Five examples of what NOT to do on a résumé
Picture this… You’re a human resources manager. It is your job find the ideal candidate to fill a position that’s just opened up in your company. Your inbox has just been flooded with 96 cover letters…attached to 96 résumés. How on earth are you going to find the perfect person to fill the job? […]
Kevin Smiley and SuraiTea: A story steeped in social change
Kevin Smiley is currently a full-time MBA student at the University of Ottawa and founder of SuraiTea Inc. Born and raised in Ottawa, he took environmental engineering at Queen’s University in Kingston and worked previously in renewable power and sustainable real estate development. Kevin has a passion for helping others and is intrinsically motivated to do his part to […]
OSPE urges prioritization of the Relief Line
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) sent an open letter to Mayor John Tory, providing recommendations on the report Developing Toronto’s Transit Network Plan to 2031, which will be considered by Toronto’s Executive Committee today. OSPE recommends that Toronto take immediate action to advance new transit projects that will enable the rapid movement of […]
BREXIT: And then there were 27
The following post is based off of a Special Report publication of BMO Capital Markets Economic Research, courtesy of BMO Capital Markets Corp. Get more information on our preferred partners, H&K Advisory Group from BMO Nesbitt Burns. BMO Capital Markets Economic Research have prepared an early analysis of the potential economic repercussions of the results of […]
OSPE’s E3s prove to be a triple threat
Whether you’re a new grad, a young professional or an experienced pro, one common misconception that many of us may have fallen prey to at one time or another is that once you’ve got your degree – or better yet, once you’ve entered the job market – you’re set for life. The reality is that […]
Re-establishing the roots of Canada’s natural ecosystems
When we check into a hotel, many of us are ready to check out of our typical day-to-day routine. Often times, this can also mean losing sight of the environmentally responsible choices that we try make at home. Consider this – have you ever left hotel lights on when you’ve left the room? How about […]
Closing the “innovation gap”
The “innovation gap” that currently exists in Canada has been widely noted. As a nation, we continue to excel at scientific discovery, but much of the research generated ends up exported to other parts of the globe where these ideas and concepts are applied and brought to market. As a result, Canada continues to face […]
Letters to Premier Wynne
On June 1, OSPE sent a letter to Premier Wynne imploring the government to consult with engineers before implementing its cap-and-trade program. On June 14, OSPE received a response from the Premier that appeared to be a form letter intended for critics of the Climate Change Action Plan. The Premier’s response did not address OSPE’s […]
Aerospace innovation to take off at Downsview Park
The aerospace industry is one of the most important contributors to Canada’s economy which is why companies like WG Henschen are so popular. Delivering $29 billion of GDP annually, and $27.7 billion in direct revenues, Canada currently has the second largest aerospace industry in the world (relative to GDP). But as global conditions continue to […]
New ministers, new opportunities: OSPE attends swearing-in of Wynne’s new cabinet at Queen’s Park
In a ceremony at Queen’s Park today, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne made her first cabinet shuffle since forming a majority parliament two years ago (June 12, 2014). The new cabinet welcomes seven new faces and introduces more women to Wynne’s inner-circle, with a cabinet now made up of 40 per cent women. Several high-profile politicians […]
