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Message from the Chapter Chair

As the Chair of the Peterborough Chapter of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), I am proud to share the many ways in which we support and promote the engineering profession within our community. Throughout the year, our chapter hosts a variety of events designed to engage members, students, and the public—ranging from technical seminars and industry tours to outreach initiatives that introduce youth to the world of engineering.

One of the cornerstones of our community involvement is our annual scholarship program, which supports local high school students entering an accredited university engineering program. This initiative reflects our commitment to fostering the next generation of engineers and encouraging academic excellence.

We are also pleased to recognize and celebrate professional milestones. Each year at our Annual General Meeting, we host a special license certificate ceremony to honour newly licensed engineers. It’s a meaningful moment where new licensees receive their professional designation in front of peers, mentors, and the engineering community.

We invite all members, students, and supporters to take part in our activities and continue building a strong, engaged engineering presence in Peterborough and the surrounding area.

Sincerely,
Rishi Poddar
Chair, PEO Peterborough Chapter

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Chapter leadership

Connecting engineers and communities

Rishi Poddar
Rishi Poddar
Chair
Rachelle Rowat
Rowat Rachelle
Vice-Chair
Rachelle Rowat
Rachelle Rowat
Treasurer
Vacant
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.