with stakeholders during the development process. The By-law Review Committee is looking for a professional member (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) to join the committee for a three-year term, with preference given to members with demonstrated governance experience. For more information, please see the full call for volunteers.

Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee receives and reviews reports from the CEO regarding the selection, performance management, and succession planning of senior executives, and assesses human resources related risks and provides recommendations to Council. The Human Resources Committee is looking for a professional member (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) to join the committee for a three-year term, with preference given to members with demonstrated Human Resources experience. For more information, please see the full call for volunteers.

Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is a committee of Council, which assists in identifying election candidates who meet the criteria for new councillors as described in the Governance Policy for Councillor Roles and Job Description. The Nominating Committee is looking for three professional members, of which one needs to be a professional geoscientist to join the committee for a one-year term. For more information, please see the full call for volunteers.

Upcoming Events
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 Micro-aggression and Conflict in the Workplace - January 24, 2024
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba invites members to join this exclusive three-hour training session on dealing with micro-aggression 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.

Anti-Black Racism Training - February 8, 2024
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba invites you to join this two-hour online anti-Black 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 anti-Black racism in the past and present. For more information and to register, please see the event listing.

India Members Chapter: Leveraging Science Based Techniques to Increase Productivity & Focus - January 11, 2024
The India Members Chapter invites you to attend their in-person technical event where Dayakarn (DK) Sandhu will present on the topic of 'Leveraging Science Based Techniques to Increase Productivity & Focus'. This event provides an opportunity to gain insight into the effects of day-to-day distractions and minor interruptions on productivity. For more information and to register, please see the event listing.