Cascadia Windows preformed an ASTTBC groupregistration certifying members (l to r): ChrisJackson; Eleonora Broder; Colleen Pedersen;and Zahra Mosharzadeh. Mike Battistel, AScT,President (centre), was on hand to assist.

ASTTBC Launches EmployerLiaison Program

THE FUTURE ECONOMY ofBritish Columbia is reliant upongrowing and emerging technologies.

Industry leaders know that our skilled tech-nology professionals will drive this success.Hiring ASTTBC-certified members is thesolution for BC businesses searching toacquire and retain competent, technicallyskilled and accountable professionals.In response to an increasing number ofemployers recognizing the value of tech-nologists and technicians as an importantpart of their professional team, ASTTBChas launched the Employer LiaisonProgram. This initiative is designed tosupport both the skill-seeking employerand the job-seeking member, with athree-pronged approach:

• TechEMPLOYER website

• Onsite staff registration

• Employer education

ASTTBC is committed to supportingBC industries, by providing highly-skilled, technically competent, certifiedprofessional technologists, techniciansand technical specialists. �

Stay tuned as the full scope of the newprogram is revealed.

Issue #142 | January – June 2018

BC Government Professional Reliance Review Update

IN 2017 THE BC GOVERNMENT began a Professional Reliance Review(PRTR) announced by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy,George Heyman. This initiative is a ‘first of its kind’ in BC for many decades and

will most certainly lead to changes in the oversight of professional associations andconsideration of which of the professionals should be designated as a QualifiedProfessional (QP).Professional reliance takes different forms across the natural resources sector, but ingeneral terms, it is a regulatory model in which government sets the managementobjectives or results to be achieved, and professionals hired by proponents decide howthose objectives or results will be met. Generally, government oversight focuses onmonitoring, compliance and enforcement, rather than reviewing and approving plansor project designs. In doing so, government relies on the professionalism of the quali-fied professional (QP), the professional and ethical codes they are required to follow,and oversight by the professional associations to which they belong.The PR Review has several components, including assessing the enabling legislationand performance of professional associations that govern qualified professionals,including the BC Institute of Agrologists (BCIA), the Applied Science Technologists& Technicians of BC (ASTTBC), the College of Applied Biology (CAB), theEngineers and Geoscientists of BC (EGBC), and the Association of BC ForestProfessionals (ABCFP).The PR Report is expected to be released in the Spring of 2018 and will provide rec-ommendations on:

1. Whether professional associations that oversee QPs employ best practices to pro-tect the public interest;

2. Whether government oversight of professional associations is adequate; and

3. Conditions governing the involvement of QPs in government’s resource manage-ment decisions and the appropriate level of government oversight to assure thepublic their interests are protected.

ASTTBC anticipates a few key outcomes from the PR Review:

• Greater oversight of professional associations by government

• Greater interaction and engagement of the professionalassociations, in partnership with government

• Enhanced reporting by the professional associationsincluding an annual report on professional regulatoryactivities

• Audits of professional associations on a regular basis(once every 5 years suggested by ASTTBC)

• Fair and equitable consideration for all registered pro-fessionals, including ASTTBC members

• Recognition as a Qualified Professional based on com-petencies

“ASTTBC views this as a great opportunity to re-set the pro-fessional reliance model based on an updated framework thatwill be more comprehensive, inclusive, open and transparentand better serve the public interest,” said John Leech, retiredASTTBC CEO. “The PR Review represents a unique oppor-tunity to re-state the roles and responsibilities of the variousparties including professional associations, government(s) andproject proponents. This is a major initiative that willrequire the dedication of significant ASTTBC resources. Ianticipate positive outcomes.” �

ASTTBC New CEO Announcement

ASTTBCCOUNCIL is pleased toannounce the appoint-ment of Theresa McCurry to the posi-tion of Chief Executive Officer effectiveApril 9th 2018. Theresa joins ASTTBCfrom the Provincial Health ServicesAuthority, where she held the positionof Senior Director. She is a seasoned sci-ence and technology executive who isuniquely suited to take on this vital andcomplex role. Theresa’s appointmentand this transition is a successful mile-stone in a succession plan that theASTTBC Council has worked on.“I am honoured to accept this new

ro l e a t su ch an exc i t ing t ime f o rASTTBC. John has been a passionateleader over the years and we are fortu-nate that he leaves ASTTBC with abright future. I look forward to work-ing with members, staff and govern-ment as we continue building on thisfoundation,” said Ms. McCurry.Theresa is looked upon to step intothe leadership role by working closelywith the Board/Council and an organi-zational team to achieve the goals, pri-orities and strategic vision of ASTTBC.She i s tasked with bui ld ing uponASTTBC’s sought-out professional cer-tification, protection of public safetyand respected reputation within gov-ernment and industry. �

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PROFESSIONAL RELIANCE

Established in 1958, ASTTBC regulatesstandards of training and practice of tech-nologists, technicians and technical special-ists, to protect the interests of the publicunder the ASTT Act.

for more info, please visit…

www.ASTTBC.org

This issue of ASTTBC CONNECT is printed on PEFC approved paper

using eco-friendly inks and processes

Annual Report 2017This issue contains ASTTBC’sAnnual Report. Check out 2017accomplishments, financial resultsand more… pages 5 to 8

Public Trust :Ensuring Reliance

JOIN US for ASTTBC’s ANNUAL GENERALMEETING & CONFERENCE 2018 on Friday, May25th at the Sheraton Guildford Hotel in Surrey.Full day from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm includes Conti-nental Breakfast, AGM Business Session, PanelPresentation, Keynote, Awards Luncheon andNetworking Reception.

Connect with Trent Reid,CTech, ASTTBC President,ASTTBC Council andtechnology stakeholders atthis important event.

Please register online... www.ASTTBC.org/agm

1958 – 2018ASTTBC Celebrates 60 Years of Tech ProsServing BC Communities

ON APRIL 21st, 1958 a small number of technologistsand technicians, working primarily for professionalengineers and architects, saw both the opportunity and

need for the formation of an organization that would serveindividuals with very diverse backgrounds and technical expert-ise. With this vision in mind, they established The Society ofArchitectural and Engineering Technologists of BC (SAET).What unfolded over the next 60 years is now our history, con-tributing to the legacy of our current Association…

1960s• Membership 700

• 4 levels of Certification: Technician I – III andTechnologist

• Name changed to The Society of EngineeringTechnologists of the Province of British Columbia(SETBC); still registered as a society

1970s• Membership 1,500

• 3 levels of Certification: Certified Engineering Technician,Senior Engineering Technician and Certified EngineeringTechnologist; all as C.E.T.

