Best Ontario Society Of Professional Engineers Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 44: SPOTLIGHT - OSPE's Research and Innovation Task Force 23:43

5d ago23:43

23:43

At OSPE, advocacy is our cornerstone, driving us to create change and progress within the engineering community. To fulfill this commitment, we've established five task forces, each focused on conducting research and providing policy recommendations in areas critical to engineers in Ontario. In this episode, we spotlight the work being done by OSPE…

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Episode 43 "30 by 30" Bridging the Engineering Gender Gap 59:12

2M ago59:12

59:12

This episode of Engineering the Future celebrates Women in Engineering Month with a special panel discussion on the engineering gap in Canada and the 30 by 30 Initiative, a commitment by Engineers Canada to raise the percentage of women who are newly licensed engineers to 30 percent by the year 2030. Join host Jerome James and a panel of distinguis…

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Episode 42: Procurement Power - Fostering Diversity in Engineering 18:53

3M ago18:53

18:53

Despite progress, challenges persist in achieving equity for underrepresented groups like women, racialized persons, and individuals with disabilities in engineering. In this special episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James is joined by Sandro Perruzza, CEO of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers, to explore the link between pr…

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Episode 41: Innovations in Heating and Cooling - Engineering a Greener Tomorrow 32:49

4M ago32:49

32:49

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James delves into the vital role engineers play in advancing eco-friendly heating and cooling systems to combat climate change. Joined by Yannick Trottier, a professional engineer specializing in building decarbonization, they explore sustainability in homes, the benefits of retrofitting, and k…

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Episode 40: Championing Diversity - A Conversation with EngiQueers Canada 20:31

5M ago20:31

20:31

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James speaks with Emily Barnes, president of EngiQueers Canada, about the challenges and progress of the 2SLGBTQ+ engineering community. They discuss the origins of EngiQueers Canada, the importance of diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, and the role of allyship in driving positive change. …

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Episode 39: Fostering Diversity with Black Engineers of Canada 26:07

6M ago26:07

26:07

In this special Black History Month episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James speaks with Ayo Abiola, Director of Communications for Black Engineers of Canada (BEC). Together they discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion within the Canadian engineering community and the role BEC plays in fostering an environment where black engi…

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Episode 38: Nuclear Power: A Linchpin in the Fight Against Climate Change 23:02

7M ago23:02

23:02

In this episode, host Jerome James, P.Eng. discusses the untapped potential of nuclear power in Ontario's energy landscape. He is joined by Matthew Mairinger, P.Eng., president of the North American Young Generation in Nuclear, who shares insights on how the perception of nuclear power has evolved over the years and its current role in the fight ag…

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Episode 37: The Voice of Engineers - OSPE 2023 Year in Review 44:15

8M ago44:15

44:15

In this special year-end episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James speaks with the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers' CEO Sandro Perrzuzza. Together, they review the incredible work OSPE has done on behalf of engineers in 2023 and the exciting plans they have for 2024. From advocacy task forces and working groups that are reshapi…

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Episode 36: Engineering Your Financial Future 25:05

8M ago25:05

25:05

In this episode, we discuss the impact of rising interest rates on families in Ontario and explore financial strategies that engineers should consider in the current market. Host Jerome James is joined by Matthew Pickering, Mortgage Development Manager at National Bank, who provides practical advice and discusses the importance of building flexibil…

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Episode 33: MP Yasir Naqvi - A Conversation with Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates 19:27

9M ago19:27

19:27

This is Part One of a special three-part episode. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers invited all four candidates for Leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party to share their vision of the future of the province and to discuss the vital role engineers and organizations like OSPE can play in shaping that future. We are delighted to be joined…

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Episode 34: MPP Ted Hsu - A Conversation with Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates 27:33

9M ago27:33

27:33

This is Part Two of a special three-part episode. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers invited all four candidates for Leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party to share their vision of the future of the province and to discuss the vital role engineers and organizations like OSPE can play in shaping that future. We are delighted to be joined…

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Episode 35: MP Nate Erskine-Smith - A Conversation with Ontario Liberal Leadership Candidates 19:59

