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KEYSTONE The official THE publication of Engineers PROFESSIONAL Geoscientists Manitoba AUTUMN 2016 THIS ISSUE Ingenium 2016 Protecting Public Infrastructure Government Relations Strategic Plan 2016–2020 PM#40065075 www.apegm.mb.ca
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Autumn 2016 Published by Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba 870 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 2M7 Phone: 204-474-2736 Fax: 204-474-5960 Email: apegm@apegm.mb.ca Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba – Council L. McFarlane P.Eng. (President) H. Procyshyn, P.Eng. (Past President) F. Cross, P.Eng., R. Eden, P.Eng., J.A. Epp, P.Eng., M. Friesen, P.Eng., P. Fulton-Regula, P.Geo., J. Guenther, P.Eng., S. Mattheos, LLB, L. Melvin, P.Eng., The official publication of Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba D. Owens, P.Geo., S. Rosenberg, LLB, D. Spangelo, P.Eng., AUTUMN 2016 B. Todd, P.Eng., C. Trenholm, EIT, S. Vieweg, CPA Chairs – Boards & Committees D.S. Jayas, P.Eng. Academic Review A. Aftanas, P.Eng. Awards K. Atamanchuk, P.Eng. Committee for Increasing the Participation of Women in Engineering J. Gunning, P.Eng. Continuing Competency A. Pollard, P.Eng. Discipline FEATURES J. Paliwal, P.Eng. Experience Review G. Cook, P.Eng. Heritage R.J.J. Herrmann, P.Eng. Indigenous Peoples Initiative Ingenium 2016 17 A.E. Ball, P.Eng. Investigation D. Strang, P.Eng. Keystone Professional H. Procyshyn, P.Eng. Nominating Infrastructure – Where the Public Interest is at Risk 35 T. Gitzel, P.Eng. Public Awareness D.J. Nedohin-Macek, P.Eng. Public Interest Review S. Wu, P.Eng. Registration Government Relations Strategic Plan 2016–2020 38 S. Quigley, P.Eng. Salary Survey R. Petursson, P.Eng. Sports & Social (MLEC) D.S. Jayas, P.Eng. Engineers Canada Director Did You Know? 40 G. Lodha P.Geo. Geoscience Canada Director S. Wu, P.Eng. Chinese Members Chapter E. Fernandez, P.Eng. Filipino Members Chapter Making Links Engineering Classic 2016 42 R. Gupta, P.Eng. India Member Chapter J. Hilchey, P.Eng. Thompson Chapter S. Whaley, P.Eng. Westman Chapter DEPARTMENTS Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba – Staff G. Koropatnick, P.Eng., CEO & Registrar President’s Message 6 S.E. Sankar, P.Eng., P.E., Director of Admissions M. Gregoire, P.Eng., Director of Professional Standards CEO’s Message 9 C.S. Sarna, Director of Government Relations A. Moore, Manager of Operations Engineering Philosophy 101 12 I. Wiebe, Manager of Finance L. Dupas, Professional Standards Coordinator Thoughts on Engineering Design 14 C. Shymko, Assessment Officer M. Polson, Registration Coordinator Member Update 44 C. Cabral, Member in Training Coordinator News & Notes 46 D. Kisiloski, Accounting & Membership Coordinator D. Vander Aa, Volunteer Coordinator, Closing Notes 48 Certificate of Authorization Coordinator S. Goldstein, Operations & Events Assistant Advertiser Information Centre 50 A. Reddoch, Systems Analyst/Programmer F. Hillier, Executive Assistant, Council & CEO S. Baragar, Administrative Assistant, Government Relations Publication D. Unett Administrative Assistant/Hospitality management and production by: Keystone Professional Committee Send change of address to: C. Cousin, P.Eng.; A. Kempan, P.Eng.; R. Reichelt, P.Geo.; 3rd Floor - 2020 Portage Avenue Managing Editor: Jeremy Brooks The Keystone Professional, Winnipeg, MB R3J 0K4 Art Design/Production: Kiersten Drysdale Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, L. Robinson, P.Eng.; A. Smith, EIT; D. Strang, P.Eng., Chair Ph: 204-985-9780 Fax: 204-985-9795 Marketing Manager: Jeff Kutny 870 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg, MB, R3M 2M7 The Keystone Professional Committee would like Email: info@kelman.ca Advertising Coordinator: Stefanie Hagidiakow Email: apegm@apegm.mb.ca to hear from you. Please email your comments to: www.kelman.ca www.apegm.mb.ca amoore@apegm.mb.ca. Members are also encouraged to submit articles and photos on topics that would be Publications Mail Agreement #40065075. Return undeliverable copies to: lauren@kelman.ca of interest to the membership. Although the information contained in this publication is believed to be correct, no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy and completeness. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those held by Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba or the Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Council.
