The Motion Research Group: A Q&A with Professor John McPhee, P.Eng.
Professor John McPhee, P.Eng., studies things that move. What does that mean exactly? In McPhee’s words, his “research is devoted to the modelling, control, simulation and design of dynamic physical systems.” McPhee, who received his degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Acadia University, the Technical University of Nova Scotia and the University of Waterloo, is currently […]
Women in Engineering: Raising the next generation
Did you know that across Canada, the percentage of the newly licensed engineers who are women is only 17.9%? Engineers Canada’s 30 by 30 initiative aims to address this gender gap and to raise the number of newly licensed women engineers to 30% by 2030. One of the primary challenges with regards to the recruitment […]
OSPE Member Roy Slack, P.Eng., named new President of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM)
During the Annual General Meeting portion of the CIM 2019 Convention, the CIM welcomed in their new President, Roy Slack, P.Eng. Roy is an OSPE member and a professional engineer with over 35 years of experience in mining and mining related engineering. The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum is the leading not-for-profit technical […]
How to Save on Your Insurance Premiums
While shopping around for home or auto insurance, you may have noticed that premiums have gone up. Why? Accidents are on the rise, particularly accidents caused by distracted driving. Today’s technologically-advanced vehicles are more expensive to repair. And more extreme and frequent weather events are resulting in more claims. So, how can you reduce […]
The Top 4 Reasons to Check Out OSPE’s New Smart Mobility App
OSPE’s new Smart Mobility App is available NOW via Google Play and the Apple App Store! — With the rapid pace of advancement in the smart mobility industry and the high demand for skilled professionals to fuel the continued growth of this sector, it’s our goal to introduce you to a world of career opportunities […]
Opening, Operating or Expanding your Firm? This Insurance Checklist is Made for You.
Risks to engineering firms are as diverse as the businesses themselves. Whether you are opening a firm for the first time, or you’re already up and running, it’s important to confirm that you and your business are covered. There are many different insurance products out there so it can be difficult to figure out what […]
OSPE Engineers Dissect Ontario Budget 2019
On April 11, Ontario’s Minister of Finance Victor Fedeli released Ontario Budget 2019 – Protecting What Matters Most. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers was invited as a key stakeholder to be part of the budget briefing. Ontario Budget 2019 builds on the foundation of four pillars: Restoring Fiscal Balance in a Responsible and Sustainable […]
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 […]
