ENGtalks

In this ENGtalk, Chelsea Howard (FCIP, CRM) and Kelly Chapell (CAIB, CIP) of BMS Canada Risk Services share what engineers need to know about liability insurance. Learn what type of insurance you need, what protection your coverage offers, and how to protect your business.

In this ENGtalk, Mukul Asthana (P.Eng., MBA) shares how to maximize the benefits of the new data economy. Learn how professionals can harness the power of data to promote growth and prosperity. This ENGtalk is based on the OSPE whitepaper Building a Data Economy – Economic Growth & Prosperity, co-authored by Mukul Asthana (P.Eng., MBA) and Ryder LeBlanc (B.Sc.).

In this ENGtalk, Sujoy Chatterjee (JD, MA, CIPP/C, CIPM, FIP) and Safayat Moahamad (LLB, CIPP/C, CIPM) discuss Bill C-27, Canada’s proposed privacy regulation for the private sector. Learn about the future of Canadian privacy law and how your organization can prepare. Sujoy Chatterjee is a manager with Ernst & Young’s cybersecurity practice, specializing in privacy and data trust. He has advised global corporations as well as local and national government agencies. Safayat Moahamad is a senior consultant with Ernst & Young’s privacy and data team, working on global privacy and data management issues.

In this ENGtalk, Tom Markowitz, P.Eng., outlines immediate and long-term actions to reduce carbon emissions from Ontario’s trucking sector. Tom Markowitz is a retired Senior Policy Advisor with the Ontario Ministries of Environment and Energy and a member of OSPE’s Environment Task Force. He is the author of OSPE’s new report, Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ontario Diesel Highway Trucks (https://bit.ly/3Q2zN1k). Questions about this presentation? Contact Tom: enerhope@gmail.com.

Discussion by OSPE Member John Wang, P.Eng. CISSP, CISA, CRISC, on Data Governance and Information Security

Discussion by OSPE Member Jim Pond, P.Eng., on High Performance Compute (HPC) Clusters.

Covid-19 has accelerated the information technology based change that we often refer to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The skills and knowledge of engineers are now more important to their organizations, in their development of strategies for using information based technologies and in their implementation of Digital Transformation. This ENGtalk discusses the impact that information technology is having, the new skills and capabilities that will allow engineers to prosper in the new era, and a new online program from OSPE and the University of Waterloo which will support them. Speaker: Peter Carr, PhD., P.L. Eng. Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, University of Waterloo Peter Carr is a Continuing Lecturer in the Department of Management Sciences. His interests focus on the use of technology in business and society and include technology innovation and entrepreneurship, the strategic management of technology, project management, technology in developing countries, the social impact of information technology and online learning. He is also the author and instructor for the University of Waterloo Co-op professional development course, PD5, Project Management which is studied by over 2,000 students each year. He is a member of the Faculty of Engineering WatPDEng committee, which manages co-op professional development training for engineering students.

This is a primer on communications for engineers. Although primarily based on report writing, the material presented is transferable to many forms of communications. The approach presented is gleaned from 40 years in consulting and touches on Precision, Fact vs Opinion, Text & Language, Understanding, Scope, Review and Punctuality.

OSPE's Kingston Exchange Hub hosted a discussion on 'Engineering in the Healthcare Industry'. In this session, Anne Vivian-Scott, MBA, P.Eng. discussed how engineering professionals play key roles in helping to drive health care forward by creating and developing hardware and software to innovate, support and enhance operation processes, systems and supplies. Speaker: Anne Vivian-Scott, MBA, P.Eng., President and CEO, Kinarm. Ms. Vivian-Scott’s 25 years in professional practice has led her in fields as diverse as engineering construction to corporate finance. The majority of her career has been occupied by the challenging task of commercializing university-based research discoveries into meaningful products and services. Ms. Vivian-Scott has a B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Waterloo) and MBA (Concordia). She holds a seat on the Ontario Brain Institute’s Industry Advisory Council.

This video speaks to how strategy is a well-developed tool used widely in business and organizations. However, as things progress, there are a couple of enhancements to the process which are very worthwhile to add. Geoff Sheffrin is a Professional Engineer with expansive experience in management and consulting. A graduate in mechanical and manufacturing engineering with a post graduate diploma in human sciences, licensed to practice in various jurisdictions including Europe. During his career, he has held many senior positions including President of a nutraceutical company, Senior V. P. of Operations of a large food and beverage conglomerate and Executive Engineering Director and General Manager of a large pharmaceutical operations group. His consulting experience as a Principal and owner spans over 20 years in areas such as process, manufacturing, technical and strategic management mostly in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and the food industry. Find out more at obkltd.com.

