The President is the captain of the organization and this individual’s role can be broken down into three broad categories: direction, support, and representation. Through synthesis of existing long term plans of the Federation and the perspective of the CFES constituents, the President spearheads the overarching vision of the Federation. This vision is, in turn, converted into goals that are executed by the hardworking members of the Officer Team, who are supported by the President’s guidance and leadership. Lastly, where there may be goals fulfilled through advocacy, the President is the lead representative of the Federation to these external organizations, such as Engineers Canada.

Ultimately, the CFES aims to serve undergraduate engineering student societies and improve the undergraduate student experience. It is the responsibility of the President to ensure that these two aims are guiding principles in all CFES activities.

Hello, all of you! My name is Wendy and I’m the president of the CFES. Previously, I was involved as Vice-President Academic Affairs and then decided to continue in the organization for a second term! Prior to the CFES, I was also involved with CRÉIQ, which is the provincial engineering student association in Quebec, as Executive Vice-President and President. Fun facts: I am of Peruvian origin and my totem animal is the panda! Looking forward to meeting you at our events. Until then, take good care of yourself!

Action Plans:

1. Increase the engagement of our members and ensure that the CFES reflects the diversity of Canadian engineering students.
2. Further develop the advocacy portfolio of the CFES to improve the representation of students’ interests to key stakeholders such as Engineers Canada and Engineering Deans Canada.
3. And of course, lead and support the Officer Team in the pursuit of our objectives this year!

The Vice President Academic (VPA) is the executive member responsible for addressing the academic concerns of Canadian engineering students, and acts on behalf of the CFES to national or regional organizations concerned with Canadian engineering education. The VPA is responsible for framing a national image of the academic needs of Canadian engineering students. This responsibility includes the upkeep of the CFES Document of Stances, for which they are to research the implications of potential stances and present any appropriate stances on behalf of the National Executive. They are expected to develop an understanding or academic initiatives, integrated work experience, curriculum content, accreditation standards, and potential future changes impacting engineering education, and communicate these effectively with members.

The Vice President Services (VPS) is the executive member responsible for providing and overseeing resources and services for members. This includes communicating with and acting as a resource to the Activity Managers for Congress, the Canadian Engineering Competition, the Conference on Diversity in Engineering, President’s Meeting, and Lean 6 Sigma. The VPS is also responsible for ensuring that the responsibilities outlined in the Activity Agreements are completed. Other services that are coordinated through the VPS are the partnership program, the CFES newsletter, and initiatives for National Engineering Month. These services provide valuable resources to the members and encourage the interaction of engineering student leaders across Canada.

Hello Guys, Gals, and non-Binary Pals! My name is Ven. I’m originally from Edmonton, AB, and now study in the heart of the Okanagan! Before being elected to the CFES National Executive, I served as the EngSoc UBCO’s 12th President, a former VP External, and as the WESST VP Finance and Administration. Outside the classroom, I love music, and just getting outdoors and exploring! My engineering degree has been anything but ordinary and it still feels weird that the end of the tunnel is in sight. I’m incredibly excited and honoured to be spending my final year serving you as your VP Services this year, and I can’t wait to (hopefully) meet you soon!

Action Plans:

1. Bridge the Internal Operations of the Officer and Activity Teams, streamlining their work into a cohesive and efficient environment.
2. Explore new and exciting opportunities for member learning using federal partners and specific interests for webinars and resources
3. Continue Project Magazine development with a stronger core working team and uniformity in operation

The Vice President Finance & Administration (VPFA) acts as the Treasurer for the CFES, managing all bank accounts, signing authority, and general finances. This includes managing the member’s and their fees, the Officer and Small School Travel Fund, budgeting and tracking expenses for internal meetings and special projects, and where required, providing assistance the Federation’s multiple Activities.
In addition to finances, the VPFA manages changes to the various Governing Documents (Policy Manual, Constitution, Document of Stances, By-Laws, and Activity Agreements), and ensures they are readily available.
Finally, the VPFA plans the timing and content for Board of Directors’ Meetings, and working alongside the Administrative Commissioner, ensures the documental organization of the CFES is maintained.

Hey friends, my name is Ian.  Before joining the CFES, I was a contributor to the McMaster Engineering Society as the VP Academic, then the VP Finance.  I love student organizations, so if you ever want to talk about things your eng soc is going through I’m all ears.  Ask me about bicycles, running, politics, or the colour mauve and I’ll get excited.  Looking forward to a great year!

Action Plans:

1. Develop support and accountability practices for activities
2. Create systems for financial stability for the CFES for years to come
3. Support eng socs navigating their way through uncertain finances this year

The Vice-President International’s role within CFES centers around the development and sustainability of our relationships with our partner student organizations, those being- Board of European Students of Technology (BEST), and National Association of Engineering Student Councils (NAESC). The goal of this role is to continue to bring insight to our organization from our global partners, as well as provide support to their organizations through constant communication.

Hello everyone! I’m Emily and I love pina coladas, long walks on the beach and running (particularly away from my problems). I love travelling and have visited 20+ countries. When I’m not trading patches (or sewing them on to my covies) you can catch me reading a good book, listening to 80s music or doing yoga. (I know I’m basic okay.) One of my proudest achievements is founding and co-produceding my universities first ever EngPlay! I’m excited to be your next VP International and Lean 6 Sigma Co-Chair.

Action Plans:

1. Information sharing to member schools and CFES officers from our international partners
2. Begin developing new partnerships

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

Hi everyone, my name’s Dalton! This year I’m one of your National Councilors and am a Co-Chair for CEC 2021. Born and raised on PEI, I moved to Fredericton to get a taste of the big city. In my free time, I love playing board games, running, playing/watching hockey, and lately catching up on tv shows. I can’t wait to meet and work with you this year!

Action Plans:

1. Formalize and improve upon internal accountability.
2. Optimize the distribution of funds from the small school travel fund.
3. Explore opportunities for enhancing professional development opportunities at conferences.

