ASK Paul: How do I get more interviews?
Finding a job can often feel like a full-time job in and of itself. Having a great resume is obviously a plus when applying to jobs posted online, however, if you want to open doors to more opportunities and land more interviews, consider Paul’s job search strategy of leading with you. How do I […]
Join WE ACT and SWE Toronto to Celebrate International Women in Engineering Day #INWED18!
Did you know? — International Women in Engineering Day #INWED18 is an international day of awareness that aims to support, inspire, celebrate and raise the profile of women in engineering. #INWED18’s theme is all about ‘Raising the Bar’ – showcasing women in engineering who are “raising the bar” in pursuit of diversity and inclusivity in engineering. […]
OSPE Supports Revolutionary Wastewater Solutions
Non-biodegradable industrial wastewater treatment is very expensive, time consuming and has significant negative environmental impacts. Industrial wastewater includes liquid waste discharged from manufacturing, mineral extraction, and thermo-electric power generation plants. In Canada, these industries collectively spent over $539 million in 2013 alone, in efforts to treat their wastewater. Currently, it takes 13 years for microorganisms […]
New Report: Do Women (and Men) Face Barriers to Advance Their Careers?
OSPE releases new report identifying how STEM employers can change the gender landscape in Ontario In 2017, thanks to funding from Status of Women Canada and the engagement of OACETT and our many partners, OSPE’s Breaking Barriers team embarked on a study to understand the systemic barriers women (and men) experience in STEM fields and […]
Where Do Ontario Parties Stand On Energy Policy?
As Ontarians’ hydro rates and climate change concerns continue to rise, OSPE’s energy file has been particularly active over the past year. OSPE’s Energy Task Force has made tremendous headway by advising government to capitalize on growing levels of surplus clean electricity in Ontario’s power system. Ontario’s Ministry of Energy released its Fair Hydro Plan […]
Making Your Home Child-Safe
As every parent knows, chasing after small children can seem like a full-time job! Their natural drive to explore means accidents are bound to happen – but there are steps you can take to minimize the risk and make your home child-safe. Here are some ideas to help you provide a healthy, safe environment for […]
OSPE Supports Inclusivity
Katelin Dzijacky, P.Eng., is a Project Leader at Ontario Power Generation (OPG), and is currently the only female engineer working for OPG in Northeastern Ontario. What inspired you to become an engineer? — I chose engineering as a career path because my favourite subject in high school was math. I had a strong interest in […]
OSPE Supports Curiosity
OSPE member David Philpott is using his creativity and lifelong sense of curiosity to discover new antibodies that can be used to treat rare forms of breast cancer. OSPE member David Philpott is a PhD student at the University of Toronto. Philpott’s undergraduate degree provided him with a solid background in electrical and nano/microscale engineering. He is […]
OSPE member Haley MacSween, EIT, is headed to Halifax!
“I hope to change the world through engineering by contributing to moving Ontarians across the GTHA #womenintransportation!” – Haley MacSween, EIT Meet the Winner of OSPE’s Change the World Contest: Haley MacSween, EIT — One tweet about transportation is now taking OSPE member Haley MacSween, EIT, on an all-expense paid, two-night trip to Canada’s east […]
How well are you protecting your clients’ privacy?
Of the three scenarios below, which do you think are privacy breaches? A virus is sent via a fake promotional email to staff, which is accidentally opened and allows access to stored client files. An employee is walking to their car and a folder of files containing personal client information is blown away in a […]
