On Sept. 1, 2009 I decided to retire from full time work after more than 32 years or service. Though I worked at the same location over most of that time period the company changed from Ontario Hydro to Ontario Power Generation and now it is Kinectrics.

At this point I have many options (of things to do) which include, in no particular order and certainly not limited to:

• Home renovations e.g. en-suite bathroom, kitchen, wall-to-wall carpeting -> hardwood flooring
• Professional Engineering work on a contractual basis
• Quality Assurance inspection work in my areas of QA expertise ISO9000, Z299.x, ISO 17025
• Gardening and pruning, either my own or by contract.
• Implement the recommendations of the Home Energy Audit. The furnace, AC and hot water heater have been replaced with more energy efficient alternatives.
• Take time to read the paper.
• Walk the dog.
• Continue to run 5 to 10 km several times per week.
• Update this blog a little more regularly.
• Continue singing in choirs.

According to the PEO I can’t use consulting or consultant and engineer in my job title unless I have a specific license so I’ll represent myself as an Associate on my website.

Jim Service, P. Eng.