2023 PD Day - Science Assets
RPIC held the PD Day on Science Assets, on September 27, 2023 hosting over 120 attendees. Topics included enhanced performance through preventative maintenance, a virtual tour of Chalk River Nuclear Research Centre, energy performance tools, FAR insights, and lab accessibility.
Download Program (PDF)Speakers
Demian Martin
Senior Project Leader, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Martin Mihowich
Senior Director, Laboratories Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Naim Ghawi
Director, Policy Operations, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Nick Liko
Technical Sales Engineer, Horizant
Session Description
Opening Remarks11:00am – 11:10am ETMarty MihowichPower of coming together, to go further than one could aloneThe Science Asset Class11:10am – 12:15pm ETNaim Ghawi, Demian Martin & Wayne LikoAn Introduction to the Science Asset ClassHow does the Science Asset Class fit into the FARWho we are and what are our common challengesScience Asset Data
Speakers
Garry Yaraskavitch
Sr Director Operations & Infrastructure, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd
Sean Cameron
Equipment Reliability Head, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Steven Bemis
Session Description
Preventative Maintenance in Labratories12:45pm – 1:05pm ETImplementation of a preventative maintenance system at Chalk River Laboratories, and how it reduces costs and increase performance.Virtual Tour of the Advanced Nuclear Materials Research Centre1:05pm – 1:30pm ETCase study of the newest AECL Laboratory at Chalk River, from plans to occupancy. The value of a long-term vision and plan for an integrated science campus.
Speakers
Alison Farmer
Secretary of the Board, I2SL
Gordon Sharp
President, I2SL
John Alberico
President, SLCan
Session Description
Sustainability for Labs in Canada1:30pm – 1:40pm John Alberico The SLCan organization and value to the Canadian Laboratory Operators. (Air quality advancements, or Application of SLCan Principles to Canadian Laboratories- real example) Carbon and Energy Performance Carbon and Energy Benchmarking 1:40pm – 2:00pm ET Gordon Sharp & Alison FarmerAn Overview and Value of the Labs2Zero Program to Lab Operators and Planners.Using the Lab Benchmarking Tool How it Can Be Used to Benchmark Canadian Labs.
Speakers
Marnie Peters
President, Accessibility Simplified
Mathieu Bergeron
Director, Planning, Partnerships and Operations, NRCan
Paula Urra
Director, RNCAN
Session Description
The Accessible Canada Act, delivering value while achieving Universal Accessibility.
Speakers
Bill Varvaris
Director General, Real Property and Environmental Management, Government of Canada
David Wood
Director Portfolio Planning, NRCan
Diane Orange
Special Advisor to the Deputy Minister, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Naim Ghawi
Director, Policy Operations, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Paul Knowlton
Sr Vice President, Real Property Advisory Services, Tiree Facility Solutions Inc (Tiree)
Session Description
Unlocking Value of the Horizontal Fixed Asset Review and Breaking the Silos in Science Infrastructure Panel3:00pm – 4:00pm ETModerator: Diane Orange Panelists: Naim Ghawi, Bill Varvaris, Paul KnowltonTo discuss government perspective on how departments incorporate climate change considerations in the management of their contaminated sites portfolios in order to prevent climate change impacts, ensure resiliency and how the private sector can best provide support in achieving these objectives.
Speakers
Martin Mihowich
Senior Director, Laboratories Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Naim Ghawi
Director, Policy Operations, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Session Description
Closing remarks, recognition, and evalutation.
