OSPE CEO raises concerns following the 2015 Ontario Economic Summit
This post was prepared by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers’ Chief Executive Officer Sandro Perruzza. On October 27, 2015 OSPE joined 200 delegates in Niagara-on-the Lake to participate in a three day discussion on Ontario’s economic future. Government, business and community leaders came together to determine how to best work together to strengthen and […]
Tides of Change in Ottawa
Today Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was officially sworn in, along with 30 appointed members to his party’s caucus, including Professional Engineer Marc Garneau as Minister of Transport. From the start of the swearing-in ceremony, the changes at Rideau Hall are noteworthy, including a regionally balanced cabinet and the appointment of 15 women. […]
Seth Dworkin, P.Eng., Associate Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Ryerson University wins 2015 Young Engineer Award
Although still early in his career, Dr. Seth Dworkin, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., P.Eng. has already established a reputation as a leader in high performance computation of combustion, with his research cited as some of the most rigorous science published on the formation and oxidation of soot. Dr. Dworkin has been at the top of his […]
Congratulations Claire Kennedy – winner of the Professional Engineers Citizenship Award
Recognized as one of Canada’s leading tax lawyers, Claire Kennedy, P.Eng., LL.B. has distinguished herself as an extraordinary volunteer and leader in the engineering community. With a passion for encouraging engineers to take a broader role in society, Kennedy is active in supporting her alma mater, the University of Toronto (U of T), from which […]
William Goodings, P.Eng., wins Professional Engineers Citizenship Award
William (Bill) Goodings has proved his engineering acumen goes well beyond his technical expertise. Goodings was a volunteer from 2002 to 2010 with the Canadian Executive Services Organization (CESO) – a Canadian volunteer-based international development charity – following over 50 successful years as a practicing civil engineer and a leading authority on solid waste management. […]
Honouring the profession’s best and brightest – OPEA’s Project of the Year
Since 1947, the Ontario Professional Engineers Awards have recognized professional engineers in Ontario who have made outstanding contributions to their profession and their community. This year, in addition to the Engineering Medals, the Citizenship Award and the Professional Engineers Gold Medal, a new honour was added to the awards program. The Ontario Professional Engineers Award […]
OSPE speaks – government listens
OSPE regularly monitors the Ontario government’s Environmental Registry which asks for public opinion on various issues like climate change and the province’s long term energy plan. In April 2015, a consultation notice asked for feedback on a Draft Statement of Environmental Values – Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure. OSPE submitted a brief commentary […]
OSPE and Mindfirst join forces to offer seminars on sustainable community infrastructure
Building on the successful luncheon panel discussion Engineering Innovation to Drive Toward a Low-Carbon Transportation Sector on October 16, OSPE and Mindfirst, a Clean Technology and Sustainability consulting firm, are presenting a series of seminars in 2016 that will centre on sustainable community infrastructure. The October 16 event offered an in-depth and engaging discussion on […]
Canada Votes
Following last night’s federal election, OSPE would like to congratulate all candidates and applaud voters who exercised their right to vote. An unexpected, yet decisive, majority Liberal government will be formed. A special congratulations goes to the 14 Professional Engineers who ran in Ontario ridings – two of whom were voted into office – Omar […]
Your career and LinkedIn: Do referrals really matter?
This is a guest post by Paul Hill, a job search expert who has dedicated over 25 years of his career to helping engineers find work. Paul is the principal of Transition to Hired and the lead trainer of OSPE’s live streaming career and job search training programs which are broadcasted throughout Ontario. He is […]