MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The Membership Committee’s overall objective is to strengthen LEMAC’s value proposition and increase engagement, retention, and growth within the energy industry by promoting meaningful connections, professional development, and organizational visibility. The committee’s work is organized around three pillars: Engage — deepening connections with current members through onboarding programs, pulse surveys, appreciation campaigns, volunteer pathways, and mentorship support; Promote — raising LEMAC’s profile through member value campaigns, industry partner collaboration, event promotion, and a brand ambassadors program; and Expand — growing membership through targeted recruitment, institutional partnerships with SAIT, NAIT, and university programs, corporate outreach, and re-engagement of legacy members and retirees.

If you are a LEMAC member and would like to join the Membership Committee, please contact: office@landenergy.ca.

MINERAL & CONTRACTS EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Mineral and Contracts Education Development Committee (MCED) is mandated to provide quality, timely education on mineral and contracts land matters to LEMAC members, while ensuring appropriate diversification across skill levels — from junior to senior practitioners. Working closely with the Executive Director on strategy, the committee identifies relevant educational topics, prioritizes and assists in the development of new courses, and delivers content through a variety of formats, including one-pagers, lunch and learns, “Share Our Knowledge” Forum posts, and webinars.

If you are a LEMAC member and would like to join the MCED Committee, please contact: office@landenergy.ca.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

The Government Relations Committee’s mandate is twofold: to promote and enhance LEMAC’s strategic relationships with all levels of government, and to advance the perspectives and priorities of the land profession to government decision-makers. In this context, government includes municipal, regional, provincial, and federal levels, encompassing both elected officials and senior bureaucrats, regulators, and government agencies whose decisions affect the work of land professionals. The committee monitors and researches government announcements, legislation, and policy changes that impact the land profession; develops LEMAC’s positions on relevant funding, regulatory, and policy matters; and coordinates engagement with government representatives.

If you are a LEMAC member and would like to join the Government Relations Committee, please contact: office@landenergy.ca.

EDUCATION ADVISORY GROUP

COMING SOON!

If you are a LEMAC member and would like to join the Education Advisory Group, please contact: office@landenergy.ca.

SURFACE EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The Surface Education Development Committee delivers high-quality, timely education on surface land matters, equipping members with the knowledge and resources to become Certified Surface Land Administrators. Using the Certification Committee’s Road Map as a guide, the committee determines course offerings, reviews course content, sources and supports instructors through course development, and maintains and expands the Surface Document Library on the association website. Beyond course development, the committee communicates the importance of surface land knowledge and continuous professional improvement through articles, the website, and other channels.

If you are a LEMAC member and would like to join the Surface Education Development Committee, please contact: office@landenergy.ca.

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE

The Technology and Innovation Committee is mandated to address the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the land profession through the lens of technology, digital transformation, and innovation. The committee monitors emerging tools and trends — including AI, land management software, GIS and mapping platforms, artificial intelligence, automation, electronic document management, blockchain-based contracting, data analytics, and cybersecurity — and assesses their relevance and potential impact on land administration, mineral and surface work, contracts, and acquisitions and divestitures.

The committee’s responsibilities include identifying technology-related issues that affect land professionals, evaluating new and emerging technologies, sharing best practices through demonstrations, lunch and learns, and webinars, and partnering with the Education Development Committees to integrate technology and innovation content into LEMAC’s educational offerings. The committee also serves as a forum for members to discuss tools they are using in their day-to-day work, advocates for innovation within the profession, and produces content for the LEMAC website and e-bulletins.

If you are a LEMAC member and would like to join the Technology and Innovation Committee, please contact: office@landenergy.ca.