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As
a member-driven organization, OSPE relies on the energy and
commitment of volunteers to support our programs and activities.
Below is a list of all OSPE committees. Select any link for
more information.
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Climate
Change Committee
Complaints and Discipline Process Task Force
Energy
Task Force
Land
Drainage Committee
Ontario
Building Code Working Group
OSPE
Political Action Network
Professional Engineers Act Task Force
Research and Innovation Task Force
Safe Water Task Force
ENGINEERING COMMUNITY
National
Engineering Week Steering Committee (NEWOSC)
OSPE Ontario Professional Engineers Awards
Committee
Ontario Professional Engineers’ Foundation
for Education
PEO Chapter Liaison Committee
Women in Engineering Advisory Committee
OSPE Social Committee
MEMBERSHIP
Membership
Advisory Committee
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Employer
Salary Survey Advisory Committee
Fee Schedule Committee
Professional Development Advisory Committee
GOVERNANCE
Audit
and Investments Committee
Board Development Committee
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Human Resources Committee
Nominations Committee
PEO/OSPE Joint Relations Committee (JRC)
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Climate
Change Committee
At the June 2007 OSPE Board of Director’s meeting,
Board members approved the adoption of climate change as an
issue for OSPE to advocate for on behalf of engineers and
the engineering profession. A Climate Change Task Force was
established in November 2007, with Board approved Terms of
Reference. The task force meets approximately monthly and
is currently focusing on preparation for a one-day climate
change symposium highlighting the contribution of engineers
and engineering technology in the application of solutions
to mitigate green house gas emissions and to adapt to unavoidable
climate change effects.
Chair:
Nadine Miller, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Edwina McGroddy, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
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Complaints
and Discipline Process Task Force
OSPE's Complaints Process Task Force works to advocate
changes to PEO's existing complaints and discipline process
with the goal of identifying a mechanism or process by which
OSPE can assist individual members when a complaint is lodged
against them.
Chair:
Chris Cragg, M.A.Sc., MBA, P. Eng.
OSPE Contact: Edwina McGroddy, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
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Energy
Task Force
Professional engineers have a significant role to play in
helping Ontario meet its energy challenges. The Energy Task
Force was struck in response to the looming energy crisis
facing the province. The Task Force formulates positions to
be taken by the Society regarding the Ontario Government’s
energy agenda. The Task Force also examines provincial government
plans for the production and delivery of alternative energy
and identifies opportunities to partner with government on
implementation of those plans.
Chair: Paul Acchione, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Edwina McGroddy, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
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Land
Drainage Committee
The
OSPE Land Drainage Committee monitors the issue of land drainage
in Ontario and works to offer advice for land drainage solutions
to government and stakeholders. The prime objective of the
committee is to improve the practice of drainage engineering
under the Drainage Act of Ontario. The task Force is comprised
of engineer representatives from various areas related to
land drainage.
Chair:
Tim Oliver, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Edwina McGroddy, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
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Ontario
Building Code Working Group
The OSPE
Ontario Building Code Working Group is responsible for analyzing
the requirements of the regulations made under Bill 124 as
they relate to engineers and engineering. Specific focus of
the committee will be on the insurance requirements and the
issue of niche engineering.
Chair:
Daniel J. Young, M.Eng., P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Edwina McGroddy, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
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Professional
Engineers Act Task Force
The Professional Engineers Act has not undergone significant
review or revision in over 20 years. Since then matters such
as fees and other changes have been made through regulation
while other issues like the definition of the practice of
engineering, continuing education, right to title vs. right
to practice and specialization have not been adequately addressed.
The Professional Engineers Act Task Force is charged with
looking at these issues and others to formulate a proposal
as to how the Act can be modernized and what legislative changes
will be necessary to further that end.
Chair:
Peter M. DeVita, M.A.Sc., MBA, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Edwina McGroddy, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
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our more about the activities of OSPE’s Professional
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Research
and Innovation Task Force
The OSPE Research & Innovation Task Force has
recently been established to investigate barriers to engineers
in acquiring research funds.
