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PROFESSIONAL EDGE EMPLOYER RESOURCES WITHIN REACH In January, OSPE launched the Engineering Employer Resource Centre for Ontario companies that hire engineers. Use this exciting new web portal to gain access to current labour market data and a wealth of HR resources and tools for attracting and retain vital engineering resources. Search for resources using keywords or by selecting from the categories presented. This valuable resource is just a click away at: www.ospe.on.ca/resourcecentre. For more information, contact Jennifer Coens at jcoens@ospe.on.ca ANNOUNCING A NEW HRPA-ACCREDITED PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYERS OSPE has developed Engineering Your Workforce to Address Engineering Skills Shortages, a unique new employer program designed to equip HR professionals and hiring managers with tailored tools and strategies to successfully assess the skills of ITEs and other candidates in order to better attract, recruit, hire, integrate and retain the skilled resources they need from a wider talent pool. This program was developed based on the results of OSPE's research report, Increasing Employment Opportunities for Internationally Trained Engineers. The program will be delivered in various locations across Ontario in 2014. Advance registration is required and space is limited. For more information, including specific program dates and locations, please contact Aarthi Vig at avig@ospe.on.ca. EMPLOYER WEBINAR: SKILLS SHORTAGES IN THE ENGINEERING LABOUR MARKET Last year, Engineers Canada released its updated forecast of engineering labour market conditions through 2020, which pointed to ongoing challenges for engineering recruiters and hiring managers. Many organizations will need to look at new talent sources and recruitment strategies to meet their needs. OSPE invites engineering employers to participate in a complimentary webinar to develop a better understanding of the implications of engineering skills shortages and how recruiting and hiring practices can be modified to accommodate a wider pool of qualified candidates. Advance registration is required. For more information, please contact Jennifer Coens at jcoens@ospe.on.ca. NEW OSPE REPORT HIGHLIGHTS EMPLOYMENT DISCONNECT OSPE is pleased to announce the release of our research report, Increasing Employment Opportunities for Internationally Trained Engineers. With funding from the Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada, OSPE commissioned Prism Economics and Analysis to research and identify employer perspectives on engineering skills gaps and hiring challenges, with particular emphasis on Internationally Trained Engineers (ITEs). The research was prompted by an apparent disconnect in the engineering labour market. While ITEs continue to face challenges in securing Canadian engineering work experience, engineering employers are struggling to meet their hiring needs. OSPE's research revealed several critical misalignments between the recruitment processes of employers and the job search practices of ITEs. The next step is to leverage these findings to develop more effective strategies for integrating ITEs into the Canadian engineering labour market - a move that will benefit both ITEs and Ontario companies that need experienced engineers. The full report and an executive summary are available now at www.ospe.on.ca/ITE. OSPE invites you to review the report and share your feedback via our LinkedIn Group, on Twitter or send an email to jcoens@ospe.on.ca. 3 0 TheVoice Spring 2014 http://www.ospe.on.ca/resourcecentre http://www.ospe.on.ca/ITE

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