#AnEngineerWasHere – Returning to Social Media September 19
On September 19, let’s show the world that everything you see – and even some things you can’t – begins with the work of an engineer! — OSPE is thrilled to announce the return of its popular #AnEngineerWasHere public awareness campaign. Initially launched in 2016, OSPE’s small but mighty #AnEngineerWasHere tags reached an audience of […]
5 Tips for Mentoring Newcomers to Canada
There are many reasons for someone to become a mentor: the satisfaction of helping a mentee reach their professional goals, expanding your network, contributing to the local talent market and economy…the list goes on. Mentoring a newcomer to Canada is especially important as these individuals are typically just learning how to network and make connections […]
30 by 30 Initiative in 30 Second Sound Bites
A 30 by 30 Campaign Update from some of our Champions — This piece was written by Anna Gkalimani, EIT and OSPE Women in Engineering Advocacy Champions Task Force (WE ACT) member. Thank you to the 30 by 30 Champions who contributed to this piece. Would you be surprised to know that throughout Canada the […]
Celebrate Engineering Innovation in the Hamilton-Halton Community
With OSPE’s #AnEngineerWasHere public awareness campaign just around the corner, we’re reminding our members, partners and colleagues how important it is to celebrate engineering innovation in our own backyards! In much the same way, for over 30 years, the Hamilton-Halton Engineering Week Co-ordinating Committee has made it a priority to recognize the contributions of engineers […]
ASK Paul: Is it bad for my career to stay with my current employer for years?
Do you like your job? Are you debating whether you’d prefer an internal promotion from your current employer or a new role at a different organization? If you’ve been wondering whether it’s better for your career to stay or go… today’s ASK Paul video is made for you. Job search pioneer and career management professional Paul […]
Celebrating Engineering Excellence at the 2018 OPEA Gala
The Ontario Professional Engineers Awards (OPEA) Gala is the province’s most prestigious and anticipated engineering event of the year. Proudly co-presented by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) and Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), this annual gala brings industry innovators, business leaders and policy makers together to celebrate and be inspired by engineering excellence and achievement. The 2018 OPEA […]
OSPE Supports Ingenuity in the Transportation Sector
Gina Succi, P.Eng., is the Executive Vice President and Co-owner of Westhill Innovation in Simcoe, Ontario. Westhill Innovation is a technology solutions designer and manufacturer of composite panels for the truck transportation industry. Their composites are lightweight, structurally sound and highly customizable to suit end user’s unique challenges. They design and manufacture composites for the […]
Healthy Eating Tips: Eat Well and Feel Great
Feeling run down? Clothes feeling a little too tight? Your diet may be to blame. Eating healthy isn’t always easy…Follow these 7 simple steps courtesy of The Personal and start making healthier food choices. Step 1: Start your day off right — Even if you are running late in the morning, skipping breakfast is not a […]
OSPE Supports Empathy & Complex Problem Solving
Robert Fleisig, PhD, P.Eng., is a permanent (tenured) teaching professor in the Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology (W Booth School) and Engineering 1 (first-year engineering), with a passion for inspiring empathy, creativity and interdisciplinary thinking in undergraduate and graduate students, as well as in academic and local communities. Fleisig believes that […]
Research Project: Engineer Entrepreneurs – What Sets Them Apart?
This piece was written by Edmund Konroyd-Bolden, PhD Student, University of Toronto, Civil Engineering Dept., and Lee Weissling, PhD., OSPE, Senior Research Officer. Engineers are at the forefront of the knowledge and innovation economy and are leaders in the ongoing technology entrepreneurship culture. They are increasingly engaged in starting and managing small and medium-size enterprises […]