The Engineering Conference 2022: Assessing the Climate Risks to Infrastructure in First Nations Communities
At OSPE’s 2022 Engineering Conference, Guy Felio (P.Eng., FCSCE, FIAM, IRP [Climate]) and Elmer Lickers will deliver a presentation on assessing and managing climate risks to infrastructure in First Nations communities. Since […]
OSPE and Guelph Black Professionals Group announce winners of technical writing contest
Back on February 26th 2022, the OSPE Exchange Hub in Guelph partnered with the Guelph Black Professionals group to host the 2nd annual technical writing contest. Students were given 24 hours to […]
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers Stands with the People of Ukraine
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) is shocked and saddened by the recent events in Ukraine. OSPE condemns the violence in Eastern Europe and stands in solidarity with the […]
An equitable and inclusive engineering profession; OSPE celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month and OSPE is taking this opportunity to celebrate Black trailblazing professionals, such as Elijah McCoy and William Hubbard. Black History Month is an important month […]
OSPE OPPORTUNITIES: Apply to be a Justice of the Peace
The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) is searching for new Justices of the Peace, and being a trusted partner/stakeholder of the AGO, OSPE is calling on the engineering community to serve […]
Remembering l’Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal and reaffirming OSPE’s commitment to inclusive practices
On Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we honour the 14 engineering students at l’Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal who lost their lives in an act […]
2021 Ontario Professional Engineers Awards – Celebrate the Virtual Gala on November 26
Since 1947, the Ontario Professional Engineers Awards (OPEA) have recognized professional engineers in Ontario who have made outstanding contributions to their profession and their community. This year, the Ontario Society […]
Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Engineers and Creating a Culture of Compassion at Work
As a profession, engineering has always been characterized by its rigour, emphasis on productivity, resiliency and hard work. Only in recent years, after seeing the impact of this on engineering […]
Hatch, led by OSPE member John Bianchini, P.Eng., raises $1 million for COVAX and UNICEF
Hatch employees came together in an eight-week-long campaign to raise funds in support of COVAX, helping progress towards their goal of procuring and delivering 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines […]
OSPE Member, Ashley McKenzie, P.Eng. on Work-Life Balance During a Pandemic
With her managerial position at WSP, a part-time MBA in progress, a 5-year-old son at home, and multiple volunteer leadership roles, Ashley McKenzie, P.Eng., knows just how demanding the life […]