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Conference PD
FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
8-27 Election 2016 28 Summit 2016 32 New Job Board Launches
4 President's Notebook
6 CEO’s Message
32 Careers
33 Employee Resource Groups Build Diversity 36 Helping Students Develop Job-Hunting Skills
33-48 Professional Development
49 Latitude
40 ‘The Best Advice I Ever Received’ 48 Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn 59 Legislative Review Progress Report
61 AEF Campaign Connection
64 Member Benefits
67 Record
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COUNCIL President Connie Parenteau , P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) ( St. Albert) President-Elect Dr. Steve Hrudey , P.Eng., FCAE (Canmore) Vice-President Nima Dorjee , P.Eng. (Calgary) Past-President Colin Yeo , P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.) (Calgary) Councillors Dr. Jeff DiBattista , P.Eng., MBA (Edmonton) Lisa Doig , P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) (Calgary) Jennifer Enns , P.Eng. (Calgary) George Eynon , P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.) (Calgary) Dr. Brad Hayes , P.Geol., FGC (Calgary) Wenona Irving , P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) (Edmonton)
STAFF LEADERSHIP
EXECUTIVE Chief Executive Officer Mark Flint , P.Eng. Director, Executive & Government Relations Pat Lobregt , FEC (Hon.), FGC (Hon.) Director of Operations Krista Nelson-Marciano , BA
REGULATORY Registrar Carol Moen , P.Eng.
MEMBER SERVICES Director, Member Services Heidi Yang , P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) COMMUNICATIONS Director, Communications Philip Mulder , APR, FEC (Hon.), FGC (Hon.)
Paul Knowles , P.Eng. (Calgary) Craig McFarland , P.Eng. (Calgary) Mahsoo Naderi-Dasoar , P.Eng. (Edmonton) John Rhind , P.Geol. (Calgary)
CORPORATE SERVICES Director, Corporate Services D.S. (Pal) Mann , P.Eng.
Art Washuta , P.Eng. (Edmonton) Terry Waters , P.Eng. (Calgary) Public Representatives Ross J. Harris , FCA, ICD.D Robert Lloyd , QC Mary Phillips-Rickey , F CA Engineers Canada Directors Jim Beckett , P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) Larry Staples , P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) Geoscientists Canada President George Eynon , P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.) BRANCH CHAIRS Calgary Johnathon Bain, P.Eng. calgarybranch@apega.ca Central Alberta Sonny Nagra , P.Eng. centralalbertabranch@apega.ca Edmonton Sadiq A. Pirani , P.Eng. edmontonbranch@apega.ca Fort McMurray Unokhaso (Uno) Monofi , P.Eng. fortmcmurraybranch@apega.ca Lakeland Natasha Pounder , P.Eng. lakelandbranch@apega.ca Lethbridge Adam St. Amant , P.Eng. lethbridgebranch@apega.ca Medicine Hat Said Said Yussuf , P.Eng. medicinehatbranch@apega.ca Peace Region Brian Morrison , P.Eng. peaceregionbranch@apega.ca Vermilion River Dustin Wiltermuth , P.Eng. vermilionriverbranch@apega.ca Yellowhead Vacant
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APEGA’s Election is just days away
Friday, February 19, to Sunday, March 20, 2016
Have you reset your password yet? On September 28, 2015, APEGA reopened the Member Self-Service Centre (MSSC) at apega.ca. If you’ve attempted to login since then, you know that you were required to reset your password to gain access to your account. If you haven’t been to the MSSC since then, please go there now — particularly if you plan to vote during the election. APEGA’s electronic voting system is run through the MSSC. Visit apega.ca to get to the MSSC. Need Password Reset Help?
Call 1-800-661-7020 and press 2 when prompted. If calling from outside North America, you must call the regular Edmonton number – 780-426-3990, press 2 when prompted.
President’s Notebook
MASTER APEGA
On Being a Professional, Being a Leader — and Passing the APEGA Torch
BY CONNIE PARENTEAU, P.ENG., FEC, FGC (HON.) APEGA President
Here’s how I look at it. I have talents and skills that I want to expand on, and I want to share them with my professional community. That’s why I first started volunteering with APEGA in 1992. That’s why I put my name forward to run for APEGA Council and then for President. I consider this giving back to my profession. It’s part of my CPD — and not a burden at all. Running for Council, for example, offered me many personal and professional development opportunities that would not normally have been extended to me in my workplace. You, too, can give back to your profession by volunteering with APEGA. You can volunteer with your Branch, apply to join one of the Association’s advisory groups or statutory bodies, or sign up to help out at an APEGA outreach event so you can introduce children to the joys of science and math. These are just a few of the many opportunities available — great ways to give back, engage yourself in your profession, and grow your skills. Visit the volunteering section of the all-new apega.ca to check out opportunities that match your interests.
