Register by September 19, 2018

This free, 2.5 hour seminar is on APEGA’s expectations for Permit Holders and Responsible Members. Responsible Members must attend a Permit to Practice seminar within six months of being added as a Responsible Member, and then at least once every five years. 

This seminar covers:

• Permit to Practice administration
• how to create and maintain a professional practice management plan
• the roles and responsibilities of a Responsible Member
• APEGA’s discipline and enforcement process

Presenter Biography

Presenter TBD

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Register by September 25, 2018 at noon

This is a technical seminar on the carbon policy in both Alberta and the rest of Canada. This presentation will cover questions such as:

• What is the carbon policy and how will everyone be affected?
• How is the pricing model developed for individuals and businesses, and how does it help with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions that affect us all?
• What has been Canada's role at the international level, and how can local policies help in reducing the affects of climate change?
• How have different political parties in both the provincial and federal government affected the cause over the years?
• How will the carbon policy potentially be affected in the future? 

About the Presenter

Dr. Branko Boskovic is an assistant professor at the School of Business, University of Alberta in the department of Marketing, Business Economics and Law. His teaching and research interests include Environmental Economics, Energy Economics, Natural Resource Economics, and Applied Econometrics.

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Register by September 28, 2018, at 8:30 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by October 1, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by October 1, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by September 25, 2018

APEGA professionals occupy a very important position in relation to public trust. There is an assumption of integrity and the application of the highest ethical principles and standards in the protection of both the public and the profession itself. This is not a simple or easy task. It requires sensitivity to ethical issues and the ability to use ethical judgment. It also requires the motivation to do the right thing. Most difficult of all is the commitment to take action that requires courage, persistence, overcoming obstacles, influencing skills and personal confidence. In "Advanced Ethical Decision-making" you will consider each one of these four requirements and apply your thinking to real dilemmas that professionals like you face.

When you participate in this session, you will :

• Identify ethical dilemmas facing APEGA professionals and discuss the personal and organizational obstacles associated with taking ethical action.
• Review the four-step model of ethical action developed by James Rest and the challenges inherent in each step:
  • Moral Sensitivity
  • Moral Judgment
  • Moral Motivation
  • Moral Character (action)
• Apply a comprehensive model for ethical decision- making to ethical dilemmas that include action planning and influence.
• Develop a plan to address both personal and organizational challenges associated with ethical decision-making and action-taking.

About the Presenter

Esther's consulting work focuses on helping organizations build the capability and commitment of their people to achieve breakthrough results. She is experienced in designing and delivering learning based systems and interventions that create change in skills and attitudes. Leadership development, thinking training, customer service, change management and culture assessment are particular specialties. She has designed and delivered training in over 50 different content areas. Taking a systems approach to managing personal and organizational change is central to all that she does.

Esther's experience includes over 30 years of consulting, specializing in human resource development working with clients in a wide range of companies including oil and gas, three levels of government; professional firms; construction and transportation companies; electric utilities; high tech companies and non-profit agencies.

Esther has worked with groups as large as 350 and as small as one. She is an accomplished conference speaker as well as a talented learning facilitator. Her sessions encourage people to think more deeply about what they are doing and to have the confidence to take constructive action and create change. Esther received Bachelors of Arts and Education degrees from Queen's University in Kingston Ontario. She also holds a Master of Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).

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Register by September 26, 2018

The Yellowhead Trail is an important regional corridor and part of the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway. It is also recognized as the most heavily used truck route in the Goods Movement Strategy, a Dangerous Goods Route, and a 24-hour Truck Route in Edmonton.

In 2011, the Yellowhead Trail Strategic Plan outlined a vision for Yellowhead as a future freeway, improving the operational capacity, level of service and safety along the corridor. On December 16, 2016, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta joined the City of Edmonton to announce joint funding for the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program (a long-term project intended to eliminate all at-grade crossings and direct access onto Yellowhead Trail by the end of 2026/27). 