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

 Hello! I’m Marianne, one of the incoming National Councillors. Prior to this exciting role, I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in many engineering student organizations throughout my schooling thus far. I was an executive for the uOttawa engsoc for 2 years as Manager of Translations and V.-P. External, as well as being a student representative on the board. Last year, I took on the role of Bilingualism Commissioner of the CFES! I love cats(especially my roommate’s cat, Mitzy) and going to concerts as much as possible(the pandemic has made that a little hard…)! I’m very open and love discussing new ideas, don’t be shy to email me ([email protected]) or say hi to me if you see me at a conference!

Action Plans:

1. Advancing the CFES as a bilingual organization in terms quality of service
2. Clean up policy regarding bilingualism and translations and its impacts on all parts of the CFES operating structure (I also plan on reviewing other aspects of policy that have been overlooked)
3. Support the team as best I can and give insights based on my knowledge and experience

The Quebec Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the Quebec Region. The Quebec Ambassador is the elected position of Vice President aux Affaires Politiques of the Confédération pour le rayonnement étudiant en ingénierie au Québec/Québec’s Confederation for Engineering Student OUtreach, [CREIQ-QCESO], by the members of the Québec Region. The Quebec Ambassador represents the Quebec Region as a voting member of the CFES Board of Directors. In addition, the Quebec Ambassador also supports the rest of the CFES Officer team with Federation objectives and mandates.

Hi everyone, my name is Nilou and I just finished my Bioengineering Degree at McGill. I’ve been both the VP Academic and then the President of my engineering society. I have enjoyed every second of being involved in the engineering community and am beyond excited to join the CFES family. In my free time, I bake delicious goodies, go to as many concerts as I can, binge watch Netflix and play piano. Some of my proudest achievements are creating the first-ever Bioengineering student society, becoming its president, and placing 2nd in a reality cooking show competition. 

Action Plans:

1. Improve the Quebec schools’ communication streams with the CFES
2. Increase the presence of Quebec members within the CFES

The Atlantic Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between CFES and the members on the Atlantic Region. The President of the Atlantic Council of Engineering Students/Conseil Atlantique des étudiantes en génie [ACES-CAEEG] holds the role of Atlantic Ambassador and represents the Atlantic Region as a voting member on the CFES Board of Directors. The Atlantic Ambassador also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives and special projects.

Howdy folks! I am originally from Moncton, New Brunswick and – propelled by my big head – quickly became too big for my britches upon arriving at UNB in Fredericton. While I first got involved in my EngSoc’s Events Team, I later served in the roles of VP Internal, VP External, and President. I am currently the CFES Atlantic Ambassador and cannot wait for the year ahead. I enjoy late-night study sessions with friends and free pizza. You can often find me in my school’s engineering library doing anything other than coursework.

Action Plans:

1. Encouraging increased engagement between the CFES and Atlantic members
2. Increasing information sharing and building relationships between member EngSoc’s.
3. Ensuring Atlantic engineering students are able to fully participate in all CFES activities

The Ontario Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the Ontario Region. The Ontario Ambassador is elected at Congress by the members of the Ontario Region and also holds the position of Director of CFES Affairs for the Engineering Student Societies’ Council of Ontario, [ESSCO]. The Ontario Ambassador represents the Ontario Region as a voting member of the CFES Board of Directors. In addition, the Ontario Ambassador also supports the rest of the CFES Officer team with Federation objectives and mandates.

Hi everyone, my name is Amy and I am delighted and excited to be the Ontario Ambassador this year! Before this, I was the VP External, a representative for my program and organized a formal all for the McMaster Engineering Society ( in different years because I’m not that productive). When I’m procrastinating my school work I love to watch TV shows, any and all of them, look at pictures of quokkas (if you don’t know what that is, google it and you won’t be sorry) and seeing/petting good puppers. I also participated in the Mac Eng Musical for 3 years and loved every minute of it because I love singing mediocrely and meeting new people which is just one of the reasons I’m looking forward to this year with CFES: I get to meet all of you!

Action Plans:

1. Ensuring Ontario members have a large amount of base understanding of CFES allowing them to feel prepared and engaged
2. Increasing communication to members to effectively and accurately represent their views
3. Facilitating more opportunities for sharing information between EngSocs to increase collaboration and best practice knowledge.

The West Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between CFES and the members on the West Region. The President of the Western Engineering Students’ Societies Team (WESST) holds the role of West Ambassador, and represents the Western Region as a voting member on the CFES Board of Directors. The West Ambassador also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives, special projects, and mandates.

Hello my dudes – My name is Shanleigh & I’m entering my second year as West Ambassador & WESST President. A few of my talents include gardening, making perfect crispy tofu every time, and finding good indie bands. In my spare time I love going to live shows (support your local art community!), learning new instruments, and drinking an obscene amount of water. Some of my proudest achievements (sticking with the theme here) are placing 3rd in Junior Design at CEC 2018 and professionally publishing my first piece of poetry! 

 Action Plans:

1. Standardize regional partnership agreements
2. Improve voting member pre-conference preparation

The Corporate Relations Commissioner (CRC) role involves managing and strengthening relationships between the CFES and organizations we work with or who reach out to us for student input, with a focus on Engineers Canada and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Canada (ACEC). The CRC is also tasked with connecting industry representatives to our activity organizing committees and representing the CFES at some of our partners’ meetings and conferences.

Hey everyone! My name is Matthew and I love music, running, and vodka crans (in any order). If you see me, I will most likely be drinking my 3rd coffee of the day, rushing off to class dodging all the geese I can. I love all genres of music, especially bops I can dance to, travelling to new places, and cooking (hmu if you need some good recipes). I have a passion for student government and have been involved with my engineering society throughout my time at Western and as President last year, and with the CFES as a CDE 2019 Co-Chair.

Action Plans:

1. Expand income opportunities
2. Enhance resources for Activity Managers and Engineering Societies
3. Improve current corporate relations operations

The Bilingualism Commissioner (BC) is charged with ensuring equal treatment and representation of the English and French languages, which serve as the two official and working languages of the Federation. They also work to promote bilingual culture beyond pure translation, and to develop initiatives that support bilingualism at CFES events. In addition, they chair the Bilingualism Working Group and Translation Committee of the CFES.

