Toronto – (May 13, 2019) – For his contributions to advancing and promoting engineering in the province, Gordon Ip, P.Eng., FEC, of Richmond Hill, has been named an Officer of the Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) Order of Honour. He was inducted into the Order at a May 3 gala in Toronto.
Since his induction as a Member of the Order of Honour in 2011, Ip has doubled down on his volunteer efforts serving the profession. In 2012, he organized the York Chapter’s first Engineering Project of the Year award to celebrate engineering excellence in York Region. In 2016, as chapter chair, Ip created a Business Liaison Committee that went on to organize the chapter’s Engineering Technology Symposium on Industry 4.0, increasing attendance to over 300 delegates from a broad range of sectors and organizations.
At the provincial level, as a member of the Experience Requirements Committee, Ip leveraged his experience in computer, software and communications infrastructure engineering to assist with interviews of licensure candidates in these disciplines. Ip also joined the Enforcement Committee in 2018 to help with enforcement activities, with a special interest in these emerging disciplines.
Behind his volunteer contributions is a vision of continuous improvement for engineering professional development activities, such as the development of PEO’s Licensure Assistance Program, which he counts as his most rewarding volunteer experience.
The Order of Honour pays triute to individuals who have rendered conspicuous service to the engineering profession. The rank of Officer is bestowed upon those who have served the profession for many years and whose sustained leadership has contributed greatly to its operation or improvement in its status.
About Professional Engineers Ontario
Under the authority of the Professional Engineers Act, PEO governs over 87,500 licence and certificate holders and regulates professional engineering in Ontario. PEO’s mission is to regulate and advance the practice of engineering to protect the public interest. Its vision is to be the trusted leader in professional selfregulation. Professional engineering safeguards life, health, property, economic interests, the public welfare and the environment. Professional engineers can be identified by the P.Eng. after their names. Holders of limited licences can be identified by LEL or LET after their names.
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