Month: November 2016

Forwarded on behalf of Professional Engineers of Ontario – Algonquin Chapter

The Professional Engineers of Ontario Algonquin Chapter is hosting a fascinating talk presented by Lianne Ing, Vice President of Bubble Technologies Inc. (BTI).  In this presentation, Ms. Ing will talk about how BTI has successfully evolved from a small, single-technology company to a recognized research technology leader, focussing on BTI’s innovative radiation technologies and research initiatives.  The presentation will discuss how the company combines scientific, engineering, and manufacturing expertise to yield advanced solutions to complex radiation-related problems.

BTI currently provides commercial products, radiation services, consulting, and contract research and development to clients around the world,  The company’s unique technologies have been deployed at important venues including Presidential inaugurations.  Lianne Ing is responsible for the company’s strategic development and business operations.  Ms. Ing graduated in 1998 with a BASc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto.

Presentation

Monday November 7th, 2016

Networking: 6:45 p.m.  Presentation: 7:15 p.m.

At J.L. Gray Bennett Room (Back entrance), Deep River

Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

For questions about the event or to register, please contact: Orijit Pandit at >PEO Algonquin Chapter (peoalgon@cnl.ca)

Please sign up by Friday November 4th, 2016 as attendance is limited.

Forwarded on Behalf of CNS

The Chalk River branch of the CNS is proud to present our latest speaker session: “Engineering Developments at Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)” by Chris Hatton. Please join us for this talk at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Bennett / Mackenzie Room, J.L. Gray Centre (Entry via rear security entrance). Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Mr. Chris Hatton has more than 40 years of experience in the design of nuclear components. Since 2011, he has been in charge of engineering and transportation at NWMO. Chris is a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo and has an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University. He held positions in engineering, marketing and public relations with Babcock and Wilcox International and was president of Quantum Machinery, a robotics company. He has also done graduate studies in wind turbine and fuel cell design.

In this talk, Mr. Hatton will provide a brief background on Canada’s plan for safely dealing with our country’s used nuclear fuel and how we came up with this plan. The plan involves placing the fuel in a specially built deep geological repository (DGR). He will also talk about the innovative engineering that Canada has undertaken for dealing in the development of this repository, and provide examples of the processes and equipment that his team is building.

Hello,

This is the last reminder that our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is tonight, with the doors opening at 5 and the meeting starting at 5:30pm.

We have included in this reminder the previous AGM minutes, financial statements, and proposed budgets.  Please note that members are encouraged to bring their own copy of the documents when they attend the AGM since hard copies will not be provided at the meeting.

Hello,

We have been meeting with the company frequently and have delayed sending out a bulletin until we had something of significance to report.

The company and union negotiation teams met again September 7th  to 9th, 20th to 22nd and October 4th to 6th, still following the Interest
Based Negotiations (IBN) format. This collaborative type of negotiations in which both the union and the company work together to solve the issues to everyone’s benefit can, as you can imagine take time.

Over the additional nine days of negotiation, we have advanced our discussion on nearly all non-monetary issues identified at the beginning
of negotiations.  This includes: flexible work schedule, NRU shutdown, harassment investigations, Career and Professional Development (C&PD),
the Joint Consultation Committee (JCC) and on-call clarification.  We have achieved tentative resolution on flexible work schedule, C&PD, JCC and, clarification to on-call language at the conclusion of this weeks bargaining. We would expect that a logical question might be, “can we see the tentative resolutions?” Though we have tentative language, with the IBN process nothing gets truly finalised until the end of all the negotiations. This gives us the ability to revisit those items that have tentative language if the next item for negotiations impacts one of those previously discussed. For example, flexible work hours terms could impact discussions on banked time or overtime. So although we have tentative language it could change slightly.

Overall, the negotiations team continues to feel positive with the steps in IBN.  The sides will meet again October 25th -27th to resume discussions.

For specific questions regarding negotiations please contact
negotiate@crpeg.ca.

Just a quick reminder that the Annual General Meeting is next week, Tuesday 2016 October 18. If you have not yet indicated whether you are attending or not, could you please do so by voting? We’ve attached the previous bulletin for your convenience.

Hello,

This is to inform you of the CRPEG and Chalk River Branch AGMs on Tuesday 2016 October 18 at the Chalk River Lions Hall.  The hall will open at 5:00 pm and the meeting will commence at 5:30 pm.

Please use the voting buttons above to indicate whether you plan to attend the meeting by Friday October 14.

Your response will assist us in ordering the refreshments and light meal.  Please indicate if you have special dietary restrictions.

Uditha Senaratne is the Chair of the Nominations Committee.  Please contact Uditha if you are interested in running for a position on the CRPEG Executive.

