A Timeline of Trailblazers
Claudette MacKay-Lassonde and a History of Women in Engineering in Canada — The following blog post was prepared by Valerie Davidson, P.Eng., former OSPE Board Director, past Chair and current member of OSPE’s Women in Engineering Advocacy Champions Task Force (WE ACT), and Board Member of the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation (CEMF). October is Women’s […]
Budgeting and Saving Tips for You and the Kids
The Fall brings a fresh start for many – back to work, back to school, or back to a renewed routine. Perhaps you want to get back to the gym after enjoying patio season, or maybe you want to add some autumn staples to your wardrobe (it’s all about layers!), which means there is potential […]
Make Networking a Priority This Fall – Here’s Why
For many engineers, entrepreneurs and industry professionals, trade shows are not always a top priority when creating annual business plans, but according to a Forbes article, perhaps they should be. While many of us might avoid trade shows for logistical reasons or travel expenses, experts explain that the costs of skipping these events, are generally more unfavourable […]
OSPE Supports Geospatial Intelligence and Awareness
Mojgan Jadidi, P.Eng., is a proud Geomatics Engineer who loves to play with location based data, turning it into geospatial intelligence and awareness! Jadidi seeks to reshape planning and decision/policy making by sharing the power of where, when and what will help make a better environment. Currently, Jadidi is an Assistant Lecturer at the Lassonde School of […]
Scaling Up Advanced Materials at XRCC
It goes without saying that the journey from concept to commercialization is a multi-step process. Arguably, a vital step in the journey is piloting a new process which helps address common problems that arise when scaling up new advanced materials technology. For more than 40 years, the Xerox Research Centre of Canada (XRCC) has helped […]
#AnEngineerWasHere – Returning to Social Media September 19
On September 19, let’s show the world that everything you see – and even some things you can’t – begins with the work of an engineer! — OSPE is thrilled to announce the return of its popular #AnEngineerWasHere public awareness campaign. Initially launched in 2016, OSPE’s small but mighty #AnEngineerWasHere tags reached an audience of […]
5 Tips for Mentoring Newcomers to Canada
There are many reasons for someone to become a mentor: the satisfaction of helping a mentee reach their professional goals, expanding your network, contributing to the local talent market and economy…the list goes on. Mentoring a newcomer to Canada is especially important as these individuals are typically just learning how to network and make connections […]
30 by 30 Initiative in 30 Second Sound Bites
A 30 by 30 Campaign Update from some of our Champions — This piece was written by Anna Gkalimani, EIT and OSPE Women in Engineering Advocacy Champions Task Force (WE ACT) member. Thank you to the 30 by 30 Champions who contributed to this piece. Would you be surprised to know that throughout Canada the […]
Celebrate Engineering Innovation in the Hamilton-Halton Community
With OSPE’s #AnEngineerWasHere public awareness campaign just around the corner, we’re reminding our members, partners and colleagues how important it is to celebrate engineering innovation in our own backyards! In much the same way, for over 30 years, the Hamilton-Halton Engineering Week Co-ordinating Committee has made it a priority to recognize the contributions of engineers […]
ASK Paul: Is it bad for my career to stay with my current employer for years?
Do you like your job? Are you debating whether you’d prefer an internal promotion from your current employer or a new role at a different organization? If you’ve been wondering whether it’s better for your career to stay or go… today’s ASK Paul video is made for you. Job search pioneer and career management professional Paul […]