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Issue 124/Numéro 124 Spring/printemps 2004

Canadian military engineers

are playing a crucial role

in the deadly job of

clearing landmines in

Afghanistan. New technology

such as the Improved

Landmine Detection

System is helping to

minimize the risk to both

soldiers and civilians.

Read more about the

life-saving operations on

page 22 .

Postcard from Kabul

2004 Annual Meeting

Brian Barnes, P.Eng., was

elected President of the

Association during the

84th Annual Meeting. See

what else happened on

page 11.

The new Moncton YMCA

will open its doors this

fall. Learn how APEGNB

members are contributing

to the project on page 26.

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APEGNB Executive and Council 2002

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian B. Barnes, P.Eng.

Vice-President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brent Smith, P.Eng.

Past President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger Cormier, P.Eng.

CCPE Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hollis Cole, P.Eng.

CCPG Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Keys, P.Geo

Fredericton Councillors . . . . . . . . . . . Eldo Hildebrand, P.Eng. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jane McGinn, P.Eng.

Moncton Councillors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Gallant, P.Eng. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larry Dionne, P.Eng.

Saint John Councillors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tanya Horgan, P.Eng. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ken Bhola, P.Eng.

Northeastern Councillors . . . . . . . . . . . . Claude Mallet, P.Eng. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Gallant, P.Eng.

Northwestern Councillors . . . . . . . . . . . . Eric Ouellette, P.Eng. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcel Lizotte, P.Eng.

Geoscientist Councillors . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce Broster, P.Geo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Lentz, P.Geo.

Lay Councillors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicola Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hélène Beaulieu, LLB

APEGNB Staff

Andrew McLeod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Director

Tom Sisk, P.Eng. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] of Professional Affairs

Sandra Stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] of Registration

Melissa Mertz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] of Communications

Becky Geneau, EIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Program Director

Rachael Christenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Michelle Westall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Coordinator

Connie Corrigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Assistant

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ebruary delivered some ferocious weather for Maritimersbut that didn’t stop people fromattending APEGNB’s 84th Annual

Meeting hosted by the NorthwesternBranch. Despite blizzard conditions insouthern New Brunswick, delegatesbraved the roads to enjoy a weekend in sunny Edmundston on February 20 and 21.

The Annual Meeting was certainly amemorable one for me. In addition tobeing elected your president for 2004-05,I was pleased to meet with friends, listen to members’ concerns andattend an engaging line-up of technicalsessions. Congratulations to MireilleVautour, P.Eng., and her capable committee for their hard work, joie devivre and attention to detail!

With plenty of work to do on behalf ofthe Association, I look forward to servingon Council with your new vice-president,Brent Smith, P.Eng., and I welcomereturning Council members as well asthe following newly elected Councillors:

• Jane McGinn, P.Eng. (Fredericton Councillor)

• Kevin Gallant, P.Eng. (Northeastern Councillor)

• David Lentz, P.Geo. (Geoscientist-At-Large)

• Marcel Lizotte, P.Eng.(Northwestern Councillor)

Hélène Beaulieu, LLB, is our new LayCouncillor. She brings a depth of experience dealing with insurance-related matters and will no doubt offersome unique perspectives on issuesaffecting our professions.

A sincere thank you to our outgoingCouncillors is also in order: Al Giberson, P.Eng.; Kevin Richard,P.Eng.; Tony Desjardins, P.Eng.; RobinTurner, P.Geo.; and Susan Mesheau.Their dedication and expertise has beenvery much appreciated. I hope they willcontinue to play a significant role inshaping the future of our Association.

By-Law Changes

In December 2003, you received notification of proposed by-lawchanges. I am pleased to report thatduring the Annual Meeting, the membersin attendance voted to send the proposed by-law amendments, thatwould grant engineers- and geoscientists-in-training the right to vote and holdoffice, to letter ballot. You will receiveyour ballots by mail in April. Please

take the time to make your voice heardon this issue.

A proposed by-law amendment concerning the definition of “retiredmember” was presented to the meeting,discussed and tabled until next year.

APEGNB Office Space

During the Annual Meeting, APEGNBvice-president, Brent Smith, presenteda proposal to build new office space forthe Association in order to meet ourever-increasing storage and adminis-trative needs. The members decidedthat the Association would renew itslease at 535 Beaverbrook Court foranother 18 months. In the meantime,the Association will search for suitablecommercial property and develop adetailed plan, which will include acomparative financial analysis and arecommended course of action. Thefinal proposal will be presented to themembership at a special meeting orduring the 2005 Annual Meeting. If youknow of any available commercialproperty in the Fredericton area thatwould be suitable for a professionaloffice building, please contact ourexecutive director, Andrew McLeod([email protected]).

Volunteer!

On a final note, I encourage all of ourmembers to actively participate in thegovernance of our Association. Thereare plenty of ways for you to getinvolved! Attend your Branch-sponsoredevents. Volunteer to run for Council atthe Branch level. Become a member ofany of the Association’s provincial committees. (For a complete listing ofthe various APEGNB committees, visit www.apegnb.com/people/committee.html). However you chooseto participate, you can be assured thatyour expertise will be greatly appreciatedand your volunteer work will be a mostrewarding and fulfilling experience.

I look forward to working with all ofyou this year and invite you to e-mailme ([email protected]) with anycomments and suggestions you may haveregarding Association-related matters.

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APEGNB Foundation for Education

Advanced StudiesScholarship 2004

For further informationor to apply, contact the APEGNB office.

Tel: [email protected] of Study:

Engineering or Geoscience: Full-time or part-time for the equivalent of one academic term.

Conditions: Must be a registered professional member

(P.Eng./P.Geo.) in good standing with APEGNB.

Value: Up to $2,000 for Masters and up to $3,000 for

Doctorate.

Application Closing Date: June 30, 2004.

n février, Dame Nature n’a pasépargné les provinces maritimes, mais ces conditionsinclémentes n’ont tout de même

pas empêché nos membres de se rendreà la 84e réunion annuelle de l’AIGNBorganisée par le bureau du Nord-Ouest.Malgré la tempête qui sévissait dans lesud de la province, les délégués ontaffronté les routes enneigées pour venirpasser une fin de semaine ensoleillée àEdmunston les 20 et 21 février.

Cette réunion annuelle restera des plusmémorables pour moi. Outre mon élection à la présidence pour 2004-2005,j’ai pu renouer avec des amis, entendreles préoccupations des membres et prendre part à une série de séances detravail techniques très intéressantes.Toutes mes félicitations à MireilleVautour, ing., et aux membres compétents de son comité pour leursefforts, leur joie de vivre et leur attentionaux moindres détails!

Avec tout le beau travail à accomplir aunom de l’Association, c’est avec grandplaisir que j’anticipe ma collaborationavec votre nouveau vice-président,Brent Smith, ing., et que j’accueille lesmembres qui sont de retour pour unautre mandat et les conseillers nouvellement élus :

• Jane McGinn, ing. (conseillère deFredericton)

• Kevin Gallant, ing. (conseiller duNord-Est)

• David Lentz, géosc. (représentantprovincial des géoscientifiques)

• Marcel Lizotte, ing. (conseiller duNord-Ouest)

Hélène Beaulieu, LL.B., est notre nouvelle conseillère non-spécialiste. Ellepossède une connaissance approfondiedes questions liées aux opérations d’assurances et saura sûrement nousprésenter un point de vue unique surdes dossiers touchant nos professions.

Je tiens également à remercier tous lesconseillers sortants : Al Giberson, ing.;Kevin Richard, ing.; Tony Desjardins,ing.; Robin Turner, géosc.; et Susan

Mesheau. Nous leur sommes très reconnaissants pour leur dévouement etleur expertise. Et j’espère qu’ils vont continuer de contribuer, grâce à leurinfluence, au progrès de notre Association.

Changements aux règlements

En décembre 2003, on vous a avisé deschangements proposés aux règlements.Il me fait plaisir de vous informer qu’àla réunion annuelle, les membresprésents ont décidé par vote de soumettreà un scrutin postal les changementsproposés aux règlements, qui concéderaient aux ingénieurs et géoscientifiques stagiaires le droit devoter et d’être nommé pour un mandat.Vous recevrez votre bulletin de vote enavril. Veuillez donc faire connaître votreopinion à ce sujet.

À la réunion, un changement proposéau règlement portant sur la définitiondu « membre à la retraite » a été soumis,discuté puis remis à l’an prochain.

Locaux de l’AIGNB

À la réunion annuelle, le vice-présidentde l’AIGNB, Brent Smith, a proposé laconstruction de nouveaux locaux pourl’Association afin de répondre aux exigences administratives et aux besoinsd’entreposage qui augmentent constamment. Les membres ont décidéque l’Association allait renouveler lebail de ses locaux situés au 535, rueBeaverbrook, pour une période de dix-huit mois. Entre-temps,l’Association tentera de trouver une

propriété immobilière convenable etélaborera un plan détaillé, présentantentre autres une analyse financière com-parative et le plan d’action préconisé. Ledocument final sera présenté aux membres à une réunion extraordinaireou à la réunion annuelle de 2005. Tousceux et celles au courant de propriétésimmobilières disponibles à Frederictonet aménagées pour servir de bureauxsont priés de communiquer avec notredirecteur exécutif, Andrew McLeod([email protected]).

Bénévolat!

En terminant, j’invite tous nos membresà participer activement à la gouvernancede notre Association. Cette participationpeut prendre différentes formes! Assisterà une activité organisée par le bureaurégional. Se présenter aux prochainesélections du Conseil régional. Devenirmembre d’un des comités provinciauxde l’Association. (Consultez le sitewww.apegnb.com/people/committee.htmlpour obtenir la liste complète des comitésde l’AIGNB.) Mais une chose est sûre : peuimporte votre type de participation, votreexpertise sera des plus appréciées etvotre travail de bénévole deviendra uneexpérience des plus enrichissantes etsatisfaisantes!

Je me réjouis à la perspective de collaboreravec vous tous durant l’année en courset je vous invite à me faire parvenir parcourriel ([email protected]) touteremarque ou suggestion ayant trait àl’Association.

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THE NEW EXECUTIVE OF THE FREDERICTON BRANCH IS:

Marty Gordon, P.Eng. Chairperson

Jeff Braun, P.Eng. Vice-Chair

Ken Peck, P.Eng. Co-Treasurer

Tom MacNeil, P.Eng. Co-Treasurer

Serge Levesque, P.Eng. Communications Chair

Trevor Hanson, EIT Co-Program Chair

Matt Alexander, GIT Co-Program Chair

Capt. Randy Dunn MEAC Representative

Andy Small, P.Eng. Past-Chair

Greg Snyder, P.Eng. Councillor at Large

Ed Smith, P.Eng. Councillor at Large

John Pugh, P.Eng. Councillor at Large

Alana MacLellan Bonnell, P.Eng. Councillor at Large

We are also looking forward to our SpringGolf Tournament which will be held inMay at the Mactaquac Golf Course. Thisevent is always a great time, and we hopeto see you there.

