Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

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Ontario Society of Professional Engineers

• Who is OSPE and what can they do for you?

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Outline

• Purpose of OSPE
• Member Services
• Professional Development
• Advocating for Members
• Student Membership
• Contact Information

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Purpose of OSPE

• The voice of the engineering profession in
  Ontario
• Advocate on behalf of their members
• Offer members valuable services
• Provide opportunities for professional
  development

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What OSPE is NOT

• NOT responsible for licensing
• NOT responsible for regulating the profession
• NOT responsible for disciplining engineers and
  companies providing engineering services

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Advocating for Members

• Advocating to advance the professional and
  economic interests of members
• Focus is mainly on the following three areas
• Raising awareness of OSPE
• Offering input to legislation/regulations
  affecting members
• Pursuing demand related legislation that can
  boost demand for engineering services in Ontario
• Works to have the voice of engineers heard at the
  policy making table

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Member Services

• Discounts on various products and services
• Choice Hotels
• National Car rental
• ESSO gas
• Concierge Connection (tickets to variety of
  events, shows and attractions)
• Ontario Science Center

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Professional Development

• Online job postings (including internship
  opportunities)
• Online resume posting
• Networking Discussion groups and events
• Career Services Resume assistance, career
  coaching
• Discounts on continued education and training

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Student Membership

• Available to Ontario engineering students
• Costs 25 / year
• Allows you access to same services as regular
  OSPE members

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For More Information

• Website www.ospe.on.ca
• Student Website www.students.ospe.on.ca
• Member Recruitment Monica Monroy,
  mmonroy_at_ospe.on.ca