Hi all! I am a proud Acadian who grew up in the only officially bilingual province in the country, New Brunswick. In this role, I will have the chance to put my passion and experience to good use, which was gained through my community involvement where I represented young francophones in NB at various levels. I’m taking advantage of quarantine to start reading adventure novels again. Looking forward to making the CFES a more bilingual organization!

Action Plans:

1. Improving bilingualism during conferences
2. Establishing an autonomous translation committee
3. Translation of official documents (website included)

The Chairperson must provide an environment for all members to participate in the democratic process. That is, ensure confidentiality and unbiased enforcement of the rules governing the CFES.

The Chairperson shall also occasionally act as a resource while fulfilling their duties and is expected to maintain a working knowledge of, and act in compliance with, the pertinent documents.

Hello everyone, my name is Noah and I will be your guide this year to the wonderful world of policy and governance! This is my fifth year of CFES involvement, as I was VPX for USask twice, WESST Pres once, and I’m just coming off a term as a CFES National Councilor. I’m a huge nerd for policy and Robert’s Rules. The thing I love most about my years of involvement is when people are able to enjoy their time representing their school, society, or organization and also do crazy stuff in a General Assembly. As for non-CFES interests, I’m; endlessly rewatching Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Snowboarding, sleeping, working on building a PC, going on excessive road trips, and I also really like those 2 months when Saskatchewan is warmer than the rest of the country instead of colder. Hit me up for talks about anything policy, governance, or B99 related.

Action Plans:

1. Make GA fun and accessible for everyone
2. Get people pumped about policy
3. Write policy

The Engineering Change Lab Commissioner is a new position established in the 2018/2019 fiscal year. It is a two-year position and they are tasked with managing the relationship and cooperation between the CFES and the Engineering Change Lab, an initiative the CFES has partnered with that seeks to address and solve systemic challenges that the engineering profession is facing.

Hey folks, My name is Davyani Vasta and I’m your ECL commissioner! I really enjoy hiking and swimming, but beyond that, I’m really keen on student growth and development, therefore joining the CFES felt right. I started out in the engineering community as a VP Finance at MUN Engineering Society ‘A’ and am very excited to see how the experience of working as an ECL commissioner and,  with such an awesome officer team is going to shape me.

Action Plans:

1. Increase Engineering Change Lab awareness among CFES members by enhancing content integration, and making more impactful workshop experiences at conferences
2. Establish a closer working relationship with other officer team members, who could benefit from ECL content and contacts.

The IT Commissioner is responsible for maintaining the technical services of the CFES, including the web accounts and internal collaboration tools used by the CFES and our activity groups. The IT Commissioner roles include assisting in new technical developments and implementing tools as required.

Hey, y’all! I’m Alex and I’ll be the IT Commissioner for the CFES this year. Prior to this, I was an executive with the Engineering & Computer Science Association of Concordia University for 3 years, occupying the positions of VP Marketing & Communications, VP Internal, and finally President. I was also Co-Chair of the 2020 Quebec Engineering Competition. Outside of student involvement, my hobbies include skiing, hiking and taking long walks from my desk to my fridge and back #QuarantineLife. If you are looking for ways to improve your EngSoc’s IT practices, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Action Plans:

1. Ensure the CFES’s digital platforms are kept secure & up to date
2. Help member societies keep their IT infrastructures secure and well organized by providing advice on useful technologies and best practices.

Assist the Vice-President Academic with advocacy work related to social issues such as Sustainability and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. This role entitles researching and developing positions on these issues from an engineering student’s perspective and potentially overseeing a new working group dedicated to social issues. Furthermore, the person will have the opportunity to advocate and present to key stakeholders within the Canadian engineering community.

Hello friends! My name is Laura, and I am in my fifth year of computer engineering at the University of Manitoba. I’ve been involved with my Eng Soc since I was an intern in my first year, all the way up to being the president this past year. My proudest accomplishment within my career in student government has been creating the first student-led mental health initiatives within our faculty, during my time as VP Academic. A fun fact about me is that in the last two years I’ve done multiple road trips across North America!

Action Plans:

1. Improve the CFES’ Indigenous relations
2. Coordinate Social Issues working group

The Communications Commissioner is a new position established in the 2020/2021 fiscal year. They are responsible for upkeeping the CFES website, ensuring thorough documentation of initiatives are recorded, managing the storage of documents, and supporting the VP Finance and Administration. They will help Activities to combine the CFES brand with the unique brand and style of their specific activity. This includes assistance with logo design and approval of the activity logos. They will also chair the Media and Marketing, working group.

Hey, it’s Claudia! I’m a fifth-year Industrial Engineering student at Dalhousie University who craves challenges and opportunities to apply engineering concepts in real-life. I have held several leadership positions on campus and I’m now thrilled to help enhance engineering student life on a national level by joining the CFES! Some of my proudest accomplishments include being featured in an article about Dal’s Co-op funding program and travelling through 12 European countries in a span of 6 weeks. In my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball, taking fitness classes and planning my next adventure!

Action Plans:

1. Promote the CFES brand by implementing an effective social media strategy using data collection and analysis.
2. Promote inter-member communication by leveraging collaboration platforms to encourage discussions, idea sharing and feedback.

The Canadian Engineering Competition Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Canadian Engineering Competition. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the Competition. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the Competition concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

The main goals of the Canadian Engineering Competition are to promote excellence in design and communication and to improve the image of engineering. The Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) is an event promoting innovation on the part of undergraduate engineering students. This competitive forum provides an opportunity for students to overcome today’s real-life problems by combining technological and social aspects.

The CEC is the national finals for the four regional engineering competitions. This competition gives students from across the country the opportunity to develop, demonstrate and evaluate their abilities in the six main categories. The competition also promotes communication between students and industry.

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Hi everyone, my name is Caroline and I am so excited to be co-chairing the Canadian Engineering Competition this year taking place in Fredericton, New Brunswick! I completed my first two years of engineering in my hometown at UNB Saint John, then just finished my third year at UNB Fredericton. I love all genres of dance but my favourite is definitely tap! I’ve been dancing for fun and competitively for most of my life and have recently developed a passion for teaching and choreographing as well. I’m a huge country music fan and enjoy travelling, camping and going to concerts. I’ve enjoyed being involved in student government the past three years and am excited to take on this new challenge as an Activity Manager with the CFES!

