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iPolytek – Big Data, Algorithms and Machine Learning Explained – Online Course
2023-11-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Regina) | Online
This course is an overview of data analytics – the motor behind the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. We look at machine learning methods and applications and how they have led to the rise of intelligent systems. We discuss the role of algorithms in industry and society. We conclude the course with a discussion of the future of the human-machine relationship looking at both the advantages and risks intelligent systems pose to society, the environment and the economy.
This course is suitable for non-computer scientists/engineers.
It is meant to provide an overall understanding of the new information technologies that are changing the way we do business, manufacture and sell products, and monitor, manage and optimize engineered systems (for example, smart cities and autonomous cars).
Time: 4-hour self-paced course. Access this course online 24/7 for up to 2 years.
Location: Online – Register anytime and gain immediate access
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ACEC-SK Liability Insurance - Virtual Course
2023-12-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Presenters: Adam D Thomson & Connor Yeo
Date: December 5, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Price: $149.00
• Insurance Marketplace
• Liability requirements verses Probable Exposure
• Errors and Omission
• Types of coverage included in E&O
• Statute of limitations
• Claims Reporting Requirement
• Other coverages for consideration
• E&O claims examples
Click here for more information and to register.

Engineering Ethics - SES Lecture
2023-12-05 18:30 - 20:00 | University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5A9, Canada
Event Format: In-person Lecture
Location: University of Saskatchewan – Engineering Building
Hosting Organization: Saskatoon Engineering Society (SES)
Event Summary: This talk will look specifically at the question of whether an AI can be the kind of thing that can be (or should be) the bearer of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs), such as copyrights or patents. In particular, what does an entity have to have, what kind of thing does it have to be, in order for it to be the kind of entity that can claim IPRs?
6:30 PM—Networking with Tea & Coffee
7:00 PM—Lecture
This lecture is designed to satisfy the Ethics Requirement in your APEGS Continual Professional Development for 2023. Upon request, a certificate will be provided.
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: Saskatoon Engineering Society
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

iPolytek – The Blockchain: Beyond Cryptocurrency – Online Course
2023-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
This introductory course on the blockchain provides a global understanding of how it works and how it could transform all aspects of society, from how we design cities to how we manage our personal data.
In this introductory course on the blockchain, you will:

Learn about the technology behind the blockchain. How it works, its origin, and its evolution over time.
Discover how the blockchain can decentralize organizations, economic institutions and governments, transforming the organizational paradigm we have known since the dawn of the industrial age.
Understand the principles behind token economies and how they enable the Internet of Value.
Discover examples of blockchain applications in the technology, economic, and environmental sectors. See also how it can enable social reform.

Time: 4-hour self-paced course. Access this course online 24/7 for up to 2 years.
Location: Online – Register anytime and gain immediate access
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Mental Health First Aid Standard (Virtual)
2023-12-06 13:00 - 2023-12-07 16:30, 2023-12-13 13:00 - 2023-12-14 16:30 | Online
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a nationally recognized certification course developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The course aims to develop the skills of participants in providing help to a person experiencing a mental health and/or substance use problem or crisis. Just like physical first aid is provided until medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate support is found or until the crisis is resolved.
The virtual course is delivered in a blended learning format.
Self-Directed Learning
Two weeks prior to the course start date, participants will receive log-in details for the Learning Management System. In the two weeks leading up to the facilitator led virtual classrooms, participants must complete:

Module One – self directed learning (2hrs)
Self directed reading of the participant reference guide ~150 pages (3hrs)

Facilitator Led Virtual ZOOM Classrooms

Module Two – facilitator led session (3.5hrs) **3.25hrs plus break time** [1-430pm CST (SK Time)]
Module Three – facilitator led session (3.5hrs) **3.25hrs plus break time**[1-430pm CST (SK Time)]

