You’re invited: Hamilton-Halton Projects of the Year Awards Gala
The Hamilton-Halton Projects of the Year Awards Gala has become one of the most anticipated events of its kind for the engineering profession in Southern Ontario. The Gala celebrates and promotes the engineering community in the Hamilton-Halton region and allows anyone from politicians, to developers and the general public, to better understand the critical role […]
Rising prices & rising expectations in Ontario: Engineers as expert witnesses
The use of expert evidence in litigation can be a powerful addition to a complex and complicated legal cause of action. Engineers are often called upon to lend their expertise and assist in a variety of cases, including equipment failures, accident reconstructions, design and mechanical flaws, building structural failures and aviation accidents. However, providing testimony […]
Five things you need to know about public policy
As the advocacy body for Ontario’s engineers since 2000, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) has been the bridge between the engineering community and governments, policymakers, and political staff of all levels and stripes. By regularly meeting with government and delivering reports, submissions and presentations, OSPE provides government with evidence-based, fiscally sound insight and […]
Top tips for preventing and thawing frozen pipes
Water damage is one of the worst possible things that can happen to your home. In winter, your home is particularly vulnerable to this kind of situation because water can freeze in your house pipes during spells of cold weather. These helpful tips will help you prevent water from freezing and help […]
The job search process is as easy as 1 – 2 – E3!
For many of us, the New Year is a time for new beginnings. This desire for change often incarnates itself into a checklist of new resolutions and goals–some of which always seem to be harder to keep than others! Landing your dream job role in 2017, is one resolution that OSPE is determined to help […]
Join OSPE to celebrate #Canada150 throughout 2017
This year, Canada will be celebrating its 150th birthday. Across the country, Canadians are already counting down to July 1st by recognizing and celebrating the people and places that make our home fantastic and unique. OSPE is joining in on the celebration by recognizing the substantial impact the engineering profession has had on the development […]
OSPE answers questions raised at PEO’s President-Elect All Candidate Meeting
Last week, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) held its 2017 Council Election All Candidate Meetings. During the President-elect panel, candidates were asked questions that pertain to OSPE’s role as the advocacy body for the engineering profession in Ontario (as you may know, OSPE and PEO have two distinct mandates, which are often confused). David Brown, P.Eng., […]
OSPE presents 2017 Pre-Budget Submission
“The Ontario Budget affects every Ontarian. That’s why it’s important for the government to hear from the people across the province, to discuss their priorities and understand what investments they want to see in their communities.” – Finance Minister Hon. Charles Sousa QUEEN’S PARK—On Wednesday, January 18, OSPE’s CEO Sandro Perruzza delivered key recommendations to […]
One female engineering graduate’s ‘out of this world’ journey
An engineering graduate of the University of Toronto and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a student of politics and public policy at Queen’s Park, a former Chief Technology Officer of a Fortune 500 aerospace and defence company, and a community leader, volunteer, and mentor to young women – Christine Tovee has never placed limitations […]
Case studies for engineers: the importance of insurance protection
Owning an engineering firm or providing engineering services independently can be a fulfilling and lucrative endeavour. When focusing on new projects and developing business relationships, it’s easy to forget the importance of tending to less exciting business requirements such as professional liability insurance. Insurance, nonetheless, plays an important role in a thriving business. Even the […]