• First accreditation of technology programs at BCIT andBC colleges

• First Registrar hired… John E. Leech, AScT, CAE

1980s• Membership 3,000

• Incorporated under the ASTT Act recognizing ASTTBCas a self-governing professional association

• 2 levels of Certification: Certified Technician (CTech) andApplied Science Technologist (AScT)

• Arranged reasonably-priced professional liability insurancefor technologists and technicians

• Foundation registered and first bursaries awarded tostudents in accredited programs

1990s• Membership 7,000

• AScTs and CTechs referenced in Ministry ofTransportation & Highways and in the Ministry of ForestsTechnical Consultants’ Registry; Qualified Professionalrecognition is realized

• First province to provide Special Certification for expertisesuch as building design, fire protection, site improvementssurveys and timber cruising

• Ranked in the top five professional associations in anindependent cross-Canada survey

• First ‘Limited Licence’ in Engineering issued by EGBC toan AScT

• Memorandum of Understanding with ProfessionalBiologists

• Joint Statement of Principles with the ProfessionalForesters

2000s• Membership 9,000

• Exemption in Land Surveyors Act for AScT and CTech

• Signed Memorandum of Understanding with theCorporation of Land Surveyors of BC

• ASTTBC members included as ‘Qualified Professionals’ inMunicipal Sewage Regulations and in StreamsideProtection Regulations

• Revised Foresters Act includes Registered ForestTechnologists – 450 Forest Techs transferred fromASTTBC to the Association of BC Forest Professionals

• ASTTBC-registered professionals are appropriatelyrecognized in government legislation

• Launched the First Nations Careers Council to supportand assist First Nations build technology careers

• Launched the BC Women in Technology initiative tosupport and guide young girls and women as they considertechnology careers

2010s• Membership 10,500

• Introduced RTMgr certification recognizing AScTs andCTechs involved in supervision, management or leadershipin the technology fields

• EGBC (formerly APEGBC) – ASTTBC PTech TaskForces formed to introduce the Professional Technologist(PTech) designation for BC

• ASTTBC–EGBC Joint Board launched to find areas ofpractice for senior technologists

• Technical Safety BC approved an ASTTBC specialcertificate as an Electrical Work Practitioner (EWP) forAScTs and CTechs in electrical, electronics and biomedicalengineering technologies

• Technology Registrations Canada (TRC) launched asseparate corporation and delegated to accredit technologyprograms offered by BC colleges and institutes on behalfof ASTTBC

• Introduced mandatory CPD reporting

• Enhanced professional accountability with theintroduction of Practice Assessment Reviews

• Launched TechJOBS service for members and employers

• Developed initiatives/services to assist InternationallyTrained Technology Professionals (ITTP), First Nationsand People with Disabilities in collaboration with the BCGovernment

• Together with EGBC and ACEC-BC, released a researchpaper titled, A Strategic Direction for TechnologyEducation and Skills in British Columbia, addressingeducation, careers and labour market demands

• Technology Education & Careers Council promoted techeducation and careers with government and otherstakeholders

In the News…

Honorary ASTTBC Member ReceivesOrder of CanadaBryan Tisdall , the retired CEO ofScience World, has received the Order ofCanada for his contributions to improv-ing youth-science literacy and dedicationto fostering a love of science amongBritish Columbians. Bryan served manyyears as a member and valued partnerof ASTTBC’s Technology Education &Careers Council.

BC Budget HighlightsThe BC Government tabled the 2018Budget announcing funding for technol-ogy education, infrastructure projects,skills training for indigenous people andsupport for newcomers. Government tar-geted $11M for computers sciences,information technology and engineering.All good news for technology educationin British Columbia.With the green light for major proj-ects such as the Site C dam and thePattullo Bridge replacement, the needfor technical skills to help design, con-struct and maintain these infrastructureprojects will increase. ASTTBC is look-ing to the BC Government to ramp upmany more two-year engineering tech-nologist programs across BC.

WoodWORKS Technologist AwardKarla Fraser, Senior Project Manager,Urban One Builders, was awarded theinaugural Technologist Award at therecent 2018 Wood Design Awards forher work Brock Commons – TallwoodHouse. The 18-storey project, located atUBC in Vancouver, was the tallest hybridmass timber building in the world at thetime of construction and showcases qual-ities that demonstrate wood as a premierbuilding material for the future.

In the News… cont’d on page 4

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ViewPOINT...by Hon. George Heyman,Minister of Environment andClimate Change Strategy,Government of British Columbia

Professional Reliance Review

REVIEWING THE PROFESSIONAL RELIANCEmodel is a top priority for the BC Government becausethe public wants to be assured that a strong, transparent

process is in place that upholds the public interest and thehighest environmental, safety and resource-use standards.The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategyis conducting a review of BC’s professional reliance model.Announced last fall, the review includes a public engagementprocess, a legislative review, a governance review, a review ofbest practices in other jurisdictions, and targeted consultationswith stakeholders and Indigenous groups.Many British Columbians are wondering if more could havebeen done to pre-empt the situations they`ve faced recently...the contaminated soil landfill at Shawnigan Lake and theHullcar Aquifer contamination are two examples. Managingforests for watershed and ecosystem protection is another.These are areas where government has asked qualified profes-sionals (QPs) to contribute sound science and expert opinion,and at times, make regulatory decisions.British Columbians should be assured that a strong, transpar-ent process is in place that upholds the public interest and highenvironmental standards. The Province’s aim is to ensure thatroles, responsibilities and expectations of QPs are clear, and thepublic can see that various decisions made on their behalf putthe public’s interest first. This clarity will help improve publictrust in the professional reliance model.Feedback collected from citizens, stakeholders, qualified pro-fessionals and users of qualified professionals are being consid-ered in the review. Public engagement began December 1,2017 and closed January 19, 2018. The targeted stakeholderengagement launched at the same time and continued to theend of February.We have received over 2,200 feedback forms from the public,over 1,800 surveys of qualified professionals and 102 stake-holder submissions, including a submission from ASTTBC.Currently, approximately 36 natural resource sector regulatoryregimes rely on qualified professionals. Besides technicians andtechnologists, these include biologists, foresters, agrologists,engineers and geoscientists.While an analysis of all the submissions hasn’t been complet-ed, most people who have made their views known agree QPsare doing their work professionally and with the best of inten-tions. This review is about ensuring good decision making andproper oversight for the public interest.Government is of course committed to ensuring IndigenousPeoples’ concerns and interests are represented in this review,and an invitation has been sent to every nation in the provinceto share their experience of professional reliance in naturalresource decisions in their traditional territories.I thank every qualified professional, whether private sector orgovernment, academic or consultant or First Nations, who tookthe time to complete the Qualified Professional Survey.The Review will assess the effectiveness and appropriatenessof the professional reliance model and will identify where therecould be amendments to legislation. I am expecting a finalreport with recommendations in Spring 2018. �

Legaleseby Greg Miller, PEng, LLBProfessional Law CorporationPartner, Lindsay Kenney LLP& ASTTBC Legal Counsel

THE NEW GOVERNMENT of British Columbia hasundertaken a review of professional reliance for the pur-poses of making recommendations on:

1. Whether professional associations that oversee qualifiedprofessionals (QPs) employ best practices to protect thepublic interest;

2. Whether government oversight of professional associationsis adequate; and

3. Conditions governing the involvement of QPs in govern-ment’s resource management decisions and the appropriatelevel of government oversight to assure the public theirinterests are protected.

