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Membership application forms
Corporate Membership
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Member Benefits
Government Relations/Advocacy
Improving Business Practice
ACEC-SK assists member firms in the industry on a variety of business practice issues, including:
- The promotion of InfraGuide’s best practice on Qualifications Based Selection (QBS)
- The uses and benefits of standardized consultant agreements (PSA and Schedule of Fees)
- Other sector-specific business process improvement issues as identified by various sector committees or brought to the Board for action
Economic Development
Saskatchewan’s economy is growing and changing. There are more economic drivers contributing to this province’s growth than ever before. This is influencing how our members do business, and it is also influencing ACEC-SK’s priorities. ACEC-SK will continue to be relevant in today’s economic landscape through fostering relationships with appropriate stakeholders. ACEC-SK continues to forge new inroads on its members’ behalf. Collaboration in the form of working with like-minded organizations for the betterment of our industry, is another strategy to benefit our members.
Networking
Meet and foster crucial business contacts. ACEC-SK organizes a number of events each year, allowing members to network and build working relationships with clients, including urban municipalities in Saskatchewan.
- Annual Awards Banquet
- Annual General Meeting and Golf Tournament
- client group mixers
- student industry nights
- Annual Premier and Cabinet Reception
Business Development
Stakeholder/client meetings organized through ACEC-SK provides excellent opportunities and enhance business development with key clients, and other member firms, in addition to informing member firms about upcoming projects and capital plans. The association also supports committee interaction with policy makers to affect changes to procurement practices and contract language.
Image/Profile
Activities organized through ACEC-SK are designed to raise the profile of member firms and the industry as a whole. Politicians, key clients and industry leaders are invited to the Awards Banquet. The travelling Road Show creates exposure as it is displayed to the public across the province. The online directory provides information pertaining to each member firm which allows for professional and business development opportunities. More and more traffic is driven to the ACEC-SK web site as members, clients and the general public seek information about the association, its members, the industry as a whole, and specific association offerings. The website is the world’s access to your membership listing, making it convenient and easy for potential customers to find you quickly.
Member Communications
Find out about current ACEC-SK initiatives undertaken on the members’ behalf. The newsletter also highlights industry issues of the day, keeping members abreast of the types of things that may have a direct impact on their business. The newsletter also allows our members to be heard, which in turn allows ACEC-SK to develop programs to address member concerns where appropriate.
Human Resources
The consulting engineering and geoscience industry is faced with human resource issues in the same way as other industries/professions. ACEC-SK undertakes many approaches to increase available talent for our members, including attending career fairs at specific post-secondary and technical institutions, offering student information nights, participating in government initiatives to direct foreign-trained professionals to our province, as well as raising awareness in other jurisdictions in Canada of opportunities in Saskatchewan. ACEC-SK also harnesses the power of our website in two ways: through offering job posting board to assist members promote career opportunities within their firm, and to offer a location for qualified job seekers to post their resumes. It also develops and implements such programs as fostering mentorships, and exploring the role of Human Resource Professionals in this industry. Additional tools to promote career opportunities are developed from time to time as dictated by member needs.
Professional Development
ACEC-SK organizes continuing education seminars and workshops designed to keep members abreast of the latest technology, business, legal and regulatory issues.
- PSMJ sessions (e.g. Project Management and Principals Bootcamp)
- Lunch & Learns for our Young Professional Group (Regina & Saskatoon)
- Locally-developed sector-specific training opportunities such as our Human Resources Conference
Affinity Programs
Over time, ACEC-SK has developed strong relationships with companies that support our industry. Corporate and Associate Members can enjoy deep discounts with Supreme Basics for all their office supply needs ACEC-SK members have access to TD Insurance prefered rates on home insurance. Check out the TD Insurance quote website page for more details.
Sector and Member Committees
Serve on a committee! There is nothing like joining with others passionate about a particular issue and working together to advance this issue. When you get involved you gain a full appreciation of the full scope of benefits members enjoy. It’s also a great way to influence what benefits might evolve. Link to Committee / Volunteer Application