The Engineering Conference 2022: Assessing the Climate Risks to Infrastructure in First Nations Communities
At OSPE’s 2022 Engineering Conference, Guy Felio (P.Eng., FCSCE, FIAM, IRP [Climate]) and Elmer Lickers will deliver a presentation on assessing and managing climate risks to infrastructure in First Nations communities. Since […]
The Engineering Conference 2022: Landfill Gas to Renewable Energy Projects in Niagara
At OSPE’s 2022 Engineering Conference, David Thompson (P.Eng., PMP) will present on two recent projects which used landfill gas (LFG) generated by Walker Industries as a source of renewable energy. In […]
The Engineering Conference 2022: OSPE Welcomes Kinaxis as Trade Show Booth Partner
OSPE is pleased to announce Kinaxis as a Trade Show Booth Partner for the 2022 Engineering Conference in Ottawa. OSPE is proud to partner with a leading Ottawa-based software company to host this signature […]
Business Continuity: The Importance of Insurance Protection
Owning an engineering firm or providing engineering services independently can be a fulfilling and lucrative endeavour, and a great way to use your expertise to develop a good reputation in […]
Sandra Odendahl, P.Eng, on how her childhood passion for problem-solving helped her forge her own unique path
“The superpower of engineers is problem-solving.” Sandra Odendahl, P.Eng., knows where her passion for engineering started: in the “rickety old fixer-upper house” that her father bought in south Ottawa […]
Congratulations to Premier Ford’s Cabinet

The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) congratulates all new and returning members of Premier Doug Ford’s cabinet, who were sworn in on June 24. We are pleased to see […]
Leveraging Public Sector Procurement Policies to Expand Opportunities for Women in Engineering
In late 2021, OSPE was awarded funding from Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) to explore the potential to use public procurement policy to advance diversity goals in the procurement of […]
Meditation: A natural path to mental balance and wellbeing
As the story goes, Buddha meditated beneath the tree of enlightenment to learn the true nature of suffering, eventually achieving nirvana. But can you enjoy the calming effects of meditation […]
OSPE and Guelph Black Professionals Group announce winners of technical writing contest
Back on February 26th 2022, the OSPE Exchange Hub in Guelph partnered with the Guelph Black Professionals group to host the 2nd annual technical writing contest. Students were given 24 hours to […]
OSPE Names Replacement Director Stephen Pepper, P.Eng.
With the sudden passing of dedicated Board Director Irene Sterian, P.Eng., a vacant position was created on the OSPE Board of Directors. As per our bylaws, provided that a quorum […]