OSPE - The Voice - Spring 2014 - (Page 2)
VIEWPOINT
MESSAGE FROM YOUR PRESIDENT AND CHAIR
I am very pleased to be writing to you once again from the
Chair's seat at OSPE. As our immediate Past Chair Paul
Acchione, P.Eng., takes on the role of Acting CEO, the
OSPE Board is hard at work on the search for a new chief
executive. We thank past CEO Mark Dietrich for his
contributions to OSPE and look forward to having a new
leader in place this summer.
As a membership organization, OSPE's success
depends on how well we meet your needs.
Every year we look to you tell us how we can
serve you better.
In our most recent Member Satisfaction Survey, you gave
us passing grades on several fronts. We also see that we have
work to do to build even greater confidence.
Over the years, we have also asked you to tell us what you
want most from OSPE. It is no surprise that advocacy, once
again, tops the list as your highest priority.
This edition of The Voice highlights OSPE's achievements
in this area. Our feature article shows that our long-term
commitment to relationship building has paid off in terms
of increased profile and influence for Ontario's engineers.
Governments are now looking to OSPE routinely as a
trusted source for advice on technical subjects and also for
policy input.
In recent months, we have engaged with all levels of
government on critical issues like energy, transit, infrastructure development and employment. We undertook groundbreaking research on engineering labour market issues and
developed new tools to help bridge employment gaps. Our
Political Action Network (PAN) volunteers kept engineering
issues top of mind among elected officials from all parties,
all across the province.
On the member services front, we have added new
affinity programs and retooled our Professional Development
offerings. We revamped our Student Membership, making it
easier than ever for engineering students to enjoy the benefits
of OSPE membership at no cost. We are introducing new
programs to engage industry. We are working closely with
PEO Chapters to offer more events and programming in
local communities.
As an OSPE member, your investment in membership
allows you to enjoy great benefits for yourself. But it does
more than that. Your support helps us deliver more services
and greater respect for all engineers, all across the province.
We thank you for your continued commitment.
Daniel J. Young, M.Eng., P.Eng.
President and Chair
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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
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