President’s Message Lesley McFarlane P.Eng., President 2015-2016 See You at Ingenium In my first Keystone article as self-regulate. The Globe and Mail are worth. A copy of our current Ends are President, I wrote about the privilege reminded us “that all professions, found on our Association website. of self-regulation which we enjoy in industries and occupations that are Anyone wishing to provide Council Manitoba. Our Association is entrusted by self-regulating need the confidence with input regarding revisions to the Ends the provincial government to protect and and trust of the public to be effective. is welcome to send it to me by email, at promote the public interest by ensuring Regulatory bodies, whether elected or lmcfarl@mts.net. the professional excellence of its own appointed by their members, have to Despite your warnings to expect the members. Over the past year, I have on keep in mind that they must put the year to zip by, it is surprising to me how several occasions heard from members, public interest ahead of the specific quickly the end of my term has crept questioning the priority of public interest interests of their members”. up on me. I would like to thank the staff versus member interest. These two significant decisions give and volunteers of the Association, who In early July 2016, the Quebec all provincial regulating bodies a wake- have helped Council to identify and gain government took away the up call, to pay close attention to their traction on some key initiatives over the independence of the OIQ to self- primary mandate to protect the public. past year. regulate the engineering profession This does not mean that members’ I draw your attention to one initiative by placing it into a trusteeship. This needs should be ignored, but it does – changing the AGM from the Friday decision was several years in the making, mean that the needs of the public must morning to the Thursday afternoon, the dating back to the findings of the be, and be seen to be, put ahead of the same day as our Ingenium Professional Charbonneau Commission in 2012, and needs of members. Development conference. The format likely precipitated by increased media As I have mentioned on several change is intended to allow more of our attention over the past few months. occasions, in mid-September, Council members to attend the AGM this year. Right around the same time, the is conducting a review of our Ends. This is just one way Council is working to government of British Columbia The Ends define what needs are to increase engagement with members. removed the privilege for the Real be met by the Association, for whom I look forward to seeing as many of you Estate profession in that province to specifically, and how much the results as possible at Ingenium. What is your retirement strategy? Call us to discuss the possibilities Curt Sellors, Investment Advisor 204.477.8500 sellors.org csellors@ipcsecurities.com 200-701 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg, MB R3M2L7 KEYSTONE PROFESSIONAL THE 6 AUTUMN 2016
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CEO's Message G. Koropatnick, P.Eng., FEC, CEO & Registrar Breakfast foursome: a model for mentoring Experts say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There is some debate over what comprises the best menu items for optimal nutrition, but a good breakfast is key to starting each day. I like bacon and eggs. No, I really like bacon and eggs with fried onions and hash browns. However, a diet including too much bacon and eggs will make me a chubby guy and could negatively affect my heart and vascular system’s performance. In the past, a few members have asked me: “Does the Association have a mentoring program?” Some large engineering regulators in Canada have formal programs with conferences and a system for matching junior professionals with mentors. The Engineers engineering, he has a stellar track I have an idea. Restaurant tables are Geoscientists Manitoba Pre-registration record as a youth hockey coach. At his set-up for groups of four. I recommend (intern) Program links supervisors, workplace, he has guided many younger getting together for breakfast as four mentors and experience reviewers, members with career boosting tips, professionals: One senior, one mid-career, but the purpose is licensing and not so advice, and guidance. I once asked him if one early career, and a new grad much to do with career development or he could help create a mentors program. or intern. You likely know some networking. He declined saying: “I just do what I do. professionals in these various stages of I think mentoring works best when You don’t need a program”. Oh, I get their careers. There is no magic to filling done informally. I know an amazing it. Mentors just mentor. One-at-a-time, a table of four. Pick some names that engineer who is a fabulous mentor. they have profound influence on others. you think might make up a good group. It’s not surprising, because away from I like it. Maybe a co-worker, niece, nephew, Structural Lightning Protection since 1911 Western Lightning Protection has been designing and installing lightning protection systems for residential, commercial and industrial structures all across Canada for over 100 years. 1394 Erin St. Ground resistance and Winnipeg, MB R3E 2S8 soil resistivity testing 204.632.5342 info@getgrounded.com www.westernlightningprotection.com click HERE to return to table of contents 9
new employee in the department or a senior you met at an Association event. Let serendipity guide you. I’ve been amazed at the chain of connections that can take place by fluke; leading to a new professional contact and lasting friendship. So, don’t over-think it. ENGINEERING AND TESTING SOLUTIONS THAT WORK FOR YOU Why not start next week? Make a few calls. Send an email. You’ll be glad you did. The exchange that takes place Unit 6-854 MARION STREET, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, R2J 0K4 between professionals at different PHONE: (204) 233-1694 FAX: (204) 235-1579 ENG_TECH@MTS.NET WWW.ENG-TECH.CA stages of career progress is both informative and rewarding. Start by simply sharing your story: “Hi, I’m Grant and I’m an engineer.” It’s doesn’t have to be expensive either. If you eat breakfast early, many cafes and restaurants offer a “breakfast special” for less than ten bucks. Rotate the tab. One month you pay. The next someone else pays. What’s forty bucks three times per year for good professional guidance and camaraderie? That’s a good investment if you ask me. If you’d like to talk about this model for mentoring, give me a call. Let’s go for breakfast! I’d enjoy sharing my experience and stories with you. I’d also enjoy hearing about your career path, personal interests and future aspirations. Lapel Pin Offer In a previous issue of the KP Magazine I wrote about branding and marketing in an article titled: “This is Your Brand”. Near the bottom, I spoke about the new lapel pins. Many readers sent me an email requesting a pin. We still have more Injuries prevented and lives saved pins. If you’d like one, just send me an email and I will send you one. We have stainless steel P.Eng. pins for engineers that’s the VALUE of and brass P.Geo. pins for geoscientists. SAFE Work Find resources to prevent injuries and improve safety and health in your workplace at safemanitoba.com Remember our slogan and tell others that . . . “My life’s work makes life work better.” Your feedback is important. If you have any thoughts on anything, please email me at gkoropatnick@apegm.mb.ca. KEYSTONE PROFESSIONAL THE 10 AUTUMN 2016
