Water, floods and extreme weather: are Canada’s largest cities prepared?
In June, heavy rainfall thrust Alberta’s Bow River to record-levels, devastating swaths of downtown Calgary. The flood would later be described by the provincial government as the worst in Alberta’s history. All told, this disaster claimed five lives and inflicted $5.15 billion dollars in property damage. One month later, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) experienced […]
Five of OSPE’s own recognized with the Ontario Women’s Directorate Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Award
OSPE is proud to announce that five deserving members have received the Ontario Women’s Directorate Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Award in recognition of their leadership skills and commitment to breaking down professional barriers for women, particularly in non-traditional careers. Take a look at some of the inspiring work that these five award winners […]
OSPE’s ‘algorithm’ for navigating a technology-driven knowledge economy
On May 10, OSPE submitted its recommendations to the Premier’s Highly Skilled Workforce Strategy Expert Panel. The panel, which includes Robert Hardt, President and CEO of Siemens Canada Limited, will develop a strategy to help the province’s workforce adapt to the demands of a technology-driven knowledge economy. As OSPE’s submission outlines, the traditional factors that […]
Case study: Renewable energy sources shine in the German town of Schönau
Climate change and sources of renewable energy haven’t always been prioritized topics in research, policy discussion or media coverage. Just ask Ursula Sladek, a resident of the German town of Schönau, who spearheaded what was considered a revolutionary local movement to change the way that energy was generated in her small town. In response to […]
Calling All OSPE Members
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is currently looking for OSPE Members to join their Membership Advisory Committee (MAC). The purpose of MAC is to provide input and advice on the development and implementation of activities related to acquisition and retention of OSPE members. Three reasons to become an OSPE volunteer: Build your professional […]
Burns & McDonnell partnership with Hydro One means new job opportunities for Ontario engineers
The global engineering, procurement and construction management services firm Burns & McDonnell is betting big on the Canadian economy with major expansion plans for the country. Recently awarded a multiyear contract to provide optimized construction program management services to Hydro One, Burns & McDonnell plans to hire 500 Canadian employees by 2020. “Hydro One has […]
Top 6 ways OSPE can help you build & maintain a resume made for the ‘top of the pile’
OSPE offers FREE student memberships to all students enrolled in an accredited engineering program in Ontario. But what are the perks of being a student member? And why should you remain an OSPE member after graduation? Check out the top 6 ways that OSPE can help you build and maintain a resume that is made […]
OSPE answers your questions regarding proposed bylaw changes
As mentioned in our recent blog post about OSPE’s Annual General Meeting on May 3, 2016, the society has proposed bylaw changes in order to fulfill one of the goals of our five-year Strategic Plan – to become the association of choice for the entire engineering community in Ontario. OSPE’s Board Development and Strategic Planning […]
Shovel Worthy Infrastructure: What Projects are the Priorities?
“It’s not enough to be shovel-ready – projects need to be shovel-worthy as well.” – The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities to the Toronto Region Board of Trade Much attention has been paid lately to infrastructure spending as an investment in the future of Canada’s economic and social well-being. All levels of […]
Tips for logging into OSPE’s updated website for the first time
In February, OSPE launched its updated website and online member platform to simplify the process for online membership sign up and renewal. Today’s blog post will address some of your frequently asked questions by walking you through the initial steps required to set up your online account. Let’s begin navigating the first few pages that […]
