The Trajectory of the Engineering Profession: A Look into Engineering Employment Census Data
Background Census data provides a wealth of information about Canadians. From commuting times, to household income, education, and myriad other characteristics, this data tells us a lot about the way we live, work and play. For OSPE, the data provides critical information about the evolution of the profession. Recently, using data from 2005 and 2015, […]
OSPE’s Energy Task Force Releases Electricity Price Reform Paper
On April 9, 2019, OSPE hosted its 10th annual Lobby Day and MPP Reception that brought Political Action Network (PAN) representatives, Task Force and Board members together with elected officials, staffers and leaders from various sectors. OSPE welcomed more than 35 MPPs from all political parties for the release of the Energy Task Force’s latest […]
The Global Occupational Disease Problem – And the Engineering Solution
Are the chemicals in your workplace really as safe as they seem? Handling workplace chemicals is not as easy as it seems. The average workplace uses roughly 200 chemicals for tasks as diverse as cleaning, medical treatment, maintenance, production and testing. Understanding the uses of each of these chemicals and how to properly manage them […]
Mentors vs. Sponsors: It’s Time We Build
Mentorship is a word we hear often as we begin and advance our careers. Sometimes, mentoring relationships are organic, formed through chance encounters and genuine connections between two individuals. Often, one individual will be at a more advanced stage in their career, and able to offer the other advice and guidance. In some cases, these relationships are facilitated […]
The New Construction Act – What You Need to Know!
The New Construction Act 2018 was an important year for the construction industry as the old Construction Lien Act was substantially amended and renamed the Construction Act. As of July 1, 2018, most of the amendments in the Construction Act are now in force and the amendments will apply to any project where: The contract […]
Happy National Volunteer Week!
In honour of National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating all of our OSPE volunteers and the crucial role they play in elevating the engineering community. OSPE volunteers are vital to the work that we do everyday. Since the inception of OSPE, our members and volunteers have been helping us make the Society’s advocacy work and […]
Response to the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario’s Final Report
On March 27, 2019 Diane Saxe, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) delivered her last report A Healthy, Happy, Prhttps://ospe.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/academy-banner-7.pngrous Ontario – Why we need more energy conservation, highlighting how “Ontario is heading in the wrong direction on the environment”. The Government of Ontario eliminated the Office of the Environmental Commissioner in fall 2018 and […]
Introducing OSPE Board Candidate Jeremy Chan-Hao Wang
Name Jeremy Chan-Hao Wang, B.A.Sc., EIT Employer and position Chief Technology Officer, The Sky Guys Education MASc: Mechanical Engineering, University of Waterloo (2020) BASc: Engineering Science, Honours, University of Toronto (2018) Employment history Chief Technology Officer, The Sky Guys, 2016-now Leadership Facilitator, Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering, 2017-2018 Executive Director, University of Toronto Aerospace […]
How do I land projects as an independent contractor or consultant?
Do you know the difference between an employment contract and independent contract opportunities? How do you find independent contract opportunities? What is the Canada Revenue Agency’s definition of an independent contractor? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of being an independent versus an employee? — OSPE’s Job Search workshops share actionable tips for reaching […]
Introducing OSPE Board Candidate Tyler Schierholtz, P.Eng.
NAME Tyler Schierholtz, P.Eng. EMPLOYER AND POSITION Ground Force Environmental Inc – General Manager EDUCATION Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering), University of Guelph – 2008 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Ground Force Environmental Inc: General Manager (2018 – Present) Project Manager (2015 – 2018) XCG Consulting Limited: Project Engineer (2011 – 2015) Project Specialist (2005 – 2011) YEARS […]