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.
October 30, 2024 - 6:00 PM EDT | Sleeping Giant Brewing Co., Thunder Bay
Speakers: Eilidh Lewis, PGO Registrar; Gabrielle Hosein, PGO Assistant Registrar; Ryan Weston, P.Geo., North Western Ontario Regional Councillor
PGO is hosting a mentoring session for students, GIT's and registrants in the Thunder Bay area. If you're a full-practising or limited registrant interested in mentoring a budding geoscience student or geoscientist-in-training (GIT), we encourage you to attend. Mentoring is an opportunity to give back to the geoscience community and make a difference in a mentee's future, all while developing leadership and coaching skills. This in-person event is free and includes one drink ticket. There will also be a cash bar, and snacks will be provided. Registration is required before the event.
P.Geo.'s participation in this event counts as a continuing professional development activity. Please note space is limited, so register early. PGO Staff will contact registrants who register prior to the event with further details.
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November 5, 2024 - 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM EDT
Speaker: Doina Priscu, P.Eng,. Co-founder and Principal Engineer, Priscu and Associates Consulting Engineers Inc
CIM (Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum) published the Environmental, Social, and Governance Guidelines for Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimation (ESG Guideline for MRMRE) in September 2023, This Webinar will focus on the application of the ESG Guideline, how professionals from different practice streams could use and apply it in their studies and projects.
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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.
Recording - Predicting the Next Giant: The Essential Role of Geoscientists and Mineral Systems in a World of Rapidly Emerging AI Technology
Speaker: Nicole Januszczak, Ph.D., P.Geo.
BHP Exploration
Recording is available on-demand until October 13, 2024.
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Recording - September 30th - National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Speaker: Trina Maher
Bridging Concepts
Recording is available on-demand until October 31, 2024.
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Recording - 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
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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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