Committees

 

As a member-driven organization, OSPE relies on the energy and commitment of volunteers to support our programs and activities. Below is a list of all OSPE committees. If you are a member of OSPE and are interested in volunteering for a committee, please contact us at advocacy@ospe.on.ca for more information.


The Audit and Finance Committee is a standing committee of the Board that makes recommendations on policies affecting the Society’s finances and oversees the audit of its annual financial statements. The committee recommends the appointment of auditors for approval by members at the Annual General Meeting, establishes policies and recommendations for Society funds, and reviews the annual draft audited financial statements prior to distribution to the membership. The committee is chaired by the Treasurer and includes three additional members of the Board of Directors.

Chair
Stephen Pepper, P.Eng., OSPE Treasurer

Members
Jane Ravenshaw, P.Eng.
Dr. Marilyn Powers, P.Eng.
Mark Emmanuel, P.Eng.
Raymond Mantha, P.Eng.
Valeria Mueller (OSPE staff contact)

Chair

David Carnegie, P.Eng.

Members
Jane Ravenshaw, P.Eng.
Dr. Marilyn Powers, P.Eng.
Sandra Ausma, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Valeria Mueller (OSPE staff contact)

Members
Sue Tessier, P.Eng., President
Daniel Young, P.Eng., Vice President/Secretary
Jonathan Hack, P.Eng., Treasurer

Representative
Sandro Perruzza, OSPE CEO

The Executive Committee is a standing committee of the Board that acts as an operational advisory committee to the Chief Executive Officer. The Executive Committee does not set policy, but rather facilitates the activities of the Board and acts on behalf of the Board when required to do so. The Executive Committee is comprised of OSPE’s Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Past Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary. The Chief Executive Officer is an ex officio non-voting member of the Committee.

Chair
Stephanie Holko, P.Eng., OSPE President and Chair

Members
David Carnegie, P.Eng.
Dr. Marilyn Powers, P.Eng.
Meggen Janes, P.Eng.
Stephen Pepper, P.Eng.
Valeria Mueller (OSPE Staff Contact)

The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education provides scholarships to encourage students to pursue careers in the engineering profession. The Foundation makes funds available to each engineering school in Ontario, which awards the scholarships according to criteria established by the Foundation. The Foundation also includes the Professional Engineers Benevolent Fund, which provides temporary financial assistance to professional engineers and their families in extenuating circumstances. Both the scholarship program and the Benevolent Fund are financed through donations from Ontario professional engineers. To find out more about the Foundation or make a donation, visit the Professional Engineers Foundation for Education website.

Representatives
Jamie Gerson, P.Eng.
Baijul Shukla

Chair
Sandro Perruzza

Members
Jennifer Clarke, P.Eng.
Anthony Chryssafis
Frank Lasowski, P.Eng.
Umar Malik, P.Eng.
Gary Moore, P.Eng.
Ron Schekenberger, P.Eng.
Ian Shaw, P.Eng.
Anita Sparre, C.E.T.
Valeria Mueller (OSPE Staff Contact)

The Human Resources Committee provides oversight to OSPE’s compensation structure and philosophy. The Committee is chaired by the OSPE Chairperson and includes two additional members of the Board of Directors.

Chair
Stephanie Holko, P.Eng., OSPE President and Chair

Members
David Carnegie, P.Eng.
Mark Emmanuel, P.Eng.
Peter Marcucci, P.Eng.
Valeria Mueller (OSPE Staff Contact)

The Nominations Committee is responsible for preparing a slate of candidates for OSPE’s annual Board elections. This committee is chaired by a Board member who is not up for re-election and includes two additional Professional Members of OSPE (who may also be Board members not up for re-election). Election candidates may be nominated by members at large or by the Nominations Committee. It is up to this Committee to ensure that the confirmed slate of candidates meet all criteria set our by OSPE bylaws, including adequate regional and sector representation.

Chair
Meggen Janes, P.Eng.

Members
TBD
Valeria Mueller (OSPE Staff Contact)

Chair
Laura Yu, P.Eng.

Members
Dave Carnegie, P.Eng.
Dr. Marilyn Powers, P.Eng.
Nick Burgwin, P.Eng.
Baijul Shukla (OSPE Staff Contact)

Chair
Jerome James, P.Eng.

Members
Brad DesRochers, P.Eng.
Carmine Ciriello, P.Eng.
Fanny Wong, P. Eng
Florin Corcoz, P.Eng.
Justin O’Brien, P.Eng.
Kadra Branker, P.Eng.
Manraj Pannu, P. Eng.
Oliver Xiao, P.Eng.
Rakesh Shreewastav, P.Eng.
William Goodings, P.Eng.
Baijul Shukla (OSPE Staff Contact)