The Program is broken into manageable sections to ensure planning, design and construction can be delivered efficiently while effectively mitigating impacts. Upon completion, the resulting freeway will have 6 core lanes, with additional lanes in congested areas. The freeway will target an operating speed of 80 km/hr and will be free-flowing. In some locations, off-corridor improvements will be completed to ensure an improved rerouting of traffic from previous direct connections to Yellowhead Trail.  

About the Presenter

Mike Bindas, P.Eng., joined the newly created Yellowhead Trail Portfolio team in early 2018, and soon after that took on the role of Supervisor of Delivery to help lead the program through design and construction.

Mike completed his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Alberta in 2004. In 2005, Mike joined the City of Edmonton in their Transportation design group. While working with that team, Mike was part of many successful design projects including the Dawson Bridge, Whitemud Drive / 17 Street underpass, Walterdale bridge, and the NE Anthony Henday Drive connectors program. In 2014 Mike transitioned to a new role as a construction project manager in Building Great Neighbourhoods, where he managed a number of multi-million dollar construction contracts.

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Register by September 27, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by October 3, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by October 3, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by September 26, 2018

Connect with APEGA's President, Nima Dorjee, during the annual President's Visits.

Beginning in October, President Dorjee will travel to each of APEGA's Alberta branches to engage with members and permit holders around the province. President Dorjee will share information about APEGA's regulatory initiatives and current member-focused activities, as well as listen to members to learn more about their work and what matters to them.

The President's Visits are excellent opportunities for members to receive relevant, profession-related updates, expand their networks, and participate in valuable discussions about engineering and geoscience.

About the Presenter

Nima Dorjee, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.), was born in a Tibetan refugee settlement in India. Nima has called Calgary home since 1981. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary in 1992.

Since 2008, Nima has devoted his time to projects related to the Dalai Lama's work on human values. This included working at the private office of the Dalai Lama in India. Since 2011, Nima has served as the President of Project Tibet Society, which is responsible for the resettlement of 1,000 Tibetan refugees from northern India to Canada. Nima was elected the Vice-President of APEGA in 2015.

Nima and his wife of 25 years, Dr. Tsering Dorjee, have two daughters.

Register Now

Register by September 27, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by September 27, 2018

Connect with APEGA's President, Nima Dorjee, during the annual President's Visits.

Beginning in October, President Dorjee will travel to each of APEGA's Alberta branches to engage with members and permit holders around the province. President Dorjee will share information about APEGA's regulatory initiatives and current member-focused activities, as well as listen to members to learn more about their work and what matters to them.

The President's Visits are excellent opportunities for members to receive relevant, profession-related updates, expand their networks, and participate in valuable discussions about engineering and geoscience.

About the Presenter

Nima Dorjee, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.), was born in a Tibetan refugee settlement in India. Nima has called Calgary home since 1981. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary in 1992.

Since 2008, Nima has devoted his time to projects related to the Dalai Lama's work on human values. This included working at the private office of the Dalai Lama in India. Since 2011, Nima has served as the President of Project Tibet Society, which is responsible for the resettlement of 1,000 Tibetan refugees from northern India to Canada. Nima was elected the Vice-President of APEGA in 2015.

Nima and his wife of 25 years, Dr. Tsering Dorjee, have two daughters.

Register Now

Register by September 28, 2018

This session will cover legal and contractual issues related to the effective management and administration of construction projects. It focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the owners' project managers to contractors, and discusses the practical implications of the legal precedents, to improve the ability to make better decisions. Cases and disputes situations will be reviewed and discussed.

The session may cover the following topics:

• The legal aspects: Contracts and contracting, negligence and due diligence,and the occupational health and safety act
• Contract administration: During and pre-construction operations, measurement and payment, and construction liens
• Risks of construction claims and disputes: Avoidance, protection, preparation and qualification of laims, responding to claims usbmitted byt contractors, and negotiation/arbitration/mediation/litigation

Upon completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Improve their performance re: contracting, negligence, disputes and contract administration
• Explain the practical implications of the law on company's performance
• Implement the contracting process
• Apply contract administration practices that contribute to success
• Protect company's interests, avoid and resolve disputes

About the Presenter

Dr George Jergeas, P.Eng., is a Professor of Project Management in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, where he is involved in both the teaching of and research into project management since 1994. He has forty years of work experience, principally in infrastructure projects and claims and disputes. He has worked with project teams in oil sands development, hospitals, roads and bridges, tunnelling, LRT expansions and mining projects. As a claims consultant investigating numerous construction projects, both in Canada and the USA, George gained insight into the fundamental causes of project success and failure.