Action Plans:

1. Provide meaningful challenges to CEC competitors, professional opportunities and an all-around enjoyable experience in Fredericton

The Conference on Diversity in Engineering, (CDE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Diversity in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CDE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of diversity in engineering. the goal of CDE is to develop knowledge surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities. CDE further aims to instill a notion of positivity and togetherness in creating spaces that value harnessing the differences between groups of engineering students and professionals.

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Howdy. I’m Eric, one of the co-chairs of CDE2020. I have been involved in my EngSoc since my first year, and I’m excited to step outside of Calgary and be a part of the CFES team.  I’m super thrilled to have CDE in Calgary this year, and I’m looking forward to seeing all your beautiful faces here!

Action Plans:

1. Run an open and inclusive CDE, where delegates can leave the conference confident in their ability to inspire meaningful change at their schools

The President’s Meeting Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual President’s Meeting. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

Every year, the President’s Meeting (PM) brings the CFES Board of Directors, the National Executive, and members together. These students are leaders in their schools and this retreat-style conference serves as an introduction to the CFES, a chance to network with fellow engineering societies, informational sessions and preparation for Congress.

Hey everyone, I’m Ben, Patricia and I will have the chance to host all of you in Québec city this September. Hopefully, I’ll get to see all of your faces then and we won’t have to do it through our screens! Since I love spending time outside, I am really looking forward to showing you guys the trails and lakes around our camp but also to have a drink with y’all around a campfire to get to know everyone better.

Action Plans:

1. Make the President’s Meeting 2020 in Québec city memorable by making sure we all have a lot of fun but creating an environment favourable for all of us to share new ideas!

Lean 6 Sigma (L6S) is the combination of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, forming a methodology of systematic improvement of efficiency. This system seeks to eliminate various types of waste in processing and manufacturing industries to improve overall operation efficacy. The CFES is proud to offer a ten-day L6S Green Belt certification course provided by trainers and professionals from the Canada Post Corporation. Throughout the course, lean management theory will be studied through lecture and case study analysis. On the final day of the course, an exam is given to students to evaluate their development. A final grade of 80% is required to pass the course. After results have been confirmed, successful students will be award a Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt.

Hi everyone, my name is Allen Kaplan. I am a 4th-year Software Engineering student at the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. My strong connection to the engineering community has driven me to co-chair the annual CFES Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt certification. At L6S 2020, engineering students across Canada can become Green Belt certified over a single weekend in process improvement. I am currently the Lassonde 2020 Orientation Director and I served as the President of the Lassonde Engineering Society for the 2019/2020 year. In my free time, you’d probably find me programming, cycling, being a safety advocate or exploring Toronto. 

Action Plans:

1. Increase training and certification opportunities to students through a larger Lean 6 Sigma activity.
2. Provide premier bilingual services to students across Canada

The Conference on Sustainability in Engineering, (CSE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Sustainability in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CSE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of sustainability in engineering.

The President’s Meeting Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual President’s Meeting. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

Every year, the President’s Meeting (PM) brings the CFES Board of Directors, the National Executive, and members together. These students are leaders in their schools and this retreat-style conference serves as an introduction to the CFES, a chance to network with fellow engineering societies, informational sessions and preparation for Congress.

The CELC Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual CFES Canadian Engineering and Leadership Conference. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CELC is an annual, bi-lingual, student-run conference that has two primary objectives. The first is that CELC is the annual general meeting of the CFES and the second is that it provides a platform from which students can collaborate with and learn from our industry partners, sponsors and fellow students. Attracting between 150 and 200 delegates from over 40 engineering schools, CELC is a great opportunity to reach out and engage engineering student leaders from every institution and field of engineering.

Hi! I’m Tarab. 4th year. Oldie. When not swamped with school work, I like to play brain teasers on Lumosity, watch highlight reels on Youtube and make DIY projects! I’ve also recently picked up Criminal Minds and Grey’s Anatomy again. Over the last few years, I have been an active member of the RyEng community, helping students transition from high school to university and spend the school year working part-time for FEAS at Ryerson. My proudest achievement so far was placing first at the Ryerson Engineering Competition in the Senior Design category! I look forward to seeing everyone at CELC 2021.

Action Plans:

1. Work with members to develop a plan for a successful CELC
2. Incorporate more tangible deliverables at CELC for delegates

The Conference on Diversity in Engineering, (CDE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Diversity in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CDE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of diversity in engineering. the goal of CDE is to develop knowledge surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities. CDE further aims to instill a notion of positivity and togetherness in creating spaces that value harnessing the differences between groups of engineering students and professionals

Hey everyone, I’m Jasmine, and I’m so excited to be one of the co-chairs for CDE 2020!  I’ve been a member of our ESS since first year and have learned so much from attending CFES conferences.  Can’t wait to see you all in Calgary this year!

Action Plans:

1. Host an impactful CDE filled with meaningful conversations in an open and inclusive atmosphere.

The West Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between CFES and the members on the West Region. The President of the Western Engineering Students’ Societies Team (WESST) holds the role of West Ambassador, and represents the Western Region as a voting member on the CFES Board of Directors. The West Ambassador also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives, special projects, and mandates.

Hello my dudes – My name is Shanleigh & I’m entering my second year as West Ambassador & WESST President. A few of my talents include gardening, making perfect crispy tofu every time, and finding good indie bands. In my spare time I love going to live shows (support your local art community!), learning new instruments, and drinking an obscene amount of water. Some of my proudest achievements (sticking with the theme here) are placing 3rd in Junior Design at CEC 2018 and professionally publishing my first piece of poetry! 

 Action Plans:

1. Standardize regional partnership agreements
2. Improve voting member pre-conference preparation

The President is the captain of the organization and this individual’s role can be broken down into three broad categories: direction, support, and representation. Through synthesis of existing long term plans of the Federation and the perspective of the CFES constituents, the President spearheads the overarching vision of the Federation. This vision is, in turn, converted into goals that are executed by the hardworking members of the Officer Team, who are supported by the President’s guidance and leadership. Lastly, where there may be goals fulfilled through advocacy, the President is the lead representative of the Federation to these external organizations, such as Engineers Canada.

