Waterloop: Canada’s Hyperloop
This article was prepared by Nicholas Johnston, a fourth year political science student at the University of Waterloo. Johnston has been involved in Waterloop for the last two years, having joined the team as a sponsorship associate. Joining Waterloop appealed to him because it would allow him to apply his interests in mechanical engineering, while […]
THALES: Putting Ontario Engineers on the [Transit] Map for Innovative Urban Rail Signalling Solutions
The railway industry has revolutionized transportation in Canada for over a century. But how much do you know about the cutting-edge technologies that define modern urban rail mobility? You might be surprised to hear that one of the most vital innovations in urban rail signalling was invented right here in Ontario at Thales’s Toronto location. […]
OSPE Member Marcia Lim, P.Eng., Promotes Community Development
The following member profile on Marcia Lim, P.Eng., was written by Jaismine Wadhwa, OSPE Intern and Student at McMaster’s Master of Engineering and Public Policy program. Marcia Lim, P.Eng., is a Senior Environmental Engineer at Wood. Wood Group is a worldwide company, traded out of the London Stock Exchange; a global leader specializing in project, […]
Independent Regulatory Review finds weaknesses in Ontario engineering licensing and registration
On June 27, 2019, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) released a report by the United Kingdom-based Professional Standards Authority (PSA) on its performance as a regulator. The PSA’s report entitled “A review of the regulatory performance of Professional Engineers Ontario” was based on a review of PEO documentation and interviews with PEO staff, Council, committees and […]
Microaggressions in the Workplace
Microaggressions in the workplace: the uncomfortable sensation women and other equity-seeking groups experience all too often “Your name is really hard to pronounce; can I just call you Jay?” “Wow Miss, you’re the Manager? I just assumed you were the receptionist!” “Where are you from? … No, I mean where are you really from?” “When […]
PSPC Engineers: Moving the Nation’s Capital into the Future
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) manages one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of real estate in the country. It is the Government of Canada’s property and heritage conservation expert and the federal government’s second largest employer of engineers. With the rise of smart technology and the government’s commitment to greening and modernizing […]
Flat Tires and How to Prevent Them
There’s only one part of your car that touches the road—your tires. At high speeds, a damaged tire can quickly escalate into a dangerous blowout and loss of control. Here’s our advice on how to prevent flat tires and what to do if you get one. 6 flat tire prevention tips — Most blowouts happen […]
How Do I Get Recognized as an Exceptional Performer?
Are you ready to take that next step in your career? Do you feel your tenure and technical experience have prepared you for a promotion or leadership role? How do you ensure that you are recognized as an exceptional performer and are not passed over for new opportunities? In today’s edition of ASK Paul, career […]
#ItsTimeWeBuild: 17th Annual Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Forum Recap
On June 18th 2019, over 300 individuals from the government, academia, the engineering sector, students, and those outside of the engineering profession gathered together to attend the 17th Annual Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Forum, which was presented by OSPE’s Women in Engineering Advocacy Champions Task Force (WE ACT). Held in Kitchener, Ontario, this event focused on taking […]
Is Work-Life Balance a Myth?
Work-life balance. It’s something we’re all familiar with, but do any of us know what it really means? A hot topic online and across professional spheres, you don’t have to look far to find varying interpretations of this concept. Despite its many definitions, however, there tends to be one common theme: most experts agree that […]