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SAMPLE STYLE GUIDE (Do not make any changes)OSPE Task Forces
What are task forces?
The OSPE task forces are compromised of highly motivated members who want to have their voices heard. The task force topics represent the issues that are most pertinent to engineers in today
Why should I join?
Joining an OSPE task force allows you to connect with
highly driven, successful and experienced individuals. It provides a platform to discuss concerns with individuals who have expertise in the area.
Explore our several active task forces and working groups
Energy
OSPE’s Energy Task Force explores how we can meet Ontario’s current and future energy needs while balancing the impact on our communities, environment, and pocketbooks.
Climate Crisis
OSPE’s Climate Crisis Task Force is dedicated to making sure that engineers lead the way to a greener future.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility
OSPE’s EDIA Task Force is actively promoting inclusion and supporting those organizations committed to real change.
OSPE supports members pursuing licensure by offering the following programs and benefits
Journey to P.Eng. Program
Enjoy exclusive discounts on National Professional Practice Exam prep courses and Experience Record coaching.
Mentorship
Receive personalized guidance on licensing and job-hunting from experienced engineers.
Job Board Access
Browse openings from Ontario’s top engineering employers to build your Experience Record.Energy Task Force Members
- Ali Hoss
- Bob Waddell, P.Eng.
- Frank Lasowski, P.Eng.
- James Wheeler, P.Eng.
- Kostya Khomutov, P.Eng.James Wheeler, P.Eng.
- Matthew Cable
- Michael Wiggin
- Ramtin Rasoulinezhad, P.Eng.
- Sushma Narisetty, P.Eng
- Anita Eisakhani, P.Eng.
- Emily Thorn Corthay, P.Eng.
- Ismail Barakat, P.Eng.
- Jim McConnach P.Eng., CEng
- Mark Emmanuel, P.Eng
- Matthew Mairinger, P.Eng.
- Mohammad Rasoul Golkaramnay, P.Eng.
- Shankar Pappur, P.Eng.
- Tugrul Kodaz, P.Eng.
Empowering Women in Engineering
This issue features:
- A special Q & A with a panel of women in engineering
- Why we need to create safe spaces for 2SLGBTQI+ engineers
- Advocacy: News from the Front
- #WeAreEngineering: Bridging Heritage and Contemporary Engineering
- The EngCon 2024 Guide
- and more…
Governance
Code of Conduct & Bylaws
Explore the principles that uphold our community’s values and the guidelines that shape our organization’s structure and governance.
Strategic Plan
Discover how we’re shaping the future of Ontario’s engineering community with our member-driven strategic plan.Research & Innovation Task Force Chairs
Chloe Richard, BASc.
Research & Innovation Task Force Co-Chair
Canadian Cleantech Working Group
Chloé Richard (she/her) is a graduate student in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University. Her thesis focuses on the development of a life cycle for analysis framework battery modules in hybrid/electric aircraft.
She is passionate about sustainable development and sustainable tech, and the creation of synergies between clean tech industries. Prior to her graduate studies, Chloe worked in building energy management, microfabrication, and organic electronics research in the public and private sectors.
Ryder Leblanc, MEng
Research & Innovation Task Force Co-Chair
Data Governance and Privacy Working Group
Ryder LeBlanc is an accomplished data professional with a wealth of experience in data analysis, policy development, and engineering. He holds an undergraduate degree in electrical from engineering the University of Alberta and a master’s degree in engineering and public policy from McMaster University.
He has worked as a data analyst in both the U.K. and Canada and is currently employed with the Ontario Digital Service. Ryder previously worked with OSPE as a policy intern in 2021, and currently chairs the association’s Data Working Group.
Seismic Shift is Underway in Engineering
With nearly 1/3 of Ontario’s working engineering graduates headed for retirement, a younger, more diverse generation is filling their shoes with new perspectives, priorities, and objectives. This insightful report discusses the well-being of the engineering profession.
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