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Engineering PHILOSOPHY 101 And professional privilege Dr. M.G. Britton, P.Eng. FEC J uly 6, 2016, was a ‘bad news’ day for self-regulating professions in Canada. A press release from the Office des Professions in Quebec announced that “Quebec’s professional regulatory body for engineers, the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ), has had its power of self-regulation revoked and has been placed under trusteeship of the provincial government”. The Office stated that it “determines that the effective execution of its activities of control of the profession and the financial stability of the OIQ are seriously affected, to the point of putting in doubt the capacity of the OIQ of carrying out its primary mission of protecting the public”. That same day, The Globe and Mail reported that “On June 29, Details of the two cases obviously “self-regulating professions must B.C. Premier Christy Clark withdrew vary, but the root cause for the actions regulate in the public interest – or the Real Estate Council of British taken relates directly to failure to protect else”. He went on to explain that, in his Columbia’s ability to regulate the real the public. Indeed, Tony Wilson’s Globe view, the public interest is “. . . putting estate profession in the province, . . .”. and Mail column headline stated that the interest of the public ahead of the specific interest of the people and the profession being regulated”. Here in Manitoba, our Act defines public interest as “. . . the well-being, convenience and concern of the public at large”. Maybe it is just me, but I prefer our local definition. While the above mentioned actions to withdraw the privilege of self-regulation Building what matters are directly aimed at two specific ‘professional’ organizations, they should cause all such organizations, including Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, to take World-class engineering and construction services: a long and hard look at the origins of our Infrastructure | Mining & Metallurgy | Oil & Gas | Power responsibilities and how we deliver them. In his book, What Technology Wants, a 204.786.8080 Kevin Kelly suggests that, “to see where robert.cuthbertson-black@snclavalin.com g jeff.rempel@snclavalin.com technology is going, we need to see where it has come from”. Given that our snclavalin.com specific self-regulating organization is based on technology, this is probably a good suggestion. KEYSTONE PROFESSIONAL THE 12 AUTUMN 2016
The concept of professions, and their ‘right’ to self-governance seems to “ The ‘right’ to establish, and grant, the rule have originated during the mediaeval era. Historians suggest that those of professional status belongs to the public. in authority recognized that special The ‘responsibility’ to maintain the status falls skills were required to provide specific services. It has been suggested that squarely on our shoulders.” those original authorities were most concerned with protecting their health, here in Canada, the public, by virtue of The ‘right’ to establish, and grant, the their wealth, and their ultimate fate. actions taken by their elected officials, rule of professional status belongs These concerns led to the identification are now playing the role of mediaeval to the public. The ‘responsibility’ to of doctors, lawyers and priests as the authorities, and if our performance maintain the status falls squarely on our original ‘professions’. At that point in does not meet their standards, our shoulders. We can either use it (properly) time, the ‘right’ of self-governance ‘privileged’ status can be withdrawn. or lose it. within the individual professions was simply a group ‘privilege’ that provided a means of assuring quality of service. Today, the number and types of professions far exceed those three originals, but the original underlying concepts of professionalism seem to remain. Each professional organization is populated by individuals with specific qualifications that are deemed to be necessary for the proper functioning of society. Each profession is given the ‘privilege’ of self-governance in exchange for regulating the qualifications and performance of its members. Here in Manitoba, The Engineering and Geoscientific Professions Act specifically charges our Association to, among other things, “govern and regulate the practice . . .”, “promote and increase, . . . , the knowledge, skill and competency. . . of its members, and . . . persons governed or regulated by it”, and “advocate where the public interest is at risk”. In my view, this is simply a restatement of the concerns addressed by our mediaeval ancestors. Probably the most significant ‘modern’ change relates to today’s requirement that professionals serve ‘in the public interest’. That being said, I suspect the public was not the group the mediaeval authorities were concerned about. Mediaeval authorities granted the ‘privilege’ of self regulation to what we now call professions in order to assure that those who practised those professions were qualified to deliver skilled services. That need is still the underlying justification for professional ‘privilege’. The Provincial Acts that confirm our ‘privileged’ status outline both our ‘rights’ and our ‘responsibilities’. The July 6 announcements should serve as a reminder to each of us that, click HERE to return to table of contents 13
