Will a PPE Prep Course Really Make My Life Easier?
So you’ve decided you want to become a Professional Engineer. You know you need to get your P.Eng. designation from Professional Engineers Ontario. You know that one of the most important requirements on your journey to licensure is to pass the Professional Practice Exam (PPE). You might even know that the exam covers key legal […]
What happened at the Ontario Engineering Competition – OEC 2019?
From January 18-20, OSPE attended the 40th annual Ontario Engineering Competition, more commonly referred to as OEC 2019. Hosted at McMaster University, the theme of this year’s event was “Urban Development.” Students from each of Ontario’s 16 accredited engineering schools participated in eight competition categories that put their design skills, communication abilities and creativity to […]
SDGs, The World Bank & IMF Annual Meetings from an Engineering Student’s Perspective
The following guest post was contributed by David Boroto, an infrastructure engineering student at the University of Toronto and the Policy and Advocacy Lead at The University of Toronto for EWB Canada. You can follow him on Twitter at @DavidBoroto. Swimming with the Big Fish — Every year, the “who’s who” of international development and […]
Propel Your Career in the Smart Mobility Industry!
* Do you find driverless cars, Artificial Intelligence and computers fascinating? * Did you know that Canada is leading the way in transit design and development? * Have you found it difficult landing your next job opportunity? — If you said yes to any of the above, OSPE’s new Smart Mobility resource was made for […]
OSPE brings engineers and experts together to discuss green infrastructure in Ontario
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) believes that both green and grey infrastructure projects are needed in Ontario. A blanket approach cannot be used province-wide to plan, sustain or repair municipal assets. OSPE reiterated this position in a Financial Post Letter to the Editor published on February 5. As a member-based advocacy organization, OSPE allows […]
Celebrating Black History Month: Trailblazers in STEM
February 1st marks the start of Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the significant contributions of Black trailblazers to the engineering profession and our society at large. It is also a time to reflect on the importance of diversity and inclusion within our workplaces, schools and communities. For engineers, diversity and inclusion […]
Ontario Engineers Provide their Feedback on the 2019 Made in Ontario Environment Plan
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) advances the professional and economic interests of our members – many of whom work in the environmental, energy and transportation sectors. As a result, we were pleased to respond to the government’s call for feedback on the Made in Ontario Environment Plan, released on November 29, 2018. While […]
The Carbon Tax Battle in Ontario
What is a carbon tax and what is the reasoning behind implementing one? — Putting a price on carbon emissions, or implementing a “carbon tax”, means making businesses and individuals pay for pollution. It places a price on the production, distribution or use of fossil fuels based on how much carbon is emitted. When the […]
New Centennial College Innovation Hub shifts applied research off campus
The following guest post was contributed by Centennial College. In November 2018, funding partners and key stakeholders from industry gathered to officially open Centennial College’s Innovation Hub in a Scarborough commercial office building located within walking distance of the college’s Progress Campus. The leased storefront consists of 4,500 sq.ft. of collaborative space tailored for industry-college […]
OSPE and Lassonde Professional Development partner to bring you new courses!
The Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, blockchain and cryptocurrency are much more than just buzzwords today. These concepts, industries and their associated technologies continue to expand and evolve at an exponential rate, influencing the way we innovate, live and work. Why should Ontario’s engineers take note of the opportunity for rewarding careers […]