Updates from the Members May 27, 2017

Order of Presentation 1. Engineers PEI 2. PEG Newfoundland and Labrador 3. Engineers Nova Scotia 4. Engineers Geoscientists New

Brunswick 5. Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec 6. Professional Engineers Ontario 7. Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba 8. Association of Professional

Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan

9. Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta

10. Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia

11. Northwest Territories Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists

12. Engineers Yukon

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Jason Lindsay, P. Eng.

Major Successes • Strong relationship with UPEI School of Sustainable

Design Engineering – First class graduated May 2017

• Participated in Future City Pilot Project • Additional growth due to Joint Application Program with

Engineers NS, APEGBC and Engineers Yukon

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Lessons Learned • Collaboration is Key

– Engage other CAs and not reinvent wheel – Figure out how to make things work not why they won’t – Our size is our strength – nimbleness to make things

happen quickly

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Promising Practices • Co-operation and sharing of practices with willing

associations. • Annual MLA reception • Competency based assessment pilot project

– Consistency in assessment for participants – Improved mobility for EITs

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Challenges for the Profession • Accreditation Process • Alternatives to one year Canadian experience • Lack of Ultimate Limitation Period (PEI)

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PEGNL Gerard Dunphy, P. Eng.

Major Successes • Implementation of pd change from 3 year 60/240 pdh

requirement to one year with 80 pdh’s • Implemented new application system that helped manage

application backlog from 300 to 100 • Re issued “Guidelines on Use of Seal” as modernized

“Guideline on the Authentication of Documents” • Progress on relationship with Architects. The provincial

government dept. responsible for both acts adopted the PEGNL position

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Lessons Learned • Some changes to PD can be difficult but others can be

relatively easy • Changes to the Sealing / Authentication Guideline

requires ongoing work with license holders to interpret guideline for specific circumstances, especially with respect to use of Permit to Practice stamp

• In working on Architects matter, keeping true to principles of working in the public interest can bear fruit in longer term

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Promising Practices • Better defining PEGNL’s role in advocacy for the public • Committed to mandatory online ethics training • Committed to fundamental review of PD program • Building better diversity within PEGNL committees • Digitizing of all professional files for risk management and

staff productivity purposes

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Challenges for the Profession • Perception of many engineers that if you are not doing

design then you are not doing engineering / better defining and developing roles of engineers in other areas such as construction, project management, infrastructure assessment as well as IS and biotechnologies

• To work with federal and provincial governments to implement more effective demand side legislation

• Working in an increasingly public and litigious world • Improving the relevance of engineering to the public

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Engineers Nova Scotia

Chris Zinck, FEC, P.Eng.

Chris Zinck, FEC, P.Eng.

Major Successes • Out Reach - We host exciting events such as Girl Guide Day, our

Iron Ring Luncheon, and the Spotlight on Innovation event. Visited over 75 high schools in the province

• Membership growth – in 2016, membership grew by 3.76%

• Continued success with our 30 by 30 Goal – Our 2016 growth in members was 24.7% female

• Dues increases have been held to CPI or less for 16 consecutive years

Lessons Learned • 30 by 30 Outreach provides secondary benefits around

awareness and the profession • Progressive licensing practices places Engineers NS on

the ‘right side’ when working with government • CPD programs provide contact time with members and

clear member benefits

Promising Practices – First association to support the mobility of CPD

programs across Canada – Piloting the Competency Assessment program – Requirement for all members to have an email

address – Council and all committees are 1/3 female

Challenges for the Profession • Continue to support Engineers Canada and efforts that it

remain member driven • Regulating emerging and ‘stamp not required’ disciplines • Fair Access to Registration legislation and other stresses

on self regulation • Accreditation of Canadian University programs

Engineers and Geoscientists New Brunswick (APEGNB)

Jeffrey Underhill, PEng Vice-President

Major Successes • 2017 APEGNB Inspirational STEM Teacher Awards • 12th Annual MLA Night • Sponsorship of ScienceEast engineering exhibits

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2017 APEGNB Inspirational STEM Teacher

Award Recipients

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12th Annual MLA Night (Centre: Blaine Higgs, PEng, Leader of Official Opposition)

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Science East Engineering Exhibits

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Science East Engineering Exhibits

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Promising Practices • Hired a full-time IT person • Reduced the size of Council • Competency Based Assessment Pilot with APEGBC

(several provinces working together for common goal)

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Challenges for the Profession • Aging membership/slow growth • National Member Database

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Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec

Kathy Baig, ing.

