Elijah McCoy – “The Real McCoy”
In celebration of Black History Month 2020, we’re going to be featuring some of Canada’s most famous and influential Black Canadian engineers. That conversation isn’t possible without a mention of one of the most influential engineers of all time – Elijah McCoy. Elijah McCoy was a trailblazing engineer, responsible for much of the initial technology […]
Building Your Personal Brand
Whether you’re just starting your career or are a seasoned pro with 10-plus years under your belt, building a personal brand that helps define what you do, what motivates you and what’s important to you is a process we should work at all the time. For engineers, a personal brand can help make you stand […]
How to diagnose 10 common car noises
You’re used to the sounds your car makes. But what if you hear a strange new noise from your car? Is it safe to ignore that bang, clang, click or squeal? Delaying a visit to the mechanic could make the problem worse—and more expensive to repair. 10 car noises and what they mean Screeching or […]
Ontario needs a better integrated transportation network
Provincial Minister of Transportation, Hon. Caroline Mulroney recently released the first of a series of Regional Transportation Plans. This first plan focuses on the region of Southwestern Ontario, which is home to 1.6 million people in 88 municipalities, 10 First Nations communities and 5 Métis Community Councils. The transportation plan outlines five goals to improve […]
Ontario Government wants Professional Engineers to help support building permit approvals
The Government of Ontario, through its Transform and modernize the delivery of Ontario’s Building Code Services is proposing several changes to try and support the building sector while streamlining the customer service and approval processes. Read OSPE’s Full Submission OSPE is pleased to have been part of this Consultation Process for the last several months. […]
We want your input for the 2021 OSPE Engineering Conference!
OSPE is in the process of planning the first annual Engineering Conference to take place in spring of 2021. This full-day event will bring OSPE’s engineering community together with industry, academia and government to present and discuss the latest opportunities, challenges and innovations in engineering, and what must be done in Ontario and Canada to collaborate and share knowledge to ensure our country’s engineers, businesses and […]
Many Canadians see distracted drivers, but few acknowledge their own distractions
Many things can distract you while you’re driving, like your smartphone, other passengers, or even your cup of coffee. According to a recent survey, 80% of Canadians have seen others distracted behind the wheel, but only 38% admit to it themselves. Canadians know that smartphone distractions are risky The survey revealed that almost a third […]
Seeking a new Board Director – Become a driving force at OSPE today
The personal & professional benefits of serving on a Board of Directors It is always important to seek new professional challenges to remain inspired by your work and to remind yourself why you love what you do. How better to satisfy your craving for change than to inspire change in others by serving on a […]
Sending our deepest condolences to those affected by flight PS752
It is with great sadness that we note the crashing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752 this week. On board were 176 people, including 63 Canadians; some of which were part of the engineering community and OSPE members. We wish to offer our deepest condolences to the families of all those affected. We join you […]
OSPE Board Member Profile: Laura Yu P.Eng.
Laura is a Business Development Manager with Ontario Centres of Excellence Inc., with experience as a Research and Development Engineer with Baylis Medical. She was elected to the OSPE Board of Directors in 2018 and currently serves as the Chair of the Nominations Committee and as the Vice Chair for the Research and Innovation Task […]