The Need for Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) of Engineering Services in Ontario
As the engineering advocacy body, OSPE believes that the Government of Ontario should adopt Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) for procurement of engineering services as a post-COVID-19 economic recovery tool. Given Ontario’s current economic situation, it is essential that all public infrastructure investments be transparent and return the greatest possible value for money. By adopting Qualifications-Based Selection […]
Join us for the Engineering for Change Leadership Series
OSPE’s research has shown that despite the amount of talent within the profession, barriers persist for engineering graduates and engineers who are looking to pursue leadership positions. These barriers are especially evident to women and members of other underrepresented groups. Biases in the workplace continue to hold these individuals back from pursuing or succeeding in […]
OSPE’s 2021 Board of Directors Election – What You Need to Know
The engineers who are elected to OSPE’s Board of Directors are committed to ensuring that your profession is headed in the right direction—a direction where your work is valued, and your voice heard. OSPE’s elections are structured to ensure a turnover of one-third of our board members each year and therefore, there are four open positions […]
International Women’s Day 2021: Supporting a #FeministRecovery
Today is International Women’s Day 2021 – a global day of recognition celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and girls, and raising awareness of the work left to be done. This year’s theme in Canada is #FeministRecovery, highlighting the toll the COVID-19 pandemic has had on women specifically, and how to […]
Federal Finance Committee adopts several OSPE recommendations
On February 16, the federal government’s Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) tabled its pre-budget consultation. OSPE is glad to see that this report includes several recommendations that Ontario’s engineering community has been advocating for. In its pre-budget consultation report, titled Investing in Tomorrow: Canadian Priorities for Economic Growth and Recovery, the committee makes numerous recommendations under […]
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) to Move Forward with Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Program (CPD)
On Friday, February 26, 2021, Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Council approved a motion to move forward with the creation of a mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) program for its licence holders. PEO’s statement reads, in part: Council’s decision rescinds a motion from its September 25, 2015 meeting, in which Council affirmed “its intent to ask […]
Celebrating Engineering Achievements – Winter 2021
Congratulations to all of the engineers and engineering graduates in Ontario making a difference this year! OSPE’s role is to provide a platform for engineers to create positive change. There are so many individuals in the profession that are dedicated to leadership and volunteerism, so OSPE will use our blog to celebrate some of […]
6 common winter car problems – solved
The outdoor thermometer reads -10C, and it’s still dark as you struggle to open the frozen car door. You grab the scraper and get to work on the snow and ice clogging the windshield. With a sign of relief, you get in the car, only to hear a quiet “click” when you turn the key […]
Celebrate P.Eng. Day this Monday, March 1st
Even though we’re all still stuck at home, we hope you’ll join us in celebrating OSPE’s 4th annual Professional Engineers Day online on Monday, March 1, 2021! What is P.Eng. Day? In March 2018, OSPE received formal recognition from the Legislative Assembly of Ontario that every March 1st be declared Professional Engineers Day in our province. #PEngDay […]
Can engineering really be considered a meritocracy if it excludes talent?
In November 2020, OSPE launched a diversity and inclusion campaign titled Engineering for Change. The objective of the campaign is to unite the engineering community around what we know is one of the most important obstacles facing the vitality of the engineering profession – discrimination and bias are keeping some engineering graduates and professional engineers […]