If you have any questions about theabove events or comments, please contact Marty Gordon at 506-452-6110 [email protected]. If you wish to be added to

our e-mail distribution list, please sendyour contact information to Marty.

BBrraanncchh RReeppoorrttss

Martin Gordon, P.Eng – Chair

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he FrederictonBranch held its AnnualMeeting andBranch Dinneron January 22

and we’repleased to report

that $500 was raised for the APEGNB

Foundation for Education. Thanks to allof those who attended and to SherrySparks, P.Eng., for her presentation on theenvironmental impact assessment of possible modifications to the Petitcodiac River causeway.

We have planned several program activitiesfor early 2004 including an evening ofcurling, technical sessions, and outreachactivities. Here are few upcoming eventsthis spring:

• April 6 - The UNB EngineeringStudent Paper Competition;

• April 20 - “Constructing Camp Julien,the largest Canadian Forces’ campsince the Korean War”. The presentationwill follow the project from inceptionto completion. Major Brian Smith,Canadian Forces multi-disciplinarydesign team, is the guest speaker.

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grades nine to twelve must apply theiringenuity and knowledge in science toconstruct a bridge with only pasta andglue, while following some predeterminedrules. Each bridge is then put to the testby applying loads until their work of art isshattered. The top two finishers fromeach school then meet to competeagainst each other at the regional finals.Final competition results will be publishedin the next edition of Engenuity.

Northwestern members are remindedthat email is used for upcoming eventnotices. Members who are not currently

receiving emails from the Branch shouldcontact any member of the executive oremail us at [email protected] to beadded to the list.

We look forward to seeing you at ourupcoming events.

Paul R. Cormier, P.Eng – Chair

Northwestern Branchhe 84th APEGNBAnnual Meetinghas justwrapped uphere inEdmundston,

and I would liketo thank the

organizing committee,as well as the staff at the APEGNB officefor all their time and energy in makingthis year’s event a success. We hope thatall those in attendance had a great timeand enjoyed the local “Brayon” hospitality.

At the time of this writing, the 10th editionof our annual Pasta Bridge Contest is taking place at the local schools in thenorthwestern region. Students from

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t has been a verybusy year inSaint John andwe are pleasedto see so manymembers taking

part in all ourevents. The

Christmas ‘meet &greet’ was held at the Barrack GreenArmouries in December and a great timewas had by all. As at all our events thisyear, a 50/50 draw was held to raise fundsfor the Foundation for Education.

Our annual curling night was an over-whelming success with more than 60 peopledemonstrating their rock throwing abilities!With so many people signed up, theorganizers decided to bend the rules a littleand play with five-person teams. For a littlemore fun, a few sheets were reserved forhusbands vs. wives. Unfortunately ladies,the men were lucky that night, so congrat-ulations to the winners, Alan Reid, P.Eng.;Pierre Michaud, EIT; Russell Glasgow,P.Eng.; Rod McNutt and Peter Mabey, P.Eng.

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P.Eng., former Branch Chair, was electedVice-President of the Association for thecoming year. Tanya Horgan, P.Eng., and KenBhola, P.Eng. were elected as Councillors.Congratulations to Brent, Tanya and Ken and thank you for taking on thisresponsibility. To Mireille Vautour, P.Eng., andmembers of the Annual Meeting Committee– congratulations on a job well done!

Our National Engineering Week Camp atUNBSJ was home to 30 prospective engineers. The high school students wereintroduced to our profession through toursand a GPS exercise courtesy of Geodesy andGeomatics from UNB Fredericton. Popsiclestick bridges were built and tested as well.

Several events have been tentatively sched-uled for the remainder of this year. Be sure topencil these dates in and check the websiteregularly, so you don’t miss out on the fun!

• April 2004Coleson Cove Refurbishment Tour

• May 2004Technical Lecture

• June 2004Annual Branch Dinner Theatre

• July 2004 Golf Tournament - Rockwood Park

Branch members will be updated andreminded of all of the events using emailmessages and voice-mail reminders. If youare not receiving email or voice mail, andwould like to be added to the list, please contact us at [email protected] or callour Branch Hotline (1-877-425-5500).

Lisa Woodworth, EIT – Chair

Saint John BranchII

a 84ième assembléeannuelle del’AIGNB vienttout juste de seterminer àEdmundston, et

je tiens à remercierle comité organisa-

teur, ainsi que le personnel de l’AIGNB pour vos efforts afinde rendre cet événement un franc succès.Nous espérons que tous les participants sesont bien amusés et ont su profiter del’hospitalité brayonne.

Au moment de l’écriture, la 10ième éditiondu concours de ponts en pâtes alimentaires

a lieu dans les écoles de la région du Nord-Ouest. Les étudiant(e)s de la neuvièmeà la douzième années doivent faire preuve d’ingéniosité et appliquer leursconnaissances en sciences pour construireun pont avec seulement des pâtes et de lacolle, tout en respectant certaines normesprédéterminées. Chaque pont est mis àl’épreuve pour établir la charge maximaleportante avant que le chef-d’œuvre soitdémolie. Les deux meilleurs concurant(e)sde chaque école sont par la suite invité(e)sà la finale régionale afin de compétitionerpour les grands honneurs régionaux.Les résultats de la compétition finaleseront publiés dans la prochaine édition d’Engenuity.

On rappelle aux membres de la brancheque les annonces d’évènements à venir sefont toujours par courriel. Les membresqui ne reçoivent pas de courriel de labranche devraient contacter quelqu’un del’exécutif ou nous envoyer un courriel à[email protected] afin d’être ajouter àla liste.

Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous voirà nos prochaines activités.

Paul R. Cormier, ing – président

La Section du Nord-Ouest

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you want to find out the dates of theupcoming activities, check out theMoncton Branch web page on APEGNB’sprovincial website. Reserve time now forthe Moncton Branch Annual Meetingscheduled for May.

In order to promote Engineering Month,the Moncton Branch and the studentchapter of the Université de Monctonplanned an Egg Drop. The participantshave a short preparation time for whichthey must construct an object capable ofholding an egg during the “drop”.Students and the public were invited toparticipate in the event.

Technical sessions were planned through-out March and April. Keep a close eye onour web page for dates and times. A

surprise speaker has been contacted forour March session but as I am writingthis, nothing has been confirmed yet.

If you are not receiving email notices forupcoming Branch events, be sure to forward us your e-mail address. JolaineLandry, EIT, our communication chair,will be happy to add any new members inour database.


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Marc A. LeBlanc, P.Eng – Chair

Moncton Branchreetings fromMoncton! Firstly,I would like tocongratulatethe OrganizingCommittee of

the APEGNBAnnual Meeting

held in Edmundston.Mireille Vautour, P.Eng., and the othermembers of the organizing committeeprepared a well-balanced and organizedAnnual Meeting and Conference.Unfortunately, because of the weather,many of the Moncton Branch memberswere either late arriving or couldn’t makeit at all. A few brave souls ventured out inthe storm and made it on time.

Activities for the Branch during the wintermonths included the Curling Funspieland the Family Fun Day at CentennialPark on March 14. But by the time youread this, both events will have passed. If

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ur new Council is eager to serve the membership of this Branchof the Association, and the Executive is listed below as follows:

CHAIR RAY RITCHIE, P.Eng.(506) 622-5654 – [email protected]

Vice-Chair Thomas Paisley, P.Eng.

Treasurer Lisa Albert-Thériault, P.Eng.

Secretary Gerald Lavigne, P.Eng.

Northumberland Kirk Mullin, EIT

Gloucester East Dennis Gallant, P.Eng.

Gloucester West Gaetan Benoit, P.Eng.

Restigouche Eric Beattie, P.Eng.

P.Geo. Rep Patrick McMahon, P.Geo

Provincial Executive Council Claude Mallet, P.Eng.

Provincial Executive Council Kevin Gallant, P.Eng.(Communications Officer as well)

event in School District 16 to be held onMarch 13, 2004 in Miramichi.

Lisa Albert-Thériault, P.Eng., has beenresponsible for selection and presentationof the two Student Bursaries, which wewill have the pleasure to witness at anupcoming event. Maryline Mallet fromShippagan (U de Moncton) and Peter F.Cormier from Charlo (UNB) are thisyear’s deserving recipients.

We thank Thomas Paisley, P.Eng., forheading up this year’s NominatingCommittee, and it is time to start lookingfor candidates for upcoming ProvincialCouncil positions, so if you know of aninterested candidate, please let Tom knowat (506) 627-5039.

Best regards and wishes for a safe spring season.

OORay Ritchie, P.Eng – Chair

Northeastern Branch

We are looking forward to an ambitiousspring/summer season in our region ofthe province.

Our plan is to augment our traditionalLobster Supper and Golf Tournament

activities with some technical sessionsand pub events this year. At publicationtime, we will also have inaugurated ournew “ Sling-A-Bean-Bag” event forNational Engineering Week (Organized byKevin Gallant, P.Eng.), with our premier

et la journée familiale au Parc duCentenaire le 14 mars. Ces deux activitésauront eu lieu avant même cette publica-tion soit distribuée. Si vous désirez plusd’information sur les activités à venir,veuillez vérifier la page web de la sectionde Moncton sur le site internet de L’AIGNB.Veuillez prendre note que la réunionannuelle de la section de Moncton aura lieu en Mai.

Afin de promouvoir le mois de l’Ingénierie,la branche de Moncton et le chapitre étudiant de l’Université de Monctonorganisera une chute d’œuf. Les partici-pants auront un courte période de prépa-ration afin de construire un objet capablede tenir un œuf durant la chute. Les étudiants et le public seront invités à participer à cette activité.

Des sessions techniques sont planifiéespour les mois de mars et avril. Les datesseront affichées sur le site web aussitôt lesconférenciers auront confirmé leur présence.

Si vous ne recevez pas les avertissementspour les activités de la branche par courriel,veuillez nous envoyer votre adresse decourriel. Jolaine Landry, i.s., responsablede la communication, vous ajoutera à laliste des membres.


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Marc A. LeBlanc, ing – président

La Section de Moncton

alut de Moncton!Premièrement,j’aimeraisféliciter le comitéorganisateur dusuccès de la

réunion annuellede l’AIGNB qui a eu

lieu à Edmundston.Mme Mireille Vautour, ing., et les autresmembres du comité organisateur ont faitun excellent travail en mettant sur piedune réunion annuelle et des conférencesbien équilibrées. Malheureusement, due àune tempête, plusieurs membres de labranche de Moncton sont arrivés en retardou qu’ils n’ont pu se rendre.