What does it mean to be a professional? What are the responsibili- ties and obligations we all have as Professional Engineers and Professional Geoscientists? What, particularly when it comes to self-regulating professions, are the common threads? To start, a profession is more than simply a job or occupation. Members of a profession have specialized knowledge and skills, gained through extensive formal education, their own research, and practical experience. We belong to a self-regulating professional organization. One of each self-regulating organization’s roles is to set standards that professionals must meet in their practices. Professionals are held to a code of ethics. They have a duty to maintain their skills and competence through professional development; in APEGA’s case, the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program is formalized, mandatory, and subject to review. Most important, professionals are accountable to those they serve — society or the public first, followed by their clients. Professionals promote and protect the public good, putting it ahead of self-interest. When I was in high school and considering my career options, the idea of belonging to a profession was what tipped the scales in favour of studying engineering. I didn’t really know exactly what it meant to be a professional. But even as a 17-year-old, the concept appealed to me. I knew I wanted a career that was more than a job, more than an occupation. I wanted my work to mean something beyond a pay cheque. I wanted to make a difference.
GIVE BACK: VOTE
Another way to give back is through something we all can do easily: Vote in the APEGA Election, which runs February 19 to March 20. And please show leadership by encouraging your eligible peers and colleagues to vote, too. Start by familiarizing yourself with the candidates and what they have to offer. As you will have noticed by the cover, this edition of The PEG is dedicated to the election. Candidate statements appear a few pages after this column. Videos appear on the all-new APEGA website, apega.ca. (One aside: please be sure you have reset your password in the Member Self-Service Centre (MSSC). You’ll need access to the MSSC to vote. If you haven’t visited it recently, for security reasons you may be prompted to reset your password.) You might also consider stepping up and putting your name forward in a future election — or perhaps identifying others who might make good candidates. Members often don’t think about running unless someone else approaches them. Look for those you think would be good contributors to
BEING A PROFESSIONAL: IT’S ABOUT GIVING BACK
In what ways do you, as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist, give back to your profession? How do you contribute to the governance and growth of our professional community, helping all of us all do a better and better job of serving the public interest? Some simple and some complex, there are many ways to give back. No matter which ones you choose, giving back should never be looked at as onerous. There’s something truly rewarding about being part of a profession that demands this level of commitment.
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our professions, then encourage them to make the commitment of putting their names forward.
We’re all part of a greater community of professionals and each one of us is responsible for helping others reach their goals. That includes helping them be lifelong learners. As a Professional Member, you should feel honoured — and you are actually obligated — to help when a Member-in-Training, a junior professional, comes to you. It’s not always the easy thing to do, but it’s always the right thing to do. And remember: teaching is one of the proven ways of getting better at what you do. At an ethics workshop last fall, a young professional asked me: “What should I do if I approach another Professional Member, and the Member doesn’t want to talk to me or doesn’t like what I’m say- ing?” That’s a tough one. My hope is that, as self-regulated profes- sionals, we are always comfortable approaching other professionals in the workplace for feedback, support, and guidance. And when we’re the ones approached, we should always be willing to take the time to help others advance and succeed. It might be as simple as explaining why you disagree with an assertion or taking someone for a coffee and chat. APEGA encourages and supports this type of informal mentor- ing. As part of the Association’s mandatory CPD program, some types of informal mentoring can even be counted towards your annual Professional Development Hours. APEGA also offers a formal mentoring program. It’s currently under redevelopment, so if you’re not taking part in it and you want to, please stay tuned.
GIVE BACK: BE A MENTOR
Another way to give back to your profession is by being a mentor or coach to other professionals. It’s part of being an everyday leader: empowering others to reach their goals. I’ve talked about the concept of everyday leadership in this column before. Mentoring is certainly an excellent example, and it’s something I’ve enjoyed doing throughout my career. As professionals, we don’t do things alone and in a vacuum. Professions are made up our collective experience.
GIVE BACK: GET BACK
My term as APEGA President ends April 22, when APEGA President-Elect Dr. Steve Hrudey, P.Eng., FEC, is sworn in as President at APEGA’s Annual General Meeting. It’s been a rewarding journey for me to become and serve as your President. I highly encourage others to serve in any of the ways I’ve mentioned here. You get back so much more than what you give — it’s a cliché, but it’s true. As your President, I received the support and encouragement to follow a dream. Leading our Council to a higher level of governance has been an education for me. It’s also been a validation for me — that I have the skills and talent to lead and lead well at this level. I didn’t do it alone, of course. I had the support of Council, APEGA volunteers, and APEGA staff (through CEO Mark Flint, P.Eng.), all pulling together and delivering change that is making APEGA a better organization. Like I said, I didn’t do it alone. I just helped create the conditions for success. That’s been my management mantra for years, and being able to use it in service to you and your professions has been an unqualified honour. Thank you. I look forward to serving you and your next Council as Past- President — and finding new opportunities to continue giving back.
Questions or comments? president@apega.ca.
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CEO’s Message
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Strength in Governance — A Review of APEGA’s Improved Nominating Process
BY MARK FLINT, P.ENG. APEGA Chief Executive Officer
If you’ve been watching your Association over the past few years, you have observed change in its various stages of progress. Just over two years ago, APEGA’s Council completed one of those stages — a significant review of their governance model and supporting committees. Since then, there has been considerable focus on revamping the way APEGA approaches succession planning for Council. Now we jump ahead to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) last April. If you were there, you would probably recall a debate about some of the proposed changes to the nominating process. We had socialized the proposed changes through a series of communications and by consulting various groups. Still, there were concerns voiced at the AGM. You are likely aware that APEGA is perhaps more than ever an organization that consults with its stakeholders, especially its Members. A core value of this organization is Accountability (there are three others — Innovation, Service, and Integrity). I therefore feel duty-bound to revisit two of the concerns raised at the 2015 AGM. Please excuse a quick allusion to my last career: in the military, this is a process we called an after action review. Essentially, it’s my chance to report to you that: • I heard your concerns • we monitored them throughout the process • the results indicate that, valid though these concerns were, they did not come to fruition as problems Perhaps the most contentious issue raised surrounded the requirement that write-in nominees would now need to secure the support of 25 Members instead of the previous 10. This was predicted to be particularly difficult for potential nominees in rural areas, where the population density of Members is low. If the network of Professional Members you know personally is only 10 or 12, how will you possibly get 25 signatures? One candidate of 14 seeking a seat on Council or the Executive Committee did raise the issue during the process.