9M ago19:59

19:59

This is Part Three of a special three-part episode. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers invited all four candidates for Leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party to share their vision of the future of the province and to discuss the vital role engineers and organizations like OSPE can play in shaping that future. We are delighted to be join…

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Episode 32: The Rise of Quantum Technology 31:46

10M ago31:46

31:46

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James explores the fascinating world of quantum technology and how it's poised to change the engineering industry. Joined by guest Tina Deckker, a lawyer with a master's degree in quantum computing, they delve into the future of this ground-breaking technology, from its potential to disrupt cur…

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Episode 31: Tech Stewardship (Part 2) 34:23

11M ago34:23

34:23

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James continues his lively chat with Mark Abbott, director of the Engineering Change Lab at the Mars Discovery District in Toronto, on the value of tech stewardship. Jerome and Mark expand the discussion to include the role tech stewardship plays in aerospace, healthcare and manufacturing, as w…

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Episode 30: Tech Stewardship (Part 1) 21:38

11M ago21:38

21:38

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James explores the concept of tech stewardship and its importance in today's engineering landscape. He is joined by Mark Abbott, a professional engineer and director of the Engineering Change Lab at the Mars Discovery District in Toronto. Mark discusses the strategies, challenges, and real-worl…

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Episode 29: Engineering a Solution to the Climate Crisis 36:53

12M ago36:53

36:53

Host Jerome James speaks with Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario, about the urgent climate crisis and the pivotal roles that both engineers and government must play in steering Ontario towards a sustainable future. Mr. Schreiner stresses the need for collaboration between engineers and government, to transform ideas into practical…

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Episode 28: Engineering Equity: A Conversation with Philip Asare 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

32:24

In this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James interviews Dr. Philip Asare, the assistant professor at the Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice and Dean's Advisor on Black Inclusivity for the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Engineering. Dr. Asare grew up in Ghana and attended the University …

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Episode 27: A Conversation with Engineers Canada's CEO Gerard McDonald 14:30

1+ y ago14:30

14:30

Host Jerome James discusses a wide range of topics with Engineers Canada's CEO Gerard McDonald, including the value of the P.Eng license, the need for licensing in emerging engineering fields, and the role the regulator can play in helping internationally trained engineers enter the workforce.By Jerome James / Gerard McDonald

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Episode 26: Exploring Investing and Risk Management Profile 16:39

1+ y ago16:39

16:39

Jerome James is joined by Amy Dietz-Graham, Senior Wealth Advisor & Portfolio Manager at National Bank Financial to explore investing and risk management profiles, encouraging investors to ask the right questions of their advisors.By Jerome James / Amy Dietz-Graham

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Episode 25: Ontario Provincial Election Debrief 26:11

2y ago26:11

26:11

Host Jerome James is joined by OSPE Taskforce members Pauline Watson & Nicholas Burgwin to discuss the recent Ontario Election and what this newly elected government means to the different sectors of the engineering professionBy Jerome James / Pauline Watson / Nicholas Burgwin

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Episode 24: Engineering Drives Ontario’s Economy - A conversation with OSPE CEO Sandro Perruzza 16:14

2y ago16:14

16:14

Host Jerome James, P.Eng., and OSPE CEO Sandro Perruzza discuss the impact engineering has on Ontario’s economy, what government policies OSPE will be focusing on after the provincial election and how OSPE members can get involved and make their voices heard.By Jerome James and Sandro Perruzza

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Episode 23: A Conversation with Dr. Marilyn Powers, P.Eng., incoming OSPE President and Chair 24:03

2y ago24:03

24:03

Host Jerome James speaks with incoming OSPE President and Chair Dr. Marilyn Powers. P.Eng., about her vision for the future of OSPE.By Jerome James / Dr. Marilyn Powers

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Episode 22: Engineers and the fight against climate change 24:50

2+ y ago24:50

24:50

On this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with Geoff Sheffrin, P.Eng., and why he believes engineers should be more invested in the fight against climate change.By Jerome James and Geoff Sheffrin