Les activités de la branche durant les mois d’hiver inclus une journée de curling

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e nouveau comité exécutif est de nouveau au travail et très anxieux detravailler ensemble afin d’organiser les activités pour la nouvelleannée. Lors de la réunion annuelle, le nouveau comité exécutif pourl’année 2003-2004 à été formé:

PRÉSIDENT RAY RITCHIE, ing.(506) 622-5654 – [email protected]

Vice-président Thomas Paisley, ing.

Trésorière Lisa Albert-Theriault, ing.

Secrétaire Gerald Lavigne, ing.

Northumberland Kirk Mullin, EIT

Gloucester Est Dennis Gallant, ing.

Gloucester Ouest Gaetan Benoit, ing.

Restigouche Eric Beattie, ing.

P.Geo. Rep Patrick McMahon, géo.

Conseiller provincial Claude Mallet, ing.

Conseiller provincial Kevin Gallant, ing.(aussi agent de communication)

pour la semaine nationale de génie. Lepremier événement aura lieu le 13 mars,2004, au district scolaire 16 à Miramichi.

Lisa Albert-Thériault, ing., en collaborationavec les Universités, a été responsable dechoisir et de présenter les deux bourses d’étudiant, dont nous serons témoin à unévènement prochainement. J’aimeraisféliciter Maryline Mallet de Shippagan (U de Moncton), et Peter F. Cormier de Charlo(UNB), les deux récipiendaires de la bourse del’AIGNB Section Nord-est pour cette année.

Nous aimerions remercier Tom Paisley, ing.,d’avoir dirigé le comité de nomination cetteannée. Sur cette même note, il est maintenantle temps de chercher pour de nouveaux membres voulant se présenter à la position deconseiller provinciale. Si vous êtes intéressés,veuillez SVP contacter Tom au (506) 627-5039.

Nous vous souhaitons un printemps/étéagréable.

LLRay Ritchie, ing – président

La Section du Nord-Est

Nous attendons avec impatience la nouvellesaison printemps/été dans le Nord-est.

Notre plan cette année, est d’augmenter laparticipation à nos activités traditionnellestel que le ‘Tournois de golf’ et le ‘Dîner aux

homards’ en ajoutant des sessions techniqueset des évènements de “bistrot”.

Au temps de cette publication, nousaurons également inauguré notre nouvelévénement; ‘‘le lancer du sac d’haricot’’

proposal." For me, RFP means "riskfirm's profit." Unless the decision making process is going to be based on"best value," why would any engineerinvest company earnings to pursue anRFP based on the selection processbeing low bid? What is the incentive todo this?

The challenge of not losing money onthe job or the opportunity to "not get

the repeat business unless you are lowbid again"? Instead of taking the easyroad to procuring business, really goodengineers should focus on competingbased on best value and not participate,endorse, or encourage low bid RFPs.

The Investment of Time

In trying not to be a commodity, doengineering firms track their closingratio and/or how much they investedin completing a proposal? This isalways an interesting exercise and veryenlightening for many companies. Tomake the change from commodity topreferred firm, engineering companiesneed to focus on a business plan thatstrategically invests in obtaining business. The focus should be on well-qualified engineering opportunitiesand not giving into the easily obtainedRFP document. In tracking the numberof proposals, if the quantity is high andthe closing ratio low, chances are thefirm is in the commodity rat race. If thenumber of proposals is low and theclosing ratio high, the firm is on targetto break the mold.

The cost of competing in the commoditybusiness is no less expensive thanbeing selective with proposals.Submitting a bid requires participationby management, sales, administration,and/or engineer(s). Proposals will usually require a minimum of 16 hoursand more likely in excess of 40 hours.Do the math and it adds up quickly. Dolots and lots of unqualified proposalsand the RFP (risk firm's profit)becomes a business liability.

Starting in 2004, it would be nice ifengineering services could only be purchased based on value and not onlow price. After all, are we a commodity?

Co-creator and test instructor of Back to Basics, and registered professionalengineer and certified plant engineer,Howard McKew is Director of BuildingSolutions for Richard D. KimballCompany, Inc. in Andover,Massachusetts. E-mail him at [email protected].

or most of my businesscareer, I have strived not tobe a commodity. It is a

discussion I have with so many ofmy counterparts in the engineeringcommunity, and although we mayagree, they don't want to changetheir old ways. And why don't theywant to change?

I believe the answer is that being acommodity is easy. You don't have towork hard to be considered for engineering services; just log on to oneof many websites soliciting services.You don't need to leave your office ortalk to anyone to be considered for theopportunity to compete. The downside to this type of business isthat the odds of winning are low and soare the profit margins.

Engineers have spent most, if not all, oftheir careers developing skills to beproficient at engineering. Seldom dothey take public speaking classes, getpapers published, and/or lecture.These three skills can differentiate one engineer from so many other engineers. At the same time, these skillscan be the building blocks to helpmake an engineer less of a commodityand more of a specialist.

Path of Least Resistance

Engineers also tend to follow the path of least resistance by calling onarchitectural firms to get their workrather than call on the owners to gettheir work. Unfortunately, most of thecompetition is also pursuing the architectural community for their work.If engineers continue to pursue thisresource, they need to ask themselves,"Why do architects lead and engineersfollow, and how did that happen?" My answer to those two questions, "Try turning the tables and get to the client first!"

When soliciting an RFP, most will tellyou that RFP means, "request for

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Former APEGNB President,J. Allan Giberson, P.Eng.,

presents incoming President Brian Barnes, P.Eng., with the

medal of office during the 2004 Annual Meeting held in

Edmundston, February 20 and 21.

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Past President Roger Cormier, P.Eng.

CCPE Director Hollis Cole, P.Eng.

CCPG Director David Keys, P.Geo.

Executive Director Andrew McLeod

Fredericton Councillors Eldo Hildebrand, P.Eng.Jane McGinn, P.Eng.

Saint John Councillors Tanya Horgan, P.Eng.Ken Bhola, P.Eng.

Moncton Councillors Larry Dionne, P.Eng.John Gallant, P.Eng.

Northwestern Councillors Eric Ouellette, P.Eng.Marcel Lizotte, P.Eng.

Northeastern Councillors Claude Mallet, P.Eng.Kevin Gallant, P.Eng.

Geoscientists Bruce Broster, P.Geo.David Lentz, P.Geo.

Lay Councillors Nicola CarterHélène Beaulieu, LLB

Brent Smith, P.Eng., (left) was electedvice-president this year. His dad, Ed

Smith, P.Eng., served as APEGNBpresident in 1996. Next year will be

the first time in APEGNB history thatboth father and son will have served

as president of this Association.

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Nearly 100 people were in attendance asPattison Sign Group president, ÉloiDuguay, P.Eng., discussed the evolutionof sign manufacturing and shared aremarkable success story with delegates.

Pattison Signs, based in Edmundston,employs 800 people who work in ninemanufacturing facilities around theworld with plans to expand even further.In 2003, the awarding-winning company posted sales of $143 million.

Pattison has used its creative talent and state-of-the-art manufacturingtechnology to produce signs for some ofthe biggest corporate brands in theworld including Pepsi, Toyota, Wal-Mart,Starbucks and McDonald’s.

According to Duguay, the biggest contributors to the success of PattisonSign Group are its employees, teamworkand kaizen–the Japanese philosophy ofcontinual improvement of processesand their individual elements.

“We put the customer first,” saysDuguay, “and that means ensuring weproduce the best-quality product in theleast amount of time. You can’t do thatwithout good employees, exceptionaltechnology and a commitment to continual improvement.”

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Catherine Delafield(NBCC Edmundston) “From Wood Chips to Paper”

John Lawless(JD Irving)

“High-Tech LumberManufacturing”

Guy Gaudet, P.Eng.(McCain Foods)“How the Potato Becomes a Chip”

Jean Bérubé(Altera Corp.)

“Microchips and Moore’s Law”

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Chair); Brian Barnes, P.Eng. (2004President); Eloi Duguay, P.Eng.

(Friday’s Keynote Speaker)

From Wood Chips to Microchips–

Shermag Inc. (SMG), headquartered in Sherbrooke,Québec, is a leader in the production and marketing ofhigh-quality residential furniture.The company employs almost2,400 people and is a verticallyintegrated manufacturer with its own cutting rights, sawmills, veneer facility andmanufacturing operations.

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Jimmy the Janitor makes John Stevens, P.Eng., an “honorary Cape

Bretoner”–much to the delight of the crowd.

Paul Cormier (left) andKevin Richard (right)

2004 President,Brian Barnes, P.Eng.,accepts a three-volumeset of the history ofMilitary Engineers inCanada from Major Pete Peril, P.Eng., onbehalf of APEGNB members.

Hollis Cole, P.Eng.,(centre) and his

wife, Dianne, enjoy afew minutes of

conversation withPatrick McMahon,

P.Geo., before Jimmy the Janitor

takes the stage.

During the presentation, Maj. Peril spoke of Canada’slong and proud history of military engineering. “Nowhereare those ties strongest than here in the Maritimes,” saidMaj. Peril. “The first Canadian Military Engineering(CME) Unit was the 1st Brighton in Woodstock, NewBrunswick. In 1997, the Canadian Forces School ofMilitary Engineering returned to the East. In 2003, wemarked a century of service and CFB Gagetown receivedthe title, Home Station–Home of the Engineers.”

He concluded the presentation by saying, “APEGNB hasbeen a friend, mentor and partner with the CME branchand this has been greatly appreciated. We thank you foryour friendship and hope that the bonds between ourtwo groups continue to grow stronger.”


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The 2004 C.C. Kirby Award is given in recognition of outstanding service or contributionto the engineering profession and the Province of New Brunswick. Named in honour ofthe distinguished engineer who was the founder of the Association and co-founder andfirst president of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers, the C.C. Kirby Awardis the most prestigious award a professional engineer can receive from the Association.

This year’s recipient was awarded posthumously to Ira Beattie, P.Eng.. His son, David Beattie, P.Eng., (right) accepted the award on behalf of his family.

The Award of Merit is presented to an engineer and orgeoscientist who has made significant contributionsin applied research, design, innovation, industrialproblem-solving, construction and technology transfer.This year’s recipient was Hollis Cole, P.Eng. (right).

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• Andrew Steeves, P.Eng. • Jack Veness, P.Eng. (posthumouslyconferred). His award was acceptedon behalf of the Veness family byFrank Wilson, P.Eng.

• Jean-Jacques Roy, P.Eng.

