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Geotechnical News • December 2014
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CANADIAN GEOTECHNICAL SOCIETY NEWS
This book of photographs shows us
the beginning of Alberta’s energy
industries through the eyes of
Dr.
John Andrew Allan
, Professor of the
University of Alberta, first Chairman
of the Department of Geology, first
Director of the Alberta Geological
Survey (AGS), founding member of
technical organizations and societies,
such as the Scientific and Industrial
Research Council of Alberta (now
Alberta Innovates - Technology
Futures), the Association of Profes-
sional Engineers and Geoscientists of
Alberta (APEGA), and the Canadian
Society of Petroleum Geologists
(CSPG). John Allan played a founding
role in the development of the mineral
resources of Alberta.
The views presented in this book fol-
low John Allan’s fieldwork throughout
the province and beyond. They show
us what he and his contemporaries
saw with their own eyes in times past.
They document how he saw the devel-
opment potential of Alberta’s mineral
resources, as do his numerous reports
and papers, a selection of which is
listed at the end of this book. In a talk
on CKUA radio in 1927, he predicted
the oil boom, which began in 1947
with the discovery of the Leduc oil
field. John Allan’s leadership and fore-
sight greatly contributed to the success
of the energy industries in Alberta,
which changed the fortunes of the
Province of Alberta and its citizens.
The Edmonton Geological Society
offers the book for $20/copy (retail).
Bulk order discounts and wholesale
pricing available upon request. To
order, or for more information, contact
the EGS publications manager.
Matthias Grobe
, Publications
Manager
Edmonton Geological Society
Ph. (780) 427-2843
Email:
History of Local Chapters of the
Canadian Geotechnical Society
The Heritage Committee believes that
the history of the local chapters of the
Canadian Geotechnical Society to be
valuable part of the Society and its
members. The CGS Heritage Com-
mittee would like to assemble if at
all possible, a collection of historical
summaries of all the chapters.
If you have any questions or have
other historical information that you
wish to share or know of any opportu-
nities to acquire material that is at risk
of being lost, please contact the Chair
of the CGS Heritage Committee,
Dr.
Mustapha Zergoun
, at
.
Submitted by Mustapha Zergoun
Chair of the CGS Heritage Committee
Engineering Institute of Canada
Seeking Executive Director
Applications due December 15,
2014
The
Engineering Institute of Canada
(EIC) is inviting applications for the
position of
Executive Director,
to be
filled by
April 15, 2015
, with the new
incumbent taking up the position on
June 15, 2015. The Executive Director
is a paid, half-time position with the
EIC, reporting to the President.
The Executive Director is responsible
for the effective and efficient manage-
ment of the Institute’s affairs. The EIC
is seeking a person with
the following
attributes:
a) Able to provide leadership in the
ongoing development of the EIC in
pursuit of its vision and objectives.
b) Experienced in the management and
governance of not-for-profit organiza-
tions such as the Engineering Institute
of Canada and its member societies.
c) Available to work half-time, pos-
sibly
from his or her own office, using
computer and internet communica-
tions.
d) Able to oversee the work of an
office administrator who may also be
working from his or her own office.
e) The ability to communicate in both
English and French is desirable.
Vision of the EIC
: “Engineering, for
a prosperous, safe and sustainable
Canada.”
Mission
: Develop and promote
continuing education
; Initiate and
facilitate
interdisciplinary activities
and services
; Lead member societies
in defining and
building the future
of
engineering and Advocate the
values
and benefits of engineering
Objectives:
Continuing Educa-
tion, Awards, History and Archives,
Conferences, Promote Engineering
as a Career and Services to Member
Societies:
Applicants are invited to submit a
short resume of relevant experience,
no later than
December 15, 2014
, to
For a complete job description, see
link on
.
Cherchant Directeur exécutif
Institut canadien des ingénieurs
Applications à échéance le 15
Décembre 2014.
L’Institut canadien des ingénieurs
(ICI) sollicite des candidatures pour le
poste de directeur général, à
remplir
avant le
15 Avril 2015
, avec le nou-
veau titulaire de prendre le poste le 15
Juin 2015.
Le directeur exécutif est titulaire d’un
poste
à
mi-temps payé comme un
employé de l’EIC, qui relève du prési-
dent. Le directeur exécutif est respon-
sable de la gestion efficace et efficiente
des affaires de l’Institut. Le CPN est
à
la recherche d’une personne avec les
attributs suivants:
a) Capable d’assurer un leadership
dans le développement continu de
l’EIC dans la poursuite de sa vision et
ses objectifs.