Thoughts on Engineering Design . . . and learning from structural failures Dr. M.G. Britton, P.Eng. FEC Shelter failure site, viewed from windward direction. H enry Petroski refers to structural failure as an ‘unintended experiment’. During the overnight wind storm on July 20th, a friend of mine, Barry Prentice, hosted such an experiment at his experimental airship facility at St. Andrew’s Airport. The shelter that housed their airship research project failed under the wind load. The shelter in question was a fabric- covered metal arch. It provided the unobstructed space, both vertical and horizontal, needed to conduct the airship development work they were undertaking. This type of shelter is in common use across Canada. Barry provided a picture (see above) Serving Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario of the ‘morning after’. He commented “the first attached picture shows you how the failure occurred. Somehow it picked up the building over the stuff inside and pushed it about 35 feet east. The failure appears to have started at the southwest corner, and 40 Years of Innovation “ The failure appears Steel Piles, Screw Piles, Sheet Piles, Timber Piles and Rock Anchoring to have started at the Damon Friesen - Neil Friesen southwest corner, P: 204-392-5122 F: 204-388-4384 E: damon@getdaco.com and then just opened www.dacopiling.com up like a zipper.” KEYSTONE PROFESSIONAL THE 14 AUTUMN 2016
“ Observing what happened in a structural (or other) failure provides valuable clues as to how systems function. But, before we can make full use of those clues, we need to understand more about why the failure happened.” then just opened up like a zipper”. Observing what happened in a And while I ponder what I may have In spite of the ‘mess’ they were able structural (or other) failure provides learned about wind loading on fabric- to recover most of the equipment that valuable clues as to how systems covered arch buildings, Barry and his had been inside. function. But, before we can make full use associates will clean up the site and Typically wind blowing over an arch of those clues, we need to understand consider how they can get back to the causes a pressure on the windward more about why the failure happened. task of developing airships. side, uplift on the ‘roof’, and suction on the leeward side. Campers who have spent the night in a puptent during high winds will have visual memories of this sort of ‘loading’. My observation of the picture, and Barry’s ‘zipper’ comment, led me to suggest that the ‘anchors’ on the Apply for 1 of 3 windward side had probably failed under a combination of the lateral and uplift loads. This failure would have Reboot your career $12,500 allowed wind access to the interior of the shelter and turned the cover into a sail. Barry’s reaction to my suggestion was, “you are right. All the bolts that were holding the base of the building scholarships were sheared off”. He wondered if stronger bolts could have prevented from Engineers Canada the failure. and Manulife Obviously this is all pure speculation, but . . . if the bolts had not failed, it is highly probable that Who’s eligible? the arches would have collapsed and the equipment within the space Professional engineers returning to university would likely have been damaged. for further study in an engineering field. We will never know. This ‘unintended experiment’ confirmed that wind loads on fabric-covered arches can result in For Scholarship details significant stresses at the foundation and applications visit: connection level. It did not provide any engineerscanada.ca/scholarships useful information as to the possible Deadline: March 1, 2017 result if the foundation connections had not failed. Stepping back and considering possible lessons learned suggests that this ‘unintended experiment’, like most ‘unintended experiments’, provides interesting, but incomplete information. In this case, strengthening the foundation bolts that failed load * The term ENGINEERING is an official mark owned by Engineers Canada. seems to be a logical reaction. But, Manulife and the Block Design are trademarks of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its strengthening that part without affiliates under licence. Manulife, P.O. Box 670, Stn Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4B8 knowing what effect it will have on the total system is probably not wise. click HERE to return to table of contents 15 16.1175 Engineers Canada Scholarship Ads_APEGM_4-625x7_v1.indd 1 2016-07-12 11:23 AM
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WELCOME TO INGENIUM 2016 As Association President, I warmly welcome you to Ingenium, the Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Conference for 2016. This year’s conference explores the theme of ‘Great Expectations’. Boasting nearly 8000 members, our Association is certainly Great. Standing on the cusp of our hundredth anniversary, it is only fitting that we focus on a theme of ‘Great Expectations’. Expectations for the future of the engineering and geoscience professions, where such things as self-driving cars and alternate energy sources become an everyday reality, fuels excitement for the future. On behalf of the Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba Council and the members of the Association, thank you for attending Ingenium and I wish everyone a rewarding experience. Sincerely, Lesley McFarlane, P.Eng. FEC President, Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
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Thursday, October 27, 2016 7:30–8:30 Registration & Continental Breakfast – Loggia, Lobby Floor Welcome and Keynote – Provencher Ballroom, Lobby Floor 8:30–9:15 Keynote Speaker: Hon. Cliff Cullen, Minister Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade ...In your ...In the Profession ...In your Workplace ...In the Province ...In Technology Personal Career RGI Learning EIT Manitoba’s Cognitive Biases Girder-Slab® Method Government Relations Finding a Mentor/ Water Management and Humility of Construction 9:20–10:20 Panel Discussion Becoming a Mentor Strategy – Alexander Hogeveen in Canada – Lisa Moretto – Avery Simundsson Rutter, P.Eng. – Peter Timler, P.Eng. 10:20–10:40 Coffee Break & Booths – Mezzanine Floor Accreditation, Building a New RGI Learning Great Expectations in Advanced Digital Licensing, and Landscape of Safety Putting the P 10:40–11:40 Ice Engineering Manufacturing Specialization and Health in P.Eng. – Chris Swallow, P.Eng. – Jared Kozub, P.Eng. – Jim Graham, P.Eng. – Jamie Hall – Ann Christoffersen The Challenges New Technical Culture in the RGI Learning and Successes of RGI Learning Being an Innovations by Engineering Becoming a Leader U of M Engineering Effective Team Player U of M Engineering 11:45–12:45 Workplace in your Organization Student Competition and Team Builder Students – Marcia Friesen, P.Eng. – Ann Christoffersen – Friends of – Lisa Moretto – Friends of Engineering Engineering 1:00–1:50 Lunch – Concert Ballroom, 7th Floor Annual General Business Meeting 2:00 – Crystal Ballroom, 7th Floor Post AGM Reception – Provencher Ballroom, Lobby Floor sponsored by Friends of Engineering To reach professionals through The Keystone Professional magazine and its targeted readership, contact Jeff at your earliest convenience to discuss your company’s promotional plans for 2016-17. Jeff Kutny, Marketing Manager E-mail: jeff@kelman.ca Phone: 866-985-9789 Fax: 866-985-9799 24
