The eGlance
November 26, 2020
ACEC-Ontario Cyber Security Webinar: The Threat is Real!
- brought to you by HUB International
The ubiquitous technologies that support of the work of Ontario’s consulting engineering firms also create risks. Unfortunately, there are individuals and organizations out there who seek to profit from accessing your information and disrupting your business. The statistics are staggering – cyber-attacks, in the form of hacking, malware, phishing or social engineering, occur several times per minute. Small businesses are just as likely to be a target as larger firms. And the COVID pandemic has only served to exacerbate the problem.

This webinar is for members-only and will use a recent real-world incident of a cyber-attack on a consulting engineering firm as the basis for presenting key information regarding the prevention, management and recovery from cyber-attacks. A panel comprised of an engineering firm leader, a cyber technology expert, and a cyber insurance expert, will discuss all aspects of cyber security. While prevention and risk mitigation through technology are important, understanding business continuity issues and insurance coverages are equally critical.

If you think your member firm is prepared for a cyber-attack, you’ll want to attend this webinar. If you don’t, you’ll REALLY want to attend this webinar!

Panelists:  
Shayne Giles, President, Dillon Consulting
Jeremy Rasmussen, Chief Technology Officer, Abacode Inc.
Candace Pietras, Managing Director, HUB International

Moderator: Bruce Matthews, Executive Director, ACEC-Ontario

Format: Zoom Webinar

When: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 – 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Don't Forget to Submit to the Ontario Engineering Project Awards
We've extended our deadlines this year to help member firms deal with the current landscape of juggling priorities. There is just over one more month until the Intent to Submit deadline closes.

We will be highlighting the importance of the consulting engineering profession in Ontario by awarding outstanding projects submitted by member firms. Each year our member firms demonstrate the impact their knowledge, skill and expertise have made provincially, nationally and internationally.

Join us and let's celebrate you, our member firms and our industry at the Ontario Engineering Project Awards (OEPA)!
The WalterFedy Board of Directors is pleased to announce three new shareholders are joining our ownership team. Congratulations to Patrick Darby, Matt Ninomiya and Russ Parnell who have all proven themselves as leaders within the firm and will be strong representatives of WalterFedy moving forward.
 
“We are proud to be adding these three talented professionals to our shareholders' table,” says Jamie Van Dyk, Chair of the WalterFedy Board of Directors. “Each one brings different skills and experiences to the group and their voices will be valuable additions to our ownership team.” 
What's Happening at EXP? Leadership Recognition!
Performance underscores everything at EXP. Their ability to understand, innovate, partner and deliver is driven by our exceptional people. While they’ve heard it said that “you can’t hide from numbers,” it’s not just about impressive spreadsheets and project wins. It’s also about regularly demonstrating commitment and leadership, through good times and bad.

That’s why they are proud to announce significant promotions on their Earth and Environment team for two deserving leaders, Lloyd Gonsalves and Scott Passmore.
ACEC-Ontario Opens Registration for Contract Administration and Highway Construction Inspection Courses
MTO course registration is now open and will take place in January and February.

Given the current climate of COVID-19, ACEC-Ontario has made the decision that ALL 2021 MTO courses will be delivered online in 2021. The format and structure will differ from previous years, please review the details before registering.

Click here for Road Construction Contract Administration Recertification Course , Highway Construction Inspection and Contract Administration details.

We hope to see you there, virtually!
ACEC Canada Launches Professional Development for Emerging Leaders
ACEC Canada brings to you this online program that is ideal for all young professionals and future leaders working in the industry - engineers, technicians, project managers, planners, environmental scientists.

The ACEC Certificate in Management Essentials will allow participants to: 
  • Gain a solid understanding of fundamental management concepts
  •  Acquire meaningful knowledge of the consulting engineering industry
  •  Develop indispensable leadership and networking skills
  •  Enhance their professional networks
  •  Strengthen their interpersonal communications skills
Engineers Canada Need Your Input!
Engineers Canada are developing a professional Guideline for gender inclusive practices in engineering workplaces and in order to do this they need your input.

By filling out this survey you are supporting the development of a Guideline for engineers and engineering firms to foster gender inclusive workplaces. The objective of the Guideline is to support the attraction, retention, and career progression of women engineers in support of the national 30 by 30 initiative.

This survey closes this weekend.
New Stormwater Facility to Protect Lake Simcoe From Excess Phosphorus
Federal funding to construct a stormwater treatment facility has been announced. The stormwater treatment facility will reduce runoff from Holland Marsh into Lake Simcoe and protect the lake’s watershed from excessive algae growth. This investment will result in better protection for the region’s aquatic habitats, ecosystem biodiversity, and protect drinking water sources.

“This project alone will reduce phosphorus runoff into Lake Simcoe by 40 per cent, cutting algae growth in the lake’s watershed, preserving fish habitat, and protecting a major source of drinking water,” said Catherine McKenna, minister of infrastructure and communities. Read more.
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