APEGS » Annual Meeting Notice

Session times to be determined.

Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Surviving Tomorrow: Re-engineering life in the face of democratic, ecological, and economic breakdown

Jared A. Brock

Abstract

How will we navigate life in an age of democratic destruction, ecological collapse, and economic irrelevance? Award-winning author and Surviving Tomorrow editor Jared A. Brock explores some of the biggest threats to widest-spread well-being and offers contrarian perspectives on where we could go from here.

Breakfast Plenary

Characterizing, Managing and Reporting on Environmental, Social and Governance Issues

Kirsten Ketilson, P.Ag.

Abstract

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues are of increasing importance to investors seeking to increase the proportion of responsible investments within their portfolios. This presentation will provide some background on the global agreements, standards, and recommendations relevant to ESG matters and review the key issues and standards relevant to the mining industry.

Professional Development Tracks

Tracks 1 and 2 – Practising Geoscience and Engineering

Update on Saskatchewan Resources

Gavin Jensen, P.Geo.

Abstract

This presentation will be an update on new and upcoming resources in Saskatchewan.

Mining Life Cycle Assessments (Virtual presentation. Presenters are out of country)

Alex Grant & Laurens Tijsseling

Abstract

Understanding the environmental impact of a natural resource project is key to decarbonising the world, as the critical materials will need to be sourced without offsetting the improvement in downstream performance. For example, lithium can be made in dozens of different ways depending on the unique natural resource, process pathway, geochemistry, and site location. The environmental impacts of making lithium and other battery chemicals is dependent on all of these variables. Minviro has conducted the most sophisticated set of lithium, graphite and other battery materials project life cycle assessments (LCAs) in the world, including the first public LCA of lithium hydroxide and anode grade graphite production. LCA is a critical tool for quantifying the environmental performance of making these different battery materials. In this talk we will share the results from some of this work that help answer the question of how to quantify the ‘’green’’ credential of a battery materials project.

New Resources in Saskatchewan – Helium, Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel

Panel Presentation

Andrew Davidson, CPA

Zachary Maurer, Geoscientist-In-Training

Roger Lemaitre, P.Eng., P.Geo.

Abstract

This will be a panel presentation on new resources in Saskatchewan from an industry perspective – helium, lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The presentation will be followed by Q&A with the panellists in the next session.

New Resources in Saskatchewan – Panel Q&A

Andrew Davidson, CPA

Zachary Maurer, Geoscientist-In-Training

Roger Lemaitre, P.Eng., P.Geo.

Moderator: Erik Nickel, P.Geo.

Abstract

Continuing from the previous session on new resources in Saskatchewan – helium, lithium, cobalt, and nickel.

This will be a time for Q&A with the panellists. Moderated by Erik Nickel.

The impacts of workplace injuries – they are larger than you may think

Grant Van Eaton

Abstract

Grant Van Eaton from the Saskatchewan Worker’s Compensation Board will be providing an overview of catastrophic work-related injuries and work-related fatalities and the long-standing impact they have. Grant has spent a considerable part of his career working with individuals and families impacted by a catastrophic injury or a work-related fatality and will be sharing some of that experience with the goal of bringing home the need for safety in the workplace.

Urban Climate and City Design

Dr. Iain D. Stewart

Abstract

Urban living is the norm for most of humanity. It is also the main driver behind climate change at local to global scales. It is therefore essential that cities are designed to be resilient to these changes. This will require the careful exchange of knowledge between urban climatologists and city planners. In this talk, the field of urban climatology is introduced, demonstrating that the climates of cities are generally hotter and drier than their natural surroundings, and that rates of urban warming are exceeding those of global warming. Examples are given for cities around the world, from both historical and scientific perspectives. The talk concludes with simple guidelines for climate-sensitive urban design.

Track 3 – Leadership and Engagement

Embracing Change

Penelope Popp, P.Eng.

Penelope will be giving two presentations. They are designed to stand alone if you wish to attend only one.

