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COVER ISSUES THAT MATTER ENERGY: Delivering power effectively PUBLIC TRANSIT: OSPE supports the development of new and and affordably to millions of Ontario enhanced urban transit infrastructure across the province, homes and businesses involves myriad not only as a means of creating business and employment complex engineered systems. Engineers opportunities for engineers but also as a vital strategic step are vital in helping Ontario meet its in enhancing Ontario's economy and energy challenges. OSPE's Energy Task quality of life. Through the Infrastructure Force undertakes research and provides practical advice Task Force, OSPE identifies opportunities designed to influence the Province's energy agenda. The to strengthen the voice of engineers in Task Force also examines provincial government plans transit project planning and develop- for the production and delivery of alternative energy and ment, as well as policy development. identifies opportunities to provide key input on the implementation of those plans. INNOVATION: Ontario has tremendous potential as a globally innovation hub ENVIRONMENT: On the world stage, in targeted industries and technologies. Ontario boasts an exceptional environ- OSPE's Research and Innovation Task mental track record. Employing innova- Force identifies and communicates tive technologies and sound policies in funding opportunities that will support the stewardship of the province's land, OSPE members as they develop and commercialize engi- air and water generates economic neering-related technologies. The Task Force also promotes growth and jobs for Ontarians, including engineers. OSPE's the role of engineers in key technology areas where Ontario Environment Task Force creates awareness of engineers' inter- can deliver world-class results. ests in environmental issues with the aim of influencing public policy. The Task Force also highlights the value of engineers in providing advice and design expertise on sustainability issues. WOMEN IN ENGINEERING: OSPE's Women in Engineering Advisory Committee (WEAC) works to foster a more ENGINEERING LABOUR MARKET: progressive and diverse engineering Headlines nationwide continue to high- profession by encouraging greater light how engineering skills shortages participation of women in engineering cost the economy billions and threaten education, executive management and leadership within Ontario's global competitiveness. the governance structure of the profession. WEAC advances OSPE's own findings tell a conflicting its advocacy agenda by engaging with engineers, govern- tale. Employers struggle to find skilled, experienced people, ments, educators, industry and other stakeholders, foster- while highly educated engineers grapple with unemploy- ing networking and learning opportunities and nominating ment or underemployment. OSPE's Underemployment women for awards and board appointments. Working Group is conducting critical research and developing advocacy recommendations to help close this troubling gap and get more Ontario engineers working in their field. INFRASTRUCTURE: OSPE has long urged governments and the public to view spending on public infrastructure as an invaluable investment in Ontario's competitiveness and live- For details and ongoing updates on all OSPE ability. OSPE's Infrastructure Task Force promotes engineers committees, task forces and working groups, visit as essential contributors not only to the www.ospe.on.ca/advocacy. Members can also design, construction and maintenance subscribe to The Advocate, OSPE's weekly advocacy of public infrastructure systems but also e-newsletter, by logging in at ospe.on.ca to the formation of public policy, long before designs are committed to paper. 1 6 TheVoice Spring 2014 http://www.ospe.on.ca/advocacy http://ospe.on.ca

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of OSPE - The Voice - Spring 2014

OSPE - The Voice - Spring 2014
Contents
Viewpoint
OSPE is Listening
Newsbytes
Profile: Robert A. Goodings, P.Eng.
National Engineering Month
Engineers Connect at OSPE Events
Advocacy for Our Profession
Issues that Matter
Decades of Advocacy
From Classroom to Career
Talking Transit
PAN Profile
Strength in Numbers
Learning from Elliot Lake
Energy Planning
Across the Pond and Back
Intellectual Property
OSPE Employer Compensation Survey
Deadlier than Drunk Drivers?
Resources within Reach
Professional Development
OSPE Launches Corporate Program

OSPE - The Voice - Spring 2014