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Episode 21: Recent Changes in Engineering License Requirements 27:53

2+ y ago27:53

27:53

On this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with MPP Deepak Anand, MPP for Mississauga-Malton and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. In this episode, MPP Anand will explore the recent changes in engineering license requirements, specifically no longer needing 12 month…

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Episode 20: Emerging Leaders 26:14

2+ y ago26:14

26:14

On this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with Pierre Lebel, President and Chief Results Officer, Rzultz Consulting. Today, Pierre is going to discuss leadership (and management ) trends, and more specifically, how these play out in the field of engineering.By Jerome James and Pierre Lebel

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Episode 19: Series of white paper on Data Governance and Innovation and how this topic is important in the field of engineering. 19:18

2+ y ago19:18

19:18

On this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with Beatrice Sze, a member of OSPE’s Research and Innovation Task Force and its Data Working Group. Today, Beatrice is going to discuss the series of white paper on Data Governance and Innovation and how this topic is important in the field of engineering.…

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Episode 18: Black History Month 39:05

2+ y ago39:05

39:05

On this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with Matthew Davis, Manager, Capital Projects and Program at the City of Toronto. Matthew discusses his journey to P. Eng, and what he found best prepared him for his role today.By Jerome James and Matthew Davis

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Episode 17: Introduction to Season 2 with Host Jerome James, P.Eng. 1:07

2+ y ago1:07

1:07

Host Jerome James thanks listeners for helping make Engineering the Future, Season One such a success.By Jerome James

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Episode 16: Amplifying Women in Engineering and the Value of Engineers as Entrepreneurs with Jasmine Shaw P.Eng. 24:55

2+ y ago24:55

24:55

On this episode of Engineering the Future, host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with OSPE member and professional engineer Jasmine Shaw, P.Eng., about amplifying women in engineering, the value of engineers as entrepreneurs, and how to navigate common career challenges.By Jerome James and Shaw

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Episode 15: Workforce of the Future with the University of Waterloo 35:30

2+ y ago35:30

35:30

Engineering the Future Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with Mary Wells, P.Eng., OSPE member, professional engineer and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo, as well as Sanjeev Gill, Associate Vice President of Innovation at Watspeed, the University of Waterloo’s professional education program that is supporting the workforc…

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Episode 14: Engineering Your Motherhood: Strategies For The Working Mom with Pros & Babes 24:34

2+ y ago24:34

24:34

Engineering the Future host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with Kinia Romanowska, the founder of Pros&Babes and creator of the “Mom MBA”, Canada’s only 360-leadership and personal development program designed for the busy, ambitious mom, and Melanie Richmond, P.Eng., a civil-environmental engineer who has benefited from Pros & Babes program.…

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Episode 13: Karla Avis-Birch B.Eng, CPO, discusses her role at Metrolinx and current projects underway. 22:21

3y ago22:21

22:21

Karla Avis-Birch, B.Eng., Chief Planning Officer at Metrolinx, guides the planning and benefits of the regional transportation network and supports evidence-based decision making in the delivery of transit projects. She is deeply passionate about forging end-to-end transit solutions from vision to reality region-wide. On this episode of Engineering…

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Episode 12: Professional Engineers Act Working Group with David Brown, P.Eng., and Mark Frayne, P.Eng. 30:02

3y ago30:02

30:02

President of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) Mark Frayne, P.Eng., and OSPE Member and Past President of Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) David Brown, P.Eng., discuss details about their involvement in OSPE’s reinstated Professional Engineers Act Working Group and its first submission to Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney Ge…

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Episode 11: Non-Traditional Engineering Teams Non-Traditional Engineering Teams with Nick Mocan, P.Eng., Crozier & Associates 24:10

3y ago24:10

24:10

OSPE member Nick Mocan, P.Eng., President of Crozier Consulting Engineers, discusses why companies should build a non-traditional engineering team, how Crozier recruits and retains great talent, and the biggest mistake people can make when interviewing for jobs virtually.By Jerome James and Nick Mocan

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Episode 10: International Women in Engineering Day (Live podcast) 1:08:01