But the concern did not appear to be significant. What we saw in action during the nominating process is that Branches can be very helpful in assisting potential candidates connect with fellow Members. My assessment is that this change from 10 to 25 signatures for write-in candidates did not constitute a barrier to nomination.
SEQUENCING OF SELF-NOMINATIONS
The second contentious issue was one of sequencing and timing in the write-in process. A list of names and occupations of candidates used to be published in each year’s final edition of The PEG . Members could check out the names, then decide to accept the list recommended by the Nominating Committee or submit their own nomination to run for Council in the coming year. This election cycle, we required that Members interested in running for Council submit their nomination forms at the same time as the Nominating Committee submitted its list. This meant write-ins were considered for endorsement by the committee. It also created a more equitable evaluation process; for example, for the first time all candidates were actually interviewed. This ensured a fair assessment of individuals’ capabilities against a skills matrix that Council identified specifically for 2016. This matrix is extremely important, because the needs of Council change from year to year and Strategic Plan to Strategic Plan. In addition, candidates were all given feedback on their assessments. These changes are a significant, positive improvement to APEGA’s nominating process. As mentioned, in the past candidates selected by the Nominating Committee were advertised in The PEG prior to the submission date for write-ins. The change in the sequencing for write-in submissions ensures that the committee can continue to fulfill its mandate of presenting the most suitable nominees available. The committee assesses all Council candidates, presenting a list of those best suited to Council’s needs. These
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CEO’s Message
MASTER APEGA
‘Having witnessed, as APEGA’s CEO, the evolution of the nominating process over four cycles, I can say with conviction that APEGA has a very fair, transparent, and respectful process, allowing
the Nominating Committee to deliver the most appropriate candidates for you to select to govern our Association’
endorsed candidates will be clearly indicated as such on the ballot. It’s important to note that candidates not put forward by the Nominating Committee may choose to let their names stand or to withdraw. Candidates were all fully briefed about how this works at the beginning of the nomination process, to ensure they understood what was expected and what their options were. Having witnessed, as APEGA’s CEO, the evolution of the nominating process over four cycles, I can say with conviction that APEGA has a very fair, transparent, and respectful process, allowing the Nominating Committee to deliver the most appropriate candidates for you to select to govern our Association. To see what I mean, check out the candidate statements in this edition of The PEG . You can find even more information online at our brand new apega.ca. This is a strong field, and I’m sure your choices will serve us well in the challenging times ahead for APEGA.
Questions or comments? ceo@apega.ca
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ASSOCIATION
VOTING DATES Polls Open Friday, February 19 9 a.m. Polls Close Sunday, March 20 12 noon
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MEET YOUR CANDIDATES MAKE YOUR DECISION VOTE
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Frequently Asked Questions
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List of Nominees, Notice of AGM
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Candidate Statements
HAVE YOU RESET YOUR PASSWORD? Voting takes place online in the Member Self-Service Centre (MSSC) at apega.ca. If you have not visited the MSSC recently, you may be prompted to reset your password. You must do this before you can vote. Need help resetting your MSSC password? Call 1-800-661-7020 and press 2 when prompted. If calling from outside North America, you must call the regular Edmonton number – 780-426-3990, press 2 when prompted.
