DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Regina – March 1 & 2, 2018
Get to the Point!
A Practical Writing Course for Business and Technical Professionals
(RGI International)
This interactive two-day classroom session introduces participants to the Pyramid Method of WritingTM . and applies it to writing effective letters, reports, emails, instructions and proposals. It offers an opportunity to receive feedback on one pre-course assignment and two post-course assignments. The second day allows time to discuss and evaluate longer, more technical documents such as recommendations, investigations, formal reports and studies and proposals. Group exercises allow participants to learn from each other.
Presented by: Lisa Moretto, the President of RGI International, Inc.
EARLY BIRD: $900 / REGULAR: $1,200
Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship for Engineers
(Engineers Canada)
Sustainable development is an emerging aspect of engineering practice which is more comprehensive and anticipatory and in many areas is overtaking the more narrow discipline-specific activity of “protection of the environment.” Engineers Canada has published a national professional practice guideline to complement the codes of ethics of the 12 engineering regulators. This half-day workshop will provide participants with information about, and application of, the principles that comprise the national guideline.
Speakers: Mahmoud Mahmoud, Ph.D, P.Eng, FEC, founder and CEO of GES Geotech Inc., Chris Feetham, MBA, P.Eng., FEC, senior compliance promotion officer with Environment and Climate Change Canada-Atlantic Region.
EARLY BIRD: $225 / REGULAR: $250
Conversations that Motivate and Engage
(UofR – Continuing Education)
This half-day session will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to increase your communication effectiveness.
Presented by: Kelley Orban, life coach
EARLY BIRD: $225 / REGULAR: $250
Good Guy or Bad Guy: Which One Are You?
(APEGS)
There are a lot of examples of bad character in the news media these days. This session will explore the topic of good character as it relates to professional practice.
Presented by: Grant Koropatnick, P.Eng., FEC, CEO and Registrar for Engineers and Geoscientists Manitoba (EGM).
EARLY BIRD: $225 / REGULAR: $250
Watch out for Unconscious Biases: If I Looked at the World a Different Way
(APEGS – 30 by 30)
Join us for this practical workshop where participants are given an opportunity to practise and have their self-awareness raised where they have unconscious bias. Also learn why unconscious bias matters, and how it affects your outcomes and bottom line.
Presented by: Komal Bhasin, consultant, facilitator, and life coach with over 12 years of experience in consulting, strategic advising, and leadership/ management, with a particular focus on the health and social service sectors.
EARLY BIRD:$225 / REGULAR:$250
Registration and Fees:
For information on fees or to register for these events, please log-on to your On-line Profile on the APEGS website: www.apegs.ca and register under Meetings.
Looking for Accommodations?
APEGS has negotiated a rate of $149.00/night, plus taxes, at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Contact Marriott Reservations at 1-888-890-3222. Ask for the APEGS block of rooms. Please book before February 16, 2017.
For More Information:
For more information, contact Shawna Argue, P.Eng, Director of Registration, APEGS: 1-800-500-9547, email sargue@apegs.ca; or Jolene Arthur, Compliance Coordinator email: jarthur@apegs.ca