At the time of writing, this process is incomplete, but I believethat some outcomes are inevitable. One of those is that thereview should reveal that members of ASTTBC can and shouldbe relied upon to do more than is currently the case. At a mini-mum, there should be more opportunities for members to bedesignated as Qualified Professionals in various regulated fields.What does an increase in QP opportunities mean for you, asmembers? It should mean that you will be given more opportu-nity to practice your profession and thereby capitalize on theinvestment that both you and society have made in your educa-tion and training. It should mean that you will finally be givengreater opportunity to show what you can do as a full partnerin the engineering team.It will also mean that the public will be looking to hold youaccountable in the same way that it looks to other profession-als when things go wrong. In my experience, very few technol-ogists and technicians have found themselves to be defendantsin civil lawsuits. Once your QP opportunities have expanded,you can expect that to increase. Any dissatisfied party that youhave contracted with to provide your professional services willbe scrutinizing those services to ensure that they exactly com-ply with what you promised to do. Any disgruntled non-con-tracting party will be looking to ensure that your professionalservices complied with the relevant standard of care and therequisite ethics.What does an increase in QP opportunities mean for theAssociation? ASTTBC has for many years maintained an activedisciplinary system for ensuring that members live up to thehigh ethical standards of the profession. That system willundoubtedly become even more robust going forward as thepublic becomes more aware of, and reliant on, members’ role inthe functioning of the engineering team. Members of ASTTBCmust be, and be seen to be, competent and ethical in theirpractice and responsive to the public interest. Lapses in compe-tence or ethics will have to be dealt with if the public trust is tobe maintained and even fostered.All of this is going to require your support. Standards mayincrease, resulting in more effort to keep up. More practicecomplaints may be made, which need to be properlyaddressed. Practice reviews might be needed to ensure that thehigh standards are in fact being met. All of these may beuncomfortable, but they are fundamental in the new world ofprofessional reliance. �

ASTTBC Welcomes Two NewHonorary Members

Allan Bruce

Allan Bruce has over 30 years of experi-ence in the construction industry,including an extensive background inworkforce development, certificationand standards, health and safety, andgovernance.Allan participated as Director and Vice-Chair of the Asia Pacific GatewaySkills Table, and as Director of the BCIndustry Training Authority, and servesas a Director on the Board of SkillsCanada BC.As a workforce consultant, Mr. Brucecurrently acts as an advisor to the BCPremier’s LNG Working Group that istasked with ensuring the trades, techni-cians, management and engineeringworkforce are available to support theemerging BC LNG industry.

Roslyn Kunin, PhD

In her career, Roslyn has worked in theprivate sector, taught at several Canadianuniversities and served twenty years asthe Regional Economist for the federalgovernment in BC and Yukon.Dr. Kunin is Chair of the Board ofDirectors of the Haida EnterpriseCorporation and has been a Directorof the Business Development Bankof Canada, Chair of the Workers’Compen s a t i on Boa rd o f B r i t i s hColumbia and a member of the NationalStatistics Council. She has served as theChair of the Vancouver Stock Exchange,as Governor of the University of BritishColumbia, as Chair of the VancouverCrisis Centre, and as Vice President ofthe YWCA. �

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TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS…TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS...“Human capital has and will become the ultimate scarce resource.Technologists and technicians are a precious commodity because theynot only know what needs to be done, but also know how to do itwith the right tools and equipment.”

Dr. Roslyn Kunin, Economist

Qualified. Registered. Accountable. Suvarna Patil, AScTSuvarna Patil, AScTCory Hill, AScT, CPWI 3Cory Hill, AScT, CPWI 3

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Keeping Government Informed

THE RELATIONSHIP between government andASTTBC is paramount to the work of ensuring profes-sional reliance and QP recognition for BC’s Technology

Professionals. It is critical that any self-regulating body contin-ue to respect the trust of the MLAs who make up the BCLegislature. Therefore, ASTTBC is dedicated to achievinghigh standards of governance and works diligently to ensurepublic trust, health and safety by regulating standards oftraining, practice and a Code of Ethics.

Minister Melanie Mark Engages in Tech Pros MissionASTTBC has developed strong working relations with theHonourable Melanie Mark, Minister of Advance Education,Skills and Training, and the Minister Responsible for the ASTTAct. ASTTBC has met with Minister Mark on several occasionsincluding… in the BC Legislature for the 2018 TechnologySkills Appreciation Week Proclamation, a meeting at theASTTBC office and at the East Vancouver Community ScienceCelebration.

Minister of Education Rob Fleming Talks Technology CareersThe Honourable Rob Fleming, Minister of Education, host-ed a group from ASTTBC, Skills Canada BC and theTechnology Education & Careers Council (TECC) to talkabout the importance of technology education and careers.The primary focus was how to better engage youth in sci-ence, technology engineering and math (STEM) subjects,and provide a solid insight to potential STEM careers in thehigh school systems.

Minister Mike Farnworth and MLA Jennifer Rice Share ASTTBC’sInterest in Fire SafetyThe Honourable Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safetyand Solicitor General, and MLA Jennifer Rice, ParliamentarySecretary for Emergency Preparedness, met to discussASTTBC’s role in public safety, notably with the TechnicalSpecialist certifications in fire protection, and house and prop-erty inspection. ASTTBC reported that there are about 950Registered Fire Protection Technicians and 23 municipalitieswith a Bylaw requiring ASTTBC certification.

MLA Stephanie Cadieux Applauds ASTTBC’s Support for Employeeswith DisabilitiesSurrey South MLA Stephanie Cadieux visited the ASTTBCoffice to review and discuss ASTTBC’s study in 2017 thatfocused on the culture, policies and practices of employers inengineering and technology, funded by the Ministry of SocialDevelopment and Social Innovation. “There are looming labourmarket challenges in BC. People with disabilities represent a vastand largely untapped labour force,” shared MLA Cadieux. �

In the News… cont’d from page 2

Honorary Member Dan Lambert Turns 100!Dan Lambert , PEng (retired), f i r s tencountered ASTTBC when he was theManaging Director of APEGBC. Dan wasinstrumental in developing a great rela-tionship between the organizations thathas spanned well beyond his retirement.

