The registration desk opens at 8:00am.  The registration desk team will be on hand to assist you with check-in.  A light breakfast will be available, grab a bite and feel free to filter around the room to connect with other conference attendees!

Topic: Emerging as a Leader: Guiding the transition to professional leadership and growth in your career 

Join our leadership panel as we delve deeper into the journey of an emerging professional and into the life of emerging as a leader in a professional setting. Our panelists, who have successfully transitioned into leadership roles, will share their personal stories, insights, and advice to help grow your own role as a leader. Whether you're aspiring to lead within your current organization or looking to take on new leadership challenges, this discussion will provide the inspiration you need to navigate a challenging aspect of your career with confidence.

Panelist Biographies

Meggie Letman, P.Eng., is a professional engineer specializing in water resources with over 8 years of experience in the field. As a hydrologist, her technical expertise casts a wide net, covering both floods and droughts, as well as shoreline protection, fish passage, and watershed studies. Her favorite part of her job is when she gets to spend the day standing in a stream. 

For the past two years, Meggie has successfully managed a dynamic coast-to-coast team of water resources engineers at Dillon Consulting, connecting team members to the work that fulfills them and fostering a supportive and work environment. Meggie holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in environmental engineering from Dalhousie and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers. 

Rachel Scurlock, P.Eng., is currently an Intermediate Civil Engineer and Project Manager working within EastPoint’s Civil Engineering team in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As a member of this team, Rachel acts as a project manager, civil design lead, and project support to both the civil team and EastPoint’s multi-disciplinary teams. She has 7 years of consulting experience working with municipalities, Department of National Defence, Parks Canada, private developers, and industrial clients around Canada.  

She is a dedicated lifelong learner, committed to cultivating strong mentor-mentee relationships that have been instrumental in her growth as an engineer. Professionally recently taken on new roles, including building mentorship programs, establishing new document standards, and supporting the development of an Emerging Leaders group at EastPoint.

Andrew McDonald, P.Eng., is a dual hatted Engineering Manager at Lockheed Martin Canada. From a technical perspective he is the Systems Engineering Team Lead responsible for supporting the Combat System Integration for the Halifax Class Frigates. On the other hand he is a people manager for a multidisciplined engineering team consisting of a group of Mechanical, Electrical and Cyber Security Engineers who support the various programs at Lockheed Martin Canada. 

He was born and raised in Fredericton, New Brunswick and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick along with a Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from Dalhousie University. Andrew is a registered Professional Engineer with Engineers Nova Scotia and a certified Project Management Professional.  

Outside of work he is kept busy running around with his wife, Hannah, and their three children. Any time that he can manage to get to himself is spent playing hockey, golf, cycling or running.   

This session will cover a number of updates regarding the practice of engineering in Nova Scotia, including information about several updated and new guidelines that will soon be available for consultation. A specific focus will be providing information to registrants regarding upcoming changes to modernize and simplify the CPD program. 

Explore how sustainability is fundamental to our mission at TD Insurance. This session offers insights into our ongoing sustainability initiatives and partnerships aimed at addressing climate change and building resilience in the communities we serve. 

This session will provide an overview of the introduction of a competency-based assessment process; including the phasing out of the Mentor Program, and what applicants and EITs can expect moving forward.