Citizenship Awards are givento professional engineers orgeoscientists who, in theopinion of the Association,make a significant contributionto improving the quality of lifein his or her community. 2004 President Brian Barnes,P.Eng., (left) congratulates thisyear’s award recipients.

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tank of tech executivesrecently warned thatthe economic vitalityof America is threat-ened by a lack of U.S.graduates in scienceand engineering.

Also, the Bureau of Labor Statistics saysdemand for science and engineeringworkers will increase three times fasterthan all job categories this decade.Eighty-six percent of those jobs - 2.2million - will be in the computer field.

Yet unemployment in engineeringoccupations rose in the third quarter of2003, say BLS data. The unemploymentrate was 6.7%, up from 6.4% in thesecond quarter and five times higherthan it was in 2000.

George McClure, chairman of careerand work force policy at the Institute ofElectrical & Electronics Engineers, saysthere are several reasons for the disparity.

For starters, the BLS was wrong the last time it projected job demand forengineers. The BLS updates its job forecast every two years. The last timeit made projections, "it was way off,"said McClure. "Their crystal ball isn'tmuch better than the rest of ours."

To be sure, these are still tough times intech. Despite the recent increase inU.S. employment overall, the techindustry is still losing jobs - down 3.9%in November.

The good news is that the rate of joblosses has been slowing since peakunemployment levels reported last

February. Also, tech jobs are being addedin fields such as computer systemdesign, which suggests firms are stepping up innovation and planning.

But McClure is not pleased. He pointsoffshore, where firms such as IBM, Delland Yahoo are hiring engineers by thetruckload. Researchers say the cost ofhiring an engineer in India is one-fifth theamount of hiring their U.S. counterpart.

Some U.S. engineers say they are having a tough time finding workbecause the U.S. government has let900,000 foreign engineers work in thiscountry since 2000. The number ofvisas issued is down sharply, especiallysince 9-11, but McClure says foreignhiring has taken its toll.

He says foreign-born engineers whohave worked in the U.S. are being luredback home, where U.S. companies arenow hiring.

"You can't retrain an engineer for a jobthat's moved offshore. Those jobs aregone forever," he said.

The National Science Board and theComputer Systems Policy Project havevoiced concerns about the increasedreliance on foreign workers and jobsmoving offshore. But they are more concerned other countries are doingmore to educate their work force, makingthem more competitive with the U.S.

Indeed, Carly Fiorina, CEO of Hewlett-Packard, and Craig Barrett, CEO of Intel,defended their use of offshore labourwhen the CSPP unveiled its report,"Choose to Compete," on Jan. 7. It's a natural evolution of business, they said.

The bigger issue, say the NSB and CSPP,is that America may be losing groundto foreign nations that are doing a better job of educating their youth inscience and engineering. As a result,they are better able to compete againstAmerican ingenuity and innovation.

If the U.S. is to maintain its global leadership, it must ramp up its science,mathematics and engineering training,these groups say.

The National Science Board, whichbegan its study in 2002, concludes thatU.S. strength in education and innovationis threatened by two major trends.Global competition for science andengineering talent is intensifying, and

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"Having a well-trained and well-equipped science

and engineering work force is the basis for our

economic well-being"

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Director of Professional Affairs

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I’m a registered member of APEGNBliving in New Brunswick. I’m also working in a very specialized field.Because of my expertise, I do much ofmy work, literally on a day-to-day basis,in several different parts of Canada. Ioften visit a remote site for a day or twoand issue a brief report on my findingswhen I get back. Is there a requirementthat I belong to every association inwhose territory I find myself?

I’m getting ready to retire from myjob of 20 years. I’m in good healthand want to be able to work on afew engineering jobs, from time totime. What’s the Association’s position in my case?

the number of U.S.-born graduates inthese fields is likely to drop.

"There has been a steady decline in thenumber of U.S. graduates in thesefields," said Joseph Miller, a memberof the National Science Board and thechief technology officer at Corning Inc.

There were 295,000 U.S. graduates in science and engineering fields in2001, down from 330,000 in 1995.Meanwhile, the number of foreign-bornengineers working in the U.S. has beensteadily rising.

Whereas in years past, the U.S. couldrely on foreign-born engineers to fillshortfalls – such as during the techboom – those workers might not be soavailable if they return home to work.

The NSB doesn't know why the U.S. isproducing fewer engineering graduates."Our students perform comparativelywell in math and science up throughthe fourth grade," said Miller. "After that,there is a decline in interest and ability."

Even worse, he said, "When our youngpeople enter college, they have a multitude of careers they can pursue.Science and engineering are rigorousand competitive, so many end up looking elsewhere."

The NSB, in its report, called on thefederal government to direct morefinancial support to students and universities. For students, that wouldmean more scholarships and financialaid for those who study science or engi-neering. The group wants the federalgovernment to help universities expandscience and engineering programs.

Emerging fields such as biomedicineand nanotechnology are future driversof the American economy, just as computers and networking were in the'90s, says Miller.

"Having a well-trained and well-equipped science and engineeringwork force is the basis for our economicwell-being," he said.

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The simple process of continuing (or resuming) to pay full duesallows full practicing privileges,contingent on the other require-ments for practice such as participation in the ContinuedCompetency Assurance Programand the applicable ProfessionalLiability Insurance coverage.

For those professionals who want tostay connected to their Associationbut aren’t planning on practicingengineering, they can apply for areduction in membership dues (to25% of regular membership). The sig-nificance of dues abatement is theunderstanding that the retired mem-ber will not engage in engineeringwhile the dues are abated. This is stat-ed clearly in By-law 5.2.4.

The short answer is yes. You must be registered with the provincial associationwhere the work is being performed–even ifyou’re only there for a day or two.

In our Act, the broad definitions of bothengineering and geoscience are given,essentially, to set the scope of the Act. Inboth cases, the wording begins by definingthe practice as “…the provision of services for another as an employee or by contract…”. The intent of the Act is clarified later to cover the practice of engineering and geoscience in NewBrunswick or for use in New Brunswick.

Similarly, every other jurisdiction inCanada has an Act to regulate the profes-sions. They contain wording with similarintent to that contained in our Act. As well,agreement exists between the jurisdictionsto assist each other in the regulation of theprofessions. In all cases, mobility from onejurisdiction to another is possible eitherthrough a licensing process or other non-resident membership provision. It isimportant to note that this mobility is neither automatic nor without cost.

So, if work outside your home jurisdictionis part of your working life, and you provide engineering or geoscience servicesincluding professional advice or judge-ment to earn a living, you should contactthe regulatory Association in the provinceor territory into which you are venturing.

n early February, third- and fourth-yearstudents in the University of NewBrunswick’s mineral resources classheaded north for a tour of the

Belledune Lead Smelter and Brunswick No. 12 mine and mill complex.

Dave Lentz, P.Geo., a UNB geology profes-sor and APEGNB Councillor, snapped thesephotos and said the facilities’ managers andengineers did a “fantastic job hosting thetour and preparing in-depth presentations.I would particularly like to thank Belledune’sBob LeClair for his presentation and hisstaff for the detailed tour; chief mine geologist, Pierre Bernard, P.Geo., for hispresentation and his staff for the under-ground tour at Brunswick No. 12; and metal-lurgist Ian Orford, P.Eng., and the BrunswickNo. 12 staff at the mill for their tour.”

he two-year EnvironmentalPlanning and ManagementProgram, customized for NewBrunswick, is designed to increase

understanding of key environmental concepts and challenges. Through engagedinteractivity and joint problem solving, participants will gain pertinent knowledgeand skills that will enable them to respondto a company or organization's environ-mental challenges efficiently and effectively.

According to CEL’s program director, AnneHiggins, the courses are not focused ontechnical matters. “Rather, participants willlearn to make informed decisions on environmental issues, with knowledge ofdifferent perspectives on important aspects of environmental planning and management.’

Higgins says no other institution in theprovince offers this type of program andthat it is ideally suited for managers andthose working in ENGOs—“people whoneed a broad understanding of the complexchallenges related to the environment.

For more information call (506) 453-4646 ore-mail: [email protected]

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ore than 40 percent of adultshave had an idea for a newproduct or innovation, butmost never even make it to

the drawing board, according to a newnational survey sponsored by StaplesTM.Survey results released in the fall of 2003reveal the most cited obstacles for bringing ideas to life are not having themoney to invest (25%), not knowingwhere to start (23%), lack of time (22%)

and thinking that the product wouldnever make it on to store shelves (16%).

“It is amazing how many great ideas forproducts are waiting to be discovered,”said Tom Stemberg, chairman andfounder of Staples. “Of survey respondents with dormant ideas, 75 percent say lack of money, time anddirection are to blame.”

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n a speech delivered to the NewBrunswick legislature in December2003, the Minister of the NewBrunswick Department of Supply and

Services (DSS), Dale Graham, praised thework of Yvon Cormier, P.Eng., a DSS region-al construction manager in Bathurst.

“Mr. Cormier has been working to bringgreater opportunity and greater prosperity

to the Village of Paquetville and the AcadianPeninsula. He has played a creative role inthe establishment of the Centre du savoir,an information technology and knowledgecentre located in the Acadian PeninsulaTechnology Park.

“Mr. Cormier began developing the idea sixyears ago, while serving on a volunteercommittee formed to find ways to revitalize

his home area of Paquetville. He quicklyidentified information technology and the knowledge industry as a means to encour-age and promote economic, social and cul-tural development.

“The result was a $1.8 million project, fund-ed by all three levels of government. Today,the “Centre du savoir” is a beehive of ITactivity. It is home to a virtual communitycollege, a community access centre, and atraining and education centre. It is also the

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headquarters for a non-profit corporationestablished to facilitate the work of the centre with $4.5 million in assistance fromthe federally-funded Smart CommunitiesProgram.

“Because of Mr. Cormier’s vision, interestand dedication, communities in the north-east now have access to new jobs, distanceeducation and e-learning opportunities,and e-business and e-government services.

“The Department of Supply and Services isvery proud of Mr. Cormier and of his effortsto help his home community and NewBrunswick’s rural francophone region.

“The outstanding success of the ‘Centre dusavoir’ is an excellent example of howembracing innovation can benefit ruralNew Brunswick and bring new growth anddevelopment to our province.

“It is is very fitting that the technology pavilion at the centre has been named afterMr. Cormier and I congratulate him for thework he has been doing in communitydevelopment.”