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ASSOCIATION
2016 COUNCIL ELECTION — FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. I am an APEGA Member. Am I eligible to vote? Most of APEGA's Members are eligible to vote, but not all classes and categories of Members may vote in Council elections. Eligible 1. Honorary Life Member, Life Member, Professional Member (P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Geol., P.Geoph., but excluding Foreign Licensee), Professional Licensee. 2. Member in good standing: • No outstanding fees, fines, or dues • No active discipline action Ineligible Foreign Licensee, Provisional Licensee, Member-In-Training, Student Member, Exam Candidate, ASAP Student Member, Honorary Member. 2. I’ve heard that I may need to reset my password before voting. Could you explain? Voting is conducted online through the Member Self-Service Centre (MSSC), which you can link to from apega.ca (click on Login in the top black banner). For security reasons, on September 28, 2015, APEGA began requiring that Members reset their MSSC passwords. If you haven’t reset yours yet, please do so right away so you are ready to cast your ballot. Call us anytime if you require assistance to change your password — 780-426-3990 or 1-800-661-7020 (North America), and follow the prompts. 3. How do I vote and when may I vote? Voting is done electronically in the Member Self-Service Centre of our website. You need only your Member ID and password to log in. Polls open: 9 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2016 Polls close: 12 p.m. (noon) Sunday, March 20, 2016 4. Where do I find more information about the election? In this section or by visiting apega.ca. 5. How many candidates can I vote for? On the 2016 ballot are: • President Dr. Steve Hrudey, P.Eng., FEC (elected 2015 — automatic appointment, so no votes accepted this election) • 3 nominees for President-Elect/Vice-President • 11 nominees for Councillor You may cast up to: • 1 vote for President-Elect/Vice-President • 4 votes for Councillor Our electronic voting system also allows you to submit your ballot with fewer than the allowable votes. Submitting a blank ballot is permitted. 6. Will I be reminded to vote? Our electronic voting system has been developed to send weekly email reminders during the election period until you vote. Feedback from last year was overwhelmingly supportive of this method of contact, as it
Updates about the election will be included in the e-PEG. Follow us on Twitter @APEGA_AB . We’ll be filing our updates under #voteAPEGA . You can also stay connected through the LinkedIn APEGA group. 7. I'm unable to log in to the Member Self-Service Centre. What should I do? Call us at 780-426-3990 or 1-800-661-7020 (North America), or email elections@apega.ca with your name and Member number. While polls are open, you can phone us 24/7 and our call centre may be able to assist. If the centre is unable to help, we will be notified via email and we will get back to you within two business days. 8. I want to vote but do not want to use the website. How can I cast my ballot? We strongly encourage you to vote electronically, which is the most effective and cost-efficient way to run our election. More than 99 per cent of all votes have been cast electronically since 2008, when APEGA first introduced electronic voting. Still want a paper ballot? Please contact us as soon as possible by calling us at 780-426-3990 or 1-800-661-7020 (North America), or by emailing us at elections@apega.ca with your Member number and full name, being sure to state that you are requesting a paper ballot. If you request a paper ballot, electronic voting will be disabled for you. We also track paper ballots released and their return. If you do not return your completed paper ballot, you will not receive paper ballots in the future. To allow for potential postal delivery delays, paper ballots will be available starting Friday, February 12, 2016, and must be received by the Edmonton office by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016. Ballots received after this date and time will not be counted. 9. I can’t make up my mind. Is there a time limit while I’m on the voting site? You are welcome to visit the election pages of the apega.ca website as often as you’d like to review candidates' information and watch their introductory videos, review their personal statements, and review their curriculum vitae. When you are ready to cast your vote on the Member Self-Service Centre, you will have 2 minutes to submit the ballot, once you start the process. 10. What if I change my mind after I vote? Can I cancel my ballot and revote? No. As in any election, once your ballot is cast, your vote is final and will be counted.
11. Will anyone at APEGA know how I voted? No. We will know whether you voted, but not for whom you voted.
12. I want to learn about the candidates. How do I do that? Videos, candidate statements, and other information are available on the APEGA website, apega.ca. Candidate statements appear in this PEG , pages 12 to 27.
served as an easy reminder for the busy professional. As soon as you cast your ballot, the reminders stop.
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2016 CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL Brad Hayes , P.Geol., PhD, FGC* Elizabeth Logan , P.Eng. Tibor Kaldor , P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) Joseph (Pierre) Breau , P.Eng.* Darren Hardy , P.Eng.* Sudarshan (Raj) Mehta , P.Eng., PhD* Natasha Pounder , P.Eng.* Manon Plante , P.Eng.* Yogi Selliah , P.Eng. Timothy Joseph , P.Eng., PhD* Sadiq Pirani , P.Eng., FEC NOMINEES FOR APEGA 2016 ELECTION
2016 PRESIDENT (Elected President-Elect in 2015) Steve E. Hrudey , P.Eng., PhD, FEC*
2016 CANDIDATES PRESIDENT-ELECT/VICE-PRESIDENT
John Rhind , P.Geol.*
George Eynon , P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.)*
Jane Tink , P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.)*
*endorsed by the Nominating Committee
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING In accordance with Bylaw 16(2) of the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act , official notice of the Annual General Meeting is hereby given.
Friday, April 22, 2016 | 2 p.m. Shaw Conference Centre Edmonton, Alberta
Attendance Qualifies for CPD Credit
Luncheon 11:30 a.m. – 1:40 p.m. | See pages 28-30 for more information on APEGA Summit 2016 Annual General Meeting & Conference
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Candidate Statements Who will receive your votes in the APEGA 2016 Election? To help you make up your mind, APEGA had each candidate submit a statement. All statements appear in the coming pages, and there’s further information — including campaign videos — available online at apega.ca. Please note that the first statement is from someone who’s technically not running for office. The President-Elect earned his position in last year’s election. You can vote for one candidate for President-Elect/Vice-President and up to four candidates for Council. You do not have to cast all of the votes available to you.
POLLS OPEN Friday, February 19, 9 a.m.
POLLS CLOSE Sunday, March 20, 12 noon.
