Member Benefits
Member Benefits
Government Relations/Advocacy
ACEC-SK’s Board, sector committees, and association staff liaise directly with:
- various orders of government, including with provincial government Ministers and senior officials,
- private sector corporations, and
- muncipalities and/or representative organizations to advance industry issues. The association works to influence public and corporate policy on behalf of association members.
Economic Development
Together Saskatchewan consulting engineering firms contribute directly or indirectly some $2 Billion annually to Saskatchewan’s economy. Consulting engineering firms are major players in supporting provincial economic growth.
ACEC-SK membership affords consulting engineering firms the opportunity to be part of conversations that contribute to the province’s economic landscape.
Networking
Meet and foster crucial business contacts. ACEC-SK organizes a number of events each year, allowing members to network and build working relationships with clients from the public and private sector. It also organizes internal events to enhance opportunities for members to interact with their peers.
Business Development
Stakeholder/client meetings organized through ACEC-SK provide excellent opportunities and enhance business development with key clients. They also inform member firms about upcoming projects and capital plans. The association supports committee interaction with policy makers to affect changes to procurement practices and contract language.
Image/Profile
A critical member benefit is to raise the profile of member firms and the industry as a whole, not only to decision-makers and industry, but also to the general public.
Member Communications
The newsletter, ACEC-SK’s Advisor, provides updates about current ACEC-SK initiatives undertaken on the members’ behalf. ACEC-SK also uses a number of other tools, including social media platforms, to keep members up-to-date:
Human Resources
ACEC-SK undertakes many initiatives to increase available talent for our members,. including attending career fairs at post-secondary and technical institutions, offering student information nights, participating in government initiatives to direct foreign-trained professionals to our province, as well as raising awareness in other jurisdictions in Canada of opportunities in Saskatchewan.
Professional Development
ACEC-SK organizes continuing education seminars and workshops designed to keep members abreast of the latest technology, business, legal and regulatory issues.
- Leadership Certification Program
- Future Leaders Group Virtual Leadership Series
- PSMJ sessions (e.g. Project Management and Principals Bootcamp)
Liaison with business associations
ACEC-SK has developed strong relationships with many SK business associations with whom we share common interests. These ties strengthen our own industry’s voice.
Collaboration in the form of working with like-minded organizations for the betterment of our industry is another strategy to benefit our members.
Sector and Member Committees
Serve on a committee! There is nothing like joining with others passionate about a particular issue and working together to advance this issue. When you get involved you gain a full appreciation of the full scope of benefits members enjoy. It’s also a great way to influence what benefits might evolve.
Affinity Programs
ACEC-SK has developed strong relationships with companies that support our industry.
d3h
ACEC-SK members have access to discounts with d3h hotels in Saskatchewan and Alberta, including Days Inn, Home Inn Express, Home Inn & Suites, and HomeSuites.
Enterprise & National Car Rental
Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental have been selected as the preferred provider of car rental services for ACEC-SK members. Check out our member rates. To receive all the terms and conditions of our contract use Account Number XVC6377.
TD Insurance
As a trusted partner, the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Program is dedicated to helping ACEC-SK members get access to preferred insurance rates on home, condo and tenant coverage. For more information or to get a quote visit http://www.tdinsurance.com/affinity/acecsk
Mentoring
ACEC-SK’s mentoring program will connect mentors from our member firms with mentees who are interested in a career in Consulting Engineering. The program will also connect mentees from ACEC-SK member firms with mentors from other ACEC- SK member firms.
Mentoring Time Commitment:
- At least one face to face meeting for approximately an hour.
- Monthly touchbase either over the phone or through electronic communications.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please send an email to mentor@acec-sk.ca with a copy of your current CV.
If you want to be mentored, please send an email to mentor@acec-sk.ca including your CV, Field of Study, and a brief statement about what you want to learn about the consulting industry. This will help us match you with a compatible mentor.