Chair:
Theresa Erskine, MBA, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Edwina McGroddy, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
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our more about the activities of OSPE’s Research and
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Safe
Water Task Force
In the spring of 2000, OSPE struck the Safe Water Task Force
in response to the tragic events that unfolded in Walkerton,
Ontario. The Task Force testified before the Walkerton Inquiry
and submitted recommendations to Ontario’s Ministry
of the Environment, many of which were incorporated into Bill
175, the Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act, and Bill
195, the Safe Drinking Water Act. Today, mandatory involvement
of professional engineers in the management of Ontario’s
water system is resulting in more demand for engineers and
safer water for Ontarians. The Task Force continues to monitor
developments in the area of safe water and develops policy
recommendations for approval by the Board, as required.
Chair:
Bob Goodings, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Edwina McGroddy, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
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ENGINEERING COMMUNITY
National
Engineering Week Ontario Steering Committee
National Engineering Week is one of our most important opportunities
to showcase the engineering profession to the public and encourage
young people to consider careers in the field. The National
Engineering Week Ontario Steering Committee (NEWOSC) provides
support for activities organized in Ontario communities and
participates in planning at the national level. The Ontario
Society of Professional Engineers is the lead partner in NEWOSC,
which includes representatives from Professional Engineers
Ontario (PEO), Consulting Engineers of Ontario (COE), the
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and
Technologists (OACETT) and the Ontario Science Centre.
Chair:
Holly Anderson, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Julia
Melnikova, Project Coordinator
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complete report on the Ontario portion of National
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OPEA
Organizing Committee
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers is proud to
present the annual Ontario Professional Engineers Awards.
This important event recognizes the outstanding achievements
of Ontario engineers with medals and awards for engineering
excellence, entrepreneurship, management, outstanding young
engineer, and citizenship. This committee is made up of representatives
from OSPE, PEO and volunteers who help organize the annual
OPEA Gala. The Awards program was transfer over from PEO to
OSPE in 2006.
Chair:
Steven Rose, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Valeria Mueller, Manager, Governance and Administration
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Ontario
Professional Engineers Foundation for Education
The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education
provides scholarships to encourage students to pursue careers
in the engineering profession. The Foundation makes funds
available to each engineering school in Ontario, which awards
the scholarships according to criteria established by the
Foundation. The Foundation also includes the Professional
Engineers Benevolent Fund, which provides temporary financial
assistance to professional engineers and their families in
extenuating circumstances. Both the scholarship program and
the Benevolent Fund are financed through donations from Ontario
professional engineers.
Chair:
Stephen Jack, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Valeria Mueller, Manager, Governance and Administration
To find
out more about the Foundation or make a donation, visit the
Professional Engineers Foundation for Education website
or call (416) 223-9961, extension 222.
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PEO Chapter Liaison Committee
Created in September 2006 by the OSPE Board of Directors,
the Committee was developed to advance and foster effective
collaboration between OSPE, and PEO Chapters. The committee
aims to develop stronger relationships between OSPE and PEO
Chapters through increased communications and co-promotion
of events and programs.
Chair:
Matthew Xie , P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Ross Turney, Manager, Membership and Corporate Development
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Women in Engineering
Advisory Committee
Only 7% of all licensed engineers in Ontario are women. As
recently as 2001, only about 23% of all engineering students
in Ontario were women. The Women in Engineering Advisory Committee
(WEAC) was formed by Professional Engineers Ontario to determine
ways of improving the participation rate of women in the engineering
profession. In the spring of 2003, WEAC moved from PEO to
OSPE. Throughout the year, WEAC participates in events and
initiatives of interest to Ontario engineers, with the particular
goal of developing a more balanced and inclusive engineering
profession.
Chair:
Sue Eastwood, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Julia
Melnikova, Project Coordinator
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OSPE Social Committee
This newly formed committee will focus on organizing a wide variety of exciting events for OSPE members. Engineers from all walks of life can come together to share experiences and build relationships. Look for our first event in the summer of 2010 and more to follow in the fall.
Chair: Edward Poon, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Liz Greenland, Business Development Administrator
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership
Advisory Committee
As a member-interest organization, OSPE is committed to meeting
the needs of member engineers across Ontario. The Membership
Advisory Committee works with the Director, Member Services
and Affinity Programs to identify those needs and provide
programming that promotes the interests of our members. The
committee provides input and advice on the development and
implementation of recruitment, renewal and retention programs,
student membership programs, services for members, and value-added
affinity programs. The committee is chaired by a member of
the Board and includes two to four additional Professional
Members.
