OSPE member Laura Yu, P.Eng., helps ignite innovation in Ontario
Laura Yu, P.Eng., Ph.D., is a new OSPE member and Business Development & Innovation Procurement Manager at Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) – a not-for-profit organization funded by the Ontario government. As one of the economic development engines for Ontario, OCE plays a key role in the province’s innovation ecosystem. Their funding programs support Ontario-based […]
Energy-Saving Tips for the Winter
For most of us, one of the biggest drains on our household budget is the cost of keeping winter’s chill out of our homes when the mercury dips. Drafty windows, dirty furnace filters and overheating your house can all contribute to higher energy bills. Stay warm – and keep your energy bill under control – […]
The ‘golden era of engineering’ in Ontario
The following piece was written in collaboration with OSPE member and former Board director William (Bill) Goodings, P.Eng., to highlight the pioneering work of Ontario engineers during the ‘golden era of engineering.’ Engineers have and continue to develop sound engineering solutions that benefit society. As policymakers govern Canada and work to improve the quality of […]
Wishing you a warm & festive holiday season!
The snow has arrived as if on cue and that can only mean one thing – it is officially the holiday season. Regardless of how you celebrate this time of year, we at OSPE extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. We’d like to thank each one of our dedicated members for […]
Soundbites from three recent conferences on equity, diversity and inclusion
Research shows that achieving diversity and gender parity across sectors generates significant economic value, promotes innovation, improves decision-making and project results, and decreases unconscious bias. In an era of digital disruption where the pace of technological advancement is rapid, academic and corporate cultures that are not inclusive or representative will negatively impact every business and […]
What you need to know about OSPE’s 2018 Board election
The members who are elected to OSPE’s Board of Directors are committed to ensuring that your profession is headed in the right direction — a direction where your work is valued and your voice heard. The Society encourages all professional members and associate members* to consider running or nominating a qualified candidate to sit on our […]
Procurement Opportunity: Evaluate X-ray Installation Plans
The evaluation and approval of installation plans for X-ray machines —- Did you know, there are approximately 7,500 X-ray facilities in Ontario, which house approximately 30,000 X-ray machines? According to Ontario’s Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (HARP Act), all schematic plans for the installation of X-ray machines in Ontario must be approved by the province’s […]
We’ve celebrated 150 years of Canadian engineering & look forward to what lies ahead
As we reflect on 2017 and all of this year’s patriotic celebrations, it’s easy to appreciate why we have had so much to celebrate in honour of Canada 150. The innovative thinking and analytical mindsets of the Canadian engineer have produced many of the inventions that continue to enhance our quality of life and our […]
The Ryerson University Master’s of Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE) Program Turns One
Nestled in the heart of Toronto’s downtown core, Ryerson was founded as an innovative, career-focused school in 1948 and became recognized as university in 1993. Today, Ryerson continues to uphold its reputation for innovation, boasting a number of innovation hubs and programs that speak to the needs of entrepreneurial students. OSPE caught up with Dr. […]
OSPE launches new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee
Spoiler alert! If you haven’t yet flipped through the pages of the latest issue of The Voice magazine, themed diversity in engineering, you may not have caught wind of OSPE’s latest advocacy announcement. We are excited to share the news that as of 2018, OSPE will launch its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee that […]