The Engineering Profession
OSPE analyzes Census data and conducts research to collect critical information about the evolution of the engineering profession. Areas of interest often include the types of professions held by engineering degree holders, the proportion of people in each type of profession, their income, whether the gender gap has widened or narrowed, and if location of study makes a difference in these variables.
Engineering Compensation Survey
This survey conducted by Mercer provides engineers and employers with a valuable picture of hiring trends and compensation levels across all engineering disciplines.
Employment Census Data
OSPE writes in-depth research reports analyzing the Government of Ontario’s employment census data, determining what trends are emerging in the engineering profession.
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