Chair:
John Schindler, M.Sc., P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Ross Turney, Manager, Membership and Corporate Development
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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Employer
Salary Survey Advisory Committee
The Engineers Salaries: Survey of Employers provides important
market-based information on the value of engineering services
and employment practices that impact the profession. The Employer
Salary Survey Advisory Committee oversees the administration
of the Society’s annual survey of employers regarding
compensation, benefits and working conditions of engineers
in Ontario. The committee works with the Manager of Professional
Development to ensure that the survey provides members and
their employers with useful, current, and reliable information
on engineers’ overall compensation.
Chair:
Daniel J. Young, M.Eng., P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Lee
Weissling, Manager, Business Development
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Fee Schedule Committee
The Fee Schedule committee was established in Nov. 2005. The
Committee will produce a guide to aid in the adequate compensation
of professional engineering service practices and assist in
maintaining competitive salaries for professional engineers.
The guide to be published in June 2006 will be a valuable
resource for clients who purchase engineering services.
Chair:
Daniel J. Young, M.Eng., P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Edwina McGroddy, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
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Professional
Development Advisory Committee
OSPE
Contact: Edwina McGroddy, Director, Government and Stakeholder Relations
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GOVERNANCE
Audit
and Investments Committee
The Audit and Investments Committee is a standing committee
of the Board that makes recommendations on policies affecting
the Society’s investments and oversees the audit of
its annual financial statements. The committee recommends
the appointment of auditors for approval by members at the
Annual General Meeting, establishes investment policies and
recommendations for Society funds, and reviews the annual
draft audited financial statements prior to distribution to
the membership. The committee is chaired by the Treasurer
and includes two additional members of the Board of Directors.
Chair:
John Schindler, M.Sc., P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Michelle Green, Manager, Financial Services
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Board Development Committee
The Board Development Committee is chaired by the OSPE Board
Vice Chair and is made up of the Past Chair, and one other
Board Director appointed by the Board. The Committee monitors
the effectiveness and assess the performance of the OSPE Board
of Directors by identifying opportunities for improvement
and recommends changes in practice in order to improve Board
performance.
Chair:
Alourdes Sully, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Danny Young, P.Eng., Acting Chief Executive Officer
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Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is a standing committee of the Board
that acts as an operational advisory committee to the Chief
Executive Officer. The Executive Committee does not set policy,
but rather facilitates the activities of the Board and acts
on behalf of the Board when required to do so. The Executive
Committee is comprised of OSPE's Chairperson, Vice Chairperson,
Past Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary. The Chief Executive
Officer is an ex officio non-voting member of the Committee.
Chair:
John Schindler, M.Sc., P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Valeria Mueller, Manager, Governance and Administration
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Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is a sub-committee of the Audit and
Investments Committee. The Finance Committee is chaired by
the Treasurer and includes two additional members of the Board
of Directors. The purpose of the Finance Committee is to monitor
the financial status of the Society on a regular basis. The
Finance Committee works closely with the Director of Finance
to provide guidance during the budget process, review and
analyze monthly actual financial results in comparison with
the budget, and recommend proactive corrections (if required)
to the Board.
Chair:
Nadine Miller, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Michelle Green, Manager, Financial Services
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Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee provides oversight to OSPE’s
compensation structure and philosophy. The Committee is chaired
by the OSPE Chairperson and includes two additional members
of the Board of Directors.
Chair: John Schindler, M.Sc., P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Danny Young, P.Eng., Acting Chief Executive Officer
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Nominations Committee
The Nominations Committee is responsible for preparing a slate
of candidates for OSPE’s annual Board elections. This
committee is chaired by a Board member who is not up for re-election
and includes two additional Professional Members of OSPE (who
may also be Board members not up for re-election). Election
candidates may be nominated by members at large or by the
Nominations Committee. It is up to this Committee to ensure
that the confirmed slate of candidates meet all criteria set
our by OSPE bylaws, including adequate regional and sector
representation.
Chair:
Matthew Xie, P.Eng.
OSPE Contact: Valeria Mueller, Manager, Governance and Administration
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PEO/OSPE Joint Relations Committee (JRC)
The JRC Committee is composed of equal representation of
senior staff and volunteers from both organizations and
a chair that is designated prior to each meeting and must
alter between both organizations. The purpose of the Committee
is to:
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Build relationships between leaders of the two organizations;
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facilitate the exchange of information between the two
organizations;
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identify issues and facilitate cooperation between the
two organizations in areas of mutual interest/concern;
and
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provide a forum for the discussion and informal resolution
of potential areas of conflict between the two organizations.
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