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Iron Ring
Learn about the Iron Ring, how you can get one, and replace yours if lost.
EIT Program
Everything you need to know about the Engineering Intern Program in Simcoe-Muskoka. Get info on the how to enroll, attend events, document your experience requirements and more.
PEAK Program
Find out about the Practice Environment and Knowledge (PEAK) Program; PEO’s innovative new initiative for Ontario Engineers.
Become a P.Eng.
Everything you need to know about becoming a Licensed Engineer in Ontario.
About the Chapter
PEO is divided into 5 Regional Congress Committees formed out of delegates from 36 Chapters. The Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter falls within the East Central Region along with the following chapters: East Toronto, Lake Ontario, Scarborough, Willowdale/Thornhill and York. Chapters exists to serve five essential purposes: Presence, Communications, Grassroots Participation, Recognition and Governance.
1493 Licensed Engineers (89%)
187 Engineering Interns (11%)
Board of Directors
Cassandra Frengopoulos, P.Eng.
Jason Gubbels, P.Eng.
Kevin Hughes, P.Eng.
Greg Merrill, P.Eng., FEC
Oday Wadee, P.Eng.
Silva Yousif, EIT
Mark Haynes, P.Eng., FEC
Winifredo Porcalla, P.Eng.
Arif Khan
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Chapter News
2020 Golf Tournament Cancelled
To all of our prospective participants and sponsors, Your local chapters of Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), regret to inform you that this year’s annual golf event has been cancelled. A big thank you to all previous participants and sponsors! We hope to see Read more about 2020 Golf Tournament Cancelled[…]
Engineers Wanted (EIR 2020)
Did you know that the Engineers-in-Residence (EIR) Program is currently recruiting engineers to work with registered EIR schools all over Ontario? EIR provides a rich opportunity for engineers to connect with children across Ontario and help them learn more about engineering in innovative ways. The EIR Support Team is looking for more engineers to support Read more about Engineers Wanted (EIR 2020)[…]
AGM 2020 Cancelled
In light of COVID-19 and the concerns related to large in-person gatherings the chapter executive has decided to post the information that would normally be presented at the Chapter AGM. Please refer to the slides below: Should you have any questions, please contact the Chapter Chair.
A Transformative Tour
With its beautiful new factory and offices, the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter was graciously greeted by Colin Mark on November 15th at the Northern Transformer facilities in Vaughan, Ontario. Colin explained the origins of the company, market and growth plans, capabilities and some of the technical and commercial issues involved in making their high quality products Read more about A Transformative Tour[…]
New Licences and Scholarships
On November 9th, the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter hosted its annual Fall P.Eng. Licence ceremony. A late-morning affair, the event included ten new Professional Engineers in the Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter receiving their P.Eng. licences. A special thanks to Attorney General Hon Doug Downey (MPP – Barrie, Springwater, Oro-Medonte) and Andrea Khanjin (MPP – Barrie, Innisfil) for joining Read more about New Licences and Scholarships[…]
Learning About Fire Protection
During an evening presentation on September 18, Lui Tai, P.Eng. a senior Fire Protection Engineer gave chapter members a synopsis of the requirements and actions to make a building safe for its occupants. Besides going through some requirements of the Ontario Building Code and Fire Safety Code, Lui discussed a number of case studies which Read more about Learning About Fire Protection[…]
A Prime Tour of Amazon
On August 9th, 39 members of the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter enjoyed a guided tour of the Amazon Fulfillment Centre in Brampton to gain insight as to how all those packages made it to their mailboxes so quickly and accurately. It is a large facility at over 850,000 sq.ft. and has over 20 km of conveyor Read more about A Prime Tour of Amazon[…]
Soggy Swings Result in Scholarships
There was rain, and then more rain, but that did not stop 144 golfers from local PEO and OACETT Chapters from participating in our annual golf event on September 13. This event is used to generate funds for the PEO and OACETT scholarship funds where the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter was able to raise nearly $1500! Read more about Soggy Swings Result in Scholarships[…]
EIT Info Night
On July 10th, the PEO Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter was joined by Tracey Caruana, P.Eng., from the EIT group at PEO Headquarters to speak with our local EITs about the licensing process. After the presentation all enjoyed a fun time of networking. If you missed the presentation, you can download it here.
Small nuclear reactor info session
On June 27, Paul Acchione, P.Eng., delivered a presentation to the Simcoe-Muskoka Chapter on small nuclear reactors at to 27 members and guests. Paul discussed this up and coming technology and described some of the units that companies are working on to develop for the world market. One of the great advantages to this equipment Read more about Small nuclear reactor info session[…]