The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on the last year and set goals for the next one. We want to help you nail your career goals for the year with a lively discussion on amplifying your performance review. Thanks to our generous sponsors, Copperleaf and RAM, our panel discussion will be accompanied by cocktail kits (with or without alcohol) distributed by Bar Cart.

The panel discussion will prove useful to employees looking to get the most out of their performance reviews. Our panelists from Copperleaf and Ram will discuss how to set goals that serve both you and your company, how to ask for constructive feedback, and how to ask for higher compensation. It will also prove useful to employers and managers who would like to learn what your employees need from you in a performance review.

When: February 3rd, 2022 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Where: Zoom

Schedule: 6:00-7:30 Panel Discussion

7:30-8:00 Mingling in breakout rooms

Cost: $5-$15 which includes the cost of one cocktail kit, delivered to you.

Note: The cut-off date for registering with a cocktail has passed. Tickets to join without a cocktail kit are still available.

Cocktail Kits by Bar Cart:

When registering for the event, you will be prompted to choose either alcoholic, non-alcoholic, or no cocktail kit. Register before January 26th in order to receive a cocktail kit!

Note that the cocktail kit must be delivered in person to someone over the age of 19. Provide an address when signing up for the event that will have someone available to sign for the package during normal business hours. If you miss your delivery, you must pick up your kit from Bar Carts Commissary located at 43 West 5th from 10-3 PM. Bar Cart provides shipping of cocktail kits within BC only, if you live outside of BC; please register without a cocktail kit.

Note that WCE is an inclusive community. While our events are curated for those working in consulting engineering, much of our content will interest those working in similar industries – you are welcome to be part of our community. As always, all genders are welcome and encouraged to attend our events.

Damien Quentin, Practice Lead

Damien is a Practice Lead at Copperleaf Technologies, a decision analytics company based in Vancouver. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Physics from the University of British Columbia, and lives in Vancouver with his wife, toddler, and soon-to-be newborn.

Karen E. Savage, P.Eng, F.E.C - President, Horizon Engineering

Karen has been providing geotechnical engineering services to the British Columbia building industry for three decades. In 1991, she was the charter-chair of the division (of what is now EGBC) for women engineers and in 2007, she was the first woman board member of what is now ACEC-BC. She founded Horizon Engineering Inc in 1997 and was the only woman president of an engineering consulting company in Canada until 2020.

Karen’s hands-on approach and strong knowledge of soil conditions has been appreciated by stakeholders in residential developments, commercial developments, and civil infrastructure works. She is a technical resource consulted by many municipalities with respect to policy relating to geotechnical issues. As well as providing traditional geotechnical design services for foundations, excavations, shoring systems, and pavements, Karen also provides insight into stormwater management, especially as it relates to surface and sub-surface drainage, stormwater infiltration, and sediment and erosion control, especially for LEED projects.

Monique Lal, P.Eng., PMP – Manager, Project Management

Monique is Manager of Project Management at RAM with more than fifteen (15) years of progressive experience in delivering large capital projects. She is experienced in managing projects from conceptual studies through to construction in a variety of industries such as municipal infrastructure, hydro and thermal power generation, pulp and paper, transmission and distribution and oil sands. Monique has extensive experience working with clients in both private and public sectors. She is recognized for strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Monique has a proven track record of effective scope, schedule, budget and resource management on key projects and studies. She has repeatedly demonstrated an ability to develop relationships to foster motivated teams focused on high quality results.