march 2009 issue
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School of Business Honours Edmonton Leader
Compiled By CHRISTINE COTTRELL
The PEGG
Arthur Meyer, P.Eng., senior vice-president of oilsands projects for Enbridge, is the 23rd recipient of the Dr. Charles Allard Chair in Business. Mr. Meyer was recognized at a Feb. 4 luncheon in Edmonton for winning the MacEwan School of Business honour.
Mr. Meyer has had a diversified career with Enbridge, holding increasingly responsible positions throughout his time with the company. He is chair of the Pipeline Research Council International and a past chair of the Canadian Standards Association. He was recently appointed to the Alberta Government Carbon Capture and Storage Development Council, and he is a past board member of the Stollery Children’s Foundation.
This honorary teaching position, established in 1984 by prominent businessman Dr. Charles Allard, is awarded annually to leaders in the Edmonton business community. The recipient spends time throughout the term with student groups from programs within the faculty.
Former APEGGA President
Receives Prestigious Award
From Consulting Engineers
Barry Lester, P.Eng., APEGGA President for the1992-1993 term, received the second-ever Alberta Lieutenant-Governor’s Award for Distinguished Achievement, during the 2009 Consulting Engineers of Alberta Showcase Awards, Feb. 13 in Edmonton. The CEA began granting the award last year, when then immediate APEGGA Past-President David Chalcroft, P.Eng., was its recipient.
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BARRY LESTER, P.ENG. . . .accepts award at CEA Showcase |
Community Volunteer
Elected to U of C Senate
Pratap Varshney, P.Eng., president of Kempra Ltd., was recently elected to a three-year term on the University of Calgary Senate. Mr. Varshney will work with Chancellor Joanne Cuth-bertson to strengthen connections between the university and the community.
Known for his volunteer work, Mr. Varshney has been involved with the Hindu Society of Calgary as a trustee and controller.
Two APEGGA Members
Named to NEB
The founder of a consulting company, Sara Jane Snook, P.Eng., of Halifax, and an internationally recognized pipeline specialist, Bob Vergette, P.Eng., of Pender Island, B.C., have been appointed to temporary positions on the National Energy Board. Both are members of APEGGA.
Quoted in Nickle’s Daily Oil Bulletin, Lisa Raitt, Federal Minister of Natural Resources, said: “Ms. Snook and Mr. Vergette each bring a wealth of expertise and experience to the board. . .I am confident that their contributions toward ensuring smart regulations in the energy sector will be extremely valuable.”
A member of the Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board, Ms. Snook is a former manager with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. Mr. Vergette, a former vice-president of field operations for Terasen Gas, has chaired national committees on pipeline integrity for the Canadian Standards Association.
Another Permit Holder
On List Of Top Workplaces
For the second year in a row Hood Group of Sherwood Park is among the 50 best small and medium-sized employers in Canada. The company placed fifth in the 2009 listing published recently in The Globe and Mail.
The PEGG left out mention of Hood in a story last month on the list.
The rating means Hood Group is a great place to work, as the results are generated through surveys of employee engagement and human resources practices. This listing recognizes employers with between 50 and 400 employees.
This Canadian-owned, Alberta business, with offices in Calgary and Sherwood Park, has been operating since 1992. The company has improved its standing from 2008, when it placed 22nd in the nationwide competition.
The survey is undertaken by the Queen’s Centre for Business Venturing at the Queen’s School of Business, along with Hewitt Associates and in partnership with the newspaper.
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