3y ago1:08:01

1:08:01

To mark International Women in Engineering Day, OSPE is proud to bring you a very special live podcast! Our host, Jerome James, P.Eng., will be sitting down with Marilyn Powers, Ph.D., P.Eng., OSPE’s Vice Chair, Beatrice Sze, P.Eng., OSPE Research & Innovation Task Force member, and Lauren Briens, Ph.D., P.Eng., OSPE Diversity & Inclusion Task Forc…

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Episode 9: Five Step Process to Advocacy with Sandro Perruzza 29:24

3y ago29:24

29:24

In this episode of Engineering the Future, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) CEO Sandro Perruzza walks through OSPE’s 5-Step Process to Advocacy and why engineers must be leaders in society now more than ever.By Jerome James and Sandro Perruzza

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Episode 8: Energy Management & Decarbonization with Emily Thorn-Corthay, P.Eng. 25:13

3y ago25:13

25:13

Former Chair of OSPE’s Energy Task Force Emily Thorn-Corthay, P.Eng., speaks with host Jerome James, P.Eng., about the difference between decarbonization and energy management, the federal carbon pricing law, and how Ontario’s engineers are working to decarbonize the economy.By Jerome James and Emily Thorn-Corthay

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Episode 7: Qualifications-Based Selection with ACEC-Ontario and the Ontario Association of Architects 51:11

3y ago51:11

51:11

In this special double-episode, host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with OSPE member Bruce Matthews, P.Eng., Executive Director of the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) – Ontario, and Kristi Doyle, Executive Director and Adam Tracey, Manager of Government Relations at Ontario Association of Architects (OAA), about Qualifications-…

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Episode 6: Daniel Lawrysyn, P.Eng. shares details on Alberta’s mandatory CPD program 16:48

3+ y ago16:48

16:48

Daniel Lawrysyn, P.Eng., Manager of Continuing Professional Development at the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) shares details on Alberta’s mandatory CPD program for practising and non-practising engineers, which has been in place since the 1990s.By Jerome James and Daniel Lawrysyn

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Episode 5: Energy efficiency and the IESO with Kadra Branker, P.Eng. 30:15

3+ y ago30:15

30:15

Kadra Branker, P.Eng., Program Advisor at the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) talks about energy efficiency in Ontario, IESO’s retrofit program, and targeting system needs across the grid.By Jerome James and Kadra Branker

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Episode 4: How the Engineering Change Lab is preparing the profession for the future 22:59

3+ y ago22:59

22:59

Host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with Mark Abbott, P.Eng., professional engineer, OSPE member, and Managing Director of the Engineering Change Lab – a collaborative platform for individuals and organizations in engineering to share perspectives and take action to address challenges holding back the profession’s full potential.…

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Episode 2: Supporting Black engineering students and faculty in Ontario with McMaster Engineering 34:12

3+ y ago34:12

34:12

Host Jerome James, P.Eng., speaks with McMaster Engineering Dean Ishwar Puri, P.Eng., and fourth year chemical engineering student, and National Society of Black Engineers McMaster Chapter President, Feyisayo Enuiyin, about several initiatives to bring more Black and Indigenous people into engineering and create a more inclusive profession.…

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Episode 3: Engineering for Change with Réjeanne Aimey, P.Eng. 24:00

3+ y ago24:00

24:00

Host Jerome James, P.Eng., sits down with Réjeanne Aimey, P.Eng., President & Chair of OSPE, to discuss diversity & inclusion in engineering, the Black Lives Matter anti-racism movement, and OSPE’s newest initiative, Engineering for Change.By Jerome James and Réjeanne Aimey

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Episode 1: Airborne Transmission of COVID-19 with air quality expert Brian Fleck, P.Eng. 35:26

3+ y ago35:26

35:26

Host Jerome James, P.Eng., sits down with Brian Fleck, P.Eng., a professional engineer and professor from the University of Alberta about indoor air quality and its impact on health, happiness, and productivity. Brian, along with a team of medical scientists and engineers, is currently studying ventilation and how it impacts the transmission of COV…

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