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ProFESSIonAl EdGE GET ThE LATEST DATA ON ENGINEERING SKILLS ShORTAGES In 2012, Engineers Canada released an updated forecast of engineering labour market conditions through 2020. This report highlighted which skills are already in short supply and which skill shortages will become more acute. Conditions in the engineering labour market will pose particular challenges for engineering recruiters. Many organizations will need to look at new talent sources and recruitment strategies to meet their needs. OSPE invites engineering employers to meet peers, gain insights and learn about potential solutions for employers at one of OSPE’s upcoming complimentary breakfast seminars on “Skill Shortages in the Engineering Labour Market”: • Learn in-depth details of the recently released Engineering Labour Market in Canada: Projections to 2020 • Develop a better understanding of the implications of engineering skills shortages for employers of engineers • Gain front-of-the-line access to outcomes from extensive research by OSPE and Prism Economics and Analysis • Explore OSPE programs and services to support employers in attracting and retaining engineering talent To learn more about these events and to register for a session, please contact Jennifer Coens at jcoens@ospe.on.ca or (416) 223-9961 ext. 227. BRuCE POWER SELECTS OSPE fOR ON-SITE PPE PREP ENGINEERING EMPLOYERS: NETWORK WITh POTENTIAL CANDIDATES ThIS fALL oSPE is thrilled to be delivering In partnership with the City of toronto and Professional our popular Preparatory Course Engineers ontario, oSPE invites all employers of for the Professional Practice engineers to take part in a free Engineering Employment Exam (PPE) to bruce Power EIts in kincardine this July. EITs who take OSPE’s prep course boast a 98% success rate on their exam, versus 80% among those who do not take OSPE’s course. If you are interested in having OSPE’s proven PPE exam prep course, or other custom OSPE courses and workshops, delivered conveniently and cost effectively at your location, contact John Moudakis at jmoudakis@ospe.on.ca or (416) 223-9961, ext. 236. INTRODuCING ThE REDESIGNED OSPE PD CERTIfICATE Of COMPLETION With a fresh look and feel, OSPE’s new Certificate of Completion can serve as a valuable deliverable for your Professional development file within your organization’s Human Resources department. Starting this summer, all participants enrolled in OSPE’s upcoming Preparatory Course for the Professional Practice Exam (PPE) and all courses thereafter will be receiving these updated certificates. 3 2 TheVoice Summer 2013 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to source potential candidates by networking with qualified engineers across the GTA. If you are seeking to hire engineers now or within the next six months, contact John Moudakis at jmoudakis@ ospe.on.ca or (416) 223-9961, ext. 236. Watch for details on registration for job-seekers later this summer. networking Event this october.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of OSPE - The Voice - Summer 2013

OSPE - The Voice - Summer 2013
Contents
Viewpoint
Newsbytes
Anne Sado, P.Eng.
National Engineering Month Ontario 2013
Engaging Tomorrow’s Engineers
Student Ambassador Profile
Innovation
The OSPE Research and Innovation Guide
The Advocacy Agenda
Maintaining and Expanding Our Engineering Capability
Engineers as Leaders
Why Throw It Away?
Connecting with Queen’s Park
Can We Engineer Better Drivers?
Insuring Your Work
Closing the Gap
Bridging the Gap
Learn, Develop, Grow Your Career
Grow Your Engineering Team

OSPE - The Voice - Summer 2013