An engineering student’s perspective on advocacy: Cristina Mazza takes on PAN
Effective government and public relations requires a long-term commitment to relationship-building and communication. Established in 2006, OSPE’s Political Action Network (PAN) is a grassroots initiative that aims to influence policy makers at the provincial level. PAN volunteers put advocacy into action across the province by meeting with their Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) to discuss […]
Student perspective: OSPE member Vanessa Raponi discusses diversity in engineering
The following opinion piece was contributed by Vanessa Raponi, an undergraduate student of Materials Engineering and Management at McMaster University. Vanessa has dedicated her undergraduate career to thoroughly exploring and understanding the engineering profession. She’s completed 28 months of undergraduate co-op, but her favourite and most impactful experience thus far has been creating EngiQueers Canada, […]
New updates to your online OSPE account
In 2017, OSPE launched its updated website and online member platform to simplify the process for membership sign up and renewal. Our members are our priority, so our goal is to continuously refine and expand our member services, keeping YOU in mind. Today’s tutorial will remind you how to set up your online OSPE account […]
‘Amplifying’ the world of acoustical engineering
Based in Mississauga, Ontario, HGC Engineering is one of North America’s largest consulting engineering firms, specializing in acoustical engineering. While this is often considered a niche field, acoustical engineering amplifies our quality of life in more ways than we may realize. HGC is a leader in the measurement, assessment and mitigation of noise and vibration […]
Three reasons engineering employers don’t want to miss our next E3
Every year, dozens of major engineering employers and skilled engineering candidates from across Ontario come together for a productive day of job search networking at OSPE’s Engineering Employer Events (E3s). In 2017, OSPE hosted a total of 6 E3s, that brought together 51 exhibiting employers and over 980 job seekers to help fill more than […]
OSPE member Laura Yu, P.Eng., helps ignite innovation in Ontario
Laura Yu, P.Eng., Ph.D., is a new OSPE member and Business Development & Innovation Procurement Manager at Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) – a not-for-profit organization funded by the Ontario government. As one of the economic development engines for Ontario, OCE plays a key role in the province’s innovation ecosystem. Their funding programs support Ontario-based […]
Energy-Saving Tips for the Winter
For most of us, one of the biggest drains on our household budget is the cost of keeping winter’s chill out of our homes when the mercury dips. Drafty windows, dirty furnace filters and overheating your house can all contribute to higher energy bills. Stay warm – and keep your energy bill under control – […]
The ‘golden era of engineering’ in Ontario
The following piece was written in collaboration with OSPE member and former Board director William (Bill) Goodings, P.Eng., to highlight the pioneering work of Ontario engineers during the ‘golden era of engineering.’ Engineers have and continue to develop sound engineering solutions that benefit society. As policymakers govern Canada and work to improve the quality of […]
Wishing you a warm & festive holiday season!
The snow has arrived as if on cue and that can only mean one thing – it is officially the holiday season. Regardless of how you celebrate this time of year, we at OSPE extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. We’d like to thank each one of our dedicated members for […]
Soundbites from three recent conferences on equity, diversity and inclusion
Research shows that achieving diversity and gender parity across sectors generates significant economic value, promotes innovation, improves decision-making and project results, and decreases unconscious bias. In an era of digital disruption where the pace of technological advancement is rapid, academic and corporate cultures that are not inclusive or representative will negatively impact every business and […]