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2016 PRESIDENT (ELECTED PRESIDENT-ELECT IN 2015) Steve E. Hrudey, PhD, P.Eng., FEC, FCAE
Steve E. Hrudey is a retired University of Alberta professor and is currently principal of his own environmental risk consulting firm. Steve has been a member of APEGA for 45 years and an APEGA Permit Holder with his consulting firm for 34 years. He was born, raised, and initially educated in Edmonton and is now based in Canmore. Steve obtained his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta
on safe drinking water for First Nations; and serving the research advisory panel to the Walkerton Inquiry (2000–2002). His diverse, interdisciplinary career has provided Steve with a unique perspective on the role and responsibilities of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists in society. Steve and wife, Elizabeth, have two sons, both professional engineers (computer engineering, engineering physics), one working in Alberta and one in Boston, and a daughter, a pharmacist, currently working at the University of Amsterdam Medical School. In 2004, Steve co-authored with Elizabeth Safe Drinking Water — Lessons from Recent Outbreaks in Affluent Nations , the best-selling book ever for IWA Publishing London. In June 2014 they published a case-study sequel for frontline drinking water personnel, with the American Water Works Association, Denver. APEGA Activities • 2015-present, President-Elect and Member of APEGA Council Executive Committee • 2012–2015, Member of APEGA Council • 2013-2014, Acting Chair of APEGA Council Governance Committee • 2013-2014, Chair of APEGA Public Issues Committee • 2004–2006, Member of a subcommittee of the Practice Standards Committee to prepare the Guideline for Management of Risk in Professional Practice • 1995–1998, Member of the Environment Committee • 1990–1993, Member of a subcommittee of the Practice Standards Committee to prepare the first edition of Environmental Practice — A Guideline • Presenter of four technical seminars at branch meetings and APEGA venues Affiliations, Corporate or Community Service • President, Steve E. Hrudey & Associates Ltd, since 1981 • Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta, since 2008 • Member, Management Advisory Board, Alberta Water Research Institute, 2007–2009 • Chair, Environmental Appeals Board, 2005–2009 (Board Member, 1996–2009) • Member, Science Advisory Council, Public Health Agency of Canada, 2005–2007 • Associate Editor, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 1988–1992 • Presenter of more than 190 invited presentations to scientific, professional, and public interest groups in past 20 years
before an M.Sc. and PhD in Public Health Engineering from Imperial College, University of London. He was awarded a career academic degree of D.Sc. (Eng) from the University of London in 2002 and an honorary D.Sc. from the University of Alberta in 2012. He has been awarded the 1991 Berry Medal from the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering for significant contributions to environmental engineering in Canada, the 1995 Emerald Award for environmental research, the 2012 A.P. Black Award of the American Water Works Association (its top research award), the 2013 APEGA Summit Award for Research Excellence, and a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 2006, the Society for Risk Analysis in 2007, the International Water Association in 2010, and the Canadian Academy of Engineering in 2014. He worked as an environmental regulator with B.C. and Environment Canada before joining the University of Alberta in 1975. Steve spent 13 years in the Department of Civil Engineering before moving to the Faculty of Medicine in 1988 to establish an interdisciplinary environmental health program (now the Division of Analytical and Environmental Toxicology). He spent 13 years as a cabinet-appointed member of the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board (EAB), the last four years as Chair. At the EAB, he served on 36 public hearing panels, 19 as panel chair. He has also served on 25 expert panels, eight as chair, including chairing a March 2014 international expert panel in Washington for the Water Research Foundation of Denver; serving on an expert management panel on risk, following the June 2013 flood, for Calgary City Council; chairing the Royal Society of Canada expert panel on environmental and health impacts of the oil sands industry (2009-2010); serving on a three-member expert panel conducting nine public hearings across Canada
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FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT/VICE-PRESIDENT John Rhind, P.Geol. John Rhind, P.Geol., was born in Toronto but lived in many other cities before finally landing in Edmonton in 1979. John obtained his B.Sc. in geology in 1984 from
John has developed a reputation for implementing diversity and inclusion in every business he has led. As part of this effort, he has developed a passion for mentoring people to enable them to contribute at greater levels in their fields. John and his wife, Gail, have two adult children, both of whom live in Calgary. John and Gail have a home in Comox, B.C., where they enjoy walking the dogs, playing golf, and exploring all that Vancouver Island has to offer. John retired in 2015, but he intends to keep involved in the industry, albeit on a more relaxed basis.
the University of Alberta. His executive development
included completing the Operations Management program from the Richard Ivey School of Business, the Executive Management Program from the Queen’s School of Business, and the Senior Executive Management Program from Shell Executive Development. John has been involved in oil and gas for 31 years, primarily in the oil sands business. He started his career as a Professional Geologist with Syncrude Canada Ltd., followed by Imperial Oil in 1989. Returning to Syncrude in 1991, John moved into a business development role for two years, followed by successively more senior leadership roles to manage different parts of the business, including mining, extraction, utilities, and upgrading. John joined Shell Canada Ltd. in 2008, at which he became the Chief Operating Officer for Albian Sands Energy. He was responsible for integrating Albian into Royal Dutch Shell in 2009 and after that, in 2010, was appointed Vice- President of Oil Sands Operations. John then became the Vice- President of Oil Sands in 2014 and has had full profit-and-loss accountability for the business.
APEGA Activities • Member (2005–Present)
Affiliation, Corporate or Community Service • APEGA Council Member (2015-2016) • Board Member, Alberta Chamber of Resources (2013–2015) • Board Member, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) (2012–2014) • Chair, CAPP Environmental Planning Group (2011–2013) • Executive Committee Member, Mining Association of Canada (2009–2014) • Chair, Keyano College Human Resources Committee (2009-2010) • Board Member, Mining Association of Canada (2008–2014) • Board Member, Keyano College (2008–2011) • Member, Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (1994–present) • Industry Director, Junior Achievement (1990–1993)
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FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT/VICE-PRESIDENT George Eynon, P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.)