Ultimately, the CFES aims to serve undergraduate engineering student societies and improve the undergraduate student experience. It is the responsibility of the President to ensure that these two aims are guiding principles in all CFES activities.

Hello, all of you! My name is Wendy and I’m the president of the CFES. Previously, I was involved as Vice-President Academic Affairs and then decided to continue in the organization for a second term! Prior to the CFES, I was also involved with CRÉIQ, which is the provincial engineering student association in Quebec, as Executive Vice-President and President. Fun facts: I am of Peruvian origin and my totem animal is the panda! Looking forward to meeting you at our events. Until then, take good care of yourself!

Action Plans:

1. Increase the engagement of our members and ensure that the CFES reflects the diversity of Canadian engineering students.
2. Further develop the advocacy portfolio of the CFES to improve the representation of students’ interests to key stakeholders such as Engineers Canada and Engineering Deans Canada.
3. And of course, lead and support the Officer Team in the pursuit of our objectives this year!

The Vice President Academic (VPA) is the executive member responsible for addressing the academic concerns of Canadian engineering students, and acts on behalf of the CFES to national or regional organizations concerned with Canadian engineering education. The VPA is responsible for framing a national image of the academic needs of Canadian engineering students. This responsibility includes the upkeep of the CFES Document of Stances, for which they are to research the implications of potential stances and present any appropriate stances on behalf of the National Executive. They are expected to develop an understanding or academic initiatives, integrated work experience, curriculum content, accreditation standards, and potential future changes impacting engineering education, and communicate these effectively with members.

The Vice President Services (VPS) is the executive member responsible for providing and overseeing resources and services for members. This includes communicating with and acting as a resource to the Activity Managers for Congress, the Canadian Engineering Competition, the Conference on Diversity in Engineering, President’s Meeting, and Lean 6 Sigma. The VPS is also responsible for ensuring that the responsibilities outlined in the Activity Agreements are completed. Other services that are coordinated through the VPS are the partnership program, the CFES newsletter, and initiatives for National Engineering Month. These services provide valuable resources to the members and encourage the interaction of engineering student leaders across Canada.

Hello Guys, Gals, and non-Binary Pals! My name is Ven. I’m originally from Edmonton, AB, and now study in the heart of the Okanagan! Before being elected to the CFES National Executive, I served as the EngSoc UBCO’s 12th President, a former VP External, and as the WESST VP Finance and Administration. Outside the classroom, I love music, and just getting outdoors and exploring! My engineering degree has been anything but ordinary and it still feels weird that the end of the tunnel is in sight. I’m incredibly excited and honoured to be spending my final year serving you as your VP Services this year, and I can’t wait to (hopefully) meet you soon!

Action Plans:

1. Bridge the Internal Operations of the Officer and Activity Teams, streamlining their work into a cohesive and efficient environment.
2. Explore new and exciting opportunities for member learning using federal partners and specific interests for webinars and resources
3. Continue Project Magazine development with a stronger core working team and uniformity in operation

The Vice President Finance & Administration (VPFA) acts as the Treasurer for the CFES, managing all bank accounts, signing authority, and general finances. This includes managing the member’s and their fees, the Officer and Small School Travel Fund, budgeting and tracking expenses for internal meetings and special projects, and where required, providing assistance the Federation’s multiple Activities.
In addition to finances, the VPFA manages changes to the various Governing Documents (Policy Manual, Constitution, Document of Stances, By-Laws, and Activity Agreements), and ensures they are readily available.
Finally, the VPFA plans the timing and content for Board of Directors’ Meetings, and working alongside the Administrative Commissioner, ensures the documental organization of the CFES is maintained.

Hey friends, my name is Ian.  Before joining the CFES, I was a contributor to the McMaster Engineering Society as the VP Academic, then the VP Finance.  I love student organizations, so if you ever want to talk about things your eng soc is going through I’m all ears.  Ask me about bicycles, running, politics, or the colour mauve and I’ll get excited.  Looking forward to a great year!

Action Plans:

1. Develop support and accountability practices for activities
2. Create systems for financial stability for the CFES for years to come
3. Support eng socs navigating their way through uncertain finances this year

The Ontario Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the Ontario Region. The Ontario Ambassador is elected at Congress by the members of the Ontario Region and also holds the position of Director of CFES Affairs for the Engineering Student Societies’ Council of Ontario, [ESSCO]. The Ontario Ambassador represents the Ontario Region as a voting member of the CFES Board of Directors. In addition, the Ontario Ambassador also supports the rest of the CFES Officer team with Federation objectives and mandates.

Hi everyone, my name is Amy and I am delighted and excited to be the Ontario Ambassador this year! Before this, I was the VP External, a representative for my program and organized a formal all for the McMaster Engineering Society ( in different years because I’m not that productive). When I’m procrastinating my school work I love to watch TV shows, any and all of them, look at pictures of quokkas (if you don’t know what that is, google it and you won’t be sorry) and seeing/petting good puppers. I also participated in the Mac Eng Musical for 3 years and loved every minute of it because I love singing mediocrely and meeting new people which is just one of the reasons I’m looking forward to this year with CFES: I get to meet all of you!

Action Plans:

1. Ensuring Ontario members have a large amount of base understanding of CFES allowing them to feel prepared and engaged
2. Increasing communication to members to effectively and accurately represent their views
3. Facilitating more opportunities for sharing information between EngSocs to increase collaboration and best practice knowledge.

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

 Hello! I’m Marianne, one of the incoming National Councillors. Prior to this exciting role, I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in many engineering student organizations throughout my schooling thus far. I was an executive for the uOttawa engsoc for 2 years as Manager of Translations and V.-P. External, as well as being a student representative on the board. Last year, I took on the role of Bilingualism Commissioner of the CFES! I love cats(especially my roommate’s cat, Mitzy) and going to concerts as much as possible(the pandemic has made that a little hard…)! I’m very open and love discussing new ideas, don’t be shy to email me ([email protected]) or say hi to me if you see me at a conference!

