OSPE meets with Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) Representatives
Last month, OSPE’s CEO, Sandro Perruzza, had the opportunity to moderate a discussion with senior representatives from the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) regarding their current programs and initiatives. The CIB […]
Engineers urge Ontario government to update ventilation guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19 in schools
On August 3, 2021, the Ontario Government unveiled its 2021-22 Guide to Reopening Schools followed by an updated ventilation best practice guideline for school boards. The reopening plan outlines how […]
Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Engineers and Creating a Culture of Compassion at Work
As a profession, engineering has always been characterized by its rigour, emphasis on productivity, resiliency and hard work. Only in recent years, after seeing the impact of this on engineering […]
What Engineering Disciplines are Most Common at Entry Level Positions?
OSPE is often asked what type of engineering has the most openings or the highest demand for new engineering graduates in entry level positions. Of course, many factors influence demand […]
Ontario Attorney General’s Office in discussions with OSPE to provide input on updates to Professional Engineers Act
As part of the Ford government’s red tape reductions that aim to streamline processes and achieve regulatory modernization, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers has been in discussion with the […]
Ontario Ministry of Transportation responds to OSPE’s Bradford Bypass Concerns
The following is a response OSPE received from the Assistant Deputy Minister of Transportation in response to OSPE’s blog titled “The Bradford Bypass and the Need for Evidence-Based Decision Making,” […]
Engineers call on government to address the airborne transmission of COVID-19 ahead of September 2021 return to the classroom
Since the pandemic began, engineers and other experts have been calling for the government to address the airborne transmission of COVID-19, particularly in indoor settings where people gather for long […]
The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
Learn all about it at The Future of Engineering Conference – October 6-7, 2021 Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming ever more ubiquitous and has already proven to have real world […]
Hatch, led by OSPE member John Bianchini, P.Eng., raises $1 million for COVAX and UNICEF
Hatch employees came together in an eight-week-long campaign to raise funds in support of COVAX, helping progress towards their goal of procuring and delivering 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines […]
OSPE Member, Ashley McKenzie, P.Eng. on Work-Life Balance During a Pandemic
With her managerial position at WSP, a part-time MBA in progress, a 5-year-old son at home, and multiple volunteer leadership roles, Ashley McKenzie, P.Eng., knows just how demanding the life […]
