Four reasons why it’s in an employer’s best interest to encourage engineering staff to get licensed
Having professional engineers on staff is a smart business investment that can save your organization precious resources while helping it grow. Making sure that engineering staff currently have their P.Eng. licence or are successfully progressing toward their licence should be a goal for every engineering manager. Here are just a few of the reasons why: […]
Two Laurentian University students aim to unite the global engineering community through storytelling
The following blog post was submitted by Harsh Brahmbhatt, a second year mechanical engineering student, and Rosalie Bruneau, a second year chemical engineering student, from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. Harsh is the Vice President of Social and Rosalie is the Vice President of Communication at the Laurentian University Engineering Student Society. Who we are […]
What are the “barriers facing women in STEM”?
Following OSPE’s recent announcement of receiving funding from Status of Women Canada (SWC) for its Canada 150 Challenge: Overcoming Barriers for Women Choosing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Careers proposal, OSPE has received requests for examples of what specific barriers women face when it comes to entering, remaining or exceling in the engineering profession. […]
Five Tips for Renting a Car Abroad
Planning to rent a car on your next vacation overseas? There’s a lot more to consider than whether you’ll be driving on the other side of the road. From international driving permits to insurance coverage, here’s what you need to know about renting a car abroad so you can get a great deal and drive […]
OSPE receives funding to remove barriers for women in STEM from Status of Women Canada
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is pleased to announce that its Canada 150 STEM Challenge: Overcoming Systemic Barriers for Women Choosing STEM Careers proposal has been approved for funding by Status of Women Canada (SWC). SWC has committed $385,000 to support the development and initiation of a 36-month project to address barriers that […]
Member profile: Mining engineer Vic Pakalnis, P.Eng., unearths the innovative potential of Canada’s mining sector
Vic Pakalnis, P.Eng., is a mining engineer, dedicated OSPE member, and President & CEO of MIRARCO Mining Innovation at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario. He is also the Associate Vice President of Laurentian Mining Innovation Technology (LMIT). MIRARCO is a not-for-profit organization that conducts mining research through its research centres: Geohazard Assessment and Risk Mitigation, […]
Is an engineering job at Transport Canada right for you?
OSPE and Transport Canada partner to bring you three Engineering Employment Events (E3s) this September At OSPE, we understand just how difficult it can be to navigate the engineering job market. Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced professional, OSPE strives to help you land your dream job by connecting you with hiring employers […]
Three ways to engineer your career with OSPE this fall
Whether you are actively searching for new opportunities or casually keeping an eye on the engineering job market in your region, here are three ways OSPE has you covered. Engineering Employment Events (E3s) OSPE’s E3s are boutique-style job fairs that allow you the chance to speak with hiring employers one-on-one, view their organization’s current openings, […]
OSPE celebrates Professional Engineers Day!
Whether your professional designation is marked by the letters PE, P.Eng., or ing., to name a few, the common denominator across these titles is the commitment you’ve made as a professional engineer to apply your technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities to develop sound solutions to pressing societal issues, while upholding public welfare and safety. Professional […]
Dr. Gail Krantzberg: Bridging Science, Engineering and Public Policy
In 2016, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers released “The OSPE Manifesto,” which calls on Ontario’s engineers and engineering degree-holders to participate in shaping public policy and help elevate the profile of engineers by engaging with OSPE. On a similar note, a strong advocate for the interface between science, engineering and policy formulation is Dr. […]
