About
Message from the Chapter Chair
Welcome to the Willowdale-Thornhill Chapter of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
We are one of the largest chapter within the East Central Region with approximately 4000+ members. Our chapter is the local presence of Professional Engineers Ontario for the Willowdale-Tornhill community.
I feel honoured to serve as the new Chair of the Willowdale-Thornhill chapter for the period 2025-2026.
My engineering field is Electrical Engineering with 25+ years of experience mostly in power systems engineering. I hold currently a position as Grid Operations Manager for Hydro One Networks, in charge of transmission and distribution grids operation.
If you are a motivated individual, available for few hours per month, and committed to your fellow engineers and the engineering profession you are welcome to join our great organization. If you have new ideas to discuss, suggestions, comments, or questions please do not hesitate connecting with me at [email protected].
Cheers,
John Penaranda, P.Eng.
PEO Willowdale-Thornhill Chapter Chair
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Connecting engineers and communities
Willowdale-Thornhill Chapter committees
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The communication committee manages communications outreach with Chapter members via emails, the chapter website, newsletters and our social media channels.
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The GLP committee works to ensure that government, elected officials and the public continue to recognize and understand PEO’s regulatory mandate and policy directions.
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The education outreach committee works with local schools, teachers and students to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and careers.
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The EIT committee provides engineering interns (EITs) with guidance, mentoring and support as they work towards their professional engineer (P.Eng.) licence.
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The events committee plans and organizes events—networking, recognition, professional development, recreational and more—for chapter members.
Sub-Committees
- The Certificate Presentation Ceremony subcommittee organizes P.Eng. licence certificate presentation ceremonies for new engineers.
- The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) subcommittee organizes professional development activities—seminars, symposiums, technical tours, etc.—for chapter members.
- The Networking subcommittee builds relationships between the Chapter and local business, professional associations and academic institutions.
- The 30x30 subcommittee supports Engineers Canada’s 30 by 30 initiative to raise the percentage of newly licensed engineers in Canada who are woman to 30% by the year 2030.
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The nominating committee works to present a slate of candidates for election to Chapter board positions each year.