APEGA
“I have worked over the years to encourage our youth, both male and female, to enter the engineering and geoscience professions. Our society needs these bright minds helping shape the world. We need to support our
youth in reaching their maximum potential, regardless of gender and background.”
Keeping Members engaged in their professional association and its business is often a challenge. Should APEGA do more to engage Members, and if so, what? JT We need to keep Members engaged and to ensure they are meeting our Continuing Professional Development program requirements. We need to continue to provide opportunities for Members to engage with the Association, their peers, and members of the public. The Association has done a lot of work engaging Members during the legislative review, and we need to continue to improve this engage- ment. We need to share ideas and presentations in a manner that allows our Members, even those in remote places or time-constrained situ- ations, to learn and become engaged. The legislative review is nearing a new phase, with the final Member and stakeholder consultation now complete. What’s your perspective on the review and its potential impact on the public, Members and their professional practices, and APEGA? JT Many of the proposed changes will, if accepted by the Government of Alberta, allow the Association to better and more effectively regulate our professions. These changes will be good for our Members, Permit Holders, the public, and the government. Improving efficiency, effectiveness, and engagement represents positive change. Our Members should be celebrating this.
Although the APEGA President is deeply involved in the governance of APEGA, you still carry just one vote at the Council table. What does being a good Council leader mean to you? How would you describe your leadership style? JT I would describe my leadership style as participative or democratic. I hope my leadership style invites Council, staff, and our Members and Permit Holders to express their opinions candidly and honestly. I am a bit of a straight shooter. I try to treat each person the way that I would like to be treated, and when I am wrong, I admit it. What are some final thoughts you would like to share? JT This is your Association. Become involved, treat each other and the public with respect, continue to be diligent in the work you perform. And take pride in your work, too!
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