September 2004
OSPE Chair, Annette Bergeron, M.B.A., P.Eng, and OSPE Board Secretary, Catherine Karakatsanis, M.E.Sc., P.Eng., meet with the Ministry of Transpotation to discuss QBS.
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OSPE Regional Information Events
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Bill 100 - OSPE recommendations focus on critical role of professional engineers
On August 24, 2004 OSPE presented recommendations on Bill 100, the Electricity Restructuring Act, 2004 to the Provincial Government’s Standing Committee on Social Policy. The submission focused on the need for stability, true value pricing, a renewed focus on conservation in the electricity sector and the importance of including professional engineers on the advisory committees suggested in the proposed legislation.

Quality Based Selection (QBS) high on OSPE Government Relations agenda
Over the past month, OSPE representatives have been busy meeting with government officials on the critical Quality Based Selection (QBS) issue. On August 26, OSPE President and Chair, Annette Bergeron, M.B.A., P.Eng, and OSPE CEO, Sharon Glover, M.B.A., met with David Caplan, Ontario's Minister of Infrastructure Renewal, to follow-up on the Society's response to the government's discussion paper, "Building a Better Tomorrow."
2004 Professional development offerings highlight statutory training and customized courses
Last month, OSPE launched its 2004/05 Professional Development line up. While many courses are filling up fast, there is still time to register for a wide variety of offerings, including many statutory training courses and our new customized courses and programs.

What’s an engineer worth today? 2004 OSPE Ontario Engineers’ Salaries: Survey of Employers

Results of the 2004 OSPE Ontario Engineers’ Salaries: Survey of Employers are now available. Now in its 51st consecutive year, this important survey is highly respected by both engineers and their employers for its reliability and value.

'Renaissance woman' to kick off WEAC Fall Forum on October 23
On Saturday, October 23, engineer, teacher, author and broadcast personality Dr. Caroline Baillie will kick off our Women in Engineering Advisory Committee’s 5th Annual Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Fall Forum entitled “Professional Engineers: Living, Learning, Leading.” Register now for speakers, workshops, networking and more!

Register now for our popular “Shift your career into high gear” series!
Our popular “Shift Your Career Into High Gear!” and expanded workshop series is commencing once again this fall. These unique programs and workshops are designed to assist engineers who are searching for a new position and/or looking to develop a strategic plan for long-term career development.