55,000 Members
The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) was founded in 1894 and is now an international organization of 55,000 members, extending over 132 countries.
Ottawa Valley Chapter
Established in 1952, the Ottawa Valley Chapter supports roughly 500 local ASHRAE members, with around 250 being Chapter members. We hold monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of the month from September to May.
A Diverse Group
Our membership welcomes a diverse group from various fields in the HVAC&R and construction industries. Members get access to newsletters and discounts on Chapter meetings, seminars, and events.
2025-2026 Ottawa Valley Chapter President
President Jayson Bursill
Welcome From The Chapter President
Welcome to the Ottawa Valley Chapter of ASHRAE!
Our theme this year is Discovery. Within this theme is a challenge to engage with ASHRAE and its community to discover:
- A new standard, guideline, and/or guide
- A new mentor and/or mentee
- A new technical topic outside of your core line of business or expertise
- A new (or old) colleague that you can learn with, together, through ASHRAE
- And anything else that can help serve humanity by advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and their allied fields
Incidentally, this dovetails with Society President Bill McQuade’s theme, “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life“. Discover the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Resources released as part of this year’s society theme at the link.
Our new website has made it much easier to interact with the Chapter leadership, so please use it to bring our attention to projects that you would like the chapter to discover (some can also be submitted as technology awards with society-level recognition). The mail envelope at the bottom of this post sends messages directly to me, so please use it if you wish to discover more of how you can get involved with ASHRAE.
We will continue our tradition of meeting on the third Tuesday of the month from September to May (excluding December). Our monthly dinner meetings typically consist of a social gathering starting at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm, and the featured presentation immediately after to round out the evening.
To welcome everyone back from the summer break, we will host our September meeting at the Marconi Centre on Baseline Road. The venue promises a similar experience to our previous venue, Centurion. I hope to see you all there!
Please look out for announcements from the leadership team on various platforms: our website, social media, email, and the Capital Communique.
In case you are not yet a member, consider signing up to enjoy the benefits. The cost of a Chapter Membership is $75.00 and students can join for FREE.
I look forward to seeing you at our chapter meetings!
Jayson Bursill – Delta Controls
2025-2026 OVC President
Upcoming Events
Career Fair 2026 – ASHRAE OVC and CMAS
The Carleton Mechanical and Aerospace Society (CMAS) and the ASHRAE Ottawa Valley Chapter are pleased to co-host the Career Fair 2026. This partnership aims to increase student engagement and attendance. …
Ottawa, ON Canada
Tailgators Pool Hall Social – YEA/SA/MP
ASHRAE OVC YEA/SA/MP Social Event – TailGators Pool Hall Date: Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 Time: 5:00pm to 9:00pm Who: ALL ARE WELCOME Member Entrance Fee: $10 Student Member Discount: $5 Sponsor a Student: …
Nepean, Ontario K2G 3B7 Canada
Our Committees
Chapter Technology Transfer
Transfer of current and relevant information throughout the HVAC&R industry to and from the Chapters. Coordinates the programming of our monthly meetings, plus awards.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
ASHRAE is committed to providing a welcoming environment. Our culture is one of inclusiveness, acknowledging the inherent value and dignity of everyone.
Government Affairs
Aim to educate and cooperate with local, provincial, and national government bodies and officials in areas of interest to ASHRAE members.
Historical
Direct the chapter in collecting and preserving the historical data of the chapter, including member perspective on industry history, video and photography of chapter functions, technology and installation related to our industry.
Membership Promotion
Join our nearly 50,000 strong community. Connect and engage at the local and national levels.
Nominations and Honours & Awards
ASHRAE’s Honours and Awards program recognizes the dedicated ASHRAE Members who give freely of their time and expertise to fulfill the Society’s mission of advancing the arts and sciences of HVAC&R to serve humanity and provide a sustainable world.
Research Promotion
Supporting ASHRAE Research Canada in our yearly RP drive to invest in the research behind ASHRAE's publications such as Standards and Guidelines.
Student Activities
Our Student Activities Committee engages with students and provides support, networking and training opportunities in the HVAC field.
Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA)
Catering to the needs of young professional ASHRAE members, 35 years old and younger.
ASHRAE Ottawa Valley Chapter gratefully acknowledges the support of:
