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 […]
Smart Cities: Engineering the Cities of Tomorrow
Cities around the globe are expanding. According to a United Nations report 2018 Revision of World Urbanization Prhttps://ospe.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/academy-banner-7.pngcts by 2050, 60% of the world’s population will reside in cities. This rapid urbanization has created new challenges including a lack of affordability, accessibility, and sustainability. This is forcing policymakers to consider innovative solutions to alleviate the […]
Introducing OSPE Board Candidate Anna Gkalimani
Name Anna Gkalimani, P.Eng Employer and position NA Engineering Associates Inc., Structural Engineer Education Eng in Civil Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, 2004 M. S in Earthquake Engineering and Seismic-Resistant Structures, Hellenic Open University, Greece, 2016 Employment history Structural Engineer, NA Engineering Associates Inc, Canada, 2014 – Present Project Manager, Magico LTD, Cyprus, 2011-2013 […]
Auto insurance fraud: How to protect yourself
Did you know that auto insurance fraud costs Canadians billions of dollars each year? False claims lead to higher insurance premiums for everyone. Finding a reputable insurance provider like cheapautoinsurance.co is really important to protect yourself from fraud. Know how to protect yourself against auto insurance fraud with these tips: What is auto insurance fraud? […]