Action Plans:

1. Advancing the CFES as a bilingual organization in terms quality of service
2. Clean up policy regarding bilingualism and translations and its impacts on all parts of the CFES operating structure (I also plan on reviewing other aspects of policy that have been overlooked)
3. Support the team as best I can and give insights based on my knowledge and experience

The primary role of the National Councillors (“NCs”) is to provide institutional knowledge to the organization. The National Councillors have typically been involved in CFES for several years and can speak to projects and initiatives undertaken by various different executive teams and their successes or failures. This is particularly useful when considering the annual turnover rate of the membership and officer team. Aside from providing this insight, the National Councillors also undertake various projects according to their strengths and preferences, and other miscellaneous tasks throughout the year as needed. They each have a vote at the CFES Board of Directors.

Hi everyone, my name’s Dalton! This year I’m one of your National Councilors and am a Co-Chair for CEC 2021. Born and raised on PEI, I moved to Fredericton to get a taste of the big city. In my free time, I love playing board games, running, playing/watching hockey, and lately catching up on tv shows. I can’t wait to meet and work with you this year!

Action Plans:

1. Formalize and improve upon internal accountability.
2. Optimize the distribution of funds from the small school travel fund.
3. Explore opportunities for enhancing professional development opportunities at conferences.

The Vice-President International’s role within CFES centers around the development and sustainability of our relationships with our partner student organizations, those being- Board of European Students of Technology (BEST), and National Association of Engineering Student Councils (NAESC). The goal of this role is to continue to bring insight to our organization from our global partners, as well as provide support to their organizations through constant communication.

Hello everyone! I’m Emily and I love pina coladas, long walks on the beach and running (particularly away from my problems). I love travelling and have visited 20+ countries. When I’m not trading patches (or sewing them on to my covies) you can catch me reading a good book, listening to 80s music or doing yoga. (I know I’m basic okay.) One of my proudest achievements is founding and co-produceding my universities first ever EngPlay! I’m excited to be your next VP International and Lean 6 Sigma Co-Chair.

Action Plans:

1. Information sharing to member schools and CFES officers from our international partners
2. Begin developing new partnerships

The Atlantic Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between CFES and the members on the Atlantic Region. The President of the Atlantic Council of Engineering Students/Conseil Atlantique des étudiantes en génie [ACES-CAEEG] holds the role of Atlantic Ambassador and represents the Atlantic Region as a voting member on the CFES Board of Directors. The Atlantic Ambassador also assists the rest of the CFES Officer team with meeting federation objectives and special projects.

Howdy folks! I am originally from Moncton, New Brunswick and – propelled by my big head – quickly became too big for my britches upon arriving at UNB in Fredericton. While I first got involved in my EngSoc’s Events Team, I later served in the roles of VP Internal, VP External, and President. I am currently the CFES Atlantic Ambassador and cannot wait for the year ahead. I enjoy late-night study sessions with friends and free pizza. You can often find me in my school’s engineering library doing anything other than coursework.

Action Plans:

1. Encouraging increased engagement between the CFES and Atlantic members
2. Increasing information sharing and building relationships between member EngSoc’s.
3. Ensuring Atlantic engineering students are able to fully participate in all CFES activities

The Quebec Ambassador is responsible for facilitating communication between the CFES and the members of the Quebec Region. The Quebec Ambassador is the elected position of Vice President aux Affaires Politiques of the Confédération pour le rayonnement étudiant en ingénierie au Québec/Québec’s Confederation for Engineering Student OUtreach, [CREIQ-QCESO], by the members of the Québec Region. The Quebec Ambassador represents the Quebec Region as a voting member of the CFES Board of Directors. In addition, the Quebec Ambassador also supports the rest of the CFES Officer team with Federation objectives and mandates.

Hi everyone, my name is Nilou and I just finished my Bioengineering Degree at McGill. I’ve been both the VP Academic and then the President of my engineering society. I have enjoyed every second of being involved in the engineering community and am beyond excited to join the CFES family. In my free time, I bake delicious goodies, go to as many concerts as I can, binge watch Netflix and play piano. Some of my proudest achievements are creating the first-ever Bioengineering student society, becoming its president, and placing 2nd in a reality cooking show competition. 

Action Plans:

1. Improve the Quebec schools’ communication streams with the CFES
2. Increase the presence of Quebec members within the CFES

The Chairperson must provide an environment for all members to participate in the democratic process. That is, ensure confidentiality and unbiased enforcement of the rules governing the CFES.

The Chairperson shall also occasionally act as a resource while fulfilling their duties and is expected to maintain a working knowledge of, and act in compliance with, the pertinent documents.

Hello everyone, my name is Noah and I will be your guide this year to the wonderful world of policy and governance! This is my fifth year of CFES involvement, as I was VPX for USask twice, WESST Pres once, and I’m just coming off a term as a CFES National Councilor. I’m a huge nerd for policy and Robert’s Rules. The thing I love most about my years of involvement is when people are able to enjoy their time representing their school, society, or organization and also do crazy stuff in a General Assembly. As for non-CFES interests, I’m; endlessly rewatching Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Snowboarding, sleeping, working on building a PC, going on excessive road trips, and I also really like those 2 months when Saskatchewan is warmer than the rest of the country instead of colder. Hit me up for talks about anything policy, governance, or B99 related.

Action Plans:

1. Make GA fun and accessible for everyone
2. Get people pumped about policy
3. Write policy

The Corporate Relations Commissioner (CRC) role involves managing and strengthening relationships between the CFES and organizations we work with or who reach out to us for student input, with a focus on Engineers Canada and the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies of Canada (ACEC). The CRC is also tasked with connecting industry representatives to our activity organizing committees and representing the CFES at some of our partners’ meetings and conferences.

Hey everyone! My name is Matthew and I love music, running, and vodka crans (in any order). If you see me, I will most likely be drinking my 3rd coffee of the day, rushing off to class dodging all the geese I can. I love all genres of music, especially bops I can dance to, travelling to new places, and cooking (hmu if you need some good recipes). I have a passion for student government and have been involved with my engineering society throughout my time at Western and as President last year, and with the CFES as a CDE 2019 Co-Chair.

