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 students and graduates, have institutions begun to shift their emphasis on mental health. In collaboration with Spin Master and the University of Toronto, OSPE hosted […]
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 for jobs. It depends on economic issues, location, resources, and COVID-19 recovery efforts. To offer a snapshot of where the jobs are, we analyzed data […]
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 Ministry of the Attorney General to submit recommendations for changes to the Professional Engineers Act. As a result of this advocacy initiative, OSPE has reinstated […]
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,” which was released on the OSPE website and through social media on June 6, 2021. Dear Mr. Perruzza, The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has […]
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 periods of time, such as schools: Are Schools Safe to Return to Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic? – August 2020 Engineers Call on Ontario to Refocus […]
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 ramifications on nearly every aspect of life, but the ways in which this new wave of technology will impact the field of engineering is the […]
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 globally. Through the employees’ generous donations and a corporate match, $1 million was raised. COVAX is co-led by Gavi, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), […]
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 of an engaged engineer trying to balance it all can really be. McKenzie currently works full-time as Team Lead, Contaminated Lands – Northeast at WSP, […]
OSPE Responds to the National Infrastructure Assesment
Engineers on OSPE’s Infrastructure Task Force have submitted a response to the federal government’s National Infrastructure Assessment. OSPE Infrastructure Task Force Chair, Oliver Xiao, P.Eng., believes the assessment lays a good foundation by seeking to address the following three priorities: Assessing infrastructure needs and establishing a long-term vision; Improving coordination among infrastructure owners and funders; […]
Engineering.com and OSPE Announce New Strategic Partnership
OSPE and Engineering.com are working together to help create a better future for the profession and society as a whole by fostering the interest, technical proficiencies, and leadership skills of engineers at all levels. On June 30, 2021, Engineering.com and the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers announced a new strategic partnership. The agreement outlines an […]