Scott Tilley, AScT, Dubbed ‘Space Sleuth’After NASA FindProvincial and national media was all ‘abuzz’ this spring as Scott Tilley, AScT, a47-year-old electrical technologist andamateur astronomer made a discoverythat gained the attention of NASA.A signal led him to discover a satellitecalled IMAGE or ‘Imager for Magnet-opause-to-Aurora Global Exploration’.NASA launched the science probe in2000 to image the Earth’s magnetosphereand produce images of plasma popula-tions, but contact with the probe waslost in 2005 and the mission was aban-doned in 2007. �

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Message from the President & Chief Executive Officer

2017SAW THE MINISTER of Environment launch a full review ofProfessional Reliance. This is the first of its kind in decades and awelcomed opportunity for the BC Government, professional associa-

tions and many other stakeholders to engage on the question of professional reliance.ASTTBC offered information in response to the review and these were posted to thegovernment web site. ASTTBC was audited by a government team, and productivemeetings were convened with Ministry staff and the four other natural resources pro-fessions. These meetings enhanced connectivity and increase government awareness ofASTTBC professional regulatory activities.

2017continued the pursuit of Qualified Professional recognition in sever-al areas. Work commenced on a proposal for changes to professionallegislation, notably the ASTT Act, with a priority to addressing

PTech implementation. Changes to the ASTT Act covering administrative matterswill be submitted to the BC Ministry Responsible for the ASTT Act.

2017witnessed the agreement of Technology Accreditation Canada(TAC) and Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists(CCTT) to work collaboratively to develop one set of national edu-

cational standards for Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profes-sion. ASTTBC and other member associations of Technology Professionals Canadacollaborated to seek appropriate recognition for certified technologists and techni-cians with federal procurements.

2017saw the recent Electrical Worker Practitioner Appeal Court deci-sion upholding ASTTBC members’ right to apply for a TechnicalSafety BC license as a significant QP achievement. ASTTBC has

won the right to create, support and operate training programs, and has the right toissue a certificate for members who would then apply to Technical Safety BC(TSBC) for a license to offer electrical services in narrow areas defined in theASTTBC – TSBC agreement.

2017saw ASTTBC appointed to the BC Government’s Energy Step CodeCouncil. This council was established by the BC Government tosupport the successful implementation of the BC Energy Step Code

and the market transition to net-zero energy ready buildings. The Building and SafetyStandards Branch oversees this activity and serves as Secretariat for the Council. Thissignificant appointment includes Council informing future changes to the technicalcontent of the regulation or how it is implemented.

2017 initiated work on an Employer Liaison Program to enhanceemployer recognition of the value of technologists and technicians asan important part of their professional team. This initiative is

designed to support both the skill-seeking employer and the job-seeking memberwith the Onsite ASTTBC Certification Program, upcoming Employer Profile websiteand ongoing employer education on the value of ASTTBC certification.

2017saw ASTTBC continue to build and strengthen relationships withmembers, industry associations and stakeholders in and around BC.Having participated in over 120 activities in 2017 and using tech-

nology to reach our members, the success of ASTTBC’s reach is evident as seen in theover-capacity registrations of recent webinars and ASTTBC events, notable the AGM(240) and Technology Awards & Recognition Celebration (400), the significantincrease in TechJOB postings, the success of the digital communications strategy anda banner year for ASTTBC Foundation donations.

On behalf of the ASTTBC Council and staff, we thank all members, partners, gov-ernments, volunteers and regulatory bodies for your support and assistance asASTTBC continues to serve provincially and nationally as the 9th largest professionalregulatory body in BC.

Trent Reid, CTech John Leech, AScT, CAEPresident Chief Executive Officer

Executive & Council 2017 – 2018O F F I C E R SPresidentTrent Reid, CTechVice PresidentSarah Campden, CTech, RTMgrSecretary TreasurerDavid Sparanese, AScT, CPWI 3Past PresidentKeith Trulson, AScT, EngL

C O U N C I L D I R E C T O R STodd Blackstock, AScTRachel Butler, AScTJeff Collins, AScTEdzel Escala, AScTHeather Robertson, AScTPaul Sawyer, CTechCraig Sears, AScT, MBAPaul Tomei, AScTKen Zeleschuk, AScT, MBA

P U B L I C R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S (appointed)Rob Campbell, PEngBrian Carr, PhDJames Coble, MA

Promoting the ASTTBC BrandASTTBC marketing and communicationsreflect our Brand Promise:

ASTTBC TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS…Qualified. Registered. In Demand.

ASTTBC advertisements, sponsor-ships, print and electronic publica-tions, media releases and our websiteare designed to inform and engage awide range of audiences… the public;members and potential members;employers, employer associations andunions; professional associations andregulatory bodies; technical, trade andbusiness associations; and science andtechnology councils and educators.

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ASTTBC is the model association for technology professionals.

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To serve the public by regulating and supporting technology professionals’ commitment to a safe,healthy and sustainable society and environment.

ASTTBC TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS … Qualified. Registered. Accountable.

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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2017Covering January 1st to December 31st. For more details, visit… www.ASTTBC.org

Goal #1 – Professional Legislation & RegulationProfessional Reliance ReviewASTTBC partnered with four natural resource industry associ-ations to develop a common approach with the ProvincialGovernment on reviewing the role of professional associationsas it pertains to professional reliance. The Professional RelianceReview will support the scope of possibilities for ASTTBC tosecure added QP recognition.

ASTT Act ChangesIn 2017, ASTTBC began preparing a proposal requestingGovernment to change the ASTT Act, in relation to practice,regulatory and governance issues. Full rights to independentpractice is the goal of this proposal, as well as implementationof the Professional Technologist certification. The proposedchanges to current legislation will fully recognize and enablethe PTech to practice within established standards and codesand approved Practice Guides (Phase II.)

Goal #2 – Rights to PracticeASTTBC – APEGBC Joint BoardThe Joint Board convened in the Fall of 2017, largely to shareareas of common interest. An ASTTBC Council memberattended each EGBC Council meeting in 2017 to serve thepublic interest and enhance relations. It was determined thatthe PTech to EngL registration pathway showed little advan-tage, as a PTech who has completed the NPPE will have metthis requirement.

Practice Guidelines UpdateA review and approval of ASTTBC Practice Guidelines was sig-naled as a priority for in 2017. Mineral Exploration/Mining,Environmental Technology and Civil Infrastructure Highway –Asphalt were developed. Three more practice guides are underpreliminary development for 2018, with member and stake-holder engagement as the next steps.

