Networks are a people-focused program for employees of ACEC-Ontario member firms. The community-oriented ethos of Networks exists to improve member engagement opportunities and member firm employee relations through the enhancement of business networks, expansion of member-peer relations and increased professional and leadership skill development. As such, Networks are an opportunity for engagement that creates value for ACEC-Ontario member firms.
ACEC-Ontario currently has six Networks:
- Women’s Network
- Future Leaders Network
- Chapter Leadership Network
- Transit and Transportation Network
- Sustainability & Climate Change Network
- Small Business Network
Our Networks are an opportunity for member employees to rally together to discuss common industry trends and issues with peers in a particular segment of the ACEC-Ontario membership. Networks provide an opportunity for member employees to benefit professionally while giving back to the industry by discussing and offering solutions to common industry concerns.
Networks are a province-wide program, allowing members from throughout the province of Ontario to engage virtually and (one day) in person. Member Network activities include virtual peer round-tables, professional development opportunities, networking events, and working groups.
Women’s Network
The ACEC-Ontario Women in STEM Network (Women’s Network) is a space for both women employees of ACEC-Ontario member firms and their allies to join and discuss common trends that women identifying employees experience within the consulting engineering industry. In particular, the Women’s Network has a particular focus on addressing the high attrition rates of women-identifying employees within the industry.
Network Audience: women employees and their allies
Join the ACEC-Ontario Women’s Network here.
The Bridge | Newsletter – A Women’s Network initiative
The Bridge is an ACEC-Ontario Women’s Network project that mobilizes knowledge through digital information sharing and peer conversation. Each issue of The Bridge focuses on one knowledge gap within the consulting engineering sector. This gap is dissected holistically through research summaries, interviews, stories and actionable steps.
Subscribe to The Bridge | Newsletter here.
View issues of The Bridge here.
Future Leaders Network (FLN)
The ACEC-Ontario Future Leaders Network (FLN) is a place for young professionals (YP’s) employed by ACEC-Ontario member firms can gather to enhance leadership skills, increase your professional network and gain industry insights by discussing common trends and issues experienced by YP’s within the consulting engineering industry. Young Professionals are defined as a person 40 years of age or younger. If you are a YP and would like to get to know your peers, the FLN is a great place to start!
Network Audience: young professionals (40 years of age or younger)
Sign-up to the ACEC-Ontario Future Leaders Network here.
Chapter Leadership Network
The ACEC-Ontario Chapter Leadership Network is a space for ACEC-Ontario employees who hold a position on one of the five (5) chapter executive committees (Simcoe, Niagara Region, Grand River, London and Ottawa Chapters). As an ACEC-Ontario chapter leader, this space provides you with an opportunity to connect with ACEC-Ontario staff and peers in a similar role to you so you can share best practices and strengthen your local chapter through peer collaboration.
Network Audience: executive member volunteers of ACEC-Ontario Grand River, London, Niagara, Ottawa and Simcoe Chapters
Transit and Transportation Network (TTN)
ACEC-Ontario’s Transit and Transportation Network (TTN) is for member companies and their employees who conduct, or may in the future conduct, business with the Ministry of Transportation. This forum is a large-scale, low-commitment opportunity for members to remain informed of MTO issues in a timely, nuanced manner. Members who sign-up to the TTN will be put on a communications distribution list so they are directly informed in a timely fashion of updates relating to the MTO.
Sign-up to the Transit and Transportation Network here.
View all Transit and Transportation Network communication updates here.
Sustainability & Climate Change Network (SCC)
Consulting Engineering Companies have a significant role to play in addressing climate change issues. They ensure that designs and operations are continuously adapted to the impacts of climate change in order to help protect public safety.
ACEC-Ontario’s new Sustainability and Climate Change Network is the place for employees of member companies to help shape the conversation around sustainability and climate change and position the consulting engineering industry as leaders on this increasingly important topic.
To be part of this exciting new initiative, subscribe to our SCC Network here.
Small Business Network (SBN)
Small businesses are the backbone of local economies, driving innovation, job creation, and community growth within the engineering sector. They face unique challenges, from navigating regulations to adopting new technologies, all while striving to compete in a dynamic market environment—often with limited resources.
The Small Business Network (SBN) is a dedicated space for smaller consulting engineering firms, with fewer than 100 staff, to connect, share insights, and collaborate. This network offers valuable resources and a platform to address critical issues such as the political landscape, business sustainability, and growth strategies. It empowers small businesses to thrive in today’s economy and position themselves as leaders within their industries.
Sign-up for our Small Business Network newsletter, the Small Biz Buzz here.