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CCoonntteesstt CCoorrnneerrCongratulations to the fivewinners listed at right who correctlyidentified Imhotep as being theworld’s first documented engineer.Around 2550 BC, Imhotep used simpletools and mathematics to create theStep Pyramid of King Zoser inSaqqarah—an ancient Egyptian burialplace near modern-day Cairo. WhenImhotep died, he was elevated to thestatus of a god. His Step Pyramid stillstands to this day

Answer this issue’s ContestQuestion correctly and youcould win

• 6 Dunlop Deep-Distance golfballs (with APEGNB logo)

• APEGNB Ball Cap

• APEGNB T-shirt

• Keyboard Duster

All you have to do is e-mail youranswer to [email protected] by May 15, 2004. The first five correctsubmissions drawn win the prize.

• Daniel Després, ing.Léon Chouinard & Fils Cie LtéeEel River Crossing, NB

• Geoffrey T. Pond, EITFredericton, NB

• Abhi Gupta, P.Eng.London, ON

• Mohamed Mobarek, P.Eng.NB PowerFredericton, NB

• Shelly Cunningham, P.Eng.Saint John, NB

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Why Does A Golf Ball Have Dimples?A. Because they remind golfers of the Scottish landscape.

B. Because they refract light better–making it easier for golfers to find the ball.

C. Because Scotland’s King James VI banned feathered golf balls.

D. Because they help provide lift.

he Fundy Model Forest will host amajor conference, Water Quality andIntegrated Watershed Planning:Charting the Future, at the Hotel

Beauséjour in Moncton, N.B. June 17 – 19.The purpose of the conference is to bringtogether experts and practitioners from various landuse planning perspectives inorder to provide answers and ideas aboutwater quality and management to those whodeal with these issues in their daily practice.

Three full days are planned that move from“Listening and Learning” to “Show and Tell”(field tours) to “Learn by Doing”. A special workshop will be presented June 17 by NCASI(National Council on Air and StreamImprovement) that will focus on forest roads,stream siltation, and issues surrounding waterquality issues in this regard. This workshop maybe registered for separately from the conference.

More information can be found at www.fundymodelforest.net or by calling 506-432-7575.

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your questions on your way to P.Eng./P.Geo. status, but ultimately, you are theone who must ensure you meet all of therequirements of the EIT/GIT program:

1. application of theory2. practical experience3. management/communication skills4. awareness of social implications5. well-rounded work program

As a member of the InternshipCommittee, the hardest part of meeting these criteria that we see isconsistently documenting the work younormally perform!

Keep A Logbook!

Speaking from personal experience, theimportance of keeping a work journal orlogbook is severely under-emphasizedby the Association and employers alike.A logbook can help track everythingfrom the hours you work to a discussionbetween yourself and a client, tochanges for a project as agreed on site.

Having this sort of documentation canreally save your bacon when settlingchanges to the work on a project, protecting yourself from a sneaky co-worker, or even when negotiatingfor your next pay raise! The bottom lineis a journal will not only help you trackachievements, but will protect yourinterests should problems arise. There.I’ve said it. That is the toughest part ofthe entire EIT/GIT program.

Personally, the greatest benefit I experi-enced as an EIT was the networkingopportunities provided duringAssociation events. While attending myfirst Annual Meeting, I was introducedto several people on the Admissionsand Logbook Committees. Speakingface-to-face with these people gavethem a better understanding of the

work I did, the experience I was gaining,and what I might contribute to ourAssociation. It also gave me a clearunderstanding of what was expected ofme in my logbook submissions, and asan EIT in general.

Not all new graduates are going to workfor a big, multi-office corporation, letalone a multi-national firm. Meetingand interacting with members ofAPEGNB will help diversify the projectsyou can be exposed to, the work youmay perform and your experiencegained in general. It will provide you

Contributed by Paul Cole, P.Eng.,

2003 Chair of the APEGNB Internship Committee

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ompleting your engineeringor gesocience degree is nosmall task. For many, it is

a five-year time commitment, asubstantial monetary investment,possibly a token amount ofheadaches, and probably a largedegree of stress. Whatever youracademic standing, the accom-plishment is yours to accept thecredit for. But now that you haveyour freshly sealed degree, whatare you going to do with it?

For most, achieving your professionalengineering or geoscience designationshould be the next logical step on yourpath to career success.

To ease your mind, I am pleased to tell you that becoming a professional engineer (P.Eng.) or professional geoscientist (P.Geo.) is not so daunting ordifficult a task as earning your degree.

I can recall one of my first engineeringclasses early in first year. The room wasovercrowded, and the professor wasexasperated at being overbooked again.He asked that we look at our left andright neighbours. He then advised us thatone of the three of us would most likelynot complete his course successfully. Hethen added that the decision to pass,fail, or drop the class was ours to make.

Obtaining my P.Eng. designation, thank-fully, was not nearly as intimidating ordiscouraging as that class. However, likethose classes, successfully completingthe engineer-in-training (EIT) or geoscientist-in-training (GIT) programis totally the responsibility of each individual. It is up to each individualEIT/GIT to complete and submit theirlogbooks or mentor reports. Even can-vassing sponsors and applying for yourprofessional status is your responsibility.

The Association can connect you withmentors, provide guidance and answer

CC

ike most Associations and

businesses in Canada, APEGNB

came under the influence

PIPEDA on January 1 of this year.

The Personal Information Protection

and Electronic Data Act is intended

to provide protection against the

distribution of personal information

unless permission has been given to

distribute that information. A

common example of this distribution

would be the sale of a database with

your home contact information in it

to a marketing company.

APEGNB has always taken the confi-dentiality of our members’ informationvery seriously. Nonetheless, preparationfor PIPEDA was in progress throughmuch of 2003. Steps have been taken toensure that members’ data is secureand not distributed, either accidentallyor deliberately. It has meant somechanges at the office including the construction of a separate secure fileroom, implementing a staff awarenessprogram and producing the requireddocuments and brochures.

In retrospect, some of the new proce-dures just made good sense. Setting thecomputer screensaver passwords to beactive, routine mandatory changes tocomputer access passwords and evenusing the “blind copy” method of distributing e-mails to a list helps protectagainst personal information being acci-dentally distributed. It has also allowed aformalized process to be followed shoulda member wish to examine his or herfile. A staff manual of privacy proceduresand a brochure for public distribution isin production. As well, the privacy infor-mation will be added to the APEGNBweb site in the near future.

Members’ inquiries related to privacycan be directed to the Privacy Officer atthe Association office, (506) 458-8083or by e-mailing to [email protected].

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APEGNB members are widely regardedas some of the most knowledgeableand capable in the world. Havingaccess to this from “the inside” is aninvaluable tool. The advice and guidancethat I received from members duringmy term as an EIT made my life easier,and my application for P.Eng. statusmuch simpler. I learned as much duringmy three years as an EIT as I did in allmy years at university.

Oh, yeah, there are money incentives,too. Members often qualify for cheap(read: slightly more affordable) home,auto, life and disability insurance. Andto top that, all your dues are taxdeductible! So don’t forget to registerwith APEGNB as an EIT or GIT onceyou graduate! It’s one of the best thingsyou can do for your career.

For more information on registering asan engineer-in-training or geoscientist-in-training, visit our web site(www.apegnb.com) or contact MichelleWestall, registration coordinator([email protected]

Speakers Required!

CCPE’s Climate Change Impactand Adaptation Secretariat isimplementing a national actionplan endorsed by the 12 associ-ations/ordre that includesincreasing knowledge andawareness among the engineer-ing community, scientists, students, government and thegeneral public. The CCPE is creating a Speakers Bureau aswell as a knowledge base and

clearing-house for informationon the basic science of climatechange impact, best practicesand engineering applications.

Please contact David Lapp,P.Eng., Manager, ProfessionalPractice at CCPE 613-232-2474ext 240 or [email protected] you wish to send informationor volunteer to speak on currentand best practices as well as any

research, development or pilotprojects that demonstrate engi-neering applications adaptingto climate change. Let’s raise theawareness of our profession,governments and the public onthis very important issue.Adaptation to climate change isour job – let’s show realleadership!

Climate Change Impact and Adaptation

fghanistan is consideredby many to be the mostmine-infested country inthe world. Landmines

are scattered or buried beside roads,on mountainsides, in pasture land,on the banks of rivers and eveninside houses.

The U.S. State Department estimatesthe number of mines planted in Afghansoil at five to seven million. Other estimates reach or exceed 10 million–especially if you include unexplodedordnance in those figures. Becausemost minefields are unmapped andrecords have been lost or destroyed,reliable statistics on the actual numberof mines vary greatly.

What governments do know for certainis that at least 40 people are steppingon these mines every week.

De-mining the country is a difficult and deadly task. No more than 20 to 25percent of the mines in Afghanistanhave been removed since de-miningstarted in 1990, and international agencies say it will take years to clearthe remainder.

Captain Jason Gale, a mines and countermines officer with the 3rdBattalion Royal Canadian RegimentBattalion Group, just returned fromKabul in February 2004. His fieldsquadron plays an enormous role inmine clearance.

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The ILDS protection vehicle hunts and clears anti-personnel mines in Afghanistan.

mines40 peopleevery week

at least 40 people are stepping on these mines

every week

“We are responsible for route recon-naissance and ensuring that our soldiersand civilians aren’t at risk in minedareas,” says Gale. “Researching suspectedminefield locations and battlefields toassess the risk to our troops before theyundertake work took up the largestportion of my time in Kabul.”

Although most landmines are stillcleared by hand, technology may soonchange that. While Capt. Gale was stillin Kabul, he had the opportunity todeploy the Improved LandmineDetection System (ILDS) for the veryfirst time in a combat environment.

The ILDS is a three-vehicle system thatis operated by remote control. It wasdesigned and built by GeneralDynamics in Calgary exclusively for theCanadian military.

”It’s an incredible piece of technology,”says Gale. “It allows us to clear surfacemines and detect and mark buriedanti-tank mines from a safe distance.Just knowing where the mines arelocated is a huge step forward in saving the lives of our soldiers and the Afghan people.”

The ILDS consists of a protection vehicle,a remote detection vehicle and a controlvehicle. The control vehicle is locatedin a safe zone and remotely operatesthe first two vehicles.

The protection vehicle is sent into themined area first. It is heavily armed andcomes equipped with a variety of

The CanadianArmed Forces was

the first army inthe world to

deploy the high-tech Improved

LandmineDetection System.

The ILDS mini-mizes the risks for

the military engineers who

have to detonatethe mines.

Capt. Jason GaleOperation Athena

Kabul.

cameras and sensors. Because the protection vehicle can withstand ablast from an anti-personnel mine(APM), its primary job is to plow awaysurface mines and clear the route forthe remote detection vehicle.

Once the protection vehicle clears thearea of APMs, the remote detectionvehicle moves in to find the buriedanti-tank mines. With its huge tiresdelivering low ground pressure, theremote detection vehicle has the abilityto pass over pressure-activated minesand mark them for disposal.