George Eynon, P.Geo., FGC, FEC (Hon.), was born in London, U.K., and immigrated to Canada in 1970 after obtaining his B.Sc. in Geology from the University of London and teaching high school for one year. In 1972, George completed his M.Sc. at
development coordinator with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in London, U.K., and the other is a forensic auditor with Deloitte in Dallas, TX. APEGA Activities • Councillor, APEGA Council (2012–present) • Member, Chair, and Past Chair, Practice Review Board (1995–1998) • Member (1975–present) Affiliations and Community Service • President, Geoscientists Canada (2015-present) • Honorary Fellow, Engineers Canada (2014) • Fellow, Geoscientists Canada (2013) • Member, Board of Directors, Geoscientists Canada (2013–present) • Member and Board Sponsor, ERCB United Way internal campaign (2008–2013) • Executive, numerous committees, AAPG (2003-2004) • Certified Petroleum Geologist (#5716), AAPG Division of Professional Affairs (2001–present) • Member, Saskatchewan and B.C. Committees, Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (1991–1993) • Industry Partner, Junior Achievement, Project Business Classroom (1989–1993) • Member, Board of Directors, Petroleum Communications Foundation (1985–1992) What is the single defining issue facing Alberta’s engineering and geoscience professions in the immediate future? Is self- regulation a regulatory model that makes sense? What is the right balance, between Professional Member volunteers and paid staff, in carrying out APEGA’s legislated functions on the Investigative, Discipline and Enforcement Review committees and the Board of Examiners? What form of governance model will serve us best? While revising and renewing our enabling legislation is one of the most important tasks APEGA is undertaking with the provincial government, our regulatory functions must become our primary focus — especially if we want to remain self- regulating professions. If we, as professionals in engineering and geoscience, are to maintain and fulfill the social contract and privilege granted by the government and public, APEGA must become much more active in the investigation, compliance, enforcement, and discipline of professional practice, both of individuals and companies. Investigation, compliance, enforcement, and discipline require staff with specific experience in those areas. Peer engineers and geoscientists must continue to conduct the reviews; but APEGA needs to expand the staff support capabilities in these areas significantly, with people who have the requisite pro- fessional regulatory skills and experience that Professional Members lack. We need to design a governance model that best suits the APEGA regulatory focus.
McMaster University, where his thesis garnered an award from the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG). Shortly after, he began his professional career in oil and gas exploration and production when he joined Amoco in Calgary. George has moved through increasingly senior technical, management, and executive positions with various companies over the course of more than 20 years in the exploration and production sector. He has held positions worldwide but has remained primarily in Western Canada, the United States, the North Sea, Pakistan, and Indonesia. For 15 years, he provided energy resources consulting and research services with GEOS Energy Consulting, Ziff Energy, Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), and the Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI). In 2008, George was appointed to the board of the ERCB — Alberta’s oil and gas industry regulator. He also served as a hearing commissioner with its successor, AER. In early 2014, George’s company, GEOS-Eynon & Associates, began consulting on regulatory issues and community and stakeholder relations, as well as board and governance advice and services for governments, companies, and the public. He currently teaches at the University of Calgary’s Haskayne School of Business and instructs energy literacy short courses for industry, government, and the public through Oak Leaf Energy Training. George is a frequent speaker, panelist, and moderator at energy, technical, and regulatory conferences. He has also presented numerous technical contributions worldwide, taught short courses across North America and Europe, and represented regional and federal governments in Europe on oil and gas issues. He has been a frequent guest commentator on energy issues for radio (local, national, and international), TV, and print media. He has served as president of CSPG and has been on numerous CSPG and American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) committees. He has been chair of the AAPG House of Delegates and served on its Executive Committee. He is currently a board member of the Canadian Society for Unconventional Resources and has chaired/organized the technical programs for several conferences and conventions for CSPG, CERI, CERA, and AAPG. George is currently on the program-organizing committee for the 2018 Resources for Future Generations Conference in Vancouver. George and his wife, Joyce, currently live in Calgary. Together, they have two adult daughters. One daughter is leadership
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FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT/VICE-PRESIDENT Jane Tink, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.) Jane Tink, P.Eng. was born in Red Deer, Alberta, and attended school in Pincher
After being on APEGA’s Council, Jane was the chair of the Aboriginal Committee and guest speaker at various conferences, and continued to volunteer locally, including being “Cookie” with her son’s Cub Troop. One of her career highlights has been to mentor and encourage both professionals and students in the professions. Jane currently lives south of Calgary with her family. With more than 75,000 Members, APEGA has an enormous impact on the economy, safety, and advancement of Alberta, Canada, and the world. It would be an honour to once again participate in developing the strategies to help our Members maintain the worldwide reputation of providing exceptional professional and technical input to any projects that they are involved in. Professional Associations • Registered Professional Engineer in Alberta (APEGA) • Registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia (APEGBC) • Registered Professional Engineer in Saskatchewan (APEGS) • Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Professional Activities • Honorary Geoscientists Canada Fellow (FGC (Hon.)) — Geoscientists Canada (2013) • Fellow Engineers Canada (FEC) — Engineers Canada (2009) • Chair, APEGA Audit Committee (2005-2006) • Chair, APEGA Aboriginal Affairs Advisory Committee (2005–2012) • Council Member, APEGA (2004–2007) • Chair, APEGA Calgary Branch Executive Committee (1997-1998) • Member, MEED Committee at the University of Calgary to institute a business minor for engineering students • Volunteer, APEGA Mentoring Committee • Member, University of Calgary Student Liaison Committee • Member, Student Outreach Program • Member-at-Large, APEGA Calgary Branch Civic Contributions • Organized and participated in science fairs and science presentations in Aboriginal communities, and various public and private schools and organizations in the Calgary area • Past member of the JCPT Technical Review Committee • President, Past President, Vice President and Newsletter Editor for AWES • Guest lecturer at the University of Calgary and National Engineering Conference on Gender Ethics in the Workplace • Guest speaker for various conferences • Parent volunteer with Scouts including two years as “Cookie”
Creek, where she began volunteering for various sports and youth groups. She attended the University of Calgary and obtained her Bachelor of Science
Degree in Civil Engineering in 1984. After graduation she joined a smaller oil and gas operating company, and in 1987, while there, she obtained the title of Professional Engineer. She began her career reviewing and programming an economic evaluation program and reserve tracking system and moved on to become the company’s Drilling and Completion Engineer. She became involved in the Association of Women in Engineering, holding various positions including President. She was also on the Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology (JCPT) editorial review committee and volunteered in schools, presenting to K-12 students on various science topics, including engineering as a career and why it is a fantastic choice! During this time Jane began volunteering with APEGA — first with the Outreach Program making school presentations and then with Calgary Branch. Jane worked for a private oil and gas company for a number of years, where she was responsible for various geographical areas including all aspects of engineering, from exploration to well abandonment and reclamation. She also maintained the Novell and Novell/Unix computer system and was responsible for testing and integrating new engineering software. During this time she completed the University of Calgary APEGA Management Certificate in 1995 and continued her volunteer activities with APEGA and Alberta Workforce Essential Skills Society (AWES), and as a speaker at conferences and schools. In 1994 she joined Ryder Scott Company when they opened their Canadian office. There she was a team leader, an APEGA Responsible Member, and the primary contact for clients both domestically and internationally. During this time she also lived at and operated a cattle ranch, where she gained a better appreciation of the economic and environmental sustainability challenges of maintaining a safe and secure food chain. In 2003 Jane was invited to run for APEGA Council and was honoured with the opportunity to serve as an APEGA Council Member from 2004 to 2007. She considered it to be an honour to be able serve her fellow professionals and the general public and relished the opportunity to give back to the profession that had afforded her such wonderful opportunities throughout her career. In 2013, Jane started a consulting firm, Consult Tink Inc., which provides contract engineering to clients domestically and internationally. Jane continues to prepare estimates of reserves and/or resources and future net income for various financial institutions and exchanges worldwide. The firm is an APEGA Permit Holder for which she is the Responsible Member.
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FOR COUNCIL Brad Hayes, P.Geol., PhD, FGC
Brad Hayes was born in Vancouver, B.C. He lived in Vancouver, Calgary, and Mississauga while growing up. His career began with a geology course in high school that piqued his interest in the sciences and led him to a B.Sc. from the University of Toronto in 1978. A summer job with Shell Canada after his third year of university convinced him that the petroleum industry would be a hugely interesting place to
provincial professional mobility. APEGA has many important issues to address in the next few years, which include our current legislative review and maintaining our high professional standards while facilitating admission of many new Members — at a time when more and more of our new applicants are joining us from other lands and educational systems. To best succeed, Council requires a variety of viewpoints, including Brad’s perspectives as a geoscientist and small-business owner. Brad and his wife, Carol, live in Calgary and have two adult sons, one still attending university. While his boys were involved in minor sports, Brad took active roles in team coaching and management in hockey and soccer. He is also an avid cyclist, traveller, and hiker. Brad continues to enjoy volunteering professionally, particularly with APEGA, the Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists, and the Canadian Society for Unconventional Resources. APEGA Activities • Councillor, APEGA (2013–2016) • Member, APEGA/Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists/Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists (CSPG) Liaison Committee (2000–2002) • Member (1984–present )
spend a career. He continued his studies at the University of Alberta, where he obtained a PhD in 1982, and had the good fortune to work with leaders in Canadian sedimentary and petroleum geology such as Charlie Stelck, P.Geol., Gordon Williams, P.Geo., and Jack Lerbekmo. Brad was employed by Shell Canada as a summer student while doing graduate studies, and afterward as a full-time exploration geologist. He then joined Canadian Hunter Exploration, an exciting environment for a young geologist, where he explored and helped to open up Deep Basin gas fields in British Columbia. Brad left CanHunter during an industry downturn, and worked several years with junior and intermediate companies. He joined Petrel Robertson Consulting Ltd. (PRCL) in 1996, and is now the president and co-owner of the firm. At PRCL, he directs a team of Professional Geoscientists in a wide variety of petroleum- related projects in Western Canada and around the world. The work has evolved greatly over the years — from evaluation of conventional exploration plays and prospects in the ’90s, to the current focus on unconventional shale and tight sandstone plays. An important component of today’s work is prospecting for and characterizing subsurface water source and disposal zones to support environmentally sound horizontal drilling and multi-frac completion practices. Throughout all this work, a constant has been the need to understand and apply fundamental geological principles and to stay current with modern geoscience and related disciplines such as reservoir engineering. Brad has been an APEGA Member since 1984 and was elected to Council in 2013. He has been an active voice in Council matters and has focused in particular on inter-