Major Successes • New strategic plan. • New professional inspection approach based on risk

assessment. • Professional Practice Guide and, the latest, our

Inspection and Supervision of Works Guide. • President’s provincial tour (opportunity for dialog with

members) and recognition events.

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Lessons Learned • Increase students’ and EITs’ learning

about/understanding of their professional obligations and practical applications of our Code of Ethics.

• Office des professions du Québec – we have to focus on our mission to protect the public.

• Maintaining good relations with all stakeholders. • Transparency with the members. • Sharing our achievements.

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Promising Practices • Competency-based assessment and better coaching for

our EITs (project included in the strategic plan). • Professional inspections by experienced inspectors from

the same practice field. • Settlement of disciplinary cases through conciliation. • Get to know members better to improve support /

activities.

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Challenges for the Profession (1/2) • Workforce renewal capacity:

– University enrolment levels; – Filling vacant positions – retirements.

• Globalization: – New technologies; – Immigrant engineers (recognition/harmonization of rules).

• Protection of the public.

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Challenges for the Profession (2/2) • Attractive work place:

– Make engineering attractive; – More women in engineering.

• Promotion of the profession to the public. • Increase in international mobility of engineers and the

practice of engineering. • Economic pressure on engineers to provide quality

services at costs so low, it jeopardizes the durability, quality, and safety of engineering works.

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Professional Engineers Ontario Bob Dony, PhD, P.Eng., FIEE, FEC

Major Successes

• PEAK Program—Launch of Practice Evaluation and Knowledge (PEAK) program—www.peopeak.ca.

• Strategic Plans—Progress on 2015-2017 Strategic Plan

initiatives; consultations concluded for 2018-2020 plan.

• Enforcement—Five successful prosecutions in 2016.

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Lessons Learned

• Cancellation of the Repeal of the Industrial Exception—Further convincing required of government on inherent accountability in engineers and the profession.

• Self-regulation is a privilege—real concerns about erosion of self-governing powers (Tarion, OIQ, BC Real Estate Council).

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Promising Practices

• Transparency—PEAK program demonstrates to the public our desire to regulate the profession openly and transparently.

• Succession Planning—Investing in volunteer leadership development activities; ensuring fresh perspectives are brought into the organization; term limits for councillors.

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Challenges for the Profession • Awareness—Promoting awareness of the regulator‘s

role and benefits to the public interest.

• Education—Keeping up with evolution of engineering education.

• Diversity—Creating a profession that reflects society.

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Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba

Lindsay Melvin, M.Sc., MBA, P.Eng., FEC

Major Successes • Member Engagement - Task Groups, Special Meeting • Significant Ends Revisions • Maturing of Council and the Organization

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Lessons Learned • Balancing between members and experts • Some projects or initiatives need to be released before

they are perfect • You can and should still improve after initial

implementation • When Re-branding, don't take your foot off the gas pedal

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Promising Practices • Ethnic Chapters

• Build Community, Support, Diversity, Recruitment, Retention

• Government Relations • Dedicated Staff • Presence is everything

• Professional Development • It is not labeled "Mandatory". ProDev is the new

norm.

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Challenges for the Profession • Constant evolution

• Respecting the legacy while building a new legacy • Embracing grand aspirations • Educating the public

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Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of

Saskatchewan

President – Ernie Barber, P.Eng., P.Ag.

Major Successes • Effective leadership transition – Executive Director and

Registrar

• Progress on journey to required CPD reporting

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Lessons Learned • Communications leadership

• Promoting engineering and geoscience while

acknowledging adjacent professions

• Sponsorship policy

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Promising Practices • APEGS Value Proposition, I&A Rosters – foster focus,

collaboration, and communication • License waiver program – maintain membership during

temporary withdrawal from practice

• Saskatchewan self-regulating professions working group

• On-line competency based work experience reporting

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Challenges for the Profession • Diversity and inclusion

• Assessing increasing number of internationally-educated

engineers

• Successful evolution of accreditation

• Threats to self-regulation

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APEGA Jane Tink, P.Eng., FEC, FGC(Hon.)

Major Successes • In January, APEGA finally had resolution with a legal case

involving our application process • Legislative review of the Engineering and Geoscience

Professions Act. I’m pleased to announce that we submitted the majority of our recommendations to the Government of Alberta in February.

• Hiring Jay Nagendran in a new position— Registrar & CEO. Jay is responsible for both APEGA’s regulatory and operational functions and will report directly to Council.

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Lessons Learned • Dismissal of the Mihaly’s case serves to re-enforce that

APEGA’s application process is fair. • Issues with other regulatory associations in Canada

served to re-enforce that APEGA’s direction of becoming a proactive versus reactive regulator

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Promising Practices • Creative sanctions, the CNRL decision. • Working cooperatively with Alberta Occupational Health &

Safety allows us to be more proactive in determining potential issues in a more timely manner rather than waiting until after OH&S renders a decision before beginning our investigations.

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Challenges for the Profession • ASET Negotiations. • Moving proposed legislative changes forward – getting

the government’s attention. • Lack of engineering services for rural Municipal Districts

and small towns. • High unemployment of our members.

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Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientist of BC

Bob Stewart, P.Eng.

Major Successes • Labour Market Study

New insights into occupations, employers’ needs

• Exploring Regulation of Companies Enhancing public protection

• Action on Gender Diversity 30 by 30 on track

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Lessons Learned • Right-touch Regulation

Understanding the problem, focussing on outcomes to achieve better regulation

• Regulatory Culture

Building greater member awareness of APEGBC’s role as a regulator in the public interest

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Promising Practices • Competency-based Assessment A step towards greater national harmonization • Organizational Quality Management Engaging companies to improve practice • Professional practice guidelines

Providing clarity and guidance

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Challenges for the Profession • Climate change and engineering/geoscience practice • Proliferation of non-traditional disciplines outpacing

development of regulatory framework • Agility needed to meet challenges of offshoring and

globalization

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NAPEG Sudhir Jha, P.Eng.

Major Successes • Mandatory Continuing Professional Development

Reporting Approved • Electronic Voting Approved • Online Renewal • Council Membership – 50/50 Male/Female • Financial Stability

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Lessons Learned • Prepare for economic downturns by exercising fiscal

responsibility • Do not expect first year of online renewal to go smoothly

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Promising Practices • Encouraging Northern Students and Professionals by

providing financial assistance through scholarships and awards

• Expanding participation and research on matters related to Act revisions to improve dialogue with Northern governments

• Quarterly audits of admission process

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Challenges for the Profession • Specific to the North, concern with major mining firms

moving offices to the South • Mobility of Limited Licenses • Demonstration of due diligence

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Engineers Yukon Josée Perron, P.Eng.

Major Successes • Most successful AGM – Largest attendance to date • 95% of practicing members are reporting their CPD even if

our program is currently not mandatory • Progress is on schedule for the 4 goals of our strategic plan:

– Adopting Professional Practice Guidelines – Implementing mandatory CPD – Reviewing & updating the discipline and enforcement

process – Modernization of our registration and renewal process

• Creation of 2 new committees: – Climate Change – 30 by 30

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Lessons Learned • Self-regulation is a privilege and we must consistently

demonstrate that we deserve to keep it. • With transparency and communication to the

membership, making changes is feasible.

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Promising Practices • Mandatory CPD program implementation • Act/Regulation changes

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Challenges for the Profession • Accreditation • Public perception of the profession • Succession planning (Senior Engineer (baby boomers

retiring) and new engineers coming in)

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Discussion

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