Keynote Speaker Honourable Cliff Cullen Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade Cliff Cullen was born and raised on a grain and cattle farm near Wawanesa and graduated from the University of Manitoba with a diploma in agriculture. He was first elected MLA for Spruce Woods in 2004 and was re-elected in 2007, 2011, and again in 2016. He has been involved in his community for many years, serving as captain of the volunteer fire department and volunteering on various community boards such as the Glenboro Community Development Corporation, Community Round Table, Glenboro Curling Club, and the Glenboro United Church. Cliff is an ardent activist for the environment. He has held the position of President of the Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association and the provincial manager of the Association for a Clean Rural Environment. On May 3, 2016, he was named Minister of the new department of Growth, Enterprise and Trade. Don’t just renew your home insurance, shop around for better coverage, service and rates. Start with The Personal, your group insurer. WATER DAMAGE VALUABLE ARTICLES ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES PROTECTION COVERAGE AND MORE Find out what additional Each policy has limits to insure We also insure seasonal water damage protection valuable items such as jewellery homes, mobile homes, rental you qualify for on top of and fine art, however, you can add homes and watercrafts our basic plan additional coverage to increase the limits of coverage Get a quote and compare 1-888-476-8737 thepersonal.com/egm FOLLOW US The Personal refers to The Personal Insurance Company. Certain conditions, limitations and exclusions may apply. Savings and discounts are subject to eligibility conditions, may vary by jurisdiction and may not apply to all optional coverages. The terms and conditions of the coverages described are set out in the insurance policy, which always prevails. Auto Insurance is not available in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia due to government-run plans. The right fit. click HERE to return to table of contents 25
Presentation Abstracts Panel Discussion: Government Civil Engineering at the University of Competency as the Director of Relations Strategic Plan 2016-2020 Manitoba in 2001 and served as the Professional Standards at Engineers The purpose of the panel is to Associate Head of the Department of Geoscientists Manitoba. Prior discuss new ideas and concepts Civil Engineering, and also served as to taking on this role in 2008, for modification and changes to Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Michael worked in the world of the Association to make it a more Programs) in the Faculty of Engineering consulting engineering. cohesive working business within prior to his current appointment as the the government relations area. The Associate Vice-President (Partnerships) C. Scott Sarna is an past two year’s efforts in government at the University of Manitoba. His accomplished leader relations will be discussed, and input research as a Professor in the and experienced will be sought from the members into Department of Civil Engineering focusses consultant, future strategic priorities. Discussion on in the areas of risk management for civil specializing in the creation of Government Relations engineering infrastructure and technical business and politics. Advisory Committee will be brought aspects of temporary and permanent He was born in forth throughout the conversation flood protection works. James is Winnipeg and has lived in Canada, to compliment the execution of the also the founding President of TREK Australia, and the United States. His strategic plan. Geotechnical, a consulting engineering political background started as a co- The overarching goal of the services firm located in Winnipeg campaign manager and brought him Association’s government relations with over 20 employees that provides to his role today as a political lobbyist. activity is the creation of a relationship geotechnical consulting services in In 2010, he ran as a candidate for where government officials in all areas Western Canada. Member of Parliament. He has been think “engineering and geoscience He serves on numerous boards a business consultant and business means Engineers Geoscientists and committees for technical societies leader for his entire career, in addition Manitoba”. Engineers Geoscientists and other organizations; most notably, to being the CEO of Royal Sire Ltd. Manitoba will be their first call as a he served from 2009 to 2014 on the reliable source of information, new policy Natural Sciences and Engineering Allan Silk, P. Eng. ideas, and as a partner in satisfying the Research Council of Canada (NSERC). FEC, graduated consumer (who is also the voter). He previously served on NSERC’s from the University Executive Council, was Chair of the of Manitoba in 1985 Panel: James Blatz, P.Eng., FEC, NSERC National Committee on Grants with a Bachelor of Michael Gregoire, P.Eng., FEC, Allan and Scholarships and was a member of Science in Computer Silk, P.Eng., FEC, Andre Marchildon, the NSERC Prairies Advisory Council. Engineering. For most and, Randy Herrmann, P.Eng., FEC He was appointed by Engineers Canada of his career, Allan has specialized Moderator: C. Scott Sarna from 2011 to 2014 to the Canadian in operational planning at Manitoba Engineering Accreditation Board that Hydro. During his career, Allan has Dr. James Blatz, is responsible for accreditation of participated in and led many inter-utility P.Eng., FEC, obtained Engineering programs nationally. taskforces and committees investigating his BSc (1996) and transmission capability. Allan also PhD (2000) in Civil Michael Gregoire, has worked on international projects Engineering from the P.Eng., FEC, for Manitoba Hydro International in University of Manitoba works in the areas Guatemala, Saudi Arabia, and Tajikistan. and completed an of Investigations, Allan is a Professional Engineer in NSERC Post-Doctoral award at the Discipline, Enforcement, the Province of Manitoba. In November GeoEngineering Centre at Queen’s- Legislation, Standards, 2004 he commenced a one-year RMC. He joined the Department of and the Continuing term as President of the Association 26