Goal #3 – Professional Standards & RegulationPortability of Professional TitlesTechnology Accreditation Canada (TAC) and the CanadianCouncil of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) havereached an agreement to work collaboratively to develop oneset of national educational standards for Canada’s engineeringtechnology and applied science profession. Unified NationalEducation Standards will eliminate confusion and allow forgreater portability of credentials between provinces. This ben-efits ASTTBC members and the members of similar associa-tions across the country. This also benefits public interest bycreating a more rigorous quality assurance process. Over thenext 5 years, the standards will be reviewed and refined,under the guidance of CSA Group, to better reflect the pro-fession of today.

Goal #4 – Professional RecognitionASTTBC staff began development of an Employer LiaisonProgram to more fully engage employers. Services such asTechJOBS is being updated and upgraded, and a newTechEMPLOYER program is set to be launched in early 2018.

ASTTBC has begun marketing group onsite registration forstaff members of an organization who meet the requirementsfor certification and encouraging employers to support mem-bership dues.

ASTTBC continued to foster working relationships with manygroups, notably: Association of BC Forest Professionals,Association of Consulting Engineers – BC, Association of Pro-fessional Engineers & Geoscientists of BC, BC ConstructionAssociation, BC Economic Development Association, BCHousing, Business Council of BC, BC Institute of Agrologists,CanBIM, College of Applied Biology, College of RegisteredNurses of BC, Independent Contractors and BusinessAssociation, Notaries Public BC, Public Works Association ofBC, Skills Canada BC, Society of Internationally TrainedEngineers of BC, Surrey Board of Trade, TechnologyAccreditation Canada, Western Canada Onsite WastewaterManagement Association of BC, Westbank First Nations,Science World BC and various post-secondary institutionsdelivering technology education in BC.

ASTTBC’s marketing and communications plan continued topromote professional regulation and membership throughmedia advertising, event sponsorship, community outreach,stakeholder relations and government liaison.

ASTTBC and CTTAM CEOs sign agreement on use of member applica-tion software developed by ASTTBC in partnership with the CanadianGovernment.

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Practice Review Board:Protecting the PublicReport on ComplaintsInvestigation and discipline summary as of Dec 31st 2017

COMPLAINTS STATISTICS 2017 2016 2015 2014

Technologist & Technician ComplaintsUnauthorized use of title 1 1 1Ethics, logo, procedural, etc. 1 2 2

Technical Specialist ComplaintsProperty Inspection title, logoProperty Inspection ethics or other 6 5 3 5Fire Protection title, logoFire Protection ethics or other 6 12 5 9Onsite Wastewater title, logoOnsite Wastewater ethics or other 7 14 11 17All other TS groups – title, logo 1 2 2All other TS groups – ethics or other

Files Closed to Date 20 34 23 36Cases closed to the last PRB meeting in 2017, with complaints received by ASTTBCto Dec 31st 2017; other years are to year-end.

COMPLAINT OUTCOMES 2017 2016 2015 2014

Ethics Complaint – censure applied 11 21 13 21Ethics Complaint – stipulated order applied 1Ethics Complaint – no breach found 5 10 6 9Title or logo enforcement 2 2 3Membership cancelled or resigned 4 1 2

Total Complaints 20 33 23 35

TYPE OF ACTION INVOLVED 2017 2016 2015 2014

Disciplinary Hearing heldStipulated Order applied 1PRB recommendation applied 16 21 14 21

‘Type of Action’ is included in totals of ‘Complaint Outcomes’.

NOTE: Complaint Statistics and Complaint Outcomes may not necessarily balance due to amember having more than one complaint against them at the time their membership is cancelledor resigned. Cancelled/resigned members’ complaints do not appear as part of ‘censure applied’as the censure has not been completed at the time of cancellation/resignation. A member maybe cancelled/resigned as part of censure by the PRB; or for non-payment of annual dues in whichcase, if there is a PRB complaint against the member, the PRB will close the file and flag thedatabase indicating that prior to reinstatement, PRB conditions must be completed.

above: Trent Reid, CTech, (l) stepped into therole of ASTTBC President with Keith Trulson,AScT, EngL, passing the gavel to complete his2015 – 2017 term.

right: Senior officials from Servicio Nacional deAprendizaje (SENA) in Bogota, Columbia andrepresentatives from Northwest CommunityCollege visited ASTTBC to gain a better under-standing of how applied science and engineeringtechnology education, certification and registra-tion is regulated in BC.

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Goal #5 – Member ServicesIn 2017, ASTTBC continued to build and strengthen provin-cial member engagement and community outreach programs.The CPD listing and TechCLUB Member Benefits Programoffering both increased by 15% to expand on value-addedproducts and services. The ASTTBC digital communicationmethods (e-newsletter and social media accounts) are generat-ing a response that is higher than industry standards. An analy-sis system to measure and report on digital communicationswas introduced and is guiding future activity.

The Member Compensation Survey was conducted to sharevaluable labour market data for both members and employers.This survey is published every two years so that ASTTBCmembers and their employers may have the opportunity ofcomparing job responsibility, experience and other factors withthe salary ranges reported by the Association.

Goal #6 – Technology Careers & EducationASTTBC partnered with Science World BC to deliver a two-pronged community outreach and schools STEM educationinitiative across the province. Five Community ScienceCelebrations took place throughout the province, in Kamloops,Prince George, Fort St. John, Port Alberni and East Vancouver.

ASTTBC produced a video highlighting the ConstructionSafety Officer program. This video will continue to be utilizedin ASTTBC’s marketing efforts to promote career opportuni-ties in the Construction Safety field.

ASTTBC celebrated National Engineering & GeoscienceMonth in March and Technology Skills Appreciation WeekMarch 12th – 16th, using these opportunities to promote thecontribution that the technology workforce makes in BC.ASTTBC participated with contests, event sponsorships, mem-ber engagement and community outreach.

ASTTBC has been leading efforts to signal an alarm bell on thetechnical skills shortage in BC and was validated by the BCGovernment announcing funding for technology education,infrastructure projects, skills training for indigenous people andsupport for newcomers in the 2018 Budget.

top left: ASTTBC’s Canada 150 Photo ContestGrand Prize Winner, Jack (John) Nellist, AScT,submitted this amazing photo from 1941, whenBoeing Aircraft of Canada built a new plant onSea Island for the production of the ConsolidatedCatalina amphibian flying boat.

bottom left: ASTTBC sponsors several studentevents to support technology education and careers,such as the Camosun College MechanicalEngineering Technology Student Project Showcase.

far left: In partnership with Science World BC,ASTTBC took part in five Community ScienceCelebrations throughout the province. ASTTBCmember volunteers participated as TechnologyAmbassadors, spreading enthusiasm about STEMinto the broader community.

