This article features Claire Parkinson, Head of Processing for Ontario Operations at Vale. With over 20 years of experience at Vale/Inco, Claire is a veteran in the mining industry and has much wisdom to share with those that are new and not so new to mining.
The Society for Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) has been advocating for gender equality in STEM for over 40 years. With 80% of jobs in the next decade requiring some knowledge of STEM, it’s important to fully utilize all talent available. SCWIST offers a variety of programs to support girls and women in STEM career pathways, including mentorships, workshops, networking events, job boards, career fairs, and advocacy work.
Invest WindsorEssex is encouraging engineers to consider career opportunities in the Windsor-Essex region, particularly in the areas of advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, agri-business, and information and communications technology. The region is positioning itself as the Automobility Capital of Canada, with the launch of the Canadian Automobility Hub and the Invest WindsorEssex VR CAVE. Additionally, there are opportunities in the EV industry, battery manufacturing, and EV maintenance. Other key sectors include agri-business, life sciences, and ICT.
Engineering is a multifaceted field that demands a combination of critical thinking, technical skills, problem-solving, and creativity. It is a career that is constantly evolving, with new challenges and technologies emerging every day. Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jen Grado and Sushma Narisetty, two exceptional leaders at Toronto Hydro who embody the values of lifelong learning and diversity in engineering.
As we continue chatting with the top players in Ontario’s engineering community, we recently sat down with Alastair Perry, Vice-President of Renewables, Canada at SNC-Lavalin to learn why we need more engineers to help solve the challenges the world is facing.
Recently I met with Andrew Newitt, Manager, of Distribution Design – Transit Projects at Alectra Utilities Corporation to talk about his progression through the company and where he feels the industry is heading.
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