of Professional Engineers and of Science Degree in Geological consistently receive positive reviews. Geoscientists of Manitoba. In 2008, Engineering. He is a member of She is an engaging and interactive Allan was awarded a Fellowship from Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba and presenter and a frequent invited Engineers Canada. Allan is a member the Professional Engineers of Ontario. speaker at international conferences. of IEEE. Over the years, Randy’s life and She co-teaches the well-respected work within Indigenous communities technical writing course Engineers Andre Marchildon and within the engineering field has Geoscientists Manitoba offers is a remarkable, shown him the lack of engineers each year. energetic and focused of Indigenous ancestry and the She has experience as an student, completing obstacles faced by native students Information Developer for IBM in his fourth year at the to obtain a degree. His desire to the US and as a Learning Products University of Manitoba help change these factors and make Engineer for Hewlett-Packard in in the Mechanical it easier for Indigenous students to the UK. Lisa holds a BS in Technical Engineering Program. As the Senior pursue an Engineering Degree led Communication from Clarkson Stick President he represents over him to become Director of ENGAP, University, Potsdam, New York, and an 1,700 undergraduates and works with a position he has held since 1998. MS in User Interface Design from the a council of 90 dedicated student London (England) Guildhall University. leaders, managing a budget of one Finding a Mentor/ She has co-authored four books quarter million dollars. Becoming a Mentor with Ron Blicq: Get to the Point!, Mr. Marchildon has held leadership We can’t expect our managers to Guidelines for Report Writing, and positions in several organizations manager our careers and we can’t Technically Write! with Prentice Hall, including the University of Manitoba expect ourselves to know all it takes and Writing Reports to Get Results Engineering Society and the Congress to get us where we want to go. This is with the IEEE Press. of the Canadian Federation of where mentoring comes in. Mentoring Lisa is an adjunct professor at the Engineering Students, and was a gives us a bridge, a link, a compass Rochester Institute for Technology, Cabinet Minister in the Manitoba to help guide us. Unlike coaching, where she teaches Technical Writing, French Youth Parliament. He also which often teaches a skill, mentoring Business Communication, and gives his time to St. Amant, working has a broader development goal. This Effective Technical Communication. with those who have developmental session describes what a mentoring She is the Immediate Past President disabilities. As busy as he is, relationship is, the benefits of being of the Rochester Engineering Society Mr. Marchildon has maintained an a mentor and having a mentor, and and contributes a monthly article to outstanding academic record – explains the roles of each. the RES Magazine. She is an active he is a young man well prepared member of the Society for Technical for an exciting career in the field Lisa Moretto Communication and the IEEE of engineering. Lisa is the President Professional Communication Society. of RGI International, She has presented to various Randy Herrmann, Inc. with offices in industries and organizations P.Eng., FEC, is Winnipeg, MB and throughout Manitoba including the Director of the Rochester, NY. Manitoba Hydro, Cangene, Engineering Access She has 23 years’ Richardson International, Health Program (ENGAP) experience teaching business and Canada, Cargill, Engineers at the University technical communication courses Geoscientists Manitoba, MTS/ of Manitoba. He for government agencies, private Allstream, and several engineering graduated from the University of corporations, consulting firms, and firms including Genivar, KGS Acres, Manitoba in 1988 with a Bachelor professional societies. Her courses and Tetra Tech/Wardrop. click HERE to return to table of contents 27
Presentation Abstracts Manitoba’s Water and raised on a mixed farm in the lecture delivered to EITs at Manitoba Management Strategy North Interlake has given her cause Hydro and first-year Management At one point, Manitoba was a leader to better understand the economics Engineering students at the University in Canada for its water management. of large-scale water management for of Waterloo. However, we have failed to keep that success and disaster management torch aloft. Expected changes in in the agricultural sector. Her passion Alexander Hogeveen climate across the Canadian prairies for agriculture and its development Rutter, P.Eng. call for greater frequency and intensity in Manitoba has led her to become Alexander Hogeveen of widespread drought punctuated a Project Leader with the Prairie Rutter graduated by unpredictable and extreme rainfall Agricultural Machinery Institute in from the University of events, making effective use of our Portage la Prairie. Waterloo in Electrical water resources increasingly important. Engineering and Discussions of global food security Cognitive Biases and Humility has experience working at power have grown in volume and intensity and There are a number of cognitive companies in British Columbia and changing and unpredictable weather biases that impair humans’ ability Ontario. He recently attained his P.Eng. have added fuel to the fire. We need to function at maximum intellectual designation and is currently the System to bring these issues further into our capacity. Due to engineering culture Reliability Engineer for Manitoba control to increase food productivity and education, engineers can Hydro’s System Control Centre. He is and operation efficiency. actually be more susceptible to the editor of the MHPEA newsletter, Great expectations for Manitoba’s overconfidence bias. a mentor with Junior Achievement Water Management Strategy are This presentation uses the Manitoba and a board member of SAM not only common sense; they are presenter’s own experience in making Management, a non-profit housing necessary to continue to improve mistakes to discuss the value of provider. He recently completed crop production for a future that humility, learning from mistakes, his Certificate in Management and will need increased crop efficiency asking questions, seeking help, and considers himself a world-leading more than ever to feed an increasing admitting ignorance. It will seek expert in making mistakes. population on a decreasing land to address the psychological and base for an industry that is a perceived professional barriers to Girder-Slab Method significant player in our economy. This humility and how to overcome them. of Construction in Canada presentation will discuss the current The presenter will lead a With a little more than a decade issues facing Manitoba’s ability to discussion of what makes a since inception, testing and filing effectively manage its water resources “conservative” estimate and how to for international patents, the US- and technologies. account for unknown-unknowns. The developed, Girder-Slab® System for presentation will also touch on data the multi-story residential construction Avery Simundsson, blindness and how to incorporate market has achieved well over 130 EIT non-engineering experience into projects south of the Canadian Avery Simundsson engineering tools and models. border, the majority of which have is a Mechanical Finally, the presentation will delve been employed in the past few years. Engineer, graduated into how admitting one’s ignorance What is creating this surge in interest from the University and mistakes can be beneficial to the in an alternate structural framing of Manitoba. She province, technology and, counter- method to long-standing conventional has studied in Australia, Mexico, and intuitively, a member’s own career. construction systems for hotels, Germany in the fields of biomedical Adapted to a professional/ student residences, apartments, senior engineering, control engineering, and experienced audience, this care facilities and condominiums? product development. Being born presentation is based on a one-hour Three words: faster, cheaper, easier. 28