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ASTTBC full page ad promoting Fire Protection Technicians as placed in the Fire Prevention Officers’ Association of BritishColumbia (FPOABC) publication… Fire Away Magazine.

Goal #7 – Public PolicyIn 2017, ASTTBC maintained its role actively engaging many key stakeholders andgovernment officials in service to technology professionals and the public interest.

Resources were directed to participate in labour market programming by joiningwith other stakeholders to provide workshops on professional certification andregistration.

ASTTBC completed a study in 2017 that focused on the culture, policies and prac-tices of employers in engineering and technology titled, Persons with DisabilitiesAccessibility to Technical Occupations Labour Market Partnership Project. TheAssociation has been encouraged to pursue the next phase and a continuing partner-ship with the Ministry.

BC Women in Technology (BCWiT) continued to work diligently in promotingwomen in technology and creating opportunities for women in technology to con-nect. In 2017, the Women in Technology Survey was conducted. This survey is pub-lished every four years and reflects the viewpoint of ASTTBC’s female membership’sinspirations, issues and challenges faced in their technology careers.

ASTTBC met directly and exchanged informally with several Cabinet Ministers andmany of the BC MLAs.

Cabinet Ministers included…

MLAs included…

SU P PORT I N G T E CHNO LOGY P RO F E S S I ON A L S

OF TODAY AND TOMORROW

Foundation Financial HighlightsThe ASTTBC FOUNDATION is the char-itable foundation of ASTTBC. Taxdeductible donations from ASTTBCmembers and others allow the Foundationto provide student bursaries, and to sup-port science and technology events. �

2017 2016

Revenue $ 69,145 $ 60,475

Charitable Activities $ 42,500 $ 46,000Expenses & FundRaising Costs 3,614 3,109

Excess RevenueOver Expenses $ 23,031 $ 11,366

Net Assets $ 767,466 $ 653,112

Contributions toEndowment Funds $ 91,323 $ 17,085

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2017 Revenue & Expenses

ASTTBCCONTINUED TO MEET its obligations under the ASTT Act andprovided valuable services to the public and members. This wasaccomplished with a modest operating deficit of $19,238 plus expenditures of$66,781 from reserves for a total deficit of $86,019. A special one-time expense of$250,000 will be paid over 5 years commencing fiscal 2019. The audited FinancialStatements will be posted before the AGM. The Association remains in a healthyfinancial position. �

Full audited statements are available at… www.ASTTBC.org

REVENUE 2017 2016

Membership Dues $ 2,541,959 $ 2,562,840Registration Fees 176,855 198,753Professional Affairs 610,240 624,152Publications & Member Services 109,267 92,232Institutes – 6,497Interest 31,550 37,044

Total Revenue $ 3,469,871 $ 3,521,518

EXPENSES 2017 2016

Administration & Interest $ 188,531 $ 175,578Wages & Benefits 2,126,788 2,160,539Office & Equipment (includes amortization) 234,469 233,265Governance 215,365 179,186Professional Affairs & Practice 455,732 494,636National Association Dues & Expenses 74,591 72,879Public Affairs & Recruitment 95,658 112,772Education & Training 34,407 32,028Publications & Member Services 62,822 73,831Institutes 746 6,526

Total Expenses $ 3,489,109 $ 3,541,240

Excess (Deficiency) of Revenue over Expenses $ (19,238) $ (19,722)Termination Benefit $ (250,000)Expenditures from Reserves $ (66,781) (41,858)Total Excess (Deficiency) of Revenue over Expenses $ (336,019) (61,580)

This financial information is an excerpt from the financial statements provided by the ASTTBC auditor. The official version will be presented to the ASTTBC Counciland tabled at the ASTTBC AGM. Following the AGM the financial statements will be posted to the ASTTBC website.

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Registration Demographics10,102 Registrants as of Dec 31st 2017

Technologists & TechniciansIncluding AScT, CTech, Provisional, Associate, GradTech and Student Members

Discipline TOTAL %Biological Sciences 276 3.4Biomedical Engineering 93 1.1Building 933 11.4Chemical 115 1.4Civil 2,582 31.6Electrical 854 10.4Electronics 1,008 12.3Environmental 264 2.6Forest Engineering 13 0.2Gas & Petroleum 94 1.1Geomatics (Survey) 312 3.8Industrial 71 0.9Information 52 0.6Instrumentation 41 0.5Marine Engineering 7 0.1Mechanical 1,304 15.9Metallurgical 37 0.5Mineral Resources 120 1.5

Total 8,176 100.0Excludes 39 RTMgr, 25 PTech and 83 Honorary Members

Technical Specialist Certification TOTAL %Building Design 68 3.3Construction Safety 342 16.4Fire Protection 906 43.5House & Property Inspection 132 6.3Onsite Wastewater 501 24.1Public Works Inspection 93 4.5Site Improvements Surveys 20 1.0Steel Detailing 16 0.8Underground Utility Locator 5 0.2

Total 2,083 100.0

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• Harry Bains• George Chow• Adrian Dix• Doug Donaldson• Mike Farnworth• Rob Fleming• Scott Fraser

• George Heyman• John Horgan• Carole James• Melanie Mark• Bruce Ralston• Shane Simpson• Dr. Darryl Plecas, Speaker

• Dan Ashton• Mike Bernier• Shirley Bond• Stephanie Cadieux• Raj Chouhan• Mike de Jong• Sonia Furstenau• Simon Gibson• Marvin Hunt• Joan Isaacs• Ravi Kahlon• Leonard Krog• Greg Kyllo• Norm Letnick• Bowinn Ma• Peter Milobar• Mike Morris• Coralee Oakes

• Tracy Reddies• Linda Reid• Jennifer Rice• John Rustad• Ben Stewart• Michelle Stilwell• Todd Stone• Jordan Sturdy• Sam Sullivan• Ralph Sultan• Steve Thomson• Jane Thornthwaite• Laurie Throness• Teresa Wat• Andrew Weaver• Andrew Wilkinson• John Yap

Goal #8 – Governance & ManagementA membership dues policy is underdeve lopment to en sure ASTTBCresources continue to be invested inservice to ASTTBC’s mandate.

Staff began work on a sponsorshipdevelopment policy to ensure alignmentwith ASTTBC’s objectives.

ASTTBC initiated a self-evaluationprogram for ASTTBC Counci l toachieve greater openness and trans-parency.

The 2017 Annual General Meeting &Conference (AGM) and the 2017Technology Awards & RecognitionCeremony (TARC) both saw record-breaking attendance, with 240 partici-pants at the AGM and 400 at TARC.Both events were supported by generouspartners and sponsors.

The ASTTBC Foundation providedtwenty-seven technology students withbursaries and awards across the province.The Foundation also celebrated a banneryear in major gift donations.

