The Strategic functions of CES to provide commercial value to the membership can be summarized into the following categories: Image, Remuneration, Member Services and CES Office Administration/Operations
Image
- CES Awards of Excellence and Roadshow (highlights the talent, expertise and innovation of CES member firms)
- Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Meritorious Achievement Award (recognizes an individual for his/her achievements and contribution to the consulting/geoscience industry and the community)
- CES Membership Certificate and Code of Consulting Practice Certificate
- CES Charter
- Trade show participation builds awareness and educates the public about the consulting engineering and geoscience industry in Saskatchewan
- Publication of CES Directory
- Promotion of CES through feature articles in various media (i.e. newspapers, TV, APEGS Professional Edge, Canadian Consulting Engineer magazines and Newsletters)
- Promotion of CES and Member Firms in the annual Engineering Geoscience Week feature article in the Leader Post and Star Phoenix newspapers
- CES Website
Remuneration
- Promotion of the “Best Practice” for Selecting a Professional Consultant based on Qualification Based Selection (QBS) process and fair compensation to members for services provided
- Recommended Schedule of Fees to be Charged for General Consulting Engineering and Geoscience Projects and Services
- Schedule of Recommended Fees to be Charged for Specialized Engineering Projects and Services in the Building Field
- CES member firms participate in various surveys (i.e. national surveys conducted by ACEC, National Business surveys, Western Compensation & Benefits Consultants Salary Survey)
Member Services
- Membership, Associate Membership and HonouraryMembership are offered to firms and individuals who meet the necessary qualifications
- Industry Liaison - CES represents the business interests of the Consulting Engineering and Geoscience member firms at various levels of government as well as the private sector, provides a coordinated business network within other organizations and the public speaking on behalf of the Consulting Engineering and Geoscience industry in Saskatchewan.
- Business promotion of CES and member firms through various venues (see "Image" above)
- Inclusion of Consulting Geoscientist firms as members of CES
- Annual General Meeting, Annual Ted ReyMemorial Golf Tournament
- Annual CES Awards of Excellence and Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Meritorious Achievement Award Event in Saskatoon
- Annual breakfast meeting with the Premier of Saskatchewan and Cabinet in Regina
- Seminars held on topics of general interest to the membership
- CES Website
- Identification of potential business opportunities for CES Member Firms
- CES has representation on several industry committees (i.e. the Saskatchewan Construction Panel, Transportation Partnership Advisory Committee and others)
- CES Committees to liaison with various levels of government and affiliated organizations to promote the consulting engineering and geoscience industry
- Task Groups are formed to address specific issues/concerns of a short term duration
- Partnership Programs which offer discounts/benefits to CES Member Firms
- ACEC Affiliation Benefits
- CES, as a Member Organization of the Association of Canadian Engineering Companies (ACEC), provides related membership in an organization which speaks for the Consulting Engineering industry on national issues.
- CES has representation at the ACEC Board Table and on National ACEC Committees
- CES representative(s) participate at the annual ACEC National Summit
- CES Member firms have access to ACEC/CCDC documents at member rates (i.e. some provided free of charge to CES Member Firms)
CES Office Administration & Operation in a Professional Manner
(ongoing throughout the year)
- Member communications on a regular basis
- ACEC and member organization communications
- Government departments/agencies communications
- Membership recruitment and retention functions with potential member firms to broaden the CES representation within the industry
- Preparation of media and promotional materials
- Database and Website management
- Financial records
- Organization (scheduling, coordination etc.) of meetings and preparation of pertinent materials
- Preparation of Annual Report
- Organization and coordination of CES events (Annual General Meeting, Awards Events, Seminars, Road Show coordination at trade shows, public venues)
January 1, 2009