Register Now

Register by October 9, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by October 9, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by October 3, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB)  

Register Now

Register by October 3, 2018

Connect with APEGA's President, Nima Dorjee, during the annual President's Visits.

Beginning in October, President Dorjee will travel to each of APEGA's Alberta branches to engage with members and permit holders around the province. President Dorjee will share information about APEGA's regulatory initiatives and current member-focused activities, as well as listen to members to learn more about their work and what matters to them.

The President's Visits are excellent opportunities for members to receive relevant, profession-related updates, expand their networks, and participate in valuable discussions about engineering and geoscience.

About the Presenter

Nima Dorjee, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.), was born in a Tibetan refugee settlement in India. Nima has called Calgary home since 1981. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary in 1992.

Since 2008, Nima has devoted his time to projects related to the Dalai Lama's work on human values. This included working at the private office of the Dalai Lama in India. Since 2011, Nima has served as the President of Project Tibet Society, which is responsible for the resettlement of 1,000 Tibetan refugees from northern India to Canada. Nima was elected the Vice-President of APEGA in 2015.

Nima and his wife of 25 years, Dr. Tsering Dorjee, have two daughters.

Register Now

Register by October 5, 2018

This 2.5 hour seminar is on APEGA’s expectations for Permit Holders and Responsible Members. Responsible Members must attend a Permit to Practice seminar within six months of being added as a Responsible Member, and then at least once every five years. 

This seminar covers:

• Permit to Practice administration
• How to create and maintain a professional practice management plan
• The roles and responsibilities of a Responsible Member
• APEGA’s discipline and enforcement process

Presenter Biography 

APEGA Presenter TBD

Register Now

Register by October 4, 2018

Connect with APEGA's President, Nima Dorjee, during the annual President's Visits.

Beginning in October, President Dorjee will travel to each of APEGA's Alberta branches to engage with members and permit holders around the province. President Dorjee will share information about APEGA's regulatory initiatives and current member-focused activities, as well as listen to members to learn more about their work and what matters to them.

The President's Visits are excellent opportunities for members to receive relevant, profession-related updates, expand their networks, and participate in valuable discussions about engineering and geoscience.

About the Presenter

Nima Dorjee, P.Eng., FEC, FGC (Hon.), was born in a Tibetan refugee settlement in India. Nima has called Calgary home since 1981. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calgary in 1992.

Since 2008, Nima has devoted his time to projects related to the Dalai Lama's work on human values. This included working at the private office of the Dalai Lama in India. Since 2011, Nima has served as the President of Project Tibet Society, which is responsible for the resettlement of 1,000 Tibetan refugees from northern India to Canada. Nima was elected the Vice-President of APEGA in 2015.

Nima and his wife of 25 years, Dr. Tsering Dorjee, have two daughters.

Register Now

Register by October 10, 2018

APEGA Central Alberta Branch is pleased to announce their upcoming Annual Golf Tournament at Alberta Springs Golf Course!

Join us for This 18-hole Texas Scramble, meet fellow professionals over a fun game of golf, and enjoy a BBQ meal at the end.

No golfing experience is required, just come to have fun!

Register quickly before this year's tournament fills up!

 REGISTER NOW

Register by October 9, 2018

This session will cover legal and contractual issues related to the effective management and administration of construction projects. It focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the owners' project managers to contractors, and discusses the practical implications of the legal precedents, to improve the ability to make better decisions. Cases and disputes situations will be reviewed and discussed.

