Water, floods and extreme weather: are Canada’s largest cities prepared?
In June, heavy rainfall thrust Alberta’s Bow River to record-levels, devastating swaths of downtown Calgary. The flood would later be described by the provincial government as the worst in Alberta’s […]
Five of OSPE’s own recognized with the Ontario Women’s Directorate Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Award
OSPE is proud to announce that five deserving members have received the Ontario Women’s Directorate Leading Women, Leading Girls, Building Communities Award in recognition of their leadership skills and commitment […]
OSPE’s ‘algorithm’ for navigating a technology-driven knowledge economy
On May 10, OSPE submitted its recommendations to the Premier’s Highly Skilled Workforce Strategy Expert Panel. The panel, which includes Robert Hardt, President and CEO of Siemens Canada Limited, will […]
Case study: Renewable energy sources shine in the German town of Schönau
Climate change and sources of renewable energy haven’t always been prioritized topics in research, policy discussion or media coverage. Just ask Ursula Sladek, a resident of the German town of […]
Calling All OSPE Members
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is currently looking for OSPE Members to join their Membership Advisory Committee (MAC). The purpose of MAC is to provide input and advice […]
Burns & McDonnell partnership with Hydro One means new job opportunities for Ontario engineers
The global engineering, procurement and construction management services firm Burns & McDonnell is betting big on the Canadian economy with major expansion plans for the country. Recently awarded a multiyear […]
Top 6 ways OSPE can help you build & maintain a resume made for the ‘top of the pile’
OSPE offers FREE student memberships to all students enrolled in an accredited engineering program in Ontario. But what are the perks of being a student member? And why should you […]
OSPE answers your questions regarding proposed bylaw changes
As mentioned in our recent blog post about OSPE’s Annual General Meeting on May 3, 2016, the society has proposed bylaw changes in order to fulfill one of the goals […]
Shovel Worthy Infrastructure: What Projects are the Priorities?
“It’s not enough to be shovel-ready – projects need to be shovel-worthy as well.” – The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities to the Toronto Region Board of […]
Tips for logging into OSPE’s updated website for the first time
In February, OSPE launched its updated website and online member platform to simplify the process for online membership sign up and renewal. Today’s blog post will address some of your […]