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PEAK program team responding to first wave of user input
November 29, 2017
Initial users of the Practice Evaluation and Knowledge (PEAK) program, Professional Engineers of Ontario’s (PEO) recently rolled-out competence assurance initiative, have now begun to provide feedback on the program, according to a November article in PEO’s Engineering Dimensions publication. Since…
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Polytechnique Montréal and Engineers Canada partner to launch online course on sustainable development and environmental stewardship
November 2, 2017
Polytechnique Montréal and Engineers Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding to launch a massive open online course (MOOC) based on the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board’s National guideline on sustainable development and environmental stewardship. The MOOC is intended to help practising engineers increase their understanding of sustainable development and environmental stewardship while raising awareness of the guideline and providing opportunities for continuing professional development.
Thank you for your vendor suggestions
November 1, 2017
In September and October, we asked you to send us the names of vendors who could potentially meet the needs for our new data management system for accreditation and the enrolment and degrees awarded survey. We reviewed each suggestion against our vendor criteria. Several met our requirements and wi…
No changes to this year’s Enrolment and Degrees Awarded Survey process
November 1, 2017
We will deploy the 2018 Enrolment and Degrees Awarded Survey in the same manner as previous years. At the beginning of the AIP project we had considered conducting this year’s survey on a new data management system. However, as the project plan took shape it became clear that this was not feasible…
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Check-in on the Accreditation Improvement Program
November 1, 2017
Engineers Canada wants to know how well we have kept you informed about the Accreditation Improvement Program and why it’s happening. Do you feel you have a good sense of its benefits and how it will impact your work? Do you feel prepared to benefit from the program’s outcomes? Your feedback now an…
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Accreditation renewal activities gaining momentum
October 18, 2017
Through the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, one of Engineers Canada’s core functions is the accreditation of undergraduate engineering programs in Canada. A strong, relevant accreditation system provides quality assurance, fosters continual improvement of engineering education and promotes the mobility of graduates.
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Transport Canada invests in climate risk assessments, but other government departments still have long way to go in assessing climate threats
October 17, 2017
Transport Canada announced last week that it is investing up to $16.35 million over five years in the Transportation Assets Risk Assessment initiative, which focuses on climate risk assessments of federal transportation assets.
Understanding the Changing Legal Climate: A Primer on Climate Law for Engineers and Other Professionals
October 16, 2017
Engineers Canada, Zizzo Strategy and Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) are jointly offering a professional development course entitled “Understanding the Changing Legal Climate: A Primer on Climate Law for Engineers and Other Professionals.”
Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation presents awards and scholarships to 15 women studying engineering
October 5, 2017
At the Engineers Canada Board meeting in Ottawa, ON, on September 26, 2017, the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation presented its annual awards and scholarships to 15 young women pursuing degrees in engineering.
Driving WinTech: Cross-country tour seeks to elevate women in tech
October 5, 2017
This September, Women in Tech World kicked-off a cross-country fact-finding mission as part of their quest to elevate women in tech.
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