PGO - Professional Geoscientists Ontario

Developed by Geoscientists Canada, Professional Geoscientists Ontario is pleased to provide this course geared for university students to improve basic awareness about resources reporting and the role of the Qualified Person (QP). Space is limited. Register early! https://www.pgo.ca/apgo-events

This is your chance to nominate individuals whose significant contributions to geoscience elevate public protection and safeguard the integrity of the geoscience profession. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure worthy individuals get the recognition they deserve. Read more... https://www.pgo.ca/about/awards/awards-call-for-nominations

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Professional Geoscientists Ontario gratefully acknowledges the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for hosting the virtual panel session “ Sitting Together: Growing Your Understanding of Truth and Reconciliation”, which was held on September 15, 2022. Many thanks to our facilitator, Trina Maher and to all our panelists for making this session a great learning event. To all our attendees, thank you for your participation.

Sitting Together: Growing Your Understanding of Truth and Reconciliation
Virtual panel session hosted by PGO's Diversity and Inclusion Committee
September 15, 2022 at 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. ET
Please see: https://www.pgo.ca/events/september-15-2022-event

September 15, 2022 Event In this panel conversation being hosted by the PGO Diversity & Inclusion Committee, participants will gain an introduction to how the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation originated, hear from guest panelists about what reconciliation means in their work, and gain useful perspectives on how to....

The deadline for applications for two council positions have been extended to September 10, 2022. Please see link for more details https://www.pgo.ca/about/council/council-volunteering

Council Volunteering ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE PGO COUNCIL?PGO is always looking for professional geoscientists and members of the public to volunteer for a position on our Council and contribute at the strategic level with their knowledge and expertise in guiding the organization.   

The APGO Education Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its new hiking-based series of “Geotrails” in the Niagara Region on
GeoscienceINFO.com. See press release:https://www.apgoedfoundation.ca/uploaded/ed-fund-files/geotrails-release-august-2022.pdf

The deadline for applications for two council positions have been extended to September 2, 2022. Please see link for more details https://www.pgo.ca/about/council/council-volunteering

Council Volunteering ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE PGO COUNCIL?PGO is always looking for professional geoscientists and members of the public to volunteer for a position on our Council and contribute at the strategic level with their knowledge and expertise in guiding the organization.

Application deadline for PGO’s Assistant Registrar position has been extended to September 12, 2022. Click here for more information and to applyhttps://www.pgo.ca/files/jobs/pgo-assistant-registrar-2022.pdf

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Reminder: PGO is currently looking for members of the public to fill two volunteer Council positions of Non-registrant Public Appointees. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to serve the public of Ontario by being an active participant in the governance of PGO. Application deadline is August 21, 2022. See more here: https://www.pgo.ca/about/council/council-volunteering

Council Volunteering ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING THE PGO COUNCIL?PGO is always looking for professional geoscientists and members of the public to volunteer for a position on our Council and contribute at the strategic level with their knowledge and expertise in guiding the organization.   

PGO Council is accepting applications for Non-registrant Public Appointee position. Please seehttps://www.pgo.ca/uploaded/files/Council-Non-Registrant-Public-Appointee-Position2.pdf for more details.

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Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) is looking for an Assistant Registrar. For more information and to apply, please see:https://www.pgo.ca/files/jobs/pgo-assistant-registrar-2022.pdf

As an act of Reconciliation, Professional Geoscientists Ontario actively promotes learning opportunities focused on the histories, diverse cultures and heritage of Indigenous peoples.

In partnership with Reconciliation Education and First Nations University of Canada, PGO is offering the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation online course to its registrants, geoscientists-in-training, students and members of the public at a discounted rate. Continue the journey with a conversation focused on “Growing Your Understanding of Truth and Reconciliation”, a panel session hosted by PGO’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee on September 15, 2022 at 12 noon. Learn with us! https://www.pgo.ca/apgo-events

Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) is pleased to announce Melanie Siewert, P.Geo. (Limited), PGO Council President 2022-2023. Melanie started serving on Council as Councillor-at-Large in 2019 prior to taking on the role of Vice President (VP). As VP, Melanie demonstrated great leadership while engaging with PGO committees and subcommittees. As President, Melanie is committed to seeing further progress in governance and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in support of PGO's role as a trusted, respected and effective regulatory authority. Learn more: https://www.pgo.ca/about/council/pgo-president

PGO President PGO COUNCIL PRESIDENTAbout Melanie Siewert, P.Geo. (Limited)Melanie Siewert, B.Sc., P. Geo (Limited), is a Senior Environmental Geoscientist, Senior Project Manager and Federal Government Sector Leader with 24 years experience providing environmental consulting at contaminated sites. She has designe...

PGO joins Canadians in celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day https://www.pgo.ca/apgo-events

A reminder from PGO that June 5 – 11, 2022 is Canadian Environment Week. Check out Environment and Climate Change Canada’s EnviroTips to find out how we, as individuals, can contribute to protecting our environment.
https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/canadian-environment-week.html

Canadian Environment Week 2022 - Canada.ca Canadian Environment Week celebrates Canada’s environmental accomplishments and encourages Canadians to contribute to preserving and protecting their environment.

