Great kick-off to National Engineering Month
National Engineering Month – a time to recognize, celebrate and share what engineers do everyday to improve our quality of life, protect the public’s safety and drive the economic growth of the nation. We’re just over a week into NEM and there has been no shortage of engineering excitement. OSPE got an early start on […]
OSPE celebrates International Women’s Day
This post was prepared by Sandra Ausma, WEAC Chair, OSPE Director and Karen Chan, OSPE President and Chair This year, the theme for International Women’s Day is Pledge for Parity. As women in engineering, we are honoured to serve on the OSPE Board of Directors, a board that is 50% women. Since the directors are […]
Tips to hone your networking skills before The Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Exposition (CMPX), March 16-18
We all know that networking is a critical part of professional development, but in today’s digital age, many of us have become accustomed to networking online through platforms like LinkedIn. Emails can go a long way, but the opportunity to network in-person is equally beneficial. That’s why trade shows like The Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing […]
Annual Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) challenges the “modern engineer”
From January 29-31, 2016, OSPE had the honour of participating in the 37th annual Ontario Engineering Competition (OEC) hosted by the University of Waterloo. Encouraging participants to think outside the box, this year’s theme was “Simple Innovation”. OEC2016 hosted seven competitive events, each of which was designed to put a range of engineering competencies to […]
An engineering superhero in disguise: The mentor
OSPE’s team of mentors may not fight crime, but they do dispel many of the unknowns surrounding the licensure and job hunting processes. Since the inception of the Engineering Professional Success Pilot Mentorship Program last year, OSPE and PEO have successfully teamed up to build a powerful roster of engineering mentors who support recent female […]
The 9 Most Impressive Engineering Success Stories Across the World
We are living in an age of explosive innovation. Modern day engineering transcends borders, expands limits and surpasses our imaginations. We have surveyed some of the most awe-inspiring engineering success stories and have put together a list of some of the most jaw dropping feats of engineering in human history – past and present. Take […]
The 2016 Ontario Budget: Engineering Items the Media isn’t Covering
Other than cap-and-trade, mainstream media is focusing their coverage of yesterday’s 2016 Ontario Budget announcement on education, health, taxation and pensions. OSPE was invited to attend the budget ‘lockup’ yesterday and had a chance to thoroughly review the budget hours before Finance Minister Charles Sousa rose in the legislature to announce it. Watch a video […]
OSPE will be attending a diversity of industry trade shows and we wouldn’t trade the experience for the world
Between February 24th and April 27th, OSPE will be participating in a range of conferences that reflect the wide array of technical fields in which engineers work. OSPE will be present at each of these events to connect with industry professionals and share valuable insight on the benefits and services that OSPE offers. Always striving […]
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 […]