The session may cover the following topics:

• The legal aspects: Contracts and contracting, negligence and due diligence,and the occupational health and safety act
• Contract administration: During and pre-construction operations, measurement and payment, and construction liens
• Risks of construction claims and disputes: Avoidance, protection, preparation and qualification of laims, responding to claims usbmitted byt contractors, and negotiation/arbitration/mediation/litigation

Upon completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Improve their performance re: contracting, negligence, disputes and contract administration
• Explain the practical implications of the law on company’s performance
• Implement the contracting process
• Apply contract administration practices that contribute to success
• Protect company’s interests, avoid and resolve disputes

About the Presenter

Dr George Jergeas, P.Eng., is a Professor of Project Management in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, where he is involved in both the teaching of and research into project management since 1994. He has forty years of work experience, principally in infrastructure projects and claims and disputes.  He has worked with project teams in oil sands development, hospitals, roads and bridges, tunnelling, LRT expansions and mining projects. As a claims consultant investigating numerous construction projects, both in Canada and the USA, George gained insight into the fundamental causes of project success and failure. 

Register Now

Register by October 22, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by October 22, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by October 16, 2018

This free, 2.5 hour seminar is on APEGA’s expectations for Permit Holders and Responsible Members. Responsible Members must attend a Permit to Practice seminar within six months of being added as a Responsible Member, and then at least once every five years. 

This seminar covers:

• Permit to Practice administration
• how to create and maintain a professional practice management plan
• the roles and responsibilities of a Responsible Member
• APEGA’s discipline and enforcement process

Presenter Biography

Presenter TBD

Register Now

Register by October 24, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB)  

Register Now

Register by October 24, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB)  

Register Now

Register by October 19, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB)  

Register Now

Register by October 21, 2018

As competition grows, margins decrease and our reliance on technology grows greater every day. Learning how to perform correct assessments and choosing the most profitable technology projects becomes critical to any business. Blockchain has emerged in the last two years as the technology with the most potential for disruption. It impacts how we run our businesses and blurs competitor lines. Join us to gain a non-technical understanding and current examples of industrial blockchain and the impact on the energy industry.

About the Presenter

Elena Dumitrascu is a Leader, Innovator. Entrepreneur. Ecosystem Builder.

She is the Co-Founder and Chief Research Officer at TerraHub. Elena as a computer scientist and builder, is a driving force in educating corporate executive teams in understanding how Blockchain will improve productivity and strengthen profitability.

Elena educates national and international audiences on the significance of incorporating Innovation and Blockchain within their organizations plus introducing them to new game changing technologies that will certainly impact all industries now and in the near future in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things and Virtual/Augmented Reality.

Her passion is growing the business capabilities of the next generation of innovators. She is currently a member in good standing with The A100, Alberta Rainforest Group, a Director of Chic Geek and an Executive in Residence at Calgary Technologies, Alberta.

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Register by October 19, 2018

In today's fast-paced, complex and often uncertain work world, the ability to communicate really well is critical to career success. Asserting yourself is part attitude, part skill acquisition. Assertiveness is a learned communication technique that will consistently put you in control of the outcome.

Assertiveness helps individuals break unproductive communication patterns, minimize defensiveness, solve problems and build trust in relationships. Learning how to express one's opinion, provide feedback to others and respond to criticism are all good reasons for becoming an assertive communicator.

In this experiential workshop, participants will understand the advantages of being assertive, reasons people are not assertive, know that an assertive communicator is never aggressive, and how passive behavior can lead to ineffectiveness and high dissatisfaction.

Upon completion of this seminar, you will be able to:

• Understand reasons people are not assertive and the advantages of being assertive.
• Compare and recognize passive, aggressive and assertive communication techniques.
• Examine current personal assertiveness skill level.
• Practice an assertive formula.

About the Presenter

Kathleen Johnston, Career Strategist,is a Professional Certified Coach, Canadian Certified Counselling Therapist and Certified Stress Consultant. Her enthusiasm and energy for career development supports and inspires individuals to be successful in their careers without compromising their health and well-being.

