As a self-regulatory body, PGO monitors members’ compliance with the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements as a condition of their membership. PGO actively works to provide learning opportunities for its members to help maintain competency. Visit this page regularly to check out a listing of learning events provided by PGO. You are also encouraged to subscribe to PGO’s weekly e-newsletter, Field Notes, to keep yourself informed of relevant professional development opportunities provided by other organizations. Disclaimer: The information, views and statements presented by speakers at PGO events are solely those of the speakers and do not reflect the views of PGO nor do they represent explicit or implied endorsement by PGO.
PGO 2024 Virtual Symposium
April 16, 18, 23, 25, 2024 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. ET
PGO presents its annual Virtual Symposium, providing an opportunity to discuss some of the most interesting issues and pressing challenges currently facing the geoscience profession.
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Your Professional Career and Public Reporting - A Short Course for Students
In-person, Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Developed by Geoscientists Canada, this course is geared for university students to improve basic awareness about resources reporting and the role of the Qualified Person (QP).
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4 Seasons of Reconciliation - Indigenous Awareness Online Course
Available at a discounted rate of $50.00
A series of online resources which promote a renewed relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canadians, through transformative and engaging learning towards anti-racism education.
Please click on this link to see the video trailer for an overview on the course. Register online...
Practical Geocommunication Online Course
Free to PGO registrants, GITs and student members
Developed by Dr. Haydon Mort of Geologize Ltd, this is a 10-hour online course, which aims to help geoscientists communicate effectively to the public the important role of geosciences. Please click on this link to get an overview of the curriculum.
Please send an email to info@pgo.ca to access Geocommunication online course.
26 Common Flaws Encountered in Mineral Resource Estimation
Speakers: Reno Pressacco, P.Geo., Luke Evans, P.Eng. and Pierre Landry, P.Geo., SLR Consulting Canada
Recording is available on-demand.
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Webinar Slides - Secondary Market Liability: Lessons and Strategies for Professional Geoscientists
Speakers: Kimberly Burns and Samantha Chang, Dentons LLP
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Webinar Slides - NI 43-101 Consultation: Stakeholder Feedback
CSA Staff Notice 43-401 Consultation on NI 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects
Speakers: Craig Waldie, P.Geo., FGC and James Whyte, P.Geo., Ontario Securities Commission
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