OSPE Member Uncovers Widespread Forgery
When Gerald Catt, P. Eng, was talking to a supplier for a major, 500,000 square foot Brantford, Ontario project, he realized that the design firm on the project had been one he’d previously did some consulting work for. Curious to know who was the engineer of record which had signed off on the drawings for […]
President & CEO Messages – Fall 2020
A Message from your President Through the first few months of COVID-19, the world relied on scientists and epidemiologists to predict and analyze the little data available to prioritize safety, resulting in a global economic slowdown. Despite engineers assisting businesses across industries, based on information that could be considered ambiguous, we were able to secure […]
Throne speech promises post pandemic commitment to Engineering community
On September 23, 2020, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the second session of the 43rd Parliament. The speech, titled A Stronger and More Resilient Canada, outlined the government’s approach through four key foundations: Fight the pandemic and save lives Support people […]
10 Tips to Prepare for a Virtual Interview
Since the pandemic started, like many other organizations, we’ve had to shift our in-person events to the virtual space. One of the many OSPE events that we had to do this for was our Engineering Employment Events (E3s) which gave qualified engineers the chance to meet face-to-face with hiring employers. As a result, we launched […]
OSPE’s Long-Term COVID-19 Economic Recovery Recommendations
The Ontario and Canadian governments have been working hard to ensure the safety of Canadians, while also assessing the steps required to re-open the economy. OSPE and the engineering profession’s commitment to safeguarding public interest is especially important in these uncertain times. Engineers have responded to the COVID-19 crisis by uniting to retool, pivot, and […]
5 things you shouldn’t store in your garage
Your garage can offer you extra space for storage, but some items need to be protected carefully and others can be hazards. So think carefully before you put just anything in the garage. 1. Important documents and photos Important documents, artwork, school projects and family photos can be climate-sensitive and potentially be damaged if they […]
Ontario needs more engineers in the energy efficiency and green building sectors
As Ontario and Canada transition towards a low-carbon future, the energy efficiency and building sector will be at the forefront of change. To accelerate this, we need to strengthen the capacity of the existing workforce and attract more people to work in these sectors, especially engineers. This is why OSPE has joined Workforce Coalition 2030, […]
OSPE Task Force Chair Receives 2020 International Energy Engineer of the Year Award
Today, the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) announced that Emily Thorn Corthay, P.Eng., Founder & CEO of Thorn Associates and current Chair of OSPE’s Energy Task Force, has been awarded the 2020 International Energy Engineer of the year award. This award is presented to an individual for outstanding accomplishments in promoting the practices, principles and […]
OSPE Advocacy Update: Recent Submissions to the Ontario Government
This past month, OSPE’s Task Forces, comprised of engineering subject matter experts, have been hard at work preparing comprehensive responses to government consultations. OSPE meets with the government regularly to keep the critical work and expertise of engineers top of mind. OSPE drafts timely submissions to ensure engineers’ key concerns and suggestions are recognized and […]
Federal Government acknowledges and supports OSPE’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Recommendations
On June 11, OSPE presented the provincial and federal governments with recommendations developed by our COVID-19 Economic Recovery working group. OSPE was pleased to hear back from both The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Natural Resources and The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. OSPE’s message was clear: Engineers generate wealth for the […]