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Register by October 29, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

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Register by October 29, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

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Register by October 23, 2018

The session is designed to help employees/managers assess financial information to carry out planning operations, controlling activities, and make informed decisions. The focus of the content and examples will be on:

• Cost-sales, volume-profit relationships, including break-even and operating leverage analysis
• Margin analysis, considerate of direct and indirect costs and effective allocation of indirect overhead cost
• How costs are used to prepare a budget and forecast, including assessing the sensitivity of budget assumptions and a brief introduction to non-traditional budgeting methods
• Budgeting controls, including an assessment of their cost vs. benefit and the concept of flexible budgeting
• Effective decision-making with relevant cost data, including in-house vs. contract-out and special-order decisions

When you participate in this session, you will:

• Calculate break-even and target sales volume as well as understand how cost structure allows small percentage sales growth to contribute to larger percentage profit growth
• Understand the budget process and use different methods of budgeting and forecasting
• Explore current non-traditional budget processes
• Understand the concept of relevant costing when considering decision on in-house vs. contract-out and special-order scenarios

All participants will also receive an e-book containing slides and explanatory notes, as well as templates.

About the Presenter

Franco (Frank) Saccucci is a tenured faculty member at MacEwan University and an adjunct lecturer with the University of Alberta's Executive Education. He has made numerous presentations in Canada as well as a few in the United States and Europe. His presentations include academia, industry, professional associations and government. To date, he has four publications and two in-progress. Prior to his more than 20 years as an educator, researcher and author he enjoyed 12 years of industry experience. He is a past recipient of the MacEwan Distinguished Teaching Award. His academic qualifications include a B. Comm. (1983) and a MBA (1986).

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Register by October 31, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by October 31, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by November 1, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by November 1, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

Proposed Updates to the Authentication Standard

Understanding and properly implementing authentication, particularly in the digital space, is one of the most talked-about challenges licensed professionals face in their practice. The Authentication Standard Subject Matter Panel, consisting of subject matter experts and a select group of permit holders, has updated APEGA's Authenticating Professional Documents (now titled Authenticating Professional Work Products) practice standard to improve definitions and add clarity to this important professional responsibility.

Some changes to the practice standard include:

• defining professional work products to enable licensed professionals to better determine what should be authenticated
• defining a Responsible Member's validation of professional work products
• standardizing authentication and validation formats to enable licensed professionals, permit holder, and the public to easily identify the authenticator and the validator, as well as the dates of authentication and validation
• discussing the uses of digital technology to authenticate professional work products
• setting the requirements for the authentication of professional work products imported into or exported from Alberta
• providing considerations for the retention and storage of authenticated professional work products

Download and review the draft Authenticating Professional Work Products (PDF, 1.1MB) 

Register Now

Register by October 26, 2018

Leadership is not a set of genetic characteristics, but rather it involves a lifelong process of self-discovery. Leadership development starts with the individual understanding the internal compass that guides him/her successfully through life. The most effective leaders engage in an ongoing self-exploration and monitoring process with the intention of continuously enhancing their character, qualities and leadership skills.

 This leadership training program focuses on the following topics:

1. Leading Self
2. Leading Others
3. Leading Within the Organization

Upon completion of this seminar, you will be able to:

• Explore the concept of leadership.
• Explore character in action.
• Identify one's Purpose, Principles and Priorities.
• Identify personal and work values.
• Discover personal leadership competencies and areas for development.
• Assess potential for leading others.
• Determine personal leadership style/attitude/approach.
• Understand the concept of authentic leadership.

About the Presenter

Kathleen Johnston, Career Strategist,is a Professional Certified Coach, Canadian Certified Counselling Therapist and Certified Stress Consultant. Her enthusiasm and energy for career development supports and inspires individuals to be successful in their careers without compromising their health and well-being.

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Register by October 31, 2018

APEGA professionals occupy a very important position in relation to public trust. There is an assumption of integrity and the application of the highest ethical principles and standards in the protection of both the public and the profession itself. This is not a simple or easy task. It requires sensitivity to ethical issues and the ability to use ethical judgment. It also requires the motivation to do the right thing. Most difficult of all is the commitment to take action that requires courage, persistence, overcoming obstacles, influencing skills and personal confidence. In "Advanced Ethical Decision-making" you will consider each one of these four requirements and apply your thinking to real dilemmas that professionals like you face.