As of December 31st, 2017, ASTTBCmembership stood at 10,102 including5,134 Technologists and Technicians,1,068 students, 1,586 graduates in alldisciplines and 2,083 in the TechnicalSpecialists groups. The Board ofExaminers approved 675 applications forAScT and CTech of which 506 were forstudent membership. �

Frank Rizzardo, AScT, GSC, stands to be recog-nized at the ASTTBC Technology Awards event.

Major Gift to ASTTBCFoundation Endows the ASTTBCEmcon Services Bursary

IN 2017, ASTTBC Foundation Boardtrustee and long-time member ofASTTBC, Frank Rizzardo, AScT,

GSC, President and General Manager ofEmcon Services, committed a leadershipgift to the ASTTBC Foundation.A donation of $50,000 by EmconServices has established an endowed fundto provide an annual technology studentbursary at Okanagan College.“There is a need for employers to support

the work of the ASTTBC Foundation,”said Frank. “Emcon Services has benefit-ted over the past 30 years by hiring grad-uates of BC institutions that provideapproved technology professional pro-grams. It’s only right that we assist thestudents that will help us to be successfulin the future.”“The ASTTBC Foundation is grateful

for thi s generous donation, and forFrank’s time and expertise serving on theFoundation Board,” said ASTTBC PastPresident and Foundation Chair DanMooney, AScT, CPWI 1. “With Frank’sleadership, we will reach out to more BCemployers. The ASTTBC Foundationoffers matching of funds, up to the annualcap per fund, for donations made todonor-named funds.” �

Technology Awards & Recognition CelebrationIndustry Leaders Came Out to Celebrate in Unprecedented Numbers

THIS PAST NOVEMBER, ASTTBC hosted over 400guests at the 29th Annual Technology Awards &Recognition Celebration. The gala provided an oppor-

tunity for ASTTBC to recognize Technology Professionals inBC who have demonstrated extraordinary achievements intheir respective fields, and gave the Association a platform tosay thank-you to the numerous volunteers and partners whoare fundamental to its growth and development.A highlight of this year’s celebration was the surprise LifeMembership award presented to the retiring ASTTBC CEO,John Leech. Association members and staff assisted in creatinga video capturing John’s 44-year career span with ASTTBC.His legacy will provide the impetus for the success of theAssociation in the coming years.Special guests included an unprecedented number of provin-cial and federal government representatives, professional tech-nology associations from across the country and numerousother stakeholder organizations from around the province.This year the Association proudly welcomed greetings fromseveral government officials including Dan Ruimy, MP; JohnHorgan, Premier; Honourable Bruce Ralston, Minister ofJobs, Trade and Technology, MLA; Honourable Melanie Mark,Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, MLA;and Marvin Hunt, MLA.Every year, the ASTTBC Foundation Silent Auction raisesfunds to provide bursaries and awards for technology students,and supports science and technology education and awarenessthroughout British Columbia. This year, donors and biddersraised nearly $12,000... a new record! A special mention goesout the BC Road Builders and the technology professionalassociations from Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario who chimedin during the ceremony to contribute $1,500 each to theFoundation. With this generous support from the professionalcommunity, the ASTTBC Foundation is helping the youth oftoday become the techs of tomorrow! �

Connections made! Kerry Jothen, CEO, Human Capital Strategies; KathyKinloch, President, BCIT; Kelly Pollack, Partner, Human Capital Strategies;Gary Herman, CEO, Industry Training Authority; and Rita Herman.

THANKS FOR HE L P I NG US C E L EBRAT E !

Dan Mooney, Chair, ASTTBC Foundation; Greg Miller, President,OACETT; Trent Reid, President, ASTTBC; Sandra Pippus, President,ASET; Kelly Scott, President and CEO, BC Road Builders; and KellieOrr, President, CTTAM.

Congratulations to our TARC 2017 Award Recipients!

These technology professionals and their organizations havecontributed to the growth and development of our economy,our environment and our communities.

Honorary Membership• Allan Bruce• Roslyn Kunin, PhD• Allan Russell, PEng

Advanced Technology Award• Reginald Mueller, AScT

Employer Award for the Enhancement of Career Successof Technology Professionals• Allnorth Consultants Ltd.

Life Membership• John Leech, AScT, CAE• Keith Trulson, AScT, EngL

Professional Achievement Award• Don Freschi, AScT• Mark McDonald, AScT• Robert Parkinson, CTech

Professional Leadership Award for Women in Technology• Sasha Bird, AScT• Dawn McGrath, AScT, ROWP

TechGREEN Award• Bullfrog Power

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Technology Awards & RecognitionCelebration 2017

Ten BC MLAs attended; four are Cabinet Ministers. All thanks to ASTTBC’s solid connection with leaders in Victoria.

TechPROfileLee Marcotte, RFPT

LEE MARCOTTE, RFPT, is a Fire AlarmTechnician working for Troy Life & FireSafety in Kelowna. Lee began her fire safety

professional career in Toronto, moving to theOkanagan Valley in 2009. To stay current in herfield while on an extended maternity leave, Leetook courses with the Justice Institute of BC andvolunteered at the Kelowna Fire Museum. WhenLee’s daughters began attending school, she wentback to work full-time as a Fire Alarm Helperwith Mircom. This role inspired Lee on a pathfor a new career and she was hired for a positionwith Troy Life & Fire Safety.

Lee works with a team at Troy that covers the entire Interior and parts of NorthernBC. She attributes her success to the workplace culture at Troy. Troy has created astrong team of technicians supporting and celebrating each other’s growth and devel-opment, while prioritizing the health and safety of its employees and the public at allstages of operation.

Why I Became a Technology Professional?

“I love the diversity that this role provides while conducting inspections. It is my pleas-ure and honour to assist in the safety of people’s lives, homes and environments. Many ofmy inspections take place in buildings housing students, the elderly and families withspecial needs. I’m passionate about educating them in fire and safety, and feel thateveryone deserves to be educated – from conversations about testing smoke alarms tomuster points. I take great pride in my 18 years in fire prevention and education. I amgrateful for nomination to be recognized as a TechPRO and the supportive relationshipwith the Kelowna Fire Department and my employer, Troy Life & Fire Safety.” �

Doug Duncan, AScT, 1974 Council President,recently reconnected with retiring CEO JohnLeech, AScT, CAE, to talk about ‘old times’.

