OSPE Supports Safety and Sustainability
Thomas Kowpak, P.Eng., is a Project Manager and Engineer in CIMA+’s Water, Wastewater and Infrastructure Group, focusing on the design and construction of wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations, as well as long-term planning for facilities and wastewater masterplans. Kowpak has been with CIMA+ for the past 7 years, and as one of the first employees […]
Seven saving strategies to achieve your goals
The right saving strategies involve taking steps that will allow you to save the money you need to achieve your short, medium or long-term goals. Here are some practical saving strategies to help you meet your financial needs and goals: 1. Forget traditional saving strategies or rules — Most importantly, forget the long-established rule that […]
ASK Paul: How do I improve my interview skills?
Over the course of his career, job search pioneer and career management pro Paul Hill has interviewed over 5,000 professionals and coached over 500 job seekers. What does he deem to be the most common mistakes leading to failed interviews? Find out in today’s interview skills video! — How do I improve my interview skills? — [videopress lwqEBpv2] […]
LegWorks: Bold movement breaking down barriers to mobility
Only one out of ten amputees in developing nations has access to high-functioning prosthetics. ——-As a result, many amputees around the world struggle to complete daily tasks and, in most cases, earn a living. The prosthetics amputees require are typically only available in high-income countries. However, LegWorks, a for-profit social enterprise, established by Dr. Jan Andrysek, […]
OSPE Supports International Engineering Graduates
OSPE member Gema Rodriguez is a recent international civil engineering graduate who works in affordable housing and sustainable development with social enterprises in Canada, Africa and South America. “I have been working in urban planning, residential design and the implementation of infrastructure projects in complicated municipal settings. The experience I have gained to date has allowed […]
Working the Audience: Learners, Vacationers & Hostages During Presentations
Many of us have worked hard to land the leadership positions that we currently hold. But how do you keep advancing your career? One of the most accessible and, many would argue, enjoyable ways to advance your career is by developing your presentation skills. Why is it so important to deliver high-impact presentations? — You […]
OSPE Supports Sound Policy-Making
Marwan Alaydi, P.Eng., is a professional engineer and a passionate advocate for renewable energy. He is currently a project manager for an energy storage start-up delivering innovative solutions using machine learning algorithms and AI to predict electricity market trends and dispatch battery storage systems to enhance system reliability and reduce costs for customers. Prior to […]
Eight Steps to an Active Lifestyle
You’ve decided to make regular physical activity part of your routine? Great! Getting active doesn’t have to mean working out for hours or buying a costly gym membership. These tips will help you get started with exercising. Eight steps to an active lifestyle Start with 10 minutes of activity at a time, then try to build […]
OSPE Supports Student Voices
Hey, my name is Connor Dear and I am an engineering student. I recently completed my third year of Software Engineering at Lassonde, and have started research in computer vision. In my spare time, I like long walks in the woods, taking photos and banging out some cheesy folk songs on the guitar. Why did […]
Vale: A Core Component of Greater Sudbury for Over a Century
The origins of Vale’s base metals business can be traced back more than a century to Greater Sudbury. It was here, in 1883, that a blacksmith named Tom Flanagan first noticed copper-bearing rock while helping construct the Canadian Pacific railway. And while it was copper that first caught everyone’s attention, it wasn’t long before the […]