OSPE supports clean, green energy with Bullfrog Power®
At the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, we recognize the importance of managing our environmental impact. We are excited to announce we’re taking a big step to reduce the carbon emissions footprint of our business by choosing 100% green energy for our company and by supporting the development of new green energy projects across Canada […]
Laurentian University’s Mining, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering Programs
This post was prepared by Laurentian University. Laurentian University, located at the heart of Sudbury, offers three distinct full engineering programs: mining, chemical, and mechanical engineering. However, students in the mechanical engineering program have the option to specialize in mechatronics. That being said, the mining engineering program remains the most popular engineering program at Laurentian, […]
5 Simple Steps For Finding Your Dream Engineering Job
So you’re finally done school… now what? If you’re like many recent grads, you’re probably now setting your sights on tracking down your dream engineering job. Although diving into the job hunt can seem intimidating at first (if not downright impossible), it can be an extremely rewarding experience if you put in a bit of […]
Ontario Releases Climate Change Strategy – Triggering OSPE Action
Yesterday, November 24, 2015, the provincial government released its much anticipated Climate Change Strategy. Among several key points, OSPE supports “integrating climate change mitigation and adaptation considerations into government decision-making and infrastructure planning.” Inclusion of infrastructure planning with climate change mitigation, if instituted, opens a wide range of doors for engineers to be part of […]
The University of Waterloo is home to over 8,000 of the brightest engineering students in the country
This post was prepared by the University of Waterloo. Waterloo offers 14 engineering programs, including degrees in emerging multidisciplinary fields such as biomedical, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering. What really makes Waterloo unique however, is our world renowned co-op program. No other school quite prepares its graduates for life as a practicing engineer, thanks to […]
The Buildings Show takes over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre December 2-4
Join OSPE and 30,000 other attendees at North America’s largest exposition, networking and educational event for the design, construction and real estate industries. The Buildings Show brings Construct Canada, PM Expo, HomeBuilder & Renovator Expo and the World of Concrete Pavilion together in the South Building of the MTCC and IIDEXCanada to the […]
Join us at the Lassonde School of Engineering on Saturday for the Women in Engineering Fall Forum
Just one week remains until our much anticipated Women in Engineering Advisory Committee’s (WEAC) Fall Forum. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be an engaging and informative full-day conference at the Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence – the new home of the Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. Morning speakers will […]
Carleton University: a dynamic, research-intensive institution recognized as one of Canada’s leading schools for engineering and design
This post was prepared by Carleton University. The Bachelor of Engineering offers 13 unique programs for students to specialize in, wherever their interests may lie. From Aerospace Engineering (the oldest program in the country), to new and innovative programs such as Architectural Conservation & Sustainability Engineering, or Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, Carleton has it […]
Cristina Amon, P.Eng., wins engineering profession’s top honour in Ontario
Dr. Cristina Amon, P.Eng., Dean, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, University of Toronto Alumni Professor in Bioengineering, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, is the 2015 Gold Medal winner for her technical excellence, outstanding leadership, commitment to the engineering profession and dedication to community service. Dr. Amon is a pioneer in developing computational fluid […]
Congratulations to Jeanette M. Southwood, P.Eng., for winning the Engineering Medal for Engineering Excellence
Jeanette M. Southwood, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., FEC, FCAE, QPESA, QPRA is the Vice-President, Strategy and Partnerships, Engineers Canada. By 2050, it is anticipated that 70 per cent of the global population will be urban. Currently, more than 50 per cent live in cities. Throughout Jeanette Southwood’s career, she has demonstrated vision and leadership with a focus on […]
