The 18th Ontario Consulting Engineering Awards (OCEA) call for submissions is now open.
We invite our member firms to showcase their engineering efforts by entering projects they have worked on over the year.The OCEA program highlights the importance of the consulting engineering profession by awarding the most outstanding projects submitted. The winners and finalists will be announced at our OCEA Gala on May 1, 2019.
CEO held its annual general meeting on September 13, 2019 at Blue Springs Golf Club, announcing changes to the Board of Directors that will oversee the organization for the upcoming governance year.
Christine Hill, will serve as Board Chair for a second year running. Hill was Chair-Elect when the previous Chairman, Jeremy Carkner, had to step-down last November leading to Hill serving as Chair for the remainder of the term. Rex Meadley, will continue on the Board as Past Chair.
Engineers Canada Sustainability in Practice online course
Engineers Canada and Polytechnique Montréal have once again teamed up to offer the third edition of their successful free online course, Sustainability in Practice.
The massive open online course uses real-life case studies from across Canada to demonstrate the practical application of Engineers Canada’s 10 guidelines on sustainable development and environmental stewardship for engineers. The course is delivered in four modules and is offered in both English and French.
The course begins October 16, 2019. Participants have until December 13, 2019, to complete the online course at their own pace. Registration closes on November 12, 2019. An optional Certificate of Completion is available following successful completion of the course at a cost of $75 CAN.
Learn what the Class EA process is all about from an instructor who has conducted many such planning exercises since the inception of the Municipal Class EA over 20 years ago.
The Workshop is delivered over one and a half days, in four modules during October 21-22, 2019. The modules will provide you with the background you need to understand the Class EA process, will walk you through the process, and will reinforce the learning process with practical exercises, followed by case studies.
CEO’s Grand River Chapter is hosting a free trivia night for young professionals on October 30, 2019 at Huether Hotel in Waterloo, ON. Categories include: Halloween, pop culture, music and beer.
27th Annual CCPPP Conference on Public-Private Partnerships
On November 18 & 19, 2019, The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships will hold its 27th Annual Conference and celebrate the 22nd National Awards for Innovation and Excellence in P3. The conference appeals to a broad range of innovators and influencers in the public and private sectors.
You will hear global leaders in the infrastructure and P3 space deliver keynote addresses and sector experts will share their experience and innovative insights on topical P3 issues in sessions throughout the two days.
Please contact Shelley Bahorie at [email protected] for a CEO member discount.
MEA is hosting their 60th Annual Fall Workshop and AGM on November 26-29, 2019 at Blue Mountain Resort.
This year, the MEA Workshop’s theme of “For All Seasons” is about the meaning of being a smaller municipality geared towards the tourism industry providing amenities for people of all ages and abilities. This year's Workshop is hosted by the three very distinct municipalities of Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and the Town of The Blue Mountains.
The annual Bridge Building Challenge will be held following the President's Banquet during the evening of Thursday November 28. Submitted bridges will be tested to failure. Challenge is open to MEA members and students. Come demonstate your skills in an exciting environment - prizes will be awarded!
University of Toronto post-doctoral researcher Jamie Fine is undertaking research on strategies to cost-effectively retrofit some of the 1,200 post-war towers in southern Ontario built between 1960 and 1970.
Ontario strengthening manufacturing sector, creating jobs in Timmins
Ontario's government is working for the people of Timmins by investing more than $780,000 in innovative research and four local manufacturing companies, creating 12 jobs.
Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, on behalf of Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, was at The Bucket Shop Inc., a manufacturer of custom and refurbished mining equipment, to make the announcement.
Light rail projects continue to advance in Canada’s Ontario Province, as years of planning, investment and construction gradually come to fruition. And Toronto’s vintage ALRVs have finally been retired.
