2018 OSPE Advocacy Highlights
OSPE employs a rigorous advocacy process that focuses on creating evidence-based recommendations for government. Below are some of our 2018 advocacy highlights: January Engineers’ recommendations included in 2018 Provincial Budget $411 million over three years to strengthen partnerships between post-secondary institutions and employers providing more engineering students with experiential learning $30 million to enhance the […]
P.Eng. Day is almost here! How will you celebrate on March 1st?
Are you a proud professional engineer? Do you know someone who is an engineer? Maybe you’re in the process of obtaining your licence to become a professional engineer? March 1, 2019, marks the second annual Professional Engineers Day or P.Eng. Day in Ontario and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate the innovative work and expertise […]
Tackling Sustainable Development Goals – How to Change the World with OSPE this May
What are the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? — In 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to guide shared efforts for achieving peace and prhttps://ospe.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/academy-banner-7.pngrity for our population and planet. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call-to-action to end poverty and deprivation around the […]
5 Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes (And What to Do if They Freeze Anyway)
Is your home at risk for frozen pipes? Water damage caused by burst pipes is a real threat during harsh Canadian winters. Here’s your guide to reducing the risk of your pipes freezing—and tips for thawing them out if they do. 5 Tips to Prevent your Pipes from Freezing — 1. Drain outside water lines […]
The 2018 Mercer OSPE National Engineering Compensation Survey – RESULTS NOW AVAILABLE!
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), in partnership with Mercer, is pleased to release the 2018 Mercer OSPE National Engineering Compensation Survey. Whether you’re an employer creating a new compensation plan, an entrepreneur launching your own business, a new graduate entering the profession, or an experienced professional seeking your next opportunity, the OSPE Compensation […]
Will a PPE Prep Course Really Make My Life Easier?
So you’ve decided you want to become a Professional Engineer. You know you need to get your P.Eng. designation from Professional Engineers Ontario. You know that one of the most important requirements on your journey to licensure is to pass the Professional Practice Exam (PPE). You might even know that the exam covers key legal […]
What happened at the Ontario Engineering Competition – OEC 2019?
From January 18-20, OSPE attended the 40th annual Ontario Engineering Competition, more commonly referred to as OEC 2019. Hosted at McMaster University, the theme of this year’s event was “Urban Development.” Students from each of Ontario’s 16 accredited engineering schools participated in eight competition categories that put their design skills, communication abilities and creativity to […]
SDGs, The World Bank & IMF Annual Meetings from an Engineering Student’s Perspective
The following guest post was contributed by David Boroto, an infrastructure engineering student at the University of Toronto and the Policy and Advocacy Lead at The University of Toronto for EWB Canada. You can follow him on Twitter at @DavidBoroto. Swimming with the Big Fish — Every year, the “who’s who” of international development and […]
Propel Your Career in the Smart Mobility Industry!
* Do you find driverless cars, Artificial Intelligence and computers fascinating? * Did you know that Canada is leading the way in transit design and development? * Have you found it difficult landing your next job opportunity? — If you said yes to any of the above, OSPE’s new Smart Mobility resource was made for […]
OSPE brings engineers and experts together to discuss green infrastructure in Ontario
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) believes that both green and grey infrastructure projects are needed in Ontario. A blanket approach cannot be used province-wide to plan, sustain or repair municipal assets. OSPE reiterated this position in a Financial Post Letter to the Editor published on February 5. As a member-based advocacy organization, OSPE allows […]