When you participate in this session, you will:

• Identify ethical dilemmas facing APEGA professionals and discuss the personal and organizational obstacles associated with taking ethical action.
• Review the four-step model of ethical action developed by James Rest and the challenges inherent in each step:
  • Moral Sensitivity
  • Moral Judgment
  • Moral Motivation
  • Moral Character (action)
• Apply a comprehensive model for ethical decision- making to ethical dilemmas that include action planning and influence.
• Develop a plan to address both personal and organizational challenges associated with ethical decision-making and action-taking.

About the Presenter

Esther's consulting work focuses on helping organizations build the capability and commitment of their people to achieve breakthrough results. She is experienced in designing and delivering learning based systems and interventions that create change in skills and attitudes. Leadership development, thinking training, customer service, change management and culture assessment are particular specialties. She has designed and delivered training in over 50 different content areas. Taking a systems approach to managing personal and organizational change is central to all that she does.

Esther's experience includes over 30 years of consulting, specializing in human resource development working with clients in a wide range of companies including oil and gas, three levels of government; professional firms; construction and transportation companies; electric utilities; high tech companies and non-profit agencies.

Esther has worked with groups as large as 350 and as small as one. She is an accomplished conference speaker as well as a talented learning facilitator. Her sessions encourage people to think more deeply about what they are doing and to have the confidence to take constructive action and create change. Esther received Bachelors of Arts and Education degrees from Queen's University in Kingston Ontario. She also holds a Master of Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR).

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Register by November 6, 2018

The session is designed to help employees/managers assess financial information to carry out planning operations, controlling activities, and make informed decisions. The focus of the content and examples will be on:

• Cost-sales, volume-profit relationships, including break-even and operating leverage analysis
• Margin analysis, considerate of direct and indirect costs and effective allocation of indirect overhead cost
• How costs are used to prepare a budget and forecast, including assessing the sensitivity of budget assumptions and a brief introduction to non-traditional budgeting methods
• Budgeting controls, including an assessment of their cost vs. benefit and the concept of flexible budgeting
• Effective decision-making with relevant cost data, including in-house vs. contract-out and special-order decisions

When you participate in this session, you will:

• Calculate break-even and target sales volume as well as understand how cost structure allows small percentage sales growth to contribute to larger percentage profit growth
• Understand the budget process and use different methods of budgeting and forecasting
• Explore current non-traditional budget processes
• Understand the concept of relevant costing when considering decision on in-house vs. contract-out and special-order scenarios

All participants will also receive an e-book containing slides and explanatory notes, as well as templates.

About the Presenter

Franco (Frank) Saccucci is a tenured faculty member at MacEwan University and an adjunct lecturer with the University of Alberta's Executive Education. He has made numerous presentations in Canada as well as a few in the United States and Europe. His presentations include academia, industry, professional associations and government. To date, he has four publications and two in-progress. Prior to his more than 20 years as an educator, researcher and author he enjoyed 12 years of industry experience. He is a past recipient of the MacEwan Distinguished Teaching Award. His academic qualifications include a B. Comm. (1983) and a MBA (1986).

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Register by November 7, 2018

This 2.5 hour seminar is on APEGA’s expectations for Permit Holders and Responsible Members. Responsible Members must attend a Permit to Practice seminar within six months of being added as a Responsible Member, and then at least once every five years. 

This seminar covers:

• Permit to Practice administration
• How to create and maintain a professional practice management plan
• The roles and responsibilities of a Responsible Member
• APEGA’s discipline and enforcement process

Presenter Biography 

APEGA Presenter TBD

Register Now

Register by November 9, 2018

Leadership is not a set of genetic characteristics, but rather it involves a lifelong process of self-discovery. Leadership development starts with the individual understanding the internal compass that guides him/her successfully through life. The most effective leaders engage in an ongoing self-exploration and monitoring process with the intention of continuously enhancing their character, qualities and leadership skills.

