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Vol·un·teer: Defined as an OSPE member like you! Are you an OSPE member? Interested in giving back to the engineering community? Why not become an OSPE volunteer? OSPE needs YOU! OSPE will be at the CNE on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 and we’ll have several fun and interactive activities for children. We’re looking for volunteers like […]
More than ‘A’ to ‘B’: the Future of Integrated Transit in Ontario
“Canadians can’t wait any longer for better transit. Our economy can’t wait. And our environment can’t wait. The time to act is now. Let’s get moving.” – The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi. Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, Trans-Expo 2015 Ontario is home to nearly 14 million people, including 6.6 million in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area […]
Breaking news: OSPE members can save more
OSPE and Venngo MemberPerks are about to make it a whole lot easier for you to save money! As of today, all OSPE members can officially enjoy a new savings program called Venngo MemberPerks for OSPE, which offers significant savings from a growing list of over 1200 brands. Get access to unique discounts on everything […]
Voice your opinion in OSPE’s quarterly magazine
Did you know that OSPE’s magazine The Voice is available in print and online? If you are a student member, or you opted to get the e-version, you should be receiving an email with a link to the magazine every quarter. If you’ve opted for the print version, you should be getting a hard copy […]
Five examples of what NOT to do on a résumé
Picture this… You’re a human resources manager. It is your job find the ideal candidate to fill a position that’s just opened up in your company. Your inbox has just been flooded with 96 cover letters…attached to 96 résumés. How on earth are you going to find the perfect person to fill the job? […]
Kevin Smiley and SuraiTea: A story steeped in social change
Kevin Smiley is currently a full-time MBA student at the University of Ottawa and founder of SuraiTea Inc. Born and raised in Ottawa, he took environmental engineering at Queen’s University in Kingston and worked previously in renewable power and sustainable real estate development. Kevin has a passion for helping others and is intrinsically motivated to do his part to […]
OSPE urges prioritization of the Relief Line
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) sent an open letter to Mayor John Tory, providing recommendations on the report Developing Toronto’s Transit Network Plan to 2031, which will be considered by Toronto’s Executive Committee today. OSPE recommends that Toronto take immediate action to advance new transit projects that will enable the rapid movement of […]
BREXIT: And then there were 27
The following post is based off of a Special Report publication of BMO Capital Markets Economic Research, courtesy of BMO Capital Markets Corp. Get more information on our preferred partners, H&K Advisory Group from BMO Nesbitt Burns. BMO Capital Markets Economic Research have prepared an early analysis of the potential economic repercussions of the results of […]
OSPE’s E3s prove to be a triple threat
Whether you’re a new grad, a young professional or an experienced pro, one common misconception that many of us may have fallen prey to at one time or another is that once you’ve got your degree – or better yet, once you’ve entered the job market – you’re set for life. The reality is that […]
Re-establishing the roots of Canada’s natural ecosystems
When we check into a hotel, many of us are ready to check out of our typical day-to-day routine. Often times, this can also mean losing sight of the environmentally responsible choices that we try make at home. Consider this – have you ever left hotel lights on when you’ve left the room? How about […]