While in Kabul, Captain Gale and hisILDS team were called in by theAmericans to clear a long, narrow,fenced-in strip of land around theBagram, Airfield. In just nine days, theCanadian engineers, with the help ofILDS, covered the 700-metre piece of

land and removed an astounding 288mines–one of the highest number of mines removed by any of theCoalition Forces.

“There was a mine every metre or so,”says Gale. “I don’t know if we got them

all. If we could have used the remotedetection vehicle on this task, wewould have had the confidence to signand stamp that area as being mine-free.”

Gale says the engineering advancesCanada is making in mine detection

and removal willsave thousands oflives. “We alreadyhave the reputationas being one of thetop counterminemilitaries in theworld. I’d like tosee us become thetop country in theworld for minedetection andclearance.”

Captain Gale sayshis time in Kabul

was an eye-opener. “I definitely appre-ciate Canada more. Here, our kids havea good chance at a safe and healthy life.They draw houses and flowers andhappy pictures. In Afghanistan, theydraw soldiers and army camps.

“Landmines are a sad part of daily lifein Afghanistan. But it is a good feelingknowing that, day after day, Canada’smilitary and combat engineers aremaking Kabul a more stable and saferplace to work and live. I’m confidentthat our efforts will have a very positiveimpact in the overall reconstruction ofthe Afghan country and government.The only reward of spending time awayfrom family and friends is knowing thatwhat we are doing is making a differencein the lives of those much less fortunatethan ourselves.”

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hirteen years ago, whenMichael Bell, P.Eng.,received his undergradu-

ate degree in electrical engineer-ing from the University of NewBrunswick (UNB), he thought hiseducation was complete. Today,more than 50 courses and severaldesignations later,the 35-year-oldFredericton native neatly fitsinto the category of life-longlearner.

“I believe in life-long learning,” saysBell, from his office in Saint John.“It’s certainly helped propel me inmy career.”

Bell has worked for Aliant since graduating from UNB and is currentlythe senior project manager in Aliant’s

Project Management Office. Duringhis career at Aliant, he has worked asmanager trainee, design engineer,

customer services engineer, project teammember and project manager.

“Through the years, the projects that Ihave played a role in bringing to lifehave helped me realize the importanceof teamwork and innovation,” says Bell.

Bell realized the power of teamworkwhen he and several others invented aservice called ‘TV Talk’. TV Talk is aservice that allows customers to usetheir television sets as the display part

of their telephone (i.e. caller line ID,caller log, phone directory, etc.). TVTalk also facilitated listening to voice-

mail messages through the television.The service was on trial in NewBrunswick several years ago.

Bell has taken MBA courses and morethan 50 technical courses over the pastseveral years. He obtained his ProjectManagement Professional (PMP) certi-fication from the Project ManagementInstitute (PMI) in 1999. The PMP certification involves the study ofapplied management techniques.

“In project management, I’velearned to manage teams to solvebusiness problems – I’ve found myengineering and business skills havereally helped me become a strongeremployee,” says Bell

Bell has been married for 11 years tohis wife Tanya. Michael, Tanya andtheir three sons, Justin, 9, Josh, 6,and Joel, 5, live in Saint John.

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imple misrepresentation offacts on a résumé is passé.Lying convincingly is in.

As companies, via background searches,try to call the bluff of less-than-honestjob seekers, candidates are resorting tomore complex, sometimes hi-techmeans to hoodwink potential employers.

Some applicants are providing employ-ers with toll-free phone numbers,which are answered by operators ofwebsites that not only offer phony academic degrees, but also "verify" ajob seeker's education.

And, in an effort to put more credibilityinto embellishing their résumé, somecandidates are paying hackers to plugtheir names into a class list database ofa university they claim to have attended.

"Candidates are allegedly breaking the law to get a particular job or promotion, and that is pretty muchgoing to the full extent of the limit,"said Scott Pustizzi, vice president atThe Human Equation, Florida-basedhuman resources consultants.

People could be charged with a felonyfor hacking into a university's database,according to criminal lawyers. And if afalse degree leads to higher pay for ajob candidate, he or she could be accusedof criminal fraud by the employer.

While the uncertain employment marketis pushing job hunters to such convolutedextremes, inadequate security for database systems and a long list ofwebsites offering fake degrees onlyserve to facilitate résumé fraud.

The background search firm ADPScreening and Selection Services, in a2003 study, found that more than 50percent of the people on whom it conducted employment and educationchecks had submitted false information,compared with about 40 percent in 2002.

This has prompted an increasing numberof companies to do more thoroughbackground checks of candidates.

A 2003 survey of more than 200 companies by Virginia-based Societyfor Human Resource Managementrevealed that 80 percent of them madereference and criminal checks on their employees.

Still, some applicants continue to getsmarter and slicker at defraudingemployers and are crossing legal limitsto snatch jobs away from otherwiseequally qualified honest candidates.

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Companies seeking to get a clearer picture of a candidate's qualificationsvia background checks are uncoveringother new forms of deception.

"In the past, people just lied," saidCharles Wardell, managing director atexecutive search firm Korn/FerryInternational. "Now, what they aredoing is they are hacking into a class ofa university and putting their name onthe class list."

Wardell said he has come across caseswhere some candidates are payinghackers to break into the databases ofuniversities. If recruiting firms calledthe university to check the candidate's

degree, the school would confirm itbecause the applicant's name wouldindeed appear on the list.

Breaking into a database is relativelyeasy because most database servers arenot password protected, said AlfredHuger, director of engineering at anti-virus company Symantec.

So, Korn/Ferry has started requestingdegrees and, in some cases, evengrades from potential candidates asproof of their academic claims.

But as corporate investigations companyKroll points out, documents such asscholastic degrees and grades can alsobe concocted with the help of numerouswebsites that provide such services.

Websites such as http://www.fakedegrees.com help job hunters cook thefacts and even lists out-serviceenhancements. "Transcripts - ComingSoon" says one promotion on that site.

Other sites such as http://easydiploma.com go a step further and offer verification service.

"You can select the parchment paper,the insignia and the type of degree,"said Bob Schlossnagle, president ofKroll's background screening division."And one of the things they (websites)are now doing to enhance their serviceis they will give you a 1-800 number togive your potential employer. Andwhen employers call they will actuallyconfirm the degree."

Background search firms admit theirjob is getting harder with the increasinglevel of sophistication in résumé fraud.

"A good liar understands that you haveto have some basis and facts to pull offa scam," said Lester Rosen, presidentof California-based EmploymentScreening Resources. "But it's evenmore dangerous when employersunknowingly hire a fraud, thief or acrook."

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his fall, the most modernand largest YMCA facilityin Atlantic Canada will be

opening its doors at the corner of Vaughn Harvey Boulevard and John Street in Moncton–andtwo APEGNB members are proudto be a part of the landmark construction project.

Sherry Sparks, P.Eng., is the environ-mental impact assessment manager forthe provincial government. Sparks hasbeen involved with the Moncton YMCAsince 1984. “At first, I was going to the Yto take advantage of their excellentexercise and child care programs. Butlike many Y members, I knew I coulddo more than just support its manyprograms. I decided to volunteer.”

Since then, Sparks has helped out withfundraising, served on numerous committees and this year, her namewas added to the YMCA’s Board ofDirectors. Her career experience as aproject engineer and design engineermade her an obvious choice to serve on the new YMCA’s building and construction committees.

“After investing a tremendous amount of time with the Y membersselecting a project management construction team and reviewing plansand specifications throughout thebuilding’s design process, it is trulywonderful to see the building takeshape–and know you were part of the team.”

Her colleague and fellow YMCA construction volunteer, Bill Goobie,P.Eng., agrees. “I can honestly say that I’ve learned a lot about the different forms of construction management I hadn't been exposed to in the past. It has been a very worthwhile experience. I can't help but say that I will also feel proud when the new building opens!”

Here’s what the new two-storeyGreater Moncton YMCA will offer visitors and members:

• 60,000 square feet of barrier-freespace

• 250 parking spaces

• An Aquatic Centre with three pools

• A main gymnasium on the groundfloor with five locker rooms

• Adult locker rooms equipped with awhirlpool and steam room

• An educational room complete withcomputer workstations

• Two multipurpose rooms

• Community service room

• Teen/senior’s room

• Daycare and kitchen/café

• Administration areas and meetingrooms.

• Viewing gallery for the pool

• Weight training/cardio centre

• Activity studio.

Structural Highlights

• Use of long span steel joists over thegymnasium and pool areas in order

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An artist’s rendering of the new Moncton YMCA

to provide an attractive, cost-effectivesolution while framing these largeopen areas.

• Use of special coating system inpool area to prevent deteriorationof the steel framing and roof deckfrom the humid conditions at thepool area.

• Use of a composite beam and concrete slab system to support thelevel 2 exercise area in order to control vibrations and minimizestructural depths.

• Use of masonry shear walls to resist lateral loads and deflectionsthroughout the building.

• Gymnasium and most of the second floor is equipped withmasonry sound block and acousticroof decking.

Mechanical Highlights

• Pool room (natatorium) dehumidi-fication system with heat rejectionto provide heat to all areas of thebuilding when necessary and alsoto provide pre-heating of all domestic hot water needs.

• Closed loop reverse cycle watersource heat pump systems to provide internal building environmental control utilizingvariable flow pumping systems and high efficiency refrigerants toreduce energy costs.

• Variable flow fresh air systems withcarbon dioxide detection monitoringto provide ventilation to all areas ofthe building while meeting theneeds of the varied occupancyschedules and uses.

• In-floor hot water heating for children at the daycare.

• Natural gas fired boilers to providesupplemental energy when necessary.

• Latest technology in pool waterchemistry control without the useof chlorine. The chemistry for thepool is referred to as "salt chlorinegeneration" in lieu of the traditional"liquid chlorine injection" system.

(Just imagine! No more red eyes orallergic skin reactions! The YMCApools will be the only pools inMoncton with this type of treat-ment system.)

Electrical Highlights

• The interior of the building usesindirect metal halide light or fluorescent sources to provide aquality of light that is free of disabilityglare and veiling reflections.

• The exterior of the building and theparking areas are illuminated usingcut-off luminaries which will reducethe glare from the light fixtures fromthe ground. These styles of fixtureswill also reduce the "light pollution"typical of exterior lighting and arein line with the intent of the "darksky" concept.

• “Assistive” listening for the hearingimpaired is installed in the gym,daycare and multi-purpose room.

Design Team:

Architectural:Prodel Design Inc., Douglas Grass/ Architect Ltd

Structural:Valron Engineering Inc

Mechanical:Eastcan Consultants

Electrical:M.A. LeBlanc& Associates Ltd.

