2026-01-29 News Notice

2026 EngGeoMB Awards: Nominations Open
This is your opportunity to recognize and celebrate outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions in their fields of engineering and geoscience at the 2026 EngGeoMB Awards. Whether it's through innovation, leadership, or community impact, your nominations help shine a spotlight on those who inspire and elevate others in Manitoba. Submit your nominations no later than Friday, February 27, 2026; the Student Achievement Award nomination deadline is Friday, May 8, 2026. Detailed award descriptions and nomination forms can be found on our awards page. Nominate someone today and help ensure their exceptional contributions are recognized and celebrated!

Call for Expression of Interest to Join the Engineers Canada Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) is seeking three new members who will contribute to the CEAB's ongoing work to accredit undergraduate engineering education programs across Canada. This is a volunteer position at a national level that includes significant travel to meetings and participation in on-site accreditation visits at higher education institutions across Canada. Deadline for applications is March 1, 2026. For more information, please see the Engineers Canada website.

Make Your Mark on the Profession: Join the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board
The Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board (CEQB) is currently seeking engineers who are interested in shaping equitable admissions practices and guiding ethical engineering practice. The CEQB provides regulatory and professional guidance that plays a key role in Canada's engineering ecosystem. As a member of the CEQB, you will contribute to initiatives that help strengthen professional practice, guide fair admissions policies for Canadian and international applicants, and ensure an equitable profession that better serves the public. For more information, please see the Engineers Canada website.

Ingenium 2025 On-Demand Hub: Registration Open Until Friday, February 6, 2026!
Did you miss the 2025 Ingenium Professional Development Seminars? It's not too late, but time is running out! Register now until Friday, February 6, 2026, at the link below to gain instant access to recordings of all 15+ sessions, which are available to view until Friday, February 20, 2026. Visit the Ingenium webpage for details on conference presenters and to register online.

Volunteer for Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week (PEGW) 2026
Join Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba as a volunteer during Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week (March 15 - 22, 2026), part of National Engineering and Geoscience Month. Opportunities include Children's Activities, the Spaghetti Bridge Competition, and Cities of the Future movie screenings. Whether you're available for a full day or just part of an event, your involvement will help inspire students, families, and communities across Manitoba. Learn more and volunteer for PEGW today.

2026 Black History Month Celebration: The Journey of the Black Engineer - Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Inspired by the 2026 theme, A Century of Black History Commemorations, Black Engineers of Canada (BEC) is hosting a national virtual presentation, The Journey of the Black Engineer. To complement the live online presentation, we are hosting an in-person viewing and networking session, offering attendees the opportunity to watch the virtual event together, and connect locally before and after the presentation. For more information, please see the full event listing.

Retaining Talent: Managing Maternity and Parental Leave Transitions - Thursday, February 26, 2026
Please join Manitoba 2030 Coalition chairs for this professional development event as we continue to offer the leadership competencies to recruit and retain talent in the professions. This session is designed for executives, managers, team leads, and human resources professionals, as well as all those interested in learning best practices. For more information and to register, please see the full event listing.

Provincial Engineering and Geoscience Week (PEGW) - Exclusive Movie Screening: Cities of the Future - Saturday, March 21 + Sunday, March 22, 2026
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba is excited to present exclusive screenings of Cities of the Future as part of Provincial Engineers and Geoscientists Week (PEGW) 2026 and National Engineering and Geoscience Month (NEGM)! Narrated by John Krasinski, this engaging film explores how engineering and geoscience shape sustainable, resilient, and innovative cities. Join us for this inspiring look at the future of urban living! For more information about the film and to get your tickets for Brandon and Winnipeg showtimes, check out the event listing.

Arab Members Chapter Presents: Technical Event - CCDC Construction Management Contracts CCDC 5A/5B - Saturday, February 14, 2026
The EngGeoMB Arab Members Chapter is pleased to provide a two-hour informational session providing a practical overview of CCDC Construction Management contracts, with a focus on CCDC 5A and CCDC 5B. This session is intended for professionals who may not regularly work with CCDC contracts but want to better understand how construction management delivery models function and how risk and responsibilities are allocated. To register, please see the event listing.