LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
SHAPING THE PROFESSIONS
The review is also an important opportunity to refresh everyone’s knowledge and understanding of professional practices and standards. In the end, “we’ll have professions that are stronger and take advantage of Members’ input and knowledge,” says Mr. Maunder. Having graduated from the University of Alberta’s mechanical engineering faculty in 2008, Mr. Maunder is early in his career. He decided to get involved with the review as a way to shape the future of his profession. It’s an opportunity to help influence decisions that may impact the way he practises for the next 30 years. “Looking ahead, we need to make the changes necessary to make sure the profession stays strong and well regulated,” says Mr. Maunder. Practising as a Professional Engineer is a privilege in Canada, notes Sadiq Pirani, P.Eng., a principal engineer with Edmonton’s Trans-Plan Inc., a transportation engineering company. That’s what motivated him to join the Champions Collaborative. “Being a Responsible Member for a self- regulatory organization, I like to fulfill my duties to the professions. I consider the role of the Champions Collaborative as an excel- lent opportunity to achieve this,” he says. Mr. Pirani brings experience to the table, having been involved in a similar legislative review process in Ontario. He believes it’s important to update the current legislation to reflect the latest technological changes, and to address economic trends and environmental impacts, including the challenges of processing and transporting energy resources and the building and maintenance of sustainable infrastructure. “The professional services provided by APEGA Members require honesty, impartiality, fairness and equity, and must be dedicated to the protection of public health, safety and welfare,” he emphasizes. For some Champions, like Dr. Salmeh, being part of the collaborative is a natural extension of the work they’re already doing in the community and as APEGA volunteers. Dr. Salmeh is an ambassador within the engineering community, not only in her role as Chair of the Calgary Branch Executive but also in her outreach
A VIEW FROM THE HAT From left, Craig Maunder, P.Eng., Superintendent of Operations for his city’s municipal works department, and James Johansen, P.Eng., Engineer Manager with Scheffer Andrew Ltd., will be consulting APEGA Members in the southern Alberta community of Medicine Hat. -photo by Luke Fandrich/Editing Luke
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