Strength in numbers: Introducing ONEIA, an environmental and cleantech partner
Insights for this post provided by OSPE Board Director Steven Rose, P.Eng. and the Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA). OSPE links Ontario’s engineers with a variety of stakeholders in the engineering world. Some of OSPE’s most important alliances are with other professional organizations, so that both parties can communicate and collaborate on topics of mutual […]
Two sides to every good story: Mentorship from the perspective of mentees
We recently introduced two of the mentoring superheroes from the Engineering Professional Success Pilot Mentorship Program for Women. But what’s a superhero without protégées under their wing? Each at a different stage of their career, three of the program’s mentees walk us through a day in the life of an engineering protégée. Do any of […]
OSPE partners with Randstad Engineering
OSPE and Randstad Engineering, a division of Randstad Canada, are pleased to announce a two-year partnership that will integrate Randstad into OSPE’s career services program to better serve Ontario’s engineering community. Using a consultative, strategic approach to building long-term recruitment relationships at every career level, Randstad Engineering is the country’s leading provider of customized staffing […]
Twitterverse ‘energized’ by OSPE’s latest report
Last week, OSPE’s March 2016 report Ontario’s Energy Dilemma: Reducing Emissions at an Affordable Cost, was the centre of a lively discussion on Twitter about Ontario’s energy production. We’d like to take a moment to thank everyone who shared their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities that Ontario faces with regards to reducing greenhouse gas […]
Federal Liberal Government Tax Changes and Updates
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Have 5 minutes to nominate a #bankNOTEable woman engineer and influence Canadian history?
On International Women’s Day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Finance Minister Bill Moreau announced that the Bank of Canada will issue a new bank note in 2018 featuring an iconic Canadian woman. The open call for nominations is an opportunity to celebrate women from Canada’s past whose life and achievements have inspired Canadians. As the […]
Introducing OSPE Board candidate Rick Vender, P.Eng.
“I would like the opportunity to serve on the OSPE Board to help further improve the programs that engineers need to be successful in their careers.” – Rick Vender OSPE Board candidate Rick Vender has been a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario for 35 years. Having enjoyed a successful career as a design engineer, project […]
“The eager-beaver” philosophy to the rescue: Meet mentor Sharon McGuire
To explore the world of mentorship, we’ve been getting acquainted some of the dynamic mentor-protégée teams who are a part of the Engineering Professional Success Pilot Mentorship Program. Today, we turn the spotlight onto another mentoring superhero, Sharon McGuire. “I always remind my mentees to seize any opportunity to gain more experience,” said McGuire. “You […]
OSPE Congratulates Ryerson’s New President and Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Mohamed Lachemi
On March 31, Ryerson University announced its appointment of Dr. Mohamed Lachemi as the university’s ninth President and Vice-Chancellor. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) wishes to extend its sincerest congratulations to Dr. Lachemi for this well-deserved honour. A civil engineer by training, OSPE believes that Dr. Lachemi is well-positioned to provide the leadership, […]
Introducing OSPE Board candidate Scott Mathers, P.Eng., MPA
“We engineers devout our lives to supporting the infrastructure that keeps the world moving,” says Scott Mathers, P.Eng., Division Manager for Stormwater Engineering, City of London. As Division Manager, Mathers focuses on developing innovative and sustainable infrastructure programs that benefit both the natural environment and the greater community. With an extensive professional background in municipal […]
