ENGtalks

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.

OSPE’s Toronto Exchange Hub hosted a talk on 'Cyber Security: Identity Theft Protection.' Identity theft is one of the most common types of fraud that is happening every day and costs our societies millions of dollars. The every minute increase of use of the Internet, social media and mobile devices, has amplified the scope of identity theft exponentially in a continuous mode. Learning about protection of our identity is a must to protect our business and our privacy and has nothing to do with your age, gender, type of your business, and your geography.

This webinar gives participants an understanding of the Value Methodology, and an appreciation on how to participate in activities related to the Value Management. It’s about stepping away from the current solution or process and ensuring that good value is achieved. Be bolder!

Engineering is characterized by its rigour, emphasis on productivity, resiliency, and hard work. Only in recent years, after seeing the impact of this on engineering students and graduates, have institutions began to shift their narratives to include an emphasis on mental health. Today, as the world experiences the stress, isolation, anxiety, and other effects of a global pandemic, the focus on mental health has become even larger. As employers, educators, advocates, and leaders look at how to overcome this mental health challenge, they deal with both barriers and opportunities to support their staff/students through difficult times. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) in collaboration with Spin Master and the University of Toronto, hosted a panel discussion focused on mental health in engineering, its importance, the challenges of addressing it in workplace settings or institutions, and the opportunity to create a robust response to mental health that prioritizes empathy and de-stigmatizes mental health challenges across the engineering sector.

In this interactive webinar, Olga Brouckova will walk you through the thought process behind disruptive innovation that creates solutions for consumers who were previously shut out of opportunities and guides engineers in designing simpler, cheaper and more convenient options. You will learn how to recognize this type of innovation and how it may sooner or later disrupt your company or industry. You will walk away with tips to turn change into opportunities to improve your career prospects and better meet the needs of customers. Speaker: Dr. Olga Brouckova, PMP Olga Brouckova is a business professor at Seneca and Sheridan Colleges who partners with CEOs and executives that are looking to kickstart growth. Leveraging academic research and business management frameworks, she draws a bigger picture of a company’s environment and recommends new growth opportunities—new markets or simpler, cheaper and more convenient products.

On May 26, 2021 OSPE hosted a panel discussion webinar on the need for QBS in Ontario. It featured OSPE's CEO, Sandro Perruzza, John D. Gamble, P.Eng., the CEO of ACEC Canada, Derek Gilboe, PE, Manageing Director for Lokimox, Erin Bird, P.Eng., from the City of Calgary, and Ken Kozakewich, P.Eng., CEO of Consulting Engineers of Alberta.

This webinar discusses potential benefits of wastewater surveillance to combat COVID-19. It covers how the engineering community provides officials with real-time information on the prevalence of disease and how data will be collected from people who lack access to healthcare.

Description: OSPE hosted a webinar for National Engineering Month where we explored gender barriers, role models, mentors, and how to introduce young girls to engineering. Speakers: Angela Wojtyla, P.Eng., PMP Joy Chianu, EIT

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.

Description: The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), in conjunction with the OSPE Exchange Hubs, Spin Master and University of Toronto hosted an engaging and candid discussion about how female leaders in the engineering profession have pushed for change and navigated the changing landscape and how their experiences have paved the way for others. Moderators: • Deepika Phoebe • Sharon Ferguson Speakers: • Amanda Bright • Kaella-Marie Earle, EIT • Medha Patki

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.

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.