Affiliations, Corporate and Community Service • Past-President, President and Vice-President, Canadian
Society of Petroleum Geologists (1999–2001) • Executive Board Member, Canadian Society for Unconventional Resources (2015-2016) • Member, Technical Advisory Committee, Geoscience BC (2006–present) • Member, CSPG (1978–present) • Member, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (1979–present) • Group Commissioner and Section Leader, Scouts Canada (1998–2006) • Team coaching and management — Blizzard, Norwest, and Calgary West soccer clubs (1996–2012) • Midget Division Coordinator and Discipline Coordinator, Crowchild Hockey Association • Director, Scenic Acres Community Association
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FOR COUNCIL Elizabeth Logan, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
Elizabeth Logan obtained her bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary, and a master’s of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto. Upon graduation, Elizabeth started her career at Accenture, where she was recognized for her ability to integrate technical problem-solving skills with business acumen, leading to the successful delivery of
Investors are placing increasing importance on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Governments are introducing greater environmental regulatory expectations on industry. Elizabeth strongly believes that wealth generation in Alberta can be balanced with sustainable development. Professional Engineers and Geoscientists are well-recognized for their creativity and problem-solving skills, and we are well- positioned to help achieve a balance of project, infrastructure, and technology development while integrating sustainability. APEGA is strategically placed to facilitate increased discourse and action around the integration of sustainability into our professions. Today’s professionals are recognizing the importance of environmental stewardship and social factors in developing resilient businesses and communities to support future generations. APEGA has the unique opportunity to demonstrate the importance of ESG elements through integration of ESG into our regulations, professional development training, and public outreach. Additionally, Elizabeth hopes that increased discussion of ESG will help to foster a greater level of engagement with younger engineering and geoscience professionals in Alberta. Throughout her career, Elizabeth has been an active volunteer in various organizations. In 2009, Elizabeth was an overseas volunteer for Engineers Without Borders (EWB), completing a four-month fellowship in northern Ghana, where she worked with the Ministry of Food & Agriculture cultivating the project management skills of agriculture field agents. Upon her return to Canada, Elizabeth was an active volunteer with EWB’s Calgary chapter. As President, Elizabeth led the chapter in developing a focused chapter vision and strategic goals, focused on culturing the strengths of the Calgary membership and harnessing support of local industry partners. Elizabeth is a member of the Métis Nation of Alberta and lives in Calgary.
numerous IT transformation projects in both the health care and oil and gas sectors. As a result of time spent on-site at various client operations across Alberta, Elizabeth discovered an interest in environmental stewardship and sustainability, leading to a shift in career direction. In 2010, Elizabeth joined Millennium EMS Solutions as an Air Quality Engineer. During her tenure with Millennium, Elizabeth contributed to numerous environmental impact assessments across Alberta for both coal and oil sands projects. Elizabeth greatly enjoyed the challenge of conveying technical information to stakeholders with various levels of technical understanding. In 2014, Elizabeth joined Ernst & Young’s (EY) Climate Change and Sustainability Services team in Calgary. Elizabeth’s focus areas at EY are threefold: developing and ensuring credible non-financial reporting; environmental and regulatory operational improvement and corporate compliance; and supporting the development of sustainable businesses. While integrating sustainability into core business practices is sometimes challenging, especially in times of lower commodity prices, Elizabeth believes that the practice will ultimately lead to greater investment and confidence in business. APEGA has included a 2020-horizon goal related to sustainability in its current strategic plan: All stakeholders have evidence APEGA leads the world in incorporating sustainability (the consideration of economic, social and environmental factors) into the regulation and practice of Engineering and Geoscience. This is the driving force behind Elizabeth’s decision to run for APEGA Council. As Professional Engineers and Geoscientists, we commit to hold paramount the health, safety, and welfare of the public while holding high regard for the environment. Alberta, more often than not, finds itself front and centre in many conversations related to environmental stewardship and social responsibility, and their intersection with economic and industrial development. Developing a social licence for our practices can no longer just be about public safety and ethical work practices. Our social licence must include respect for and proactive action to protect all elements of the environment, traditional lands, and peoples, and foster the responsible management of our resources.
APEGA Activities • Member, APEGA (2012–present)
Affiliations, Corporate or Community Service • Volunteer Management Coordinator, Engineers Without Borders — Calgary Chapter (2013-2014) • Social Media Volunteer, Cybermentor (2013) • Board Member, Connecting Environmental Professionals — Calgary Chapter (2012–2015) • President, Engineers Without Borders — Calgary Chapter (2012-2013) • Communications Director, Engineers Without Borders — Calgary Chapter (2010–2012) • Volunteer Judge, Toronto Sci-Tech Fair (2005–2008) • Mentor, Cybermentor (2001–present) • Volunteer Judge, Calgary Regional Science Fair (2000–2004) • Member, APEGS
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