An update from OSPE’s CEO on our initiatives during COVID-19

OSPE’s CEO gives an update on our current advocacy focus, government projects, and our virtual workshop offerings.

OSPE, the OGCA and Alliance Creative donate 10,000 masks to front line workers.

OSPE’s President announces our new COVID-19 Economic Recovery Working Group and looks back on the success stories from his tenure.

OSPE’s CEO gives an update on our upcoming online AGM and what our advocacy focus has been lately.

OSPE’s recommendations for economic recovery from COVID-19

To reach 30% of female engineers by the year 2030, OSPE believes engineering employers have a significant role to play. But how can companies and employers recruit and retain more women? This panel event explores gender barriers, role models, mentors, and how to introduce young girls to engineering. Moderator: Shivani Nathoo, Energy Systems EIT Panelists: Dr. Kathy Kalenchuk, P.Eng. (ON, BC & MB), PE (MT) Judith Pineault Dr. Heidi Ploeg, P.Eng.

This talk was created to help develop your understanding of autism, neurodiversity and how Specialisterne works to create a more inclusive labour market in Canada for engineers. Specialisterne Canada works with businesses to help them integrate more neurodiversity into their workforce. Working with some of Canada's leading employers, they provide meaningful career opportunities while proving the value of different thinking. Speaker: Julia Martensson Relationship Manager, Specialisterne Canada

This webinar focuses on 'Understanding the Changing Employment Landscape' where industry professionals will offer valuable tips and strategies on how to secure the position you are looking for. Whether transitioning from student to a working professional or trying to navigate your career, our engineering managers and human resources panelists will offer expert advice and answer questions you have. Moderator: Réjeanne Aimey, P.Eng., President and Chair, Ontario Society of Professional Engineers Panelists: Naadia Carrier, P.Eng., Enbridge Gas Distribution Chris Hunter, P.Eng. , GHD Marc Rodgers, GlaxoSmithKline Canada

OSPE’s Toronto Exchange Hub hosted a talk on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it does and will impact our everyday life. Aspects of how AI impacts our society both from a risk and opportunity point of view were discussed along with the role we can each play to leverage this technology for the benefit of all in a safe and ethical manner.

On May 8, 2021, at OSPE's virtual Annual General Meeting, we introduced or new President & Chair, Mark Frayne, P.Eng. Mark Frayne, P.Eng., MBA, and PMP, believes engineers are primed to shape the role of society in the future. Mark’s unique experience growing up in a farming community, combined with 30 years of work in the mining industry, leaves him well suited to understand the complex challenges these industry’s face in the future. Mark hopes to use his background volunteering for advocacy organizations to ensure that OSPE maintains and heightens the relevancy of engineer’s in society. He is committed to OSPE’s strategic pillars and the role engineers have in maintaining public safety, alongside maintaining outreach to all sectors and groups in the engineering community. Mark currently volunteers his time with various groups: Scouts Canada, the Sudbury Playground Hockey league, Women in Science and Engineering and as Treasurer of the Huron Woods Community Association. He serves as the Chair on the Professional Advisory Committee at Cambrian College, on the Awards and Recognitions committee for the Municipal Engineering Association, and the Vice-Chair Technical Advisory Committee for the Mines & Aggregates Safety & Health Association.

OSPE's Kingston Exchange Hub hosted a discussion on 'Engineering in the Healthcare Industry'. In this session, Anne Vivian-Scott, MBA, P.Eng. discussed how engineering professionals play key roles in helping to drive health care forward by creating and developing hardware and software to innovate, support and enhance operation processes, systems and supplies. Speaker: Anne Vivian-Scott, MBA, P.Eng., President and CEO, Kinarm. Ms. Vivian-Scott’s 25 years in professional practice has led her in fields as diverse as engineering construction to corporate finance. The majority of her career has been occupied by the challenging task of commercializing university-based research discoveries into meaningful products and services. Ms. Vivian-Scott has a B.A.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (Waterloo) and MBA (Concordia). She holds a seat on the Ontario Brain Institute’s Industry Advisory Council.

This is a primer on communications for engineers. Although primarily based on report writing, the material presented is transferable to many forms of communications. The approach presented is gleaned from 40 years in consulting and touches on Precision, Fact vs Opinion, Text & Language, Understanding, Scope, Review and Punctuality.

Discussion by OSPE Member John Wang, P.Eng. CISSP, CISA, CRISC, on Data Governance and Information Security