 This leadership training program focuses on the following topics:

1. Leading Self
2. Leading Others
3. Leading Within the Organization

Upon completion of this seminar, you will be able to:

• Explore the concept of leadership.
• Explore character in action.
• Identify one's Purpose, Principles and Priorities.
• Identify personal and work values.
• Discover personal leadership competencies and areas for development.
• Assess potential for leading others.
• Determine personal leadership style/attitude/approach.
• Understand the concept of authentic leadership.

About the Presenter

Kathleen Johnston, Career Strategist, is a Professional Certified Coach, Canadian Certified Counselling Therapist, and Certified Stress Consultant. Her enthusiasm and energy for career development supports and inspires individuals to be successful in their careers without compromising their health and well-being.

Register Now

Register by November 14, 2018

This free, 2.5 hour seminar is on APEGA’s expectations for Permit Holders and Responsible Members. Responsible Members must attend a Permit to Practice seminar within six months of being added as a Responsible Member, and then at least once every five years. 

This seminar covers:

• Permit to Practice administration
• how to create and maintain a professional practice management plan
• the roles and responsibilities of a Responsible Member
• APEGA’s discipline and enforcement process

Presenter Biography

Presenter TBD

Register Now

Register by December 4, 2018

The purpose of this course is to introduce technical and non-technical individuals to those principles and techniques of effective project management, which can be usefully applied to technical and non-technical projects. Main topics include:

• Introduction to projects and project management
• Project life cycle and the gated process
• Defining the project: project need/problems/opportunities, goals and objectives, assumptions and risks, stakeholders, success, budget, benefits (Project Charter).
• Planning the project: project activities, estimating time, estimating costs, contingencies, sequencing activities, schedules, RACI charts (Project Execution Plan).
• Organizing the project: selecting the project manager and team, assigning work packages, leadership, building and sustaining project teams (the soft issues).
• Controlling the project: control tools schedule control, cost control (Earned Value Analysis) and managing scope changes (Project Controls).
• Closing the project: client acceptance, documentation, post implementation audit and lessons learned (Lessons learned hopefully not repeated).

Upon completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Develop project overview document or project charter 
• Formulate and communicate project plans effectively
• Develop project schedules and cost estimates
• Organize and lead a project team
• Apply techniques of project monitoring and control
• Build and sustain project teams

About the Presenter

Dr George Jergeas, P.Eng., is a Professor of Project Management in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, where he is involved in both the teaching of and research into project management since 1994. He has forty years of work experience, principally in infrastructure projects and claims and disputes.  He has worked with project teams in oil sands development, hospitals, roads and bridges, tunnelling, LRT expansions and mining projects. As a claims consultant investigating numerous construction projects, both in Canada and the USA, George gained insight into the fundamental causes of project success and failure. 

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Register by December 5, 2018

This 2.5 hour seminar is on APEGA’s expectations for Permit Holders and Responsible Members. Responsible Members must attend a Permit to Practice seminar within six months of being added as a Responsible Member, and then at least once every five years. 

This seminar covers:

• Permit to Practice administration
• How to create and maintain a professional practice management plan
• The roles and responsibilities of a Responsible Member
• APEGA’s discipline and enforcement process

Presenter Biography 

APEGA Presenter TBD

Register Now

Register by December 6, 2018

The purpose of this course is to introduce technical and non-technical individuals to those principles and techniques of effective project management, which can be usefully applied to technical and non-technical projects. Main topics include:

• Introduction to projects and project management
• Project life cycle and the gated process
• Defining the project: project need/problems/opportunities, goals and objectives, assumptions and risks, stakeholders, success, budget, benefits (Project Charter).
• Planning the project: project activities, estimating time, estimating costs, contingencies, sequencing activities, schedules, RACI charts (Project Execution Plan).
• Organizing the project: selecting the project manager and team, assigning work packages, leadership, building and sustaining project teams (the soft issues).
• Controlling the project: control tools schedule control, cost control (Earned Value Analysis) and managing scope changes (Project Controls).
• Closing the project: client acceptance, documentation, post implementation audit and lessons learned (Lessons learned hopefully not repeated).

