Member Benefits 

Member Benefits

Government Relations/Advocacy

ACEC-SK’s Board, sector committees, and association staff liaise directly with:

  • various orders of government, including with provincial government Ministers and senior officials,
  • private sector corporations, and
  • muncipalities and/or representative organizations to advance industry issues.  The association works to influence public and corporate policy on behalf of association members.
Economic Development

Together Saskatchewan consulting engineering firms contribute directly or indirectly some $2 Billion annually to Saskatchewan’s economy.  Consulting engineering firms are major players in supporting provincial economic growth. 

ACEC-SK membership affords consulting engineering firms the opportunity to be part of conversations that contribute to the province’s economic landscape.

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 from the public and private sector. It also organizes internal events to enhance opportunities for members to interact with their peers.

Business Development

Stakeholder/client meetings organized through ACEC-SK provide excellent opportunities and enhance business development with key clients.  They also inform member firms about upcoming projects and capital plans. The association supports committee interaction with policy makers to affect changes to procurement practices and contract language.

Image/Profile

A critical member benefit is to raise the profile of member firms and the industry as a whole, not only to decision-makers and industry, but also to the general public.

Member Communications

The newsletter, ACEC-SK’s Advisor, provides updates about current ACEC-SK initiatives undertaken on the members’ behalf.  ACEC-SK also uses a number of other tools, including social media platforms, to keep members up-to-date:

Human Resources

ACEC-SK undertakes many initiatives to increase available talent for our members,. including attending career fairs at 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.  

Professional Development

ACEC-SK organizes continuing education seminars and workshops designed to keep members abreast of the latest technology, business, legal and regulatory issues.

 

  • Leadership Certification Program 
  • Future Leaders Group Virtual Leadership Series
  • PSMJ sessions (e.g. Project Management and Principals Bootcamp)
Liaison with business associations

ACEC-SK has developed strong relationships with many SK business associations with whom we share common interests.  These ties strengthen our own industry’s voice.

Collaboration in the form of working with like-minded organizations for the betterment of our industry is another strategy to benefit our members.

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.

Affinity Programs

ACEC-SK has developed strong relationships with companies that support our industry.

    d3h

     ACEC-SK members have access to discounts with d3h hotels in Saskatchewan and Alberta, including Days Inn, Home Inn Express, Home Inn & Suites, and HomeSuites.

    d3h Discount Rates

    Enterprise & National Car Rental

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental have been selected as the preferred provider of car rental services for ACEC-SK members.  To receive all the benefits of our contract use Account Number XVC6377.

    TD Insurance

    As a trusted partner, the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Program is dedicated to helping ACEC-SK members get access to preferred insurance rates on home, condo and tenant coverage. For more information or to get a quote visit http://www.tdinsurance.com/affinity/acecsk

    Mentoring

    ACEC-SK’s mentoring program will connect mentors from our member firms with mentees who are interested in a career in Consulting Engineering. The program will also connect mentees from ACEC-SK member firms with mentors from other ACEC- SK member firms. 

    Mentoring Time Commitment:

    • At least one face to face meeting for approximately an hour.
    • Monthly touchbase either over the phone or through electronic communications.

    If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please send an email to mentor@acec-sk.ca with a copy of your current CV.

    If you want to be mentored, please send an email to mentor@acec-sk.ca including your CV, Field of Study, and a brief statement about what you want to learn about the consulting industry. This will help us match you with a compatible mentor.

    Flagship Events

    Awards of Distinction

    Golf