A global engineer making a world of a difference: Meet Amy Bilton, PhD, P.Eng.
In 2008, Christina Amon, ScD, P.Eng., Dean of the University of Toronto’s (UofT) Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, created a Task Force on Globalization and Engineering to explore how the university’s research should adapt to, and be influenced by, global challenges. The Task Force concluded that not only is globalization a reality, but engineers […]
Working as a P.Eng. in nuclear: PTAG gives you a look inside their world
The following post was prepared in cooperation with PTAG, a capital project services partner assisting clients in the global oil & gas, mining, power, and heavy infrastructure industries. While underemployment is an ongoing concern for the engineering profession in Canada, as highlighted by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, the rapid growth of firms like […]
Grown in Ontario, flushed down the drain
We all know the feeling. Biting into a delicious cob of sweet corn on a summer night. Selecting the most succulent Leamington tomatoes to top homemade hamburgers, or join a bowl of mixed greens. That moment when the season is just right—and tender fruit peaches from the heart of Niagara are simply perfect. Next time […]
Financial Post: OSPE & need for engineers in development of energy policy
In response to the September 27 announcement that the Government of Ontario is cancelling $3.8 billion in renewable energy projects, OSPE released an official statement noting that while this decision will reduce future electricity costs, the situation could have been avoided had policymakers heeded the advice of engineers. While OSPE recognizes and values the economic […]
Hamilton-based Nix Sensor Ltd. dares to “colour outside of the lines”
Every once in a blue moon, an innovative new company like Hamilton-based Nix Sensor Ltd. dares to colour outside of the lines. The 2016 recipient of the OSPE and Hamilton-Halton Engineering Week Project of the Year Award, Innovative Project Category, Nix Sensor Ltd., developed a new technology that has revolutionized colour measurement across a variety […]
Five tips for successful networking at your next OSPE event
At times, it might seem too good to be true, but the reality is, networking doesn’t have to feel like work – or even worse, like the first day of school. While it’s easy to fall into the habit of viewing networking as an uncomfortable task, it’s important to remember that a lot of the […]
Opening for volunteer Board Director – Become a driving force at OSPE!
It is always important to seek new professional challenges to remain inspired by your work and to remind yourself why you love what you do. How better to satisfy your craving for change than to inspire change in others by serving on a not-for-profit board? What are some of the primary benefits of serving on […]
Ontario’s cancellation of $3.8 billion in additional renewable energy projects could have been avoided if government heeded the advice of engineers
On September 27, Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault announced the province is cancelling the second round of its Large Energy Procurement process, halting over 1,000 MW of proposed solar, wind, and hydroelectric projects. Although this decision will save upwards of $3.8 billion in future electricity costs, the circumstances requiring this decision are unfortunate and could have […]
#AnEngineerWasHere – One week and going strong
While the saying goes to “follow the yellow brick road”, here at the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) – we follow the yellow tags. On September 20, 2016, OSPE launched its first official public awareness campaign, inviting the general public and all OSPE members and partners from across Ontario to participate in promoting and […]
Time for Oversight: A Statement from Professional Engineers Government of Ontario Regarding the Nipigon Bridge Report
On September 22, 2016, Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca and Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle released an update on the investigation into the Nipigon River Bridge failure that occurred on January 10, 2016. The official statement, identifies three main factors that contributed to the malfunction: “…first was the design of the shoe plate […]