Project Management :Ellis Don

Engenuity thanks SherrySparks, P.Eng., for contributingthe background information forthis article.

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he spiral staircase, locatedinside New Brunswick'sLegislative Assembly Building,

stands as a proud yet subtlereminder of the province's long andrich history; its winding stepsindicative of the twists and turns ofpolitics in the capital city for over120 years.

Since June 2003, this aging piece of19th-century architecture has beenundergoing a restoration to repair andpreserve its historic character for futuregenerations. The renovations, tenderedby the New Brunswick Department ofSupply and Services, will be completedthis spring.

"The Legislative Assembly Building is adesignated historic structure," Supplyand Services Minister Dale Grahamsaid. "Its spiral staircase is one of themost intriguing features of the building."

Located in the rear of the mainentrance to the Legislative AssemblyBuilding, the wood-framed, free-standingstairwell was constructed in the 1880s.Over time, it developed a significantlean and was considered a structuralrisk. Plans for its restoration have beenin the making for about ten years.

"The building is the focal point ofParliament Square," LegislativeAssembly Speaker Bev Harrison said."As you enter the building, its spiralstaircase is the most impressive architectural element. The recent structural upgrading of the old staircase retains the historical integrity,

beauty and artistry of the originaldesign. At the same time, the workensures that current structural standards are met."

Harrison explained three of theprovince's older public buildings arelocated within the borders of QueenStreet, St. John Street, King Street andSecretary Lane. They are the oldEducation Building, the LegislativeAssembly Building and theDepartmental Building. In November2000, a plaque was unveiled on the legislature grounds commemoratingthe official designation of ParliamentSquare as a protected historic site.Harrison said staff of the legislaturehave partnered with officials in theDepartment of Supply and Services andthe Culture and Sport Secretariat to

develop an overall strategy for therestoration, maintenance and preservation of the site.

The legislature's circular staircaseascends to two stories. The treads andrisers are made of pine, while thecurved wooden handrail consists of ashwith tongue-and-groove wainscotingon the inside of the stair and ash panelingwith cherry moldings on the exteriorwall. The newel, or centre pillar, themost decorative component of the stair,repeats the ash and cherry theme in agrand Romanesque setting (Roman style)with engraved columns, egg-and-dartdetailing and flower motifs. Stairwells ofits time were built to give a majestic andstately appearance to important build-ings. Master craftspeople would designand build a spiral staircase to displaytheir artistic and constructive abilities.

The restoration project at the legislaturewas publicly tendered and constructionwas awarded to King ConstructionLimited of Fredericton.

"This was an exciting and very interestingproject," said Keith Thompson, P.Eng.,structural engineer for EasternDesigners and Company Ltd. in

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Fredericton. "The primary objectivewas to upgrade the strength of thestaircase so that it could safely supportthe loading requirements mandated bycurrent building codes. The challengewas to do so without altering theappearance of the staircase in any way."

Thompson explained the work wasaccomplished by hiding eight rigidsteel columns between the interiorplastered surface of the stairwell andthe exterior stone walls that form theoctagonal shape of the tower. Steelbeams were extended from thesecolumns within the thickness of thestair stringers to support the staircaseand the ornate curved wood handrail.Once the plaster was restored on thewalls and the underside of the staircase, all the steel reinforcementswere hidden from view and the staircasewas restored to its original appearance.

In beginning their work, one of the firstchallenges the engineers faced was todetermine how the staircase functionedfor more than a century. There weremany possible load carrying mechanismsthat would explain how the staircaseworked. However, none of these wouldprovide the assurance and safetyrequired by modern engineering practices. The engineers decided totake a closer look.

"The original construction drawingscontained no details on the staircase,"Thompson said. "Therefore, it was necessary to cut away some of thearchitectural covering at the initialstages of the design in order to ensurethe new steel members would workwith the existing load carrying elementof the staircase."

The second challenge was to design asteel system small enough to fit insidethe existing finishes, yet rigid enoughto support today's design loads. Oncethe system was designed, the next challenge was to actually get it in place.

Dynex Manufacturing Limited ofFredericton was the steel fabricator andsub-contractor in charge of the actual

installation and fastening of the steelmembers to the wood staircase andsurrounding walls.

"The Dynex designers, detailers anderection crew were very creative indeveloping methods to slip steel members, weighing hundreds ofpounds, through small openings andthen fasten these members to the woodwith very limited room to work,"Thompson said.

Working with dry, century-old woodpresented another challenge. Forexample, great care had to be taken inleveling the stairs so as not to disturbthe overall structure or cause it damage.

"This was particularly true in trying todetermine how much of the existingsag in the staircase could be correctedbefore the wood in the staircase wouldcrack," Thompson said. "The combinedknowledge and expertise of all the

partners on the project helped to determine how high to jack up thestaircase. The end result is that, whilethe staircase is not perfectly level, the slope on the treads is much less noticeable and the delicate woodworkwas not damaged in the jacking process."

The final challenge was the constantdiscovery of varying conditions in thestairs as finishes were removedthroughout the construction period.This situation required that changes bemade to detail almost on a daily basis.Removing and replacing a three-coatsystem of plastering and upgrading a1938 sprinkler system also proved to belengthy tasks.

"It took time and teamwork to carryout the necessary repairs," MinisterGraham added. "We are very pleasedwith the results and to have made theselong needed improvements to the staircase at the people's house."

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Registrations:

AN, MINGWANG, P.ENG.ARMSTRONG, KEVIN S., P.ENG

BILLINGSLEY, DEREK, P.ENG.BLANCHARD, KELLY A., P.ENG.CASTONGUAY, FRANCE, P.ENG.COPELAND, ERIKA, P.ENG.FREEMAN, MICHAEL J., P.ENG.FRENETTE, RICHARD A., P.ENG.GAUTHIER, RODNEY, P.ENG.GOGUEN, AMANDA M., P.ENG.GRANT, R. PAUL, P.ENG.GRIFFIN, COREY E., P.ENG.HAMAM, HABIB, P.ENG.HEPPELL, DAVE, P.ENG.IRVINE, CHRISTOPHER D., P.ENG.KEATING, JANICE D., P.ENG.KING, DENNIS J., P.ENG.LAMPREA, HECTOR, P.ENG.MACLEOD, BOBBI LEE, P.ENG.MACLEOD, IAN M., P.ENG.MACNEIL, THOMAS H., P.ENG.MAGUIRE, NATHAN, P.ENG.MCGATHEY, W. DANIEL, P.ENG.NI, YONGHAO, P.ENG.OLLERHEAD, JEFF, P.GEO.PITRE, CHRISTOPHER G., P.ENG.QUAN, RAYMOND, P.ENG.RADULY, ENDRE, P.ENG.ROY, MARTIN, P.ENG.SEXTON, ANDREW M., P.ENG.SPENCER, DIANE L., P.ENG.STOKES JONES, TANYA D., P.ENG.TAM, JAMES, P.ENG.THERIAULT, BENOIT., P.ENG.WILLIAMS, ERIC, P.ENG.

Transfers-in:

BENTLEY, SEAN J., P.ENG.HEARN, WILLIAM, P.ENG.HOGAN, MICHAEL, P.ENG.HUGHES, ARNOLD, P.ENG.KONCOVY, JOE, P.ENG.LAGACÉ, JASON, P.ENG.LANDRY, JOEL, P.ENG.LEMON, JEFFREY, P.ENG.MACKINNON, STEPHEN E., P.ENG.SHEPPARD, CHARLES, P.ENG.STEEVES, KEVIN, P.ENG.

Engineers- & Geoscientists-in-Training:

ATKINSON, ROBERT E., EITBEAUDOIN, JONATHAN D., EITBRIDEAU, KEITH, EITCARSON, AARON K., EITCLINTON, SHELLEY B., EITCRUICKSHANK, BRENT, EITDAVIS, MICHAEL R., EITDENTON, LUKE E., EITDUGUAY, MARC A.G., EITFULTON, CHRIS M., EITGALLANT, MICHAEL J., EIT

GANDHI, NEHA, EITHAMMOND, MATTHEW, EITHARINARINE, ANIL K., EITHAWKES, TROY A., EITHUNTLEY, SHELLEY A., EITKERVIN, MATTHEW J., EITKOHLER, MARK, EITLEBLANC, PAUL, EITLINGLEY, SHAUN, EITLONG, DAVID A., EITLOUGHEED, PETER, EITMACARTHUR, RACHEL, EITMACLEAN, MARK W., EITMACPHEE, BENJAMIN J., EITMEHTA, ANSUYA, EITMELANSON, DAVID D., EITNICHOLSON, DANIELLE D., EITNOLAN, SHAWN E., EITPERRY, STEPHEN R., EITPETERS, BRAD W., EITRAYMOND, NATALIE, EITROACH, A. GRANT, EITROBERTSON, MICHAEL R.J., EITROSS, MARTHA P., EITROY, RAPHAEL, EITSAVOIE, NADIA, EITSCHEME, ERIK J., EITSMALL, STEVE, EITSTEEVES, BLAIR G., EITSTILES, SHAUN A., EITWONG, SWEE, EITWOOD, CANDICE E., EIT

Licencees:

BOWICK, JOHN D., P.ENG.CHIN, LLOYD W.G., P.ENG.EISINGER, WILLIAM G., P.ENG.ELLIS, DAVID R., P.ENG.FILIPOVIC, JIRI, P.ENG.HILDEBRAND, MARTIN, P.ENG.HUSSON, D. PAUL, P.ENG.KATSOULAKOS, SAM, P.ENG.KOZIOL, ROBERT W., P.ENG.LABRIE, MARIO, P.ENG.LEMIEUX, CHRISTIAN, P.ENG.MARTIN, LESLIE, P.ENG.MATTATALL, TIMOTHY, P.ENG.MICHELS, JACK, P.ENG.MROZ, EDWARD N., P.ENG.O’ROURKE, TOM, P.ENG.

RICHARDSON, H. DARYL, P.ENG.SAKAUYE, DARRELL M., P.ENG.THOMPSON, BRADLEY D., P.ENG.VERMEY, RONALD, P.ENG.