The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”), in partnership with the University of Toronto, is pleased to announce the release of our first ever Urban Geotrail on the University of Toronto Campushttps://www.apgoedfoundation.ca/uploaded/ed-fund-files/urban-geotrail-apgoef-2022.pdf

Important Reminders

1. Recognize a P.Geo. peer for their noteworthy contribution. Submit your nomination by June 3rd, 2022.https://www.pgo.ca/uploaded/files/2022AwardofMerit.pdf

2. PGO Council Election — Calling all Practicing, Limited, Temporary and Non-Practicing registrants! Cast your votes for the following Council positions. Your Voter ID is the email address you have registered with PGO. You must enter your Voter ID to place your vote.

Three (3) Councillor-at-Large Positions

North East Regional Councillor – to be voted on by registrants in North East Region

North West Regional Councillor – to be voted on by registrants in North West Region

Online voting is open from May 11, 2022 to June 8, 2022. For assistance, please send an email to [email protected].

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PGO Photo Contest 2022 - Deadline coming up:

To participate in the contest, please follow these instructions:

1. All entries must be received no later than Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET;
2. Please submit your photo(s) with brief descriptions by email to Bernard Kradjian at [email protected];
3. The file size of each photo cannot exceed 2 MB and your overall email must be 6 MB or less to ensure delivery;
4. A maximum of 3 photos may be submitted.

Before we can use any such material, we need to obtain your permission. The following is an example of a statement that can be used in your email body when submitting your photo:
“I ______________, give permission to Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO) to use the material(s) attached to this email as it sees fit and I release PGO from any obligation to me with respect to the attached material(s).”

Scholarships The APGO Education Foundation is now accepting applications for student scholarships.The Foundation will award two scholarships of $5,000 each to two students who, in the Spring of 2022, are on track to meet the requirements for advancement into the fourth year of a geoscience degree program. This w...

EARTH EDGE: MOU Signed with the Niagara Peninsula Aspiring Global Geopark, Science Rendezvous 2022 in Kingston, Ontario On April 19, 2022, the APGOEF announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Niagara Peninsula Aspiring Global Geopark (NPAGG) to work together to promote a greater understanding of the geoscience and the environments of the Niagara Peninsula.  The MOU is a non-regulatory, no...

There is still time to register for tomorrow’s Panel Session B of PGO 2022 Virtual Symposium – Professional is a Verb not a Noun!. Register online - https://www.pgo.ca/events/2022-Annual-Symposium

The APGO Education Foundation (“the Foundation”) is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Niagara Peninsula Aspiring Global Geopark (“NPAGG”). Under the MOU, NPAGG and the Foundation agree to work together to promote a greater understanding of geoscience and the environments of the Niagara Peninsula. Read more:https://www.apgoedfoundation.ca/uploaded/ed-fund-files/pr-mou-npagg-2022.pdf

Call for nominations – PGO Award of Merit
This is your chance to recognize an outstanding Professional Geoscientist! The PGO’s Award of Merit is presented annually to a registrant who, during the course of their career, has made significant contributions to geoscience profession and public protection.https://www.pgo.ca/uploaded/files/2022AwardofMerit.pdf

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Symposium Spotlight: Beyond the Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA)
Panel Session A of PGO 2022 Virtual Symposium
Speaker: Christian Naponse, Community Affairs Coordinator, Côté Gold Project, IAMGOLD https://www.pgo.ca/events/2022-Annual-Symposium

2022 Annual Symposium The Federal Government designated September 30th as a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the importance of the impact of the Indian Residential School era on First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, their families, and communities. How do we support those that we work with and hel...

Make a difference by serving public interest! Join PGO Council
Are you looking to make a meaningful contribution to public protection and professional practice? Consider running for PGO’s upcoming election. https://www.pgo.ca/events/notice-of-agm-2022-and-call-for-nomination

2022 Annual General Meeting This notice serves as the official call for nominations for PGO Council positions which will become vacant on June 23, 2022, the date of our AGM. There are 7 positions open for nominations for this year’s Council Election.

Panel Session B: April 21, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET
Professional is a Verb not a Noun!
If you've ever told anyone "I'm a qualified person" you might have been lying without knowing it...
See Panel Session B page https://www.pgo.ca/events/2022-Annual-Symposium/PanelB for presentations and speakers.

Panel B Session B, April 21, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. ETProfessional is a Verb not a Noun!Session Chairs:  Jim Whyte, P.Geo. and Simon Gautrey, P.Geo.A moderated Q & A will follow after the panel presentations. 

The Federal Government designated September 30th as a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the importance of the impact of the Indian Residential School era on First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, their families, and communities. How do we support those that we work with and help ourselves to be respectful respondents to reconciliation? Learn with us! Register for the PGO 2022 Virtual Symposium - https://www.pgo.ca/events/2022-Annual-Symposium

2022 Annual Symposium The Federal Government designated September 30th as a National Day of Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the importance of the impact of the Indian Residential School era on First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, their families, and communities. How do we support those that we work with and hel...

Co-chaired by Joanna Eyquem and Alexandra Smofsky, Panel Session D of PGO 2022 Virtual Symposium will highlight opportunities for geoscience professionals to play an active role in addressing both climate change and wider sustainability issues within the evolving economy. Learn with us! Register for the PGO 2022 Virtual Symposium. https://www.pgo.ca/events/2022-Annual-Symposium