Formation of the Student Chapter

The MCAM Student Chapter was established during the 2017-2018 school year with nine students from the University of Manitoba studying Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Biosystems Engineering.

The chapter, now an official Technical Society of the Faculty (2024) and an official member of the MCAA Student Chapter Program (2024) has grown each year and limits it membership to 25 student members, creating opportunities for meaningful connections between students and Manitoba's mechanical contracting industry.

University of Manitoba Student Chapter Constitution

A Wide Range of Experiences and Activities

Student Chapter members are invited to participate in MCAM education, networking, and member events. These opportunities provide students with a firsthand look at the industry and help them build relationships with contractors and industry professionals.

Whether a student's career leads to design, consulting, sales, project coordination, or project management, the relationships and industry knowledge they develop through the Student Chapter can provide a strong foundation for what comes next.

Tania Johnston, CEO of MCA Canada, emphasizes the value of the program:

The National Student Chapter Program since 2008 has been a critical link to improving the understanding of our future Engineers with Mechanical Contracting. Nationally, we were pleased to have the program extend westward with the addition of MCAM in 2017.

Building Relationships That Last

As the MCAM Student Chapter continues to grow, so does the network and industry knowledge shared through the program.

Founding members have progressed from summer employment into permanent careers, with some continuing their involvement through MCAM Next Gen Advisory Council. Students exploring careers in consulting and design are gaining a clearer understanding of how their future work can affect the mechanical contracting industry and the job site.

The result is more than industry exposure. It is a growing network of future engineers, contractors, and industry professionals who are building relationships early and carrying those connections forward throughout their careers.

The future of mechanical contracting starts with strong relationships, industry knowledge, and opportunities to learn from one another.