Certificate of Authorization – Non Resident:

BANERJEE & ASSOCIATES LTD., MARKHAM, ONBLACKWELL ENGINEERING LTD., TORONTO, ONCLAUS ENGINEERING (1986) LTD., LANGLEY, BCCONESTOGA-ROVERS & ASSOCIATES LIMITED,

WATERLOO, ONEARTH TECH (CANADA) INC., MARKHAM, ONFWS CONSTRUCTION LTD., WINNIPEG, MBH.D. RICHARDSON & ASSOCIATES LTD., CALGARY, ABMICRO CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES INC.,

GLENCOE, ONNELSON ENVIRONMENTAL INC., WINNIPEG, MBPITURA HUSSON LIMITED, RICHMOND HILL, ONPOWER ENGINEERS, INCORPORATED, HAILEY, IDAHO

ROMARO 2000 LTÉE, ST-VICTOR DE BEAUCE, QCSTONE & WEBSTER CANADA L.P., TORONTO, ON

Resignations:

BÉLANGER, MARCO

HANNAH, KENDRA J.JOHNSON, MARK R.KEMP, DAVID

MOSHER, IAN F.PAQUETTE, LUC

QUENNEVILLE, J.H. PIERRE

SCHAAF, ROBERT E.STEPHENS, THOMAS

THOMAS, DOROTHY

WILSON, ROBERT B.

Transfers-Out:

ARSENAULT, MAURICE

BLAIS, MARIANNE

DESPRES, VINCENT

DUGUAY, JACQUE

GILBERT, LAVAL

O’NEILL, DWAYNE LESTER

WANG, HUICHAO (ROY)

Deceased:

HIGGINSON, THOMAS C.LOCKHART, C.O.MURRAY, GLENN (DOUG)

On page 4 of the winter 2004 issue of Engenuity, Mr. Gopal Bajoria,P.Eng., was incorrectly listed as an EIT. Mr. Bajoria should have been listedunder the “Transfers-In” heading. APEGNB regrets any inconvenience thismistake may have caused.

CORRECTION

ew Brunswick may not have anEmerald City but according tothe geological surveys branchof the NB Department of

Natural Resources, some of the criterianecessary for the formation of emeraldsare present in New Brunswick.

“Emeralds are a rare form of the mineralberyl,” explains DNR geologist, RegWilson, P.Geo. “Although emeralds havenever been reported from NewBrunswick, beryls are not uncommon insome areas.”

According to Wilson and fellow DNR geologist, Jim Walker, P.Geo., theMiramichi Highlands are a good startingpoint for emerald hunters. “This areaexhibits a similar tectonic environment tothat of southeastern Yukon where emeralds were discovered in 1998,” saysWalker. “Granitic rocks that host the beryloccurrences in the Miramichi Highlandsare found in the same general area asblack shales that contain elevated levelsof vanadium and chromium – the elements that distinguish emerald fromordinary beryl. If hydrothermal fluids fromberyllium-rich, granitic magma interactedwith the black shales, then you've got anenvironment ready for emeralds."

Wilson and Walker say that for thoseinterested in prospecting for emeralds, beryloccurs mainly in the following four areas:

• the Burnthill-Trout Lake area in central New Brunswick

• the Brewers-Mills-Zealand Stationarea northwest of Fredericton

• Pabineau Lake, south of Bathurst

• the Welsford-Wirral area northwest of Saint John.

Hans Durstling, a gemcutter fromMoncton, says he’d be surprised if significant emerald discoveries weremade in New Brunswick. “Unlike theCanadian north where the recent emeralddiscoveries were made, much of NewBrunswick has had a long and active

prospecting history. If there are emeraldshere, probabilities suggest to me that we’dhave seen at least some indications already.

“However, I do know that gems occurunpredictably in small pockets in smallareas–making them hard to hunt, easy tomiss but not impossible to find. That’swhy gems typically are the domain ofdedicated treasure hunters rather thancorporate mining entities. But,” headds, “the combination of geologicalfactors does sound intriguing.”

For more information on beryl occurrences in New Brunswick, contact:

New Brunswick Department of Natural ResourcesMinerals, Policy and Planning Division

Hugh John Flemming Forestry CentreP. O. Box 6000, FrederictonNew Brunswick, Canada E3B 5H1

Tel: (506) 453-2206

Emeralds–One of the Rarest and MostRevered Gemstones

• A good emerald is worth more than asame weight diamond.

• Emeralds of the highest quality mayreach values of $100,000 US per caratalthough a range of between $50 and$400 US per carat is typical.

• The name "emerald" originates fromthe Greek word "Smaragdos" whichmeans "green stone".

• In India, emeralds are believed tohave magical healing powers. Rubbingan emerald over closed eyelids isthought to restore tired optic nervesand wearing an emerald bracelet issupposed to help relieve arthritis.

• The Emperor Nero is said to havegazed through a large emerald tosoothe his eyes as he watched thegladiator games in the Coliseum.

• 60% of the world’s emeralds comefrom Colombia

• The Hudson Museum at theUniversity of Maine may have the oldest known emerald and the onlyknown pre-colombian carved emerald.The emerald green gem was carvedinto the shape of a standing figure. It is2.2 inches tall and weighs 118.5 carats.

• When evaluating emeralds, color isthe most important quality factor.Included crystals and cavities are nota hindrance unless they weaken thestone or cause it to appear cloudy ormuddy. In fact, emerald inclusionsoften create a graceful, branch-likepattern known as a "jardin" (Frenchfor "garden").

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Spring 2004APEGNB

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By Melissa Mertz

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Special thanks to Jim Walker, P.Geo.and Reg Wilson, P.Geo., for supplying

research and background information.

Submitted by Jared McGinn, P.Eng.

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here has been a lot of reminiscing, story-telling, and general good times while celebrating 150 years of engineering education at the University of New Brunswick. Asthe official celebrations come to a close, many of us realize how lucky we are to have aworld-class faculty of engineering in Fredericton. From Brydone Jack and Sir Edmund

Head to James Dineen and our current dean of engineering,David Coleman, P.Eng., UNB has educated and graduatedmany notable engineers. The pride of our institution was evident during all of the anniversary events held in February.

The February 11 gala night at the Delta Fredericton attractedengineers, educators and alumni from across the country.

Many engineers, who reconnected with former colleagues and friends, decided to continue the celebrations at nearby establishments.

The following day, the Engineering Education Symposium was held on the UNB campus at theWu Conference Centre.

On Friday the 13th, students lucked out with a big engineering birthday party at the StudentUnion Building. Two great bands were enjoyed by one and all. Assistant engineering professor,Marty Gordon, P.Eng., and faculty secretary, Heather Jones, were certainly the leaders of the group.

With one day (Saturday) to catch our breath, Head Hall was opened to the public. Sunday andMonday saw Engineering’s Open House turn into a resounding success, where persons of all agesmade their way from one display to another.

There are many people, companies and ofcourse APEGNB to thank for their attendance and sponsorship. But congratu-lations and a heartfelt thanks are to beextended to the students. These studentswho took on the task of planning, organiz-ing and setting up the many events andactivites. There could not have been agroup of students more dedicated andresourceful than this group. Led by Peter

Allaby (the chair of the committee) Blair Lock, Levi Hargrove, Melissa Dawe, Leah Burton, ShelleyHuntley and Lyle Skinner these students devoted many hours on the 150 years video and the celebration events, when they already had the demands of work and studies of their own life.

The legacy of these celebrations is the connection with our engineering past. The student commit-tee will probably never forget the feeling of being connected to students who walked through thishilly campus over the last century and a half. To their credit they found out it was important.

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he frigid winter temperatures may have kept most people inside their homes in Januarybut not APEGNB Councillor, Eric Ouellette, P.Eng. He took advantage of the icy weatherto build his own backyard igloo.

Eric and his sons Alex and Andrew constructed the 8 foot by 7 foot igloo on January 17.By March 3, the warmer temperatures caused it to collapse.

“It was pretty strong,” says Eric. “My sisters and 14-year-old nephew were climbing on the roof theweek before it collapsed so I know it was solidly constructed and gravity didn’t bring it down.”

Eric decided to build the igloo because he had never seen one except in books. “The kids were out-side building a fort one day and I decided to help out. The next thing you know, we have an igloo!”

The igloo took about 20 hours of back-breaking work including the many cold nights when Ericwas outside with the garden hose—watering it down. Eric used a saw to cut the wedges of hardsnow and two sleds so Alex and Andrew could cart them to the “construction” site.

If you’re thinking of building your own igloo next year, Eric suggests you take extra-special carecompleting the roof but he wouldn’t want to offer too much more advice. “I’m not an expert. I feltconfident of my own igloo’s integrity but I also know how it was built. I wouldn’t want to generalizeon any other igloo projects.

“It was quite an operation and I'm sure the kids will never forget the year we built the igloo. I guessthat’s what really counts at the end of the day.”

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From L to R:Eric Ouellette,P.Eng. and histwo sons, Alex(age 7) andAndrew (age10) crouch atthe entrance oftheir ownbackyard iglooin Grand Falls

To request a résumé or more information on any candidate listed below, simply fax your organization’s name and contactinformation along with the alpha-numeric code at the beginning of each listing to:

Michelle WestallFax: 506-451-9629

ELECTRICAL

MA04-J351B.Sc. Electrical Université de Moncton2001;B.Eng.Electrial (Co-op Program), 3.6/4.3 GPA, UdeM, 2001,Reg'd EIT; Seeking employment in any area of electrical engineering. Electrical design, project, budget and resourcemanagement of test benches for manufactured system, wroteand executed test processes for prototype designs, Micro OpticsDesign Corporation. Verified software of latest optical basedproduct, wrote and executed test cases, tracked problems indatabase, provided feedback to design team, verified fixedproblems, Nortel Networks. Co-op term: Designed electricalhardware (sensors and relay for valve) for controlling movement of nitrogen containment box. Wrote embedded controls software to control nitrogen box and coating pump.Drew schematics for new designs. Performed electrical troubleshooting on problematic systems, Micro Optics DesignCorporation. Co-op term: Assistant Project Manager for work in relation with VIIIe Sommet de la Francophonie, worked in rela-tion with RCMP to setup their various sites, worked with hotelsto add extra connections for delegates, NBTel. Fluently bilingual(French and English). Personal and technical skills: Leadership,honest, hard working, motivated, analytical mind. Computerskills: Promis.e, Dynamic C, Unix, MS Project, MS Office.

MA04-J352B.Sc. Electrical UNB Student seeking part-timeemployment in Fredericton prior to graduation April 2004 andfull-time after graduation. Background in repair and military.Completed control system and power system courses.

MECHANICAL

MA04-J451B.Sc. Mechanical UNB2003; Currently have EIT status with APEGNB. Background in Manufacturing, MachineDesign, R&D, and some quality management. Graduated fromCOOP. Available immediately for full time employment.Bilingual.

NON-REGISTERED

MA04-700 Bachelor of Engineering Electrical Zhengzhou U.,China1993; M.Eng. UNB Electrical Engineering Student;Seeking full-time employment as electrical engineer; In theprocess of registration as professional engineer with APEGNB;Extensive experience in power system design, test, protection and control; Proficiency in Matlab, AutoCAD,PSCAD; Excellentcommunication, analytical abilities, project management andproblem solving skills. Relocation is not a problem.

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