New Report: Do Women (and Men) Face Barriers to Advance Their Careers?
OSPE releases new report identifying how STEM employers can change the gender landscape in Ontario In 2017, thanks to funding from Status of Women Canada and the engagement of OACETT and our many partners, OSPE’s Breaking Barriers team embarked on a study to understand the systemic barriers women (and men) experience in STEM fields and […]
Where Do Ontario Parties Stand On Energy Policy?
As Ontarians’ hydro rates and climate change concerns continue to rise, OSPE’s energy file has been particularly active over the past year. OSPE’s Energy Task Force has made tremendous headway by advising government to capitalize on growing levels of surplus clean electricity in Ontario’s power system. Ontario’s Ministry of Energy released its Fair Hydro Plan […]
Making Your Home Child-Safe
As every parent knows, chasing after small children can seem like a full-time job! Their natural drive to explore means accidents are bound to happen – but there are steps you can take to minimize the risk and make your home child-safe. Here are some ideas to help you provide a healthy, safe environment for […]
OSPE Supports Inclusivity
Katelin Dzijacky, P.Eng., is a Project Leader at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), and is currently the only female engineer working for OPG in Northeastern Ontario. What inspired you to become an engineer? — I chose engineering as a career path because my favourite subject in high school was math. I had a strong interest in […]
OSPE Supports Curiosity
OSPE member David Philpott is using his creativity and lifelong sense of curiosity to discover new antibodies that can be used to treat rare forms of breast cancer. OSPE member David Philpott is a PhD student at the University of Toronto. Philpott’s undergraduate degree provided him with a solid background in electrical and nano/microscale engineering. He is […]
OSPE member Haley MacSween, EIT, is headed to Halifax!
“I hope to change the world through engineering by contributing to moving Ontarians across the GTHA #womenintransportation!” – Haley MacSween, EIT Meet the Winner of OSPE’s Change the World Contest: Haley MacSween, EIT — One tweet about transportation is now taking OSPE member Haley MacSween, EIT, on an all-expense paid, two-night trip to Canada’s east […]
How well are you protecting your clients’ privacy?
Of the three scenarios below, which do you think are privacy breaches? A virus is sent via a fake promotional email to staff, which is accidentally opened and allows access to stored client files. An employee is walking to their car and a folder of files containing personal client information is blown away in a […]
OSPE Supports Health Innovation
A leader in health innovation: OSPE Member Wes Leewis, P.Eng., develops a migraine diagnosis system — Research suggests that approximately one in 10 people suffer from migraines worldwide, and the majority of sufferers are women. The absence of an objective test and access to specialists makes diagnosis challenging—especially for children, people affected by language barriers […]
OSPE Supports Remarkable.
As the advocacy body for Ontario’s engineers, it’s our job to ensure the world-changing contributions of the engineering community do not go unnoticed. Engineers are leaders, innovators, problem-solvers, entrepreneurs and advocates who work in the most strategic sectors of our economy. But how do we convey just how much our members do to improve our […]
The Four Phases of the P.Eng. Licensing Process
On June 2, 2018, we will take this handy infographic on the licensing process one step further at OSPE’s 3rd Annual Engineering Intern (EIT) Summit. This popular event includes short presentations on the EIT process, planning your engineering career and information about OSPE’s EIT support services. The day will also offer plenty of networking opportunities […]
