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| |  | Polls are now open for the 2025 APEGA Council election! APEGA Council makes key decisions that shape our professions and the public trust. By voting today, you will elect councillors who bring their expertise and vision to meet the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Please take some time to review this year’s candidates and cast your vote. Eligible members can vote until Thursday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m. by logging in to myAPEGA. | | BRANCH EVENTS
| Nominating Committee As part of the APEGA Council election, the Nominating Committee is responsible for ensuring that the knowledge, skills, and attributes of council election candidates have been assessed through a transparent, formal, and structured process. We’re currently looking for volunteers to serve as members of the committee for the 2025–2026 term. Members-in-Training Needed APEGA is looking for members-in-training to share innovative approaches, research, case studies, or new technology in engineering and geoscience with the professional community. Presentation development and speaking coaching will be provided. Being a part of this speaker series also counts towards the communication and inclusive leadership competencies for members-in-training who are a part of our Work Readiness Program. |
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| Webinar | Building a Successful Engineering Career 2/27/2025 12:00 p.m. This session will cover how to make better career decisions, including creating a working career plan and examining types of success to help you build a satisfying and engaging career. Brought to you by the Calgary Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | Energy Upcycling Using Heat Pumps 3/5/2025 10:30 a.m. This session will discuss how CO2-neutral, high temperature process energy can be derived from waste heat upcycled with heat pumps. Brought to you by the Calgary Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | High Performance Technical Commissioning - A Valuable Tool In Reducing The Building Performance Gap 3/13/2025 12:00 p.m. Building commissioning is a vital process that verifies a building’s systems and components operation according to the owner's requirements. Beyond simply ensuring equipment functionality, commissioning enhances energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and sustainability. Brought to you by the APEGA Edmonton Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. Webinar | Data Integration in Environmental Science 4/10/2025 12:00 p.m. Join us to learn the latest advancements in data integration and automation in environmental science with live demonstrations. Brought to you by the Calgary Branch. Everyone is welcome to attend. | | | APEGA EVENTS
| Webinar | Major Engineering Projects: Current Practices, Challenges, and Game Changers 2/20/2025 12:00 p.m. The presentation will provide a quick analysis of current industry practices and list some value-improving practices to enhance the delivery of these highly complex projects and increase the predictability of engineering and construction projects. Webinar | From Napkin Sketch to Commercial Success - An Overview of the New Technology and Product Development Journey 2/25/2025 12:00 p.m. This webinar includes an overview of industrial design and human factors, management of the product regulatory/certification pathway, intellectual property management, product management/product-market fit, and design for manufacturing/scaling strategies from product launch to high-volume manufacturing. In Person (2 Days) | Leadership in Safety and Risk Management Part 2: Methodologies and Tools for Risk Management 3/11/2025 9:00 a.m. This two-day workshop aims to equip participants with the technical expertise necessary for effective risk management within diverse engineering environments blending theory with practical application. It is designed for a diverse audience, including members-in-training, early-career professional engineers and geoscientists, and experienced professionals. | |  | Ignite Curiosity for the Professions | It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Women have made tremendous progress toward increasing their participation in higher education but are still underrepresented in the professions. APEGA’s Science Olympics is a perfect launchpad for future STEM leaders, so register a team, become a sponsor, or join us as a volunteer in Edmonton on April 5 or Calgary on May 24! |
|  | Last Chance to Apply: Ivan Finlay Leadership Award | Help ensure deserving students who are paving the way for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the professions get the recognition they deserve with an APEGA Ivan Finlay Leadership Award.
These $1,250 awards will recognize up to 10 undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and geoscience programs who demonstrate inclusive leadership. Applications close February 23. |
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|  | Consultation on Draft Guideline Licensed Professional as an Expert Witness Closing Soon | APEGA is updating its guideline for Professional Member as a Witness, now titled Licensed Professional as an Expert Witness. The window for registrants and the public to review and provide feedback on the draft guideline closes February 14. This is your final chance to provide your feedback. |
|  | Grow Professionally with APEGA | Access on-demand sessions and webinars using our Professional Development Centre. Search for specific sessions and subscribe for updates on new content. To get started, click the button below, select your content, register your account, and start watching today! |
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