Easy steps to prevent water damage in your home
Did you know over 40% of home insurance claims are due to water damage? Even more alarming, that trend is on the rise due to increased frequency of violent storms and an aging sewer infrastructure. The bad news? A burst pipe or severe rainstorm can destroy precious mementos and ruin valuables in mere minutes. It […]
Ontario Budget Marks Major Advocacy Wins for Ontario’s Engineers
QUEEN’S PARK– Ontario’s first balanced budget in a decade was released on Thursday, April 27th by Minister Charles Sousa, containing updates and new spending measures that impact Ontario’s engineers. Based on the recommendations from OSPE’s 2017 submission to the Minister of Finance Charles Sousa, the provincial budget marked a number of important advocacy wins for […]
Engineers take over Queen’s Park for OSPE’s 9th MPP Reception
On April 25, 2017, #AnEngineerWasHere took over Queen’s Park as OSPE hosted its 9th Lobby Day and MPP Reception. Bringing our Political Action Network (PAN) volunteers and Task Force and Committee members together with elected officials, staffers and leaders from various sectors, the reception celebrates the important relationship between Ontario’s Professional Engineers and Members of Provincial […]
Three OSPE members receive “Leading Women Building Communities” Awards
OSPE is proud to announce that three deserving members have each received an Ontario Women’s Directorate Leading Women Building Communities Award in recognition of their exemplary community leadership and commitment to breaking down professional barriers for women pursuing careers in engineering. Nadine Miller, P.Eng. Nadine is an Independent Director at Wesdome Gold Mines (WDO.T) and […]
The Future of Work Just Ain’t What it Used to Be: Preparing Youth for Uncertainty
The following guest post was written by Andrew Do and Caitlin Cassie, Policy Advisors at the Brookfield Institute for Innovation + Entrepreneurship (BII+E). The future is hard to predict; one of the only things we can be certain about is uncertainty. The same goes for the future of work. However, while we cannot precisely forecast […]
Join OSPE at our 2017 Annual General Meeting and General Assembly
On Thursday, May 4th, OSPE will hold its 2017 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and General Assembly (GA) at the Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre. The AGM and GA are free for all members in good standing. Simply register by May 1, 2017 to attend. General Assembly (2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.) Bi-annually, OSPE hosts a […]
Top tips for buying home insurance
Spring is peak home buying season, and for many people, buying a home is the biggest financial investment they will ever make. Most homeowners simply cannot afford to replace or repair damage caused by unforeseen circumstances such as fire, storm damage, or theft of their belongings. Home insurance and warranties like those found at https://www.usahomewarranty.com/, […]
One week left to vote in OSPE’s Board of Directors election
One week left to vote! __________________________________________________________________ All Professional, Associate, Intern and Honourary members in good standing have the opportunity to vote in OSPE’s 2017 Board of Directors election BY APRIL 17, 2017. __________________________________________________________________ Each of us has a signatory right and responsibility to vote for those individuals who represent us in any aspect of our […]
Advancing LRT Projects Across Canada
The following guest post was contributed by The Canadian Institute. Expanding and improving transit infrastructure remains a top priority in Canada as federal, provincial and municipal governments look for ways to improve connectivity and shorten commute times. Gridlock causes environmental harm and has detrimental financial impacts, costing billions in lost productivity. To ease the problems […]
We’re showing off what you do at three trade shows you don’t want to miss
Trade shows are a great way to efficiently communicate with colleagues of varying positions and roles, each working on or influencing different aspects of your field. Engineers use whole-systems thinking to solve problems and make evidence-based decisions that consider all variables and outcomes. To foster beneficial change and innovation, we know it requires all the […]