The CRPEG AGM will be conducted first, followed by the CRB AGM.  Agendas are as follows:

CRPEG AGENDA:

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Previous Minutes
• President’s Message
• Treasurer’s Report
• Old Business
• Election of CRPEG Officers
• Negotiations Update
• New Business – Open discussion on issues/concerns of the membership

Chalk River Branch AGENDA:

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Previous Minutes
• President’s Message
• PIPSC updates and issues for the upcoming AGM
• Treasurer’s Report
• Old Business
• Motion on Election of CRB Officers – CRPEG Executive be appointed as the Chalk River Branch Executive
• New Business – Open discussion on issues/concerns of the membership

A final reminder will be sent out before the AGM.  The final reminder will include: previous AGM minutes, financial statements, and proposed budgets.  Members are encouraged to bring their own copy of the documents when they attend the AGM since hard copies will not be provided at the meeting.

Forwarded on behalf of CNS

Please note, that Mr. Hatton informed us that due to unforeseen circumstances he would have to regrettably reschedule his talk. We will inform you of the rescheduled time at a later date.

Thank you,

CNS Chalk River Branch

Forwarded on behalf of CNS

“Engineering Developments at Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)”

Chris Hatton

Director, Nuclear Repository Development, NWMO

Talk: 6:30 pm, Thursday October 13, 2016

Bennett / Mackenzie Room, J.L. Gray Centre

(Entry via rear security entrance)

Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Mr. Chris Hatton has more than 40 years of experience in the design of nuclear components.  Since 2011, he has been in charge of engineering and transportation at NWMO.  Chris is a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo and has an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University.  He held positions in engineering, marketing and public relations with Babcock and Wilcox International and was president of Quantum Machinery, a robotics company.  He has also done graduate studies in wind turbine and fuel cell design.

In this talk, Mr. Hatton will provide a brief background on Canada’s plan for safely dealing with our country’s used nuclear fuel and how we came up with this plan.  The plan involves placing the fuel in a specially built deep geological repository (DGR).  He will also talk about the innovative engineering that Canada has undertaken for dealing in the development of this repository, and provide examples of the processes and equipment that his team is building.

Hello,

We realise this is last moment but there is still time for your voice to be heard.

CRPEG Executive

Forwarded on behalf of PIPSC

Canada’s Fundamental Science Review – Last chance to submit your comments

This is your opportunity to help ensure the future funding of federal government research! You have until September 30, 2016 to submit your comments ( http://www.sciencereview.ca/eic/site/059.nsf/eng/00022.html ) to Canada’s Fundamental Science Review ( http://www.sciencereview.ca/eic/site/059.nsf/eng/home ), the federal government’s public consultation on how to “optimize support for fundamental science in Canada.” Please contribute your ideas as soon as possible and before the deadline passes. You can find PIPSC’s contribution to this critical debate ( http://www.pipsc.ca/portal/page/portal/website/issues/govtaffairs/091916 ) on the Institute web site.

Better Together!

Debi Daviau
President

Forwarded on behalf of Professional Engineers of Ontario – Algonquin Chapter

The Professional Engineers of Ontario Algonquin Chapter is hosting a exciting talk presented by Mr. Spencer Wilson, CD former Canadian Forces Master Warrant Officer. Unexploded Explosive Ordnance(UXO) are projectiles (rockets, mortar rounds, artillery rounds, etc.), bombs dropped by aircraft, grenades, etc. that had not exploded upon impact with the ground. Abandoned unfired small arms ammunition (e.g. bullets) are also included as UXO. Specialists, employing sensing technologies, safely detect, remove, and/or destroy in situ UXO. Obtain an understanding how UXO is detected, removed, and/or destroyed by attending the presentation.

Mr. Wilson former military service included duty with NATO, the UN and Allied Central Europe Force operations. He served as an instructor in the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace and Ordnance Engineering. His military studies included Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Improvised Explosive Device Disposal in Canada and the United Kingdom, and identification and render safe procedures for Unexploded Explosive Ordnance (UXO) at the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal School. He has performed the duties of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Center Chief and Senior Ammunition Technician for the Special Service Force. He has been employed on, in excess of fifty unexploded ordnance survey and clearance projects in North America, working both on land and underwater.

Regulatory Talk

Friday September 30th, 2016

Networking: 6:45 p.m.  Presentation: 7:15 p.m.

At J.L. Gray Bennett Room (Back entrance), Deep River

Light snacks and drinks will be provided.

For questions about the event or to register, please contact: Orijit Pandit at >PEO Algonquin Chapter (peoalgon@cnl.ca)

Please sign up by Monday September 26th, 2016 as attendance is limited.