ONTARIO ENERGY NETWORK UPCOMING EVENTS
November 27th, 2018
Michelle Branigan,
CEO of Electricity Human Resources Canada
11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Located at Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto
December 17th, 2018
Jeff Lyash,
President and CEO of Ontario Power Generation
11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Located at Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto
INDUSTRY EVENTS
OEN 2018 Scholarship Winners
The Ontario Energy Network is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2018 scholarships. Our winners are all outstanding young people that have already spent some rewarding time working in the energy sector. Isabelle Fortin, a second year Electrical Engineering Technology student at Cambrian College, is the winner of our 2018 OEN Women in Energy Scholarship; Isaac Vanberkel, a second year Electrical Technician student at Loyalist College, is the OEN Indigenous Energy Scholarship winner; and Yufeng Ye, a fourth year Engineering Science student at University of Toronto, has been awarded the 2018 OEN Sustainable Development Scholarship.
 Isabelle Fortin 2018 OEN Women in Energy Scholarship |
 Issac Vanberkel 2018 OEN Indigenous Energy Scholarship |
 Yufeng Ye 2018 OEN Sustainable Development Scholarship |
The winner of the 2018 OEN Women in Energy Scholarship, Isabelle Fortin, has worked as a co-op student with Boart Longyear as well as with a local electrician. Isabelle is a second year Electrical Engineering Technology student at Cambrian College, where she has maintained an academic average of 80%+. She is also a Volunteer Firefighter in Cayse Township. Isabelle is interested in pursuing an electrical trade upon her graduation in 2020.
The winner of the 2018 OEN Indigenous Energy Scholarship is Isaac Vanberkel, a second year Electrical Technician student at Loyalist College. Isaac worked the past summer as a co-op student at Hydro One and is interested in pursuing a career in electricity distribution, perhaps as a Meter Technician. He has travelled across the country with the non-profit organization Live Different and volunteered with the Community Policing program in Belleville. While at Loyalist College Isaac has achieved average grades in the high 80s.
The winner of the 2018 OEN Sustainable Development Scholarship is Yufeng Ye, a fourth year Engineering Science student at the University of Toronto. Yufeng is a passionate environmentalist with a keen interest in renewable energy. He has interned at the Advanced Photovoltaics and Devices group at the university and has ambitious plans to pursue a PhD. While at the University of Toronto Yufeng has maintained an academic average of 85%+.
OEN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations!
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the OEN, I am pleased to announce that John Loucks has assumed the role of President and CEO of the OEN effective September 1, 2017. John joined the OEN earlier this year as President, and has been working closely with the former CEO, Gord McBrien in transitioning Gord's responsibilities, and absorbing as much of Gord's wealth of knowledge as possible. For his part, although Gord is retiring, he will naturally remain engaged with the OEN, and will continue as Special Advisor to the CEO. As one of the founders of the OEN, it is great to still be able to call upon Gord's knowledge and insight.
Please join me in congratulating both of these gentlemen.
Grant Buchanan
Chair, OEN
2017 Scholarship Winners
The Ontario Energy Network is pleased to announce the winners of our 2017 scholarships. Our winners are both outstanding young women that have already spent some rewarding time working in the energy sector. Read more...
Industry Related Events
PAST INDUSTRY EVENTS
Audio Presentation Dr. Dianne Saxe,
Environmental Commisioner of Ontario, during October 19th, 2018 at the OEN Networking Luncheon, Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
The Canadian Nuclear Association held their annual conference in Ottawa on February 21-23, 2018. Dr. John Barrett, Chair & CEO of CNA, is seen here presenting a contribution toward the OEN Scholarship Fund to John Loucks, OEN President & CEO.
PAST ONTARIO ENERGY NETWORK EVENTS
Audio Presentation Parminder Sandhu, Chair & CEO,
Green Ontario Fund, during April 6th, 2018 at the OEN Networking Luncheon at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Audio Presentation Mayo Schmidt, President & CEO,
Hydro One Inc., during March 7th, 2018 at the OEN Networking Luncheon at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Audio Presentation Brian Bentz, President & CEO,
Alectra Inc., during February 12th, 2018 at the OEN Networking Luncheon at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
In lieu of a speaker gift, The Ontario Energy Network provides a donation to a charity chosen by our guest. Mr. Bentz asked that we support Neighbour 2 Neighbour Centre (N2N), an organization that provides a range of support services to the community.
Ontario Energy Network believes in
giving back to the community...in a big way!
Proceeds of $50,000 from their Annual Golf Tournament will benefit Sunnybrook's Ross Tilley Burn Centre, in Toronto. Sunnybrook's Ross Tilley Burn Centre is Ontario Energy Network's charity of choice. Funding will support ground-breaking research that is saving and transforming the lives of severe electrical injury and burn survivors from across the province.
From left to right, John Loucks, President & CEO, Ontario Energy Network; Grant Buchanan, Chairman, Ontario Energy Network; Jordanna Fry, and Marissa Soumalias, Advancement Directors, Sunnybrook Ross Tilley Burn Centre.
Thank you to all of the Ontario Energy Network members for their generous contribution and ongoing support to a worthwhile cause!
Audio Presentation Peter Gregg, President & CEO,
Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), during January 19th, 2018 at the OEN Networking Luncheon at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
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