Action Plans:

1. Expand income opportunities
2. Enhance resources for Activity Managers and Engineering Societies
3. Improve current corporate relations operations

The Bilingualism Commissioner (BC) is charged with ensuring equal treatment and representation of the English and French languages, which serve as the two official and working languages of the Federation. They also work to promote bilingual culture beyond pure translation, and to develop initiatives that support bilingualism at CFES events. In addition, they chair the Bilingualism Working Group and Translation Committee of the CFES.

Hi all! I am a proud Acadian who grew up in the only officially bilingual province in the country, New Brunswick. In this role, I will have the chance to put my passion and experience to good use, which was gained through my community involvement where I represented young francophones in NB at various levels. I’m taking advantage of quarantine to start reading adventure novels again. Looking forward to making the CFES a more bilingual organization!

Action Plans:

1. Improving bilingualism during conferences
2. Establishing an autonomous translation committee
3. Translation of official documents (website included)

The Chairperson must provide an environment for all members to participate in the democratic process. That is, ensure confidentiality and unbiased enforcement of the rules governing the CFES.

The Chairperson shall also occasionally act as a resource while fulfilling their duties and is expected to maintain a working knowledge of, and act in compliance with, the pertinent documents.

Hello everyone, my name is Noah and I will be your guide this year to the wonderful world of policy and governance! This is my fifth year of CFES involvement, as I was VPX for USask twice, WESST Pres once, and I’m just coming off a term as a CFES National Councilor. I’m a huge nerd for policy and Robert’s Rules. The thing I love most about my years of involvement is when people are able to enjoy their time representing their school, society, or organization and also do crazy stuff in a General Assembly. As for non-CFES interests, I’m; endlessly rewatching Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Snowboarding, sleeping, working on building a PC, going on excessive road trips, and I also really like those 2 months when Saskatchewan is warmer than the rest of the country instead of colder. Hit me up for talks about anything policy, governance, or B99 related.

Action Plans:

1. Make GA fun and accessible for everyone
2. Get people pumped about policy
3. Write policy

The Engineering Change Lab Commissioner is a new position established in the 2018/2019 fiscal year. It is a two-year position and they are tasked with managing the relationship and cooperation between the CFES and the Engineering Change Lab, an initiative the CFES has partnered with that seeks to address and solve systemic challenges that the engineering profession is facing.

Hey folks, My name is Davyani Vasta and I’m your ECL commissioner! I really enjoy hiking and swimming, but beyond that, I’m really keen on student growth and development, therefore joining the CFES felt right. I started out in the engineering community as a VP Finance at MUN Engineering Society ‘A’ and am very excited to see how the experience of working as an ECL commissioner and,  with such an awesome officer team is going to shape me.

Action Plans:

1. Increase Engineering Change Lab awareness among CFES members by enhancing content integration, and making more impactful workshop experiences at conferences
2. Establish a closer working relationship with other officer team members, who could benefit from ECL content and contacts.

The IT Commissioner is responsible for maintaining the technical services of the CFES, including the web accounts and internal collaboration tools used by the CFES and our activity groups. The IT Commissioner roles include assisting in new technical developments and implementing tools as required.

Hey, y’all! I’m Alex and I’ll be the IT Commissioner for the CFES this year. Prior to this, I was an executive with the Engineering & Computer Science Association of Concordia University for 3 years, occupying the positions of VP Marketing & Communications, VP Internal, and finally President. I was also Co-Chair of the 2020 Quebec Engineering Competition. Outside of student involvement, my hobbies include skiing, hiking and taking long walks from my desk to my fridge and back #QuarantineLife. If you are looking for ways to improve your EngSoc’s IT practices, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Action Plans:

1. Ensure the CFES’s digital platforms are kept secure & up to date
2. Help member societies keep their IT infrastructures secure and well organized by providing advice on useful technologies and best practices.

Assist the Vice-President Academic with advocacy work related to social issues such as Sustainability and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. This role entitles researching and developing positions on these issues from an engineering student’s perspective and potentially overseeing a new working group dedicated to social issues. Furthermore, the person will have the opportunity to advocate and present to key stakeholders within the Canadian engineering community.

Hello friends! My name is Laura, and I am in my fifth year of computer engineering at the University of Manitoba. I’ve been involved with my Eng Soc since I was an intern in my first year, all the way up to being the president this past year. My proudest accomplishment within my career in student government has been creating the first student-led mental health initiatives within our faculty, during my time as VP Academic. A fun fact about me is that in the last two years I’ve done multiple road trips across North America!

Action Plans:

1. Improve the CFES’ Indigenous relations
2. Coordinate Social Issues working group

The Communications Commissioner is a new position established in the 2020/2021 fiscal year. They are responsible for upkeeping the CFES website, ensuring thorough documentation of initiatives are recorded, managing the storage of documents, and supporting the VP Finance and Administration. They will help Activities to combine the CFES brand with the unique brand and style of their specific activity. This includes assistance with logo design and approval of the activity logos. They will also chair the Media and Marketing, working group.

Hey, it’s Claudia! I’m a fifth-year Industrial Engineering student at Dalhousie University who craves challenges and opportunities to apply engineering concepts in real-life. I have held several leadership positions on campus and I’m now thrilled to help enhance engineering student life on a national level by joining the CFES! Some of my proudest accomplishments include being featured in an article about Dal’s Co-op funding program and travelling through 12 European countries in a span of 6 weeks. In my spare time, I enjoy playing basketball, taking fitness classes and planning my next adventure!

Action Plans:

1. Promote the CFES brand by implementing an effective social media strategy using data collection and analysis.
2. Promote inter-member communication by leveraging collaboration platforms to encourage discussions, idea sharing and feedback.

The Conference on Diversity in Engineering, (CDE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Diversity in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CDE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of diversity in engineering. the goal of CDE is to develop knowledge surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities. CDE further aims to instill a notion of positivity and togetherness in creating spaces that value harnessing the differences between groups of engineering students and professionals

Hey everyone, I’m Jasmine, and I’m so excited to be one of the co-chairs for CDE 2020!  I’ve been a member of our ESS since first year and have learned so much from attending CFES conferences.  Can’t wait to see you all in Calgary this year!

