Today marks the first annual Global Day of the Engineer
Today is the first annual Global Day of the Engineer. It’s an excellent opportunity to prepare for the beginning of National Engineering Month and to join the global movement that promotes excellence in the profession. The Global Day of the Engineer underscores the profession’s global impact. Participation is easy. Engineers pledge to: Celebrate the […]
Join OSPE at the 2016 Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) Conference and Trade Show, Feb. 24-26
Nuclear technology is the often overlooked strategic advantage belonging to Canada. It’s in our energy supply, our economy, our hospitals, our advanced manufacturing – indeed, our international relations. That is why in 2016, the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) Conference and Trade Show will highlight the many facets of nuclear technology, the role it plays in […]
Examining Corporate Social Responsibility and the Ring of Fire
On January 28th, several members of OSPE’s Ring of Fire Working Group attended a lecture with Bob Rae, the former NDP premier of Ontario and the former interim leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Entitled “Corporate social responsibility and the Ring of Fire,” the event was organized by the University of Toronto’s Lassonde Institute of Mining and […]
What do you want to see featured on our blog? We want to hear from YOU.
While it might seem unconventional to blog about our blog, one of our goals for 2016 is to update Society Notes with a variety of fresh and exciting content. OSPE’s blog now serves as an ideal forum for answering frequently asked questions regarding membership, advocacy and member value. The goal for 2016 is to grow […]
OSPE Applauds Ontario’s $74M Investment to Boost Cleantech Innovation
Today the Ontario government announced a $74 million investment in cleantech innovation from the Green Investment Fund to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution by encouraging industry to adopt leading-edge technologies, including support for entrepreneurs. This move directly aligns with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers’ (OSPE) recommendations to government outlined in its 2016 pre-budget submission: […]
OSPE’s unique instructional formats bring professional development opportunities outside the GTA
OSPE is dedicated to spreading our professional development successes across the province. Not only are we increasing our number of working partnerships with organizations to deliver on-site services in various regions of Ontario, but we are also expanding the range of learning formats offered to meet the professional development needs of all our members. Could […]
OSPE launches new website & easy-to-navigate member platform
Today is an exciting day for the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers – we are pleased announce the launch of our updated website and online member platform. We took your comments and suggestions from a user survey conducted in 2014 and have now implemented: A simplified process for online membership sign up and renewal, as […]
OSPE keeps you in the know: Stay informed on your profession’s compensation trends
Have you taken advantage of all the perks available to you through your OSPE membership? The OSPE Employer Compensation Survey Summary Report is as another prime example of OSPE’s dedication to supporting you at all stages of your career. Whether you’re a new grad in the midst of the job hunt, an experienced engineer looking […]
Transporting the past into the present: The Union Station Train Shed Project
Every day an average of 200,000 commuters pass through Toronto’s Union Station, Canada’s busiest passenger transportation hub. This sea of daily commuters is projected to increase to 2-3 times the 2006 levels of passenger traffic by the year 2031. Ironically, this commuter traffic is both an impetus for and an impediment of the Union Station […]
CEO report from the Ontario Summit on Talent and Skills for the New Economy
This blog post was prepared by OSPE’s CEO Sandro Perruzza. OSPE was once again invited to present the engineering perspective at an exclusive event focusing on the talent and skills required by Ontario’s workforce in order to thrive in the new economy. Quick facts about the Summit Sponsored by the Reza Moridi, Minister of Training, […]
