About

Our Chapter

Message from the Chapter Chair

As Chair of the Peterborough Chapter, I am both honored and excited to be a part of such an amazing Chapter Board! Our consistent efforts to support and promote the Engineering profession in our community are demonstrated in the wide range of events we strive to achieve. These include technical seminars, industry tours, networking and local High School involvement. A highlight of our Chapter Board includes the annual scholarship program which supports High School Students pursuing their Engineering Degrees. 

We celebrate the achievements of our members and professional milestones. Core values carried within our Chapter include accountability, respect, integrity, professionalism and teamwork.  We are committed to protecting the public; upholding the safest and highest standards. 

We invite you to join the Chapter and help strengthen our Engineering community in Peterborough and beyond. 

Sincerely, 

Rachelle Rowat, P.Eng, PMP 

Chair, Peterborough PEO Chapter

Get to know us

Coming Soon: resources to learn more about the Peterborough Chapter!

Chapter leadership

Connecting engineers and communities

Rachelle Rowat
Rachelle Rowat
Chair
Katie Treviranus
Vice-Chair
Rishi Poddar
Rishi Poddar
Treasurer
Amanda Tse
Secretary

Peterborough Chapter committees

  1. The communication committee manages communications outreach with Chapter members via emails, the chapter website, newsletters and our social media channels.

  2. The GLP committee works to ensure that government, elected officials and the public continue to recognize and understand PEO’s regulatory mandate and policy directions.

  3. The education outreach committee works with local schools, teachers and students to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and careers.

  4. The EIT committee provides engineering interns (EITs) with guidance, mentoring and support as they work towards their professional engineer (P.Eng.) licence.

  5. The events committee plans and organizes events—networking, recognition, professional development, recreational and more—for chapter members.

    Sub-Committees

    • The Certificate Presentation Ceremony subcommittee organizes P.Eng. licence certificate presentation ceremonies for new engineers.
    • The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) subcommittee organizes professional development activities—seminars, symposiums, technical tours, etc.—for chapter members.
    • The Networking subcommittee builds relationships between the Chapter and local business, professional associations and academic institutions.
    • The 30x30 subcommittee supports Engineers Canada’s 30 by 30 initiative to raise the percentage of newly licensed engineers in Canada who are woman to 30% by the year 2030.

  6. The nominating committee works to present a slate of candidates for election to Chapter board positions each year.