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Engineers Canada – Sustainability in practice
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- 4 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Starts on March 17, 2020
- Ends on May 14, 2020
Course details
Syllabus
Module 1: Sustainable Development, Environmental Stewardship, and Engineering
Introduction to the notions of sustainable development (SD) and environmental stewardship (ES). Environmental, social and economic challenges of SD. Overview of EC’s 10 guidelines.
Module 2: Improving Competencies: Available Tools for Engineers
Three case studies showing the importance of SD and ES, and illustrating the practical application of the guidelines. Tools and resources: social impact assessment, Global Reporting Initiative, life cycle assessment, environmental impact assessment, laws and regulations.
Module 3: Planning and Managing Risk in a Changing World
Three case studies showing the importance of SD and ES, and illustrating the practical application of the guidelines. Tools and resources: risk assessment and mitigation, biodiversity indicators, climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Module 4: The National Guideline: 10 Principles to Integrate SD and ES in Engineering
Summary review of the 10 guidelines and the importance of their implementation in the previously presented case studies. Recap matrix and complementary material, including links to relevant tools.
Prerequisite
This course is designed for all practising engineers in Canada, regardless of their discipline or their position, whether as employees, employers, researchers, academics, consultants, regulators or manager.
The course has no prerequisites.
Instructors
Presented by
Louise Millette
Louise Millette, P.Eng., FEC, Ph.D., is Director of the Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal and she is committed towards the implementation of sustainability principles in the engineering profession. She is Adjunct Director of the Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Operational Sustainable Development (CIRODD). Prof. Millette strongly believes in the importance of integrating these notions in engineering curricula, and she is chair of the academic committee of the Institute on the Environment, Sustainable Development and Circular Economy (Institut IEDDEC) of the University of Montreal Campus. She is also head of Polytechnique Montréal’s Sustainability Office.
David Lapp
David Lapp, FEC, P.Eng., IRP, is Manager, Globalization and Sustainable Development at Engineers Canada. A geological engineer, he is active in climate change, infrastructure, environment and sustainability issues as they affect the practice of engineering. His work includes the development of practice guidance in these areas which includes the development and application of an infrastructure climate risk assessment tool known as the PIEVC Protocol that is used in Canada and internationally.
Patrick Cigana
Patrick Cigana, P.Eng., M.Sc.A, has practiced engineering for over 15 years in the private and academic sectors. Through his subsequent involvement in active politics, he developed an acute awareness of the social aspects of sustainable development. He is currently Senior Advisor at Polytechnique Montréal’s Sustainability Office.
Shirley Fagnen
Shirley Fagnen, P.Eng., M.Sc.A., is also Sustainability Advisor at Polytechnique Montréal. Her previous experience includes work as life cycle analyst and as a sustainable development specialist in a consulting firm. She also has experience in developing MOOCs and will be animating and moderation the discussion forum.
Alexandre Courchesne
Alexandre Courchesne, P.Eng., M.Sc.A, is currently teaching sustainable development to future engineers at Polytechnique Montréal, where he is also responsible for the undegraduate sustainability thematic orientation. He has over 10 years experience in the field of sustainable development, mainly as a life cycle analyst.
Participants
Jean-François Verret, P.Eng.
Director - Projects, Geology and Exploration
Glencore
Amélie Rouleau
Director – Public Affairs, Communications and Community Engagement
Glencore
Denis Lefebvre, P.Eng.
Senior Associate
Stantec
Greg Laflamme, P.Eng.
Operations Manager
Vestshell inc.
Matt Osler, P.Eng.
Project Engineer
City of Surrey
Carrie Baron, P.Eng.
Drainage Manager
City of Surrey
Anouk Desjardins, P.Eng.
Lecturer
Polytechnique Montréal
Alexandre Beaudoin
Biodiversity Advisor
Université de Montréal
Editor
Polytechnique Montréal is an engineering college affiliated with the Université de Montréal, located in Montreal, Quebec, and founded in 1873. In addition to its bachelor's degree programs, Polytechnique Montréal offers graduate training and is of the largest engineering research institutions in Canada.
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