Through an ingenious modification to Accreditation, Licensing, engineer in the Province of Manitoba. market abundant structural rolled beam and Specialization – He has been Scientific Editor of the shapes allowing conventional 8" or 10" Is a Bachelor’s Degree Enough? Canadian Geotechnical Journal; and pre-stressed, pre-cast hollow-core Licensing as a professional engineer Vice-President Technical, President planking support on the bottom flange, or geoscientist in Canada requires a and until 2007, Secretary General of a shallow structural system is produced bachelor’s degree from an accredited the Canadian Geotechnical Society. that can meet the spanning demands program, or equivalent qualifications. He is currently Professor Emeritus, of the residential/hospitality building It also requires additional years of in the Civil Engineering Department, infrastructure market. supervised practical experience as a University of Manitoba. As a learning objective for the Professional-in-Training. Dr. Graham has received many session, participants will receive relevant The Canadian Engineering awards, including the Stirling and K.Y. design guidance and will understand the Accreditation Board (CEAB) currently Lo Medals of the Engineering Institute benefits of its application through recent directs bachelor programs towards of Canada, the Medal for Distinction project examples constructive within a broadly-based education in in Engineering Education from CCPE, challenging environments. engineering. Many employers accept the Saunderson Award for Excellence the need for a broad education, but in Teaching from the University of Peter Timler, also want young engineers to have Manitoba, and the highest award of M.Sc., P.Eng. specialist skills-training for practice. the Canadian Geotechnical Society, Peter is President These requirements appear at first the R.F. Legget Medal. of West-Cascadia sight to be difficult to reconcile. Dr. Graham’s research interests Consultants; a We propose that CEAB and have included failure loads in sands, specialized engineering Canadian universities should develop yielding in soft natural clays, elastic and management broadly-based educational bachelor viscoplastic modelling of settlements, business that promotes advanced programs that can be completed, on- unsaturated soil mechanics, slope construction methods. He manages average, in four years. Subsequent stability, and the behaviour of road a challenging position that fuses early masters programs will provide embankments on thawing permafrost. project involvement with application of skills-training for employability and He acts as reviewer for many research innovative technological approaches to eventual licensing. journals, research granting agencies, projects instilling better value for owners, This presentation discusses the and consultants. architects, engineers and construction current regulatory framework in managers. As a former civil engineering Canada and what is happening in Building a New Landscape graduate of McMaster University other countries. It also outlines current of Safety & Health in (Bachelors) and the University of Alberta policies of the CEAB and how they Manitoba Workplaces (Master of Science) as well as leading influence universities’ responses to the The Role of the from past senior positions in the steel Professional Engineer needs of employers of new graduates. fabrication industry along with many Across Canada, Manitoba holds years in private structural consulting, he Dr. James the dubious honour of having the is known for taking theory into practice (Jim) Graham, P.Eng. highest workplace injury rate of all and shares several prestigious awards. Jim Graham holds provinces and territories. With the Most recently he authored the CISC BSc, PhD, and DSc creation of SAFE Work Manitoba in Code of Standard Practice Appendix degrees from Queen’s 2014, Manitoba now has a public on Digital Modeling; a guideline to University, Belfast, agency focused solely on reducing Building Information Modeling protocol Northern Ireland. workplace injuries and illness. SAFE for successful integration with current He is a Fellow of the Engineering Work Manitoba has established a path fabrication technology. Institute of Canada, and a professional forward that will fundamentally change click HERE to return to table of contents 29
Presentation Abstracts the landscape of injury and illness Great Expectations in Ice consulting engineering, construction prevention in Manitoba. Protecting Engineering – An Updated Risk management, environmental oversight the public and workers from injury Management Framework for and infrastructure support services in and illness is central to the role of the Ice Designs based on Emerging Canada and abroad. He has developed professional engineer. In addition, Research and Technology as a exceptional interpersonal skills professional engineers can play a Response to Climate Change through extensive community relations unique role in helping workplaces fulfill As ice cover operators face operational experience and numerous public their responsibility to ensure a safe and pressures from shortened seasons, they speaking engagements. Chris excels healthy workplace for all workers. are seeking to safely and confidently at conceptual & detailed planning, This presentation describes the optimize the time available for complex situations, with proven strategic initiatives that are currently transportation of goods and resource success in strategically restructuring underway to create a new landscape exploration. The current framework organizations to meet objectives. of safety and health in all industries for determining allowable loads, on Recognized for outstanding leadership, in the province, and connects the ice, provides very little structure for problem solving, critical thinking skills, role of professional engineers to confidently navigating an appropriate and a talent for quickly gaining trust and these strategic initiatives and enlist risk management framework. Ice building high performance teams. all engineers in joining the effort to engineers are incorporating technology dramatically reduce workplace injury and innovation within a modern risk Putting the P in the P.Eng.: What and illness in Manitoba. management framework that assists They Didn’t Teach You at University in design. So you’ve graduated from an Jamie Hall, Combined effects of climate change engineering program, you have your P.Eng., MBA and increasing industry demands are license, and you even have years of Chief Operating fuelling requirements for research experience in your technical field. But Officer, SAFE Work to provide expanded theoretical are you a “professional” engineer? Too Manitoba knowledge and field tested validation often the curricula and PDH sessions Jamie joined SAFE of solutions for difficult operational are filled with specific technical skills Work Manitoba as challenges. The integration of Ground but lack the “soft skills” training that Chief Operating Officer in May 2014. Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology for help us adapt and flex to situations He believes that we are on the cusp of ice thickness measurement, combined and to communicate and interact with monumental improvements in safety with enhanced efforts to understand ice others. Beginning with the results of an performance in Manitoba and in society performance in the field, provides an Engineering Manager Survey of what as a whole. He is thrilled to be a part of opportunity to increase understanding skills a young engineer requires, you will the community of safety leaders who are and to craft a more relevant and then be provided with a quick overview building the momentum for this change. effective risk management framework of the skills you need to succeed. After A former Manitoba Hydro executive, to enhance the safety and operational this session, you will be able to self- Jamie has also served on the Board of success of operations on ice. assess what areas you need to develop Directors of Safety Services Manitoba. to become a successful professional. Presently, Jamie is also a sessional Chris Swallow, P.Eng. instructor in the University of Manitoba's Chris is a critical Ann Christoffersen Asper MBA program delivering a course thinker with over Ann has been an on executive responsibility and ethics. 27 years within RGI Consultant for Jamie is a professional engineer industry and the 20 years and has with a B.SC. in Electrical Engineering Canadian Forces. been in the technical and an MBA with a specialty in He has extensive communication field Human Resources. experience in project leadership roles, since 1990. She has 30
developed and delivered written and Advanced Digital Manufacturing – device and manufacturing industries, oral communication skills courses in the Unlocking Design Potential to Jared channels his passion for United States, Canada and Mexico. She Build the Future additive manufacturing / 3D printing to co-teaches the well-respected technical Leading-edge Advanced Digital develop optimal engineering solutions writing course Engineers Geoscientists Manufacturing™ processes such as for clients. Manitoba offers each year. additive manufacturing (AM)/3D printing She holds a BS in Computer are becoming more widely accepted as Culture in the Engineering Science and Mathematics from production-ready technologies. These Workplace: Ways in Which Clarkson University and has a Master processes have already illustrated Our Culture Can Shape Our of Science degree in Instructional Working Style advantages in medical, aerospace and and Performance Technology from industrial sectors that will be discussed. Manitoba’s workforce is already Boise State University. She is a A major challenge is educating culturally diverse and is expected to Certified Human Performance Analyst experienced engineering professionals become even more so in the future. specializing in Front End Analysis, and future professionals. Most Within culture, we share specific developing training programs to universities or colleges are not yet preferences, ways of thinking, and support major systems acquisitions. teaching additive manufacturing design ways of doing with a group of people, Ann is retired from the US Army or manufacturing methods, yet global but not with all people. We all operate Reserve, with over 20 years combined OEMs like GE, Airbus, Michelin and out of a cultural style, but often our service from Active Duty, National Stryker, are spending hundreds of own culture is invisible to us until we Guard, and Reserve components. millions of dollars on AM technologies bump up against another cultural style. Ann has been a technical writer for and factories. Cultural differences can then lead to Accelerated Technology, Inc. working Professional development is misunderstandings, misinterpretations, with programmers and customer key to keep us up to speed and and outright conflict in the workplace support to develop effective user comfortable with these relatively with direct consequence on morale, guides. As a consultant, she has new technologies. To compete on a team cohesion, and productivity. worked with companies to comply global scale with other countries in This session will identify how different with various portions of the Americans AM, it will be critical for developing cultural styles and backgrounds often With Disabilities Act. She was also an advanced manufacturing expertise and show up in day to work processes, outreach instructor for South Western leadership roles in Canada. will help uncover the deeper inherent Oregon Community College and Questions to be discussed include: cultural values, and will offer strategies the University of Southern Alabama • Where should engineering to both employees and managers teaching business writing skills and professionals start with AM? who work in culturally diverse editing skills. Ann has also worked with • How to get students in our engineering settings. the IEEE press reviewing and editing university system familiar with these several books prior to publication, and technologies? Dr. Marcia Friesen, written several columns for the Society • What standards exist for AM? P.Eng., FEC for Technical Communication. Marcia Friesen, Ann teaches regularly to the General Jared Kozub, P.Eng. P.Eng., is Director of Electric, Engineers Geoscientists Jared Kozub is a the Internationally- Manitoba, Manitoba Hydro, SaskTel, professional engineer Educated Engineers TetraTech, and several engineering at Precision ADM Qualification program consulting firms. Her teaching in Winnipeg. With over (IEEQ) at the University experience is extensive, across varied a decade of design of Manitoba, and Associate Professor. audiences, and she has mentored and manufacturing She leads the team that develops and many other presenters. engineering experience in the medical delivers the IEEQ program, which is click HERE to return to table of contents 31
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