Technology considerations: Each participant is requited to have a device with audio and video capabilities for the ZOOM virtual classroom sessions.
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Get to the Point!
2023-12-07 - 2023-12-08 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Event Format: In-person course
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Hosting Organization: RGI International
Event Summary: This interactive training introduces participants to the Pyramid Method of Writing(tm) and applies it to writing effective emails, letters, short and long reports, and proposals.
Participants will receive personal feedback on three writing assignments. The format provides time to discuss and evaluate longer more technical documents such as recommendations, investigations, formal reports and studies, and proposals. Individual and group exercises allow participants to practice the concepts and learn from each other.
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: RGI International
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Highway 369 Landslide Repair
2023-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H5, Canada
Event Format: In-person Presentation
Location: Park Town Hotel, Saskatoon, SK
Hosting Organization: Saskatoon Geotechnical Group
Event Summary: A fast-moving landslide resulted in the closure of Highway 369 in southeastern Saskatchewan. Thurber Engineering was retained by the Ministry of Highways to assess the landslide, prepare a remedial design, and oversee construction. The presentation goes through a background of the site, Thurber’s assessment of the site and landslide mechanisms, remedial design options and considerations, and final design processes as well as some highlights from construction. Tickets are required to attend this event.
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: Saskatoon Geotechnical Group
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

LEED Green Associate Training
2023-12-16 12:00 - 16:30, 2024-01-13 12:00 - 16:30, 2024-02-10 12:00 - 16:30 | Online
Event Format: Live Webinar
Location: Online
Hosting Organization: Leading Green
Event Summary: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a sustainability scorecard for green buildings. The LEED Green Associate is the only professional designation to show employers and clients you have certified knowledge in the field.
To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 8000 students pass their respective exams at a 99% pass rate. This course is instructed by a USGBC Faculty member. Use discount code ‘sust’ for $100 off the course price.
Topics Covered

Introduction to LEED
Location and transportation
Sustainable sites
Water efficiency
Energy and atmosphere
Materials and resources
Indoor environmental quality
Innovation in design and regional priority
Exam registration and preparation

How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: Lorne Mlotek, Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen – info@leadinggreen.com
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