Upon completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Develop project overview document or project charter 
• Formulate and communicate project plans effectively
• Develop project schedules and cost estimates
• Organize and lead a project team
• Apply techniques of project monitoring and control
• Build and sustain project teams

About the Presenter

Dr George Jergeas, P.Eng., is a Professor of Project Management in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, where he is involved in both the teaching of and research into project management since 1994. He has forty years of work experience, principally in infrastructure projects and claims and disputes.  He has worked with project teams in oil sands development, hospitals, roads and bridges, tunnelling, LRT expansions and mining projects. As a claims consultant investigating numerous construction projects, both in Canada and the USA, George gained insight into the fundamental causes of project success and failure. 

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Register by December 7, 2018

*First 16 registrants will receive a FREE copy of Alan Mallory's book, The Family That Conquered Everest, on the day of the session.

Climbing Mount Everest is considered one of mankind's greatest feats of human endurance. The two-month expedition to the top of the world's highest peak is a project filled with unparalleled physical and mental challenges through some of the most extreme conditions imaginable. Alan Mallory took on the challenge and set a world record when he, along with three members of his immediate family, reached the summit of Everest.  From teetering across ladders spanning seemingly bottomless crevasses and fighting the many altitude-related sicknesses to climbing through a blizzard in the dead of night, every segment of the climb was filled with intense, extraordinary challenges.

Alan's dynamic session focuses on developing project managers and strengthening project teams by reinforcing the PD skills and project management expertise that are essential for success in any project. It highlights the processes, tools and project stages that are involved in planning and executing difficult projects by using the challenge of Everest as an example of such a project.

The underlying message is about how we, as project managers, need to reach new heights in the way we think and the actions we take to advance our profession and achieve breakthrough performance.

When you participate in this session, you will learn how to:

• Empower team members to make critical decisions
• Use hybrid methods of incorporating agile project management
• Make prompt project decisions and take appropriate action
• Effective collaboration and team interaction
• Adapt to the environment and revised customer requirements
• Continually identify and evaluate risks

About the Presenter

Alan Mallory is an international speaker, author and professional development coach who is passionate about leadership and reaching new heights! His unique philosophy of life revolves around empowering people and embracing an agile mentality in all that we do.

A graduate of Queen's University, he has worked internationally with large organizations as a professional engineer and project manager. Living and working abroad has also given Alan the opportunity to deepen his understanding of individual and team challenges, better appreciate cultural diversity and successfully adapt to different organizational structures. Through his work and life experiences, he has discovered that his true passion is helping people reach new heights by cultivating effective ways of thinking and taking action.

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Register by December 10, 2018

In today's fast-paced, complex and often uncertain work world, the ability to communicate really well is critical to career success. Asserting yourself is part attitude, part skill acquisition. Assertiveness is a learned communication technique that will consistently put you in control of the outcome.

Assertiveness helps individuals break unproductive communication patterns, minimize defensiveness, solve problems and build trust in relationships. Learning how to express one's opinion, provide feedback to others and respond to criticism are all good reasons for becoming an assertive communicator.

In this experiential workshop, participants will understand the advantages of being assertive, reasons people are not assertive, know that an assertive communicator is never aggressive, and how passive behavior can lead to ineffectiveness and high dissatisfaction.

Upon completion of this seminar, you will be able to:

• Understand reasons people are not assertive and the advantages of being assertive.
• Compare and recognize passive, aggressive and assertive communication techniques.
• Examine current personal assertiveness skill level.
• Practice an assertive formula.

About the Presenter

Kathleen Johnston, Career Strategist, is a Professional Certified Coach, Canadian Certified Counselling Therapist and Certified Stress Consultant. Her enthusiasm and energy for career development supports and inspires individuals to be successful in their careers without compromising their health and well-being.

Register Now

Register by December 12, 2018

This free, 2.5 hour seminar is on APEGA’s expectations for Permit Holders and Responsible Members. Responsible Members must attend a Permit to Practice seminar within six months of being added as a Responsible Member, and then at least once every five years. 

This seminar covers:

• Permit to Practice administration
• how to create and maintain a professional practice management plan
• the roles and responsibilities of a Responsible Member
• APEGA’s discipline and enforcement process

Presenter Biography

Presenter TBD

Register Now