Action Plans:

1. Host an impactful CDE filled with meaningful conversations in an open and inclusive atmosphere.

The CELC Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual CFES Canadian Engineering and Leadership Conference. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CELC is an annual, bi-lingual, student-run conference that has two primary objectives. The first is that CELC is the annual general meeting of the CFES and the second is that it provides a platform from which students can collaborate with and learn from our industry partners, sponsors and fellow students. Attracting between 150 and 200 delegates from over 40 engineering schools, CELC is a great opportunity to reach out and engage engineering student leaders from every institution and field of engineering.

Hi! I’m Tarab. 4th year. Oldie. When not swamped with school work, I like to play brain teasers on Lumosity, watch highlight reels on Youtube and make DIY projects! I’ve also recently picked up Criminal Minds and Grey’s Anatomy again. Over the last few years, I have been an active member of the RyEng community, helping students transition from high school to university and spend the school year working part-time for FEAS at Ryerson. My proudest achievement so far was placing first at the Ryerson Engineering Competition in the Senior Design category! I look forward to seeing everyone at CELC 2021.

Action Plans:

1. Work with members to develop a plan for a successful CELC
2. Incorporate more tangible deliverables at CELC for delegates

The President’s Meeting Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual President’s Meeting. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

Every year, the President’s Meeting (PM) brings the CFES Board of Directors, the National Executive, and members together. These students are leaders in their schools and this retreat-style conference serves as an introduction to the CFES, a chance to network with fellow engineering societies, informational sessions and preparation for Congress.

The Conference on Sustainability in Engineering, (CSE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Sustainability in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CSE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of sustainability in engineering.

Lean 6 Sigma (L6S) is the combination of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, forming a methodology of systematic improvement of efficiency. This system seeks to eliminate various types of waste in processing and manufacturing industries to improve overall operation efficacy. The CFES is proud to offer a ten-day L6S Green Belt certification course provided by trainers and professionals from the Canada Post Corporation. Throughout the course, lean management theory will be studied through lecture and case study analysis. On the final day of the course, an exam is given to students to evaluate their development. A final grade of 80% is required to pass the course. After results have been confirmed, successful students will be award a Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt.

Hi everyone, my name is Allen Kaplan. I am a 4th-year Software Engineering student at the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. My strong connection to the engineering community has driven me to co-chair the annual CFES Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt certification. At L6S 2020, engineering students across Canada can become Green Belt certified over a single weekend in process improvement. I am currently the Lassonde 2020 Orientation Director and I served as the President of the Lassonde Engineering Society for the 2019/2020 year. In my free time, you’d probably find me programming, cycling, being a safety advocate or exploring Toronto. 

Action Plans:

1. Increase training and certification opportunities to students through a larger Lean 6 Sigma activity.
2. Provide premier bilingual services to students across Canada

The President’s Meeting Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual President’s Meeting. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

Every year, the President’s Meeting (PM) brings the CFES Board of Directors, the National Executive, and members together. These students are leaders in their schools and this retreat-style conference serves as an introduction to the CFES, a chance to network with fellow engineering societies, informational sessions and preparation for Congress.

Hey everyone, I’m Ben, Patricia and I will have the chance to host all of you in Québec city this September. Hopefully, I’ll get to see all of your faces then and we won’t have to do it through our screens! Since I love spending time outside, I am really looking forward to showing you guys the trails and lakes around our camp but also to have a drink with y’all around a campfire to get to know everyone better.

Action Plans:

1. Make the President’s Meeting 2020 in Québec city memorable by making sure we all have a lot of fun but creating an environment favourable for all of us to share new ideas!

The Conference on Diversity in Engineering, (CDE), Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Conference on Diversity in Engineering. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the conference. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the conference concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

CDE aims to encourage discussion and collaboration between engineering students and professionals around the theme of diversity in engineering. the goal of CDE is to develop knowledge surrounding the variety of individuals, cultures and perspectives found within engineering communities. CDE further aims to instill a notion of positivity and togetherness in creating spaces that value harnessing the differences between groups of engineering students and professionals.

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Howdy. I’m Eric, one of the co-chairs of CDE2020. I have been involved in my EngSoc since my first year, and I’m excited to step outside of Calgary and be a part of the CFES team.  I’m super thrilled to have CDE in Calgary this year, and I’m looking forward to seeing all your beautiful faces here!

Action Plans:

1. Run an open and inclusive CDE, where delegates can leave the conference confident in their ability to inspire meaningful change at their schools

The Canadian Engineering Competition Activity Manager is responsible for the coordination of all functions and activities pertaining to the successful execution of the annual Canadian Engineering Competition. This position oversees the financial well-being, conference administration, public relations and any other tasks relative to the organization of the Competition. The Activity Manager acts as a liaison between the National Executive and the conference organizing committee. The Activity Manager also ensures that the goals of the Competition concur with the directions set by the National Executive.

The main goals of the Canadian Engineering Competition are to promote excellence in design and communication and to improve the image of engineering. The Canadian Engineering Competition (CEC) is an event promoting innovation on the part of undergraduate engineering students. This competitive forum provides an opportunity for students to overcome today’s real-life problems by combining technological and social aspects.

The CEC is the national finals for the four regional engineering competitions. This competition gives students from across the country the opportunity to develop, demonstrate and evaluate their abilities in the six main categories. The competition also promotes communication between students and industry.

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Hi everyone, my name is Caroline and I am so excited to be co-chairing the Canadian Engineering Competition this year taking place in Fredericton, New Brunswick! I completed my first two years of engineering in my hometown at UNB Saint John, then just finished my third year at UNB Fredericton. I love all genres of dance but my favourite is definitely tap! I’ve been dancing for fun and competitively for most of my life and have recently developed a passion for teaching and choreographing as well. I’m a huge country music fan and enjoy travelling, camping and going to concerts. I’ve enjoyed being involved in student government the past three years and am excited to take on this new challenge as an Activity Manager with the CFES!

Action Plans:

1. Provide meaningful challenges to CEC competitors, professional opportunities and an all-around enjoyable experience in Fredericton