A Letter from Retiring CEO John Leech

HOW DOES ONE ACCOUNT for 44 years of one’s life… of one’s career?What does a person say? No doubt whatsoever that it has been an incrediblejourney… an awesome experience… an honour to have been given the oppor-

tunity to serve! The four decades have been packed full of super interesting people, abounty of opportunities and initiatives that strive to better society and careers.In 1973 the Council of the day led by then President Doug Duncan, AScT, took abig risk by approving a major increase in dues and a willingness to co-sign a loan, ifneeded, to engage the first full time Registrar. I am so thankful and incredibly gratefulthat the Council selected ME!Much has been achieved in this timeframe... I have served the Association, themembers and the people of British Columbia. The volunteer and staff teams thatpulled it all together over the 44 years really made it all possible. A few major devel-opments are of note, but in drawing attention to these few, I do not for a momentdiminish the small and steady steps made in growing the professional recognition ofASTTBC members and the many services we provided to be of service to others. Ibelieve you will agree the following all helped move us forward:

• ASTT Act

• ASTTBC Foundation

• Purchase of the ASTTBC building

• Qualified Professional recognition

• Inclusion of Technical Specialists

• Leadership in promoting STEM and support for many groups

• Assistance for Internationally Trained Technology Professionals

• Partnership with Aboriginal Peoples through the First Nations Careers Council

• BC Women in Technology to enhance engagement in tech careers

• Relationships… relationships… relationships…

I thank you... the members, leaders of other professional, technical and trade associa-tions, government elected officials and staff, colleagues in regulatory bodies, and somany more. I value the relationship with volunteer leaders who became colleaguesand then life-long friends. Hugs to you all.To my family, there are few words that I can use to describe the level of love, sup-port and, yes, sacrifices that have been with me every step of the way. I thank you foreverything and send you a heartfelt apology for the added stress and sometimes chal-lenging times. Double hugs!With my retirement there is a tremendous opportunity for renewal, for ‘new blood’to pick up the torch. An opportunity to work with a tremendous team of ASTTBCmembers, staff, friends and colleagues in many other circles. An opportunity to moveASTTBC and its membership to new levels in service to the people of BritishColumbia. I wish you all my very best in the path ahead.

With heartfelt gratitude,

John Leech, AScT, CAE

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ASTTBC Technical Specialists UpdateConstruction Safety OfficerMembership continues to grow and remains strong. CPD con-tinues to be a major focus for members. Partnerships withBCIT and CLAC have allowed ASTTBC to facilitate a series offour CSO and RULT specific CPD events for 2018. All will bewebcast, with the option of attending in person. TheCertification Board has been hard at work on a five-year reviewof the certification policy with the aim of closer alignment tothe needs of industry and public needs.

Fire ProtectionIn January 2018, ASTTBC continued the government-fundedsix-week Fire Protection Technician Training Program. Thetraining content covered endorsements such as: portable fireextinguisher, water-based fire protection systems and an intro-duction to special fire suppression systems. In addition to FireProtection Technician training, the 25 students participated inthe Cross-Connection Control (Back Flow) CertificationCourse. This additional training was included based on indus-try needs to help the students be job-ready upon completion ofthe program. Many of program graduates are seeking employ-ment. Please contact kmcdiarmid@asttbc.org if your companyis looking for Fire Protection Technician trainees.

House & Property InspectionThe provincial government is reviewing the home inspectorlicensing model and looking to possible changes in professionalcertification and licensing. The CEO met the Minister andpitched a change to the current model to bring it into align-ment with a more typical professional regulatory model.A full day of professional education is planned for May 24(the day before the ASTTBC AGM). Topics will includevideo scanning of perimeter drainage systems, mold remedia-tion, basic asbestos training, developments in home ownerinsurance, basics of strata depreciation reporting, etc. Allmembers of ASTTBC who are interested these topics areinvited to attend. For details and registration information seethe ASTTBC Events webpage.The new version of the House and Property Inspectionwebsite has been activated and now follows the generallyaccepted format used throughout the ASTTBC websites.

Onsite WastewaterASTTBC has continued to spend significant time andresources on supporting ROWP applicants. Practice AssessmentReviews are being actively administered with a well-developednetwork of ASTTBC-approved Quality Assurance Specialists.ASTTBC is providing technical assistance to AuthoritiesHaving Jurisdiction such as Regional Districts, Municipalitiesand various government agencies. We also respond to numer-ous enquiries from the public and our members regardingthe regulatory framework.There are several initiatives underway to support ROWPpractice and to fulfill our mandate to protect the publicinterest. One of those projects is promotion of seweragemaintenance. We continue to collaborate with severalregional districts to support development of local SewerageMaintenance Bylaws and public education initiatives.Collaborations with industry groups continue to benefit allpar t ies such as Western Canada Onsite WastewaterManagement Association (WCOWMA). ASTTBC proud-ly sponsored this year's WCOWMA Conference, withboth the program manager and ASTTBC Registrar inattendance.

Underground Utility LocatorMuch effort has been given to spreading the news about thisunique certification. Bruce Stevens, AScT, has made numerouspresentations to government and industry groups, including:cities of Kelowna, Surrey, Burnaby, Langley, Coquitlam andMetro Vancouver; major contractors Ledcor and MatconCivil, as well as Fortis Gas and the BC Public WorksAssociation. The RULT website is now fully functional. �

ASTTBC : Professional ComplianceServes the Public Interest

ASTTBCFULFILLS ITS MISSION to serve the publicby regulating and supporting TechnologyProfessionals’ commitment to a safe, healthy and sustainablesociety and environment in part via the Practice Review Board(PRB) and the Accreditation Board (AB). The PRB contributesto achieving the Association’s statutory objective in the regula-tion of all matters relating to monitoring the practice of itsmembers including competency, moral character and profes-sional conduct. To that end, the PRB evaluates and enforcesstandards. The AB oversees the quality and relevance of educa-tion and training that meets the needs of technologists, techni-cians and technical specialists.

The PRB fulfills its purpose in three ways:1) Practice Assessment Review (PAR): a PAR may be initiat-

ed when: a) An ASTTBC member voluntarily requests areview of his or her practice, b) A Member is identified bythe PRB through random selection, c) ASTTBC has rea-son to believe in respect of a specific member that eitherthe member or the public would benefit, or d) A com-plaint has been received against a member.

2) Handling Complaints: Under the Regulations, the PRB isresponsible for the handling of complaints, including butnot limited to the filing, investigation and disposition of acomplaint, the issuing of formal charges (if any) to beadjudicated by a discipline committee, penalties, reportingof the judgement and an appeal process.

3) Monitoring Continuing Professional Development: Inour ever-evolving workplace environment, the publicexpects that technologists, technicians and technical spe-cialists keep informed of the latest developments related tothe services they provide, whether they be technological,regulatory or otherwise. Public expectations are supportedin the first principle of the ASTTBC Code of Ethics, thatall members hold paramount the safety, health and welfareof the public, the protection of the environment, and thepromotion of health and safety within the workplace. Touphold these membership principles, ASTTBC membersare required to maintain proficiency and competence, andto advance their knowledge within their discipline by par-ticