Please join us for our 2024 Annual Spring PDC, Symposium and AGM at the Coast Nisku Inn & Conference Centre where our featured topic will be Mental Hygiene; A Superpower for Safer and Healthier Workplaces, presented by Theo Heineman.
Our 2-day event will be a conference hybrid style format, with exciting talks from various speakers. The in-person events will offer both learning and networking opportunities, with a live broadcast of all events made available to those unable to attend in person.
March 6th, 2024 (8 am to 4 pm): Professional Development Course (PDC) – Beaumont Room
The PDC offers members a chance to participate in learning and networking opportunities, as well as earn points toward certification maintenance.
| Time slot | Speaker |
| 7:30 – 8:00 | Breakfast and Registration |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Jason Dent – ASHSP Updates |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Break/Networking |
| 9:15 -10:15 | Theo Heineman – Mental Hygiene |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Break/Networking |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Theo Heineman – Mental Hygiene |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch/Networking |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Theo Heineman – Mental Hygiene |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Break/Networking |
| 14:45 – 16:00 | Theo Heineman – Nero safety |
March 6th, 2024 (5 pm to 9 pm): AIHA-AB Social – Den Sports Pub
All are welcome to the Den Sports Pub right after the PDC. This is open to all members of the AIHA, even if you are unable to attend during the day. Stay for appetizers and drinks!
March 7th, 2024 (8 am to 12 pm): Symposium – Beaumont Room
Our symposium offers members a chance to hear from industry peers and service providers on new research, new updates in OHS in Alberta, and other hot topics.
| Time slot | Speaker |
| 7:30 – 8:00 | Breakfast and Registration |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Larry Sloan – AIHA National updates |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Break / Networking |
| 9:15 -10:15 | Dan Sarkany – Challenges, solutions and successes with identifying and controlling large surface mining operations silica exposures. |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Break/Networking |
| 10:30 – 12:00 | Angela Wheeler – SDS authoring and Society for Chemical Hazard communication |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch/Networking |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Theo Heineman – Mental Hygiene |
| 14:30 – 15:00 |
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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| 15:00 – 16:00 | 15:00 – 16:00
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
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March 7th, 2024 (1pm to 4 pm): Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Beaumont Room
Our annual AGM provides members with an update from the executive board, elections, nominations, and other items applicable to the AIHA AB local Section.
2024 AIHA Spring Brochure for AGM and PDC
Registration Details
Registration deadline is March 1, 2024.
Registration costs are the same for online and in-person registrations.
Please indicate if you are attending in person or online at the time of registration.
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Registration Option |
Cost |
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PDC Only (March 6, 2024) |
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Local Section Member |
$300.00 |
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Non-Member |
$400.00 |
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Student |
$200.00 |
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Symposium/AGM Only (March 7, 2024) |
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Local Section Member |
$125.00 |
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Non-Member |
$200.00 |
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Student |
$100.00 |
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PDC and Symposium/AGM Only (March 6 and 7, 2024) |
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Local Section Member |
$350.00 |
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Non-Member |
$500.00 |
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Student |
$250.00 |
Hotel Details
Coast Nisku Inn & Conference Centre
1101 4 Street, Nisku, AB, Canada T9E 7N1
Click on the link: AIHA Alberta Sector and create their reservations.
Note that children currently are not able to be added to the reservation. Please just bypass this option and reserve the size of the room you require.
They will offer rates of $109 for a Coast King Room and $119 for a Coast Two queen room +tax per night, including Breakfast. This is based on double occupancy; there will be a $20 charge for each additional guest.
They offer a Complimentary Shuttle service to and from the airport. For guests requiring the shuttle service, kindly call at 780-955-7744.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration closes on March 1, 2024.
| Member Registration |
| Guest Registration |
If you would like your company to sponsor the event, please submit your sponsorship here. Show your new equipment and wares to the AIHA membership!
Candy Wagner
Education Director – Alberta Local Section – AIHA
E-mail:
2024 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The Alberta Local Section of the AIHA is seeking nominations for the following executive positions:
- President-Elect (1-year term that transitions into the President role. For this role, you must be the AIHA National member)
- Secretary (2-year term)
- Education Director & Maintenance Points (2-year term)
- Membership Director (2-year term)
- Webmaster (2-year term)
These positions will be elected at the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Benefits include CM points for certifications, the ability to attend symposiums and education sessions sponsored by the Local Section free of charge. In addition, reasonable travel expenses to attend meetings can be covered.
Any member in good standing interested in serving in one of these positions is asked to complete/submit the Nominee Information Form online prior to the AGM.
Notes:
- You can nominate yourself!
- Contact any past or current executive member for more information.
| Executive Nomination Form |
2024 AWARD OF RECOGNITION NOMINATION
The Alberta Local Section would like you to think about the contributions of your peers and nominate someone who has made a significant difference. Attached is a questionnaire that asks you to describe the contributions of that special person.
Some examples of contributions that the Alberta Local Section recognizes:
- Long-term service to the Local Section including the Executive;
- Mentoring new entrants/professionals in the occupational hygiene field;
- Educating/giving presentations about the field of occupational hygiene;
- Enhancing the profession of occupational hygiene;
Note – a large number of years of service is not a mandatory criterion for award selection. The award is based on merit/contribution rather than purely years of service. Therefore, any local section member can be nominated and evaluated for their contributions.
- Nominations must identify and explain the contribution the individual made;
- You may nominate any Alberta Local Section member, other than yourself;
- All nominations are treated equally and there are no “categories”;
- The names of the nominator will be kept confidential;
- The names of all nominees will be published;
- The award will be presented at the 2024 Annual General Meeting.
Ina Hildebrand
Secretary – Alberta Local Section – AIHA
E-mail:
| Award of Recognition – Nomination Form |