iPolytek – Innovation through Systems Thinking: A framework for formulating great ideas and implementing changes that work – Online Course
2023-12-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
In this course, we study a formal approach to innovation based on systems thinking. This process involves taking a more holistic view of a problem and considering how all the system parts interact. The objective is to design and develop new or improved, more efficient, effective, and sustainable systems.
Time: 5-hour self-paced course. Access this course online 24/7 for up to 2 years.
Location: Online – Register anytime and gain immediate access
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Understanding and Controlling Corrosion - SOLD OUT
2024-01-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Event Format: Webinar – Microsoft Teams
Hosting Organization: APEGS – A Member-Led Webinar Series Presentation
Event Summary: Rust sometimes seems unstoppable. Transmission towers, bridges, pipelines, tanks, water lines, sewer lines: they all corrode. A clear understanding of the corrosion mechanisms and the appropriate use of corrosion mitigation tools and techniques can reduce the risk to people, the environment, and the cost of corrosion – estimated at 3% of annual GDP in Canada.
This presentation will discuss the importance of corrosion control and introduce the basics of corrosion reactions. The role of coatings will be discussed, as well as electrochemical corrosion control techniques: cathodic protection and anodic protection. Examples of corrosion challenges and solutions will be drawn from and applied to various industries including transportation (bridges, parking garages), mining (wells, tanks, infrastructure), communication (cell towers, grounding), municipal (water, wastewater) and energy (transmission towers, pipelines).
Presenters:
Daniel Fingas, P.Eng. is the Technical Engineering Manager at Corrosion Service Company Limited. He graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor’s in Engineering Science and master’s in Electrical Engineering. Daniel entered the corrosion industry in 2010 and has broad exposure to the onshore cathodic protection industry including for pipelines, storage tanks, well casings, and parking garages. He also has extensive experience with data interpretation for over-the-line surveys, coupons and pipeline integrity assessment. He is a NACE certified Cathodic Protection Specialist and a Professional Engineer.
John Kennedy is the Regional Saskatchewan Operations Manager at Corrosion Service Company Limited. He graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a bachelor’s in Physics in 2011 and has been working in the cathodic protection industry since 2008. He is a NACE certified Cathodic Protection Specialist.
There is no cost to attend.
This event will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. The meeting link will be sent via email on January 8, 2024.
How to Register: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. If you need to cancel your registration to this event, please email cpd@apegs.ca.
Event Contact: APEGS Professional Standards Department | Angela Foster or Jolene Arthur | cpd@apegs.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Demonstrating and Applying Professional Ethics - SOLD OUT
2024-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Event Format: Webinar – Microsoft Teams
Hosting Organization: APEGS – A Webinar Series Presentation
Event Summary: This webinar will fulfill the annual ethics requirement for the APEGS CPD Program.
This one-hour webinar will cover the expected standards for ethical behaviour from Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in Saskatchewan. Several scenarios will be presented where a professional would be called upon to demonstrate adherence to those standards. Scenarios may involve several of the behaviour expectations described in the APEGS Code of Ethics. Participants will be polled to identify their preference from options presented for the scenario. The webinar will wrap up with a short Question and Answer session, followed by contact information for further conversation on professional ethics.
Presenter: Harlan Kennedy, P.Eng, PMP, retired from public service in April 2021 in Saskatchewan, where his career included significant work managing and delivering facility design and construction, information technology, business process improvement, and event projects.
Harlan has been a professional engineer since 1980, becoming a life member of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in 2022. He achieved his Project Management Professional designation from the Project Management Institute in 1998.
Harlan has been an instructor for the University of Regina Faculty of Continuing Education, Business and Professional Development Programs department since 2004, facilitating courses in Leadership and Project Management. Harlan obtained a certificate in Adult Education from the University of Regina in 2006. He has also taken courses in stand-up comedy, and has acted in local theatre, television, and movie productions.
There is no cost to attend.
This event will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. The meeting link will be sent via email on January 12, 2024.
How to Register: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. If you need to cancel your registration to this event, please email cpd@apegs.ca.
Event Contact: APEGS Professional Standards Department | Angela Foster or Jolene Arthur | cpd@apegs.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Mitigating Landslide on Hwy 40 (A Toolbox of Solutions)
2024-01-17 12:00 - 13:00 | The Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H5, Canada
Event Format: In-person Presentation
Location: The Park Town Hotel, Saskatoon, SK
Hosting Organization: Saskatoon Geotechnical Group
Event Summary: Thurber has been participating in Alberta Transportation’s Geohazard Risk Management Program for many years. This presentation describes three sites along Highway 40, located north of Grande Cache, Alberta, where remedial measures were carried out to stabilize sections of the highway that were being affected by landslide movements. The three sites were chosen to demonstrate a variety of techniques that were implemented ranging from slope flattening/offloading, to dewatering, excavation and replacement with stronger backfill, shear keys, toe berms and pile walls. The site conditions, constraints, investigation, design, and construction are touched on for each site. The goal of the presentation is to provide a tool kit of techniques for various remedial projects.
About the Presenter: Don Proudfoot is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer and Partner of Thurber Engineering Ltd. He completed his civil technologist diploma at NAIT and then joined Thurber in 1980, taking breaks to complete a B.Eng. in Civil Engineering at Lakehead University and then an M.Eng. degree in geotechnical engineering at the University of Alberta. He spent a four-year stint helping open Thurber’s office in Toronto but has otherwise worked out of the Edmonton office. Don is married with three children and loves anything to do with the outdoors. Don spends a lot of time assessing, investigating, and remediating landslides that are affecting Alberta’s highways, which is what this presentation will be focused on.
How to Register: Click here for more information and to register.
Event Contact: Saskatoon Geotechnical Group
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Achieving SOC 2 Readiness
2024-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Event Format: Live Webinar – Microsoft Teams
Hosting Organization: APEGS – A Member-Led Live Webinar Series Presentation
Event Summary: More and more clients are listing SOC 2 certification as a mandatory requirement in RFPs for vendors in the IT Service Management Industry. SOC 2 also helps organizations to improve their cybersecurity posture. There isn’t a lot of information available on how to achieve SOC 2 Readiness. This presentation will provide you with guidance and lessons learned to help fill the information gap. We will explain what the components of SOC 2 are and detail what steps you need to take to achieve SOC 2 Readiness in your organization.
Presenters:

Kimberly Braaten, P.Eng. has 20+ years of experience across the Telecom, Defense, Construction and IT Service Management industries. From her early days at Silicon Valley North in Ottawa, ON working as an Embedded Software Developer, Test Engineer, Technical Writer and Acoustic A/V Design Consultant, then 15+ years in the field of Project Management in IT Systems and Network Infrastructure domains, she has gathered a breadth of knowledge for delivery and implementation of new and exciting products and solutions for multiple companies including Nortel, Newbridge, State of the Art Acoustics, Akara, Curtiss-Wright, SaskTel and ISM. Kimberly has a particular interest in the field of Acoustics which allowed her to combine her Bachelor of Music (Voice/Piano) and Electronic Systems Engineering degrees. She is ever curious and wanting to explore and learn new ways to implement and deliver technical solutions efficiently while ensuring outcomes and benefits are achieved.

Imran Khan, CISSP, CISM, brings extensive expertise, with 18 years in cybersecurity, and holding CISSP and CISM certifications. Imran excels in ensuring robust digital security with a proven track record. Actively contributing to numerous projects, he collaborates to enhance organizational security postures. His commitment is both a profession and a passion, defining his enthusiasm with “a kid in a candy shop.” This phrase captures the boundless curiosity and excitement Imran brings to securing digital environments. Navigating the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, his goal is to be a proactive force, fortifying the digital world through continuous dedication and expertise.

There is no cost to attend.
This event will be held live on the Microsoft Teams platform. The meeting link will be sent by end of day on February 12, 2024 to the email address in which you registered for this event.
How to Register: Registration is now closed.
Event Contact: APEGS Professional Standards Department | Angela Foster or Jolene Arthur | cpd@apegs.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

The Borden Bridges – Remedial Design (and Other Issues Encountered) for a Large Scale Deep Seated Landslide
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H5, Canada
Event Format: Lunch Presentation
Location: South Dining Room, Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3H5
Hosting Organization: Saskatoon Geotechnical Group
Event Summary: Join the Saskatoon Geotechnical Group for a lunchtime presentation by Jon Osback from Clifton Engineering on a case study paper summarizing the 2D and 3D stability analysis undertaken to assess remedial options and produce a remedial design, along with the key impacts to the factor of safety at the Borden Bridges site.
How to Register: Click here to register.
Event Contact: saskatoongeotechnicalgroup@gmail.com
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

International Conference on Water Management Modeling
2024-02-28 - 2024-02-29 | The Westin Toronto Airport, 950 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W 5N4, Canada
Event Format: Conference
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Hosting Organization: ICWMM
Event Summary: The ICWMM brings together professionals from around the world to exchange ideas on current practices and emerging technologies in water management. Emphasis is on state-of-the-art computer modeling for resolving water quantity and quality problems in stormwater, wastewater, watershed, and water distribution systems.
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: info@icwmm.org
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

ACEC-SK's 2024 Future Leaders Conference "Leading the Future"
2024-02-28 - 2024-02-29 | The ALT Hotel, 480 2 Avenue South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 5R4, Canada
Event Format: Full Day Conference
Location: The ALT Hotel, Saskatoon, SK
Hosting Organization: ACEC-SK
Event Summary: Future Leaders creating a place for like minded individuals to learn, share experiences, network, and grow.
Opening Keynote Speaker:
Lee Peters, M.Eng., P.Eng., PMP
Associate Principal & Department Head – GeoEnvironmental Services, KGS Group
Fireside Chat – Future Leaders Panel
Fireside Chat – Senior Leaders Panel
Speed Networking: Mentors will circulate to different tables and meet with up to 8 future leaders at one time for approximately 10-15 minutes, answering any questions they have and sharing words of wisdom.
Closing Keynote Speaker:
Jeff Halliday, P.Eng., PMP
Senior Director – Regional Manager Infrastructure, BC
CIMA +
How to Register: Click here for more information and to register.
Event Contact: Darlene Leamon-Delorme – events@acec-sk.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Navigating Indigenous Business Relationships
2024-02-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Event Format: Webinar
Location: Online
Hosting Organization: University of Regina
Event Summary: This free webinar will assist you with exploring and understanding the importance of fostering an inclusive environment, and why inspirational leaders should prioritize understanding and addressing Indigenous unconscious bias. Jamie Lerat will guide a discussion on acknowledging and challenging preconceived notions, assumptions, and stereotypes that may impact your approach to effective decision-making, as well as how empathetic leadership is crucial to understanding Indigenous perspectives.
How to Register: Click here for information and to register.
Event Contact: University of Regina Student & Instructor Services | Phone: 306-585-5748 | Email: SIS.Noncredit@uregina.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Business Data Analytics for Engineers, Geoscientists, and Managers - SOLD OUT
2024-03-01 08:30 - 16:00 | Double Tree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Centre Regina, 1975 Broad Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 1Y2, Canada
Event Format: In-person Event
Location: DoubleTree Hotel – 1975 Broad Street, Regina, SK
Hosting Organization: APEGS
Course Summary: The APEGS Professional Development Committee is pleased to offer Business Data Analytics for Engineers, Geoscientists, and Managers.
As the ability to take advantage of the available data in the organizations is turning to a competitive advantage, engineers, geoscientists, and managers who can work with raw data, uncover hidden patterns and insight, and effectively communicate the complex information with the key stakeholders are set up for success.
With the increasing interest in adopting data analytics in various industries, organizations are moving to acquire analytics competency toward enhanced decision making, leading to improved performance.
As employees in organizations have a deep understanding of the business, learning about data analytics enables them to take advantage of the data within their organizations to capture insight (turn raw data into information) and communicate the information with their teams, clients, and senior management. Data analytics tools and techniques such as database analytics (e.g., using database functions to extract records) and data visualization (e.g., developing dashboards for communicating data and information) can help to better understand the situation and the existing problems, which provides insight for management to make better decisions. For example, one of the benefits of data analytics is operation optimization, which can be achieved by better forecasting, reducing downtime, improving capacity utilization, streamlining production processes, and improving productivity/efficiency, resulting in increased profit.
*Attendees will be required to bring a laptop. Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams will be used by the attendees during the course.
**Only 20 spaces are available for this one-day course. Don’t miss out. Register Today!
Course Fee: $199 (includes all taxes and fees)
How to Register: Click here to register. Registration deadline is February 20, 2024.
Event Contact: APEGS Professional Standards Department | Angela Foster or Jolene Arthur | cpd@apegs.ca
Disclaimer: By registering for this course, you agree to allow APEGS to provide your name and email address to the course presenter to send you pre-course information. Information and confirmation for this event will be sent to the email address in which you registered for this event.

Get to the Point! A Technical Writing Course for Business and Technical Professionals
2024-03-04 08:30 - 2024-03-05 17:00 | Double Tree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Centre Regina, 1975 Broad Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 1Y2, Canada
Event Format: In-person Event
Location: DoubleTree Hotel – 1975 Broad Street, Regina, SK
Hosting Organization: APEGS
Course Summary: It’s back by popular demand!
The APEGS Professional Development Committee is pleased to offer Get to the Point! A Technical Writing Course for Business and Technical Professionals.
Don’t waste your audience’s time: Be clear, concise, complete and confident in your communications.
Most technical professionals avoided writing classes but now find that to succeed, they must be able to put their ideas and information in writing. Emails, reports, proposals, recommendations, and business cases are still the most effective way we deliver information. How you communicate is what will differentiate you and your organization from your competition.
Presented by RGI International, this interactive two-day, in-person classroom session introduces participants to the Pyramid Method of WritingTM and applies it to several writing situations. Participants will receive personal feedback on one pre-course assignment and two post-course assignments. Group exercises allow participants to learn from each other.
*Only 20 spaces are available for this two-day course. Lunch, refreshments and all course material will be provided.
Don’t miss out. Register Today!
Course Fee: $799
How to Register: Registration is now closed.
Event Contact: Angela Foster or Jolene Arthur | APEGS Professional Standards Department | cpd@apegs.ca

Awards Banquet
2024-03-07 17:30 - 22:00 | Double Tree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Centre Regina, 1975 Broad Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 1Y2, Canada
Location: DoubleTree Hotel – 1975 Broad Street, Regina, SK
Cost: $50/person
Opening Reception: 5:30 PM | Fellowships: 6:45 PM | Dinner: 7:00 PM | Awards: 8:00 PM | Announcements & Closing Reception: 9:00 PM
How to Register: Registration is now closed.
Celebrate Engineering and Geoscience Week by attending the APEGS Awards Banquet. The awards highlight Saskatchewan engineers and geoscientists for their contributions to the public and the professions. They showcase and recognize exemplary competence and conduct to foster professional excellence among members, inspire the next generation of professionals, and raise awareness of the role of engineers, geoscientists, and APEGS to protect the public. Seven awards will be presented at the banquet as part of Engineering and Geoscience Week, which is March 3 to 9, 2024. This year’s award recipients are listed below:

Brian Eckel Distinguished Service – Dr. Terrance (Terry) Fonstad, P.Eng., P.Ag., FEC, FGC (Hon)
An honour given only to those who truly exemplify the best standards of engineering and geoscience in Saskatchewan.
Outstanding Achievement Award – Dr. Philip LePoudre, P.Eng.
Honours members who show technical excellence and achievement in engineering and/or geoscience in Saskatchewan.
McCannel Award – Dr. Sumith Kahanda, P.Eng.
Honours service to APEGS, and to the Professions as a whole.
Exceptional Engineering/Geoscience Project Award – RMD Engineering – Emergency Use Ventilators
Recognizes accomplishments in engineering and/or geoscience.
Environmental Excellence Award – Aquistore by Petroleum Technology Research Centre
Recognizes the exceptional achievements by an individual or team related to environmental protection and preservation.
Promising Member Award – Jenae Nixon, P.Eng.
Recognize exceptional achievements by a professional member in the early stages of his/her career in Saskatchewan.
Friend of the Professions Award – Dr. Dominique Turcotte
Recognizes exceptional achievements or unique contributions by a non-member in the promotion of the professions.

2024 Industry Forum With Water Security Agency
2024-03-19 09:15 - 14:00 | Ramada Plaza Downtown Regina, 1818 Victoria Ave, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 0R1, Canada
Event Format: Industry Forum
Location: Ramada Plaza, Regina, SK
Hosting Organization: ACEC-SK & SKCA
Event Summary: A priority event for firms interested in, or currently doing business with WSA.
Networking/Information Stations:

WSA Water Infrastructure (Dams, other projects)
OE Programs
Irrigation
Agriculture Water Management
Aquatic Habitat Protection Permits
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Standards Section including Operator Certification

How to Register: Click here for more information and to register.
Event Contact: Darlene Leamon-Delorme – events@acec-sk.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Acoustics 101 - SOLD OUT
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Event Format: Webinar – Microsoft Teams
Hosting Organization: APEGS – A Member-Led Webinar Series Presentation
Course Summary: Learn all about the basics of sound, including some of the common terminology used by acoustical consultants:

What is sound; when is it good and when is it bad?
Why do we need to consider the frequency characteristics such as octave bands?
What is the difference between sound pressure and sound power and why is it important?
How does sound travel in buildings and how do we stop it?

Presenter: Ian Bonsma, PEng, INCE, has more than 18 years of experience in noise, vibration and acoustics engineering consulting. Ian’s responsibilities cover a wide variety of projects including architectural acoustical design of buildings (acoustical privacy, speech intelligibility), environmental noise, ground-borne vibration and structural vibration assessments. Recent work has focused on the analysis and design of noise and vibration control for building services as well as architectural acoustic design for commercial and institutional spaces that include acoustic optimization, speech intelligibility and privacy solutions. Ian is familiar with the acoustical implications associated with LEED and WELL building design and has considerable experience in using measurement techniques to identify and develop controls for troublesome noise and vibration problems.
There is no cost to attend.
This event will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. The meeting link will be sent via email on March 15, 2024.
How to Register: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. If you need to cancel your registration to this event, please email cpd@apegs.ca.
Event Contact: APEGS Professional Standards Department | Angela Foster or Jolene Arthur | cpd@apegs.ca
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the presenters and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Tailings Dam Breach Assessment Methodology
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 3H5, Canada
Event Format: Lunch Presentation
Location: South Dining Room, Park Town Hotel, 924 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3H5
Hosting Organization: Saskatoon Geotechnical Group
Event Summary: Join the Saskatoon Geotechnical Group for a lunchtime presentation by Jeffrey MacLean from Klohn Crippen Berger. In this presentation, Jeff outlines the methodology for completing a Tailings Dam Breach Assessment for a large tailings dam that contains a combination of supernatant water and potentially liquefiable tailings. He also discusses assumptions and limitations of current modeling capabilities for tailings dams and provides considerations for future improvements.
How to Register: Click here to register.
Event Contact: saskatoongeotechnicalgroup@gmail.com
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization on and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Industry Tour - City of Saskatoon Wastewater
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:00 | City of Saskatoon Wastewater Treatment Plant, 470 Whiteswan Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 6Z7, Canada
Event Format: In-Person Tour
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Hosting Organization: Saskatoon Engineering Society
Event Summary: We invite you to the City of Saskatoon Wastewater Treatment Plant to learn about the state-of-the-art processes for treating and purifying wastewater, ensuring our environment’s and public health protection.
Number of Participants: 10
Safety Requirements: All participants are required to wear a steel-toe boot
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: Saskatoon Engineering Society
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Intercultural Awareness Workshop
2024-03-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Event Format: In-Person Workshop
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Event Summary: This session uses an experiential exercise to teach intercultural competency. Attendees have an opportunity to reflect upon communication and how we retreat into assumptions, confusion, conformity, and/or frustrations when those around us ‘speak’ differently (both verbal and non-verbal communication).
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration.
Event Contact: Saskatoon Engineering Society
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Aboriginal Consultation and Negotiating a Consultation Agreement Workshop
2024-03-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Online
Event Format: Webinar (4-part series)
Location: Online
Hosting Organization: Mâwandônan Consulting
Event Summary: Is your organization having challenges making inroads with Aboriginal people and Aboriginal Organizations. Are you an Aboriginal group who wants to better engage with Industry?
If you want to better consult with Aboriginal People/Industry or you are in a position that requires that you engage Aboriginal People/Industry (I.E. Stakeholder Relations, Consultation Department, Community Relations, Chief and Council, Surface Land, Aboriginal Relations) and have asked questions, then this two-day workshop is for you.
This modular workshop is designed to provide practical solutions:

solutions that are based on the combined expertise of a First Nation law graduate who has worked for both Industry and Aboriginal groups for over 25 years and
a First Nation Consultant who has been in business since 1996 and has worked specifically in the area of Aboriginal Consultation since 2010.

4 Module workshop – March 26 (Module 1), March 28 (Module 2), April 2 (Module 3), April 4 (Module 4)
Cost: $1000.00 + GST = $1050.00 per/participant
How to Register: Click here for more information and to register.
Event Contact: Mâwandônan Consulting
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.

Introduction to Python Workshop
2024-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Event Format: Online Workshop
Hosting Organization: Saskatoon Engineering Society
Event Summary: Python has become one of the world’s most popular programming languages. It is powerful, flexible, and extremely easy to learn, and has become a favorite for people ranging from computer scientists and data analysts to programming neophytes.
Edwin van der Spuy, a Control Systems Analyst at the Canadian Light Source, will present a brief overview of Python. Then a typical “real-world” example will be tackled. No programming experience or preparation is required.
How to Register: Click here for more information and registration
Event Contact: Saskatoon Engineering Society
Disclaimer: The views expressed during this event are those of the hosting organization and do not necessarily represent the views of APEGS.
