Meet the candidates running in OSPE’s 2016 Board election
It’s that time of year – OSPE’s annual Board of Directors election. We’d like to extend a big thank-you to those members who either nominated a candidate or opted to run for one of the four open positions on the Board. Voting officially opened on March 18. To help inform your vote, we will be […]
Four Key Items in Review: Federal Budget 2016
Ottawa Plans to Invest $11.9 Billion in Infrastructure Over Next Five-Years Budget 2016 contained the details of Phase I of its infrastructure investment plan, which will involve $11.9B in spending for three priority areas: Public transit ($3.4B over three years) Water, wastewater and green infrastructure projects ($5B over five years) Social infrastructure ($3.4B over five […]
Stay plugged-in: what you need to know about 2015 changes to the Ontario Electrical Safety Code
The Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) is the national electrical code of Canada and has been adopted as law in Ontario, alongside the Ontario specific Amendments to the Canadian Electrical Code to become the Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC). Together, the code and the amendments epitomize the minimum standard for safe electrical installation practices in buildings […]
Ground-Breaking Excess Soils Research Draws Largest MPP Attendance in OSPE’s History
On March 8, OSPE, in partnership with the Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (GTSWCA) and the Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO), released preliminary findings on its forthcoming study on the management of excess soils. OSPE’s Lee Weissling, Manager, Policy and Government Relations, spent the afternoon in discussions with senior policy […]
OSPE’s Professional Development Program for employers reaches a milestone in 2015
2015 was a stellar year for OSPE in terms of professional development (PD). OSPE facilitated a total of 10 customized onsite PD courses for engineering employers across Ontario to deliver organization-specific learning content. Employers have been turning to OSPE to fulfill their internal PD requirements and to close the internal skills gaps that have been […]
Engineering Failures – Lessons in Professional Ethics – A Case Study
We all know that physics often plays an important role in the world of engineering, but do we ever stop to consider the important role of ethics? As a part of National Engineering Month (NEM), Sue Tessier, P.Eng., OSPE Board Director, will deliver a seminar in Timmins, Ontario on March 31 called, “Engineering Failures – […]
Nominate a volunteer for the 2016 President’s Volunteer Awards!
Do you know an OSPE volunteer who deserves extra recognition? OSPE’s many achievements are made possible through the hard work and dedication of volunteers who serve on our committees, task forces and working groups. The President’s Award is a unique opportunity to recognize OSPE volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their contributions. Award […]
Attention OSPE members: Remember to vote in OSPE’s Board Election
A message from Sue Tessier, P.Eng., OSPE Board Director and Chair of OSPE’s Nominations Committee. As a member of OSPE’s Board of Directors, I’d like to encourage all of my fellow OSPE members across Ontario to vote in OSPE’s upcoming Board election. The engineers who are elected to the Board are committed to ensuring that […]
Great kick-off to National Engineering Month
National Engineering Month – a time to recognize, celebrate and share what engineers do everyday to improve our quality of life, protect the public’s safety and drive the economic growth of the nation. We’re just over a week into NEM and there has been no shortage of engineering excitement. OSPE got an early start on […]
OSPE celebrates International Women’s Day
This post was prepared by Sandra Ausma, WEAC Chair, OSPE Director and Karen Chan, OSPE President and Chair This year, the theme for International Women’s Day is Pledge for Parity. As women in engineering, we are honoured to serve on the OSPE Board of Directors, a board that is 50% women. Since the directors are […]