Abstract

Change is a certainty of personal, team and organizational evolution and success. Intentionally managing change as its own unique process increases the successful implementation of both transactional and transformational initiatives.

Embracing Change is a two-part series that introduces participants to the phases that a successful change process must go through. You will learn how to get attention for this needed change, create a vision of what would happen if the change is achieved, and identify others with the skills, attitudes and abilities you can leverage for buy-in.

Part One will introduce participants to the stages of change and how to recognize behaviours and abilities congruent with each stage to implement and anchor change practices.

Part Two will examine dynamics you can assess and consider to successfully ensure changes will progress. Participants will look at strategies to ensure communications are at the forefront of all change initiatives.

Duty to Consult and Accommodate

Tracy Campbell

Abstract

Tracy will deliver a presentation on duty to consult and accommodate. Further information will be provided on the Annual Meeting webpage when registration is available in early April.

Track 4 – APEGS/Ethics

The Future of Corporate Entity Regulation

Bert Munro, P.Eng., FCSCE, FCSSE, FEC, FGC (Hon) Chair, APEGS Corporate Registrant Task Group

Abstract

One of the recommendations resulting from the governance review that APEGS undertook in 2019 was for APEGS to consider changes to the requirements for corporate entity registration in Saskatchewan, commonly referred to as the Certificate of Authorization (CofA). The Corporate Registrant Task Group (CRTG) was formed to examine the regulation of corporate entities that engage in the practice of professional engineering or professional geoscience, including sole proprietors, and to provide recommendations on future requirements for CofA holders, PtoC, and any required bylaw revisions. This track session will provide an overview of the work of the CRTG to date and present possible recommended changes to the regulation of corporate entities. The CRTG will also be seeking input and feedback from the members in attendance, as stakeholders in this process, to be considered as the CRTG prepares their final recommendations to Council.

Governance Transformation at APEGS

Kristen Darr, P.Geo.

Stormy Holmes, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.)

Abstract

Join us to hear about the accomplishments of the Governance Change project and the status of implementation still underway. This will include the status of the Constituent Society Relationships Task Group and other plans APEGS has for continuous improvement as a regulator and why.

7 Lenses of Ethical Leadership

Linda Fisher Thornton

Linda will be giving two presentations. They are designed to stand alone if you wish to attend only one.

7 Ethical Lenses: Through the Kaleidoscope

Professional challenges continue to increase in complexity, with the pandemic adding new ethical variables.

At the same time, traditional ethical decision-making processes have lacked the breadth and depth to guide ethical choices while meeting the needs of multiple stakeholders.

As a result, there is a critical need for a broader, higher-level process for ethical thinking and decision making.

In this session, Linda Fisher Thornton, Author of 7 Lenses, will provide an in-depth review of her 7 Lenses model with seven perspectives for “seeing” ethical choices that provide a multidimensional view. Together the 7 Lenses provide a kaleidoscopic perspective on ethical responsibility and an eye-opening picture of what it means to “do the right thing.” She will share an example to demonstrate how seeing a situation through all 7 Lenses reveals ethical nuances and guides us to make ethical choices that benefit a wide array of stakeholders.

7 Ethical Lenses: Applying Ethical Thinking

Having a robust ethical decision-making model is not enough; it is using it in real time that makes the difference.

In this session, Linda Fisher Thornton, Author of 7 Lenses, will briefly review her 7 Lenses model from the previous session that includes a continuum of seven perspectives for recognizing and thinking through complex ethical issues. Using this multi-lens schema takes the dialogue about responsibility to a higher level and leads to the kind of multistakeholder thinking that builds positive organizations and communities.

She will share a challenging situation that requires ethical thinking and participants will engage in a discussion as they apply all 7 Lenses to the situation together to see its ethical nuances. There will be time to discuss other possible applications of this model including areas where 7 Lenses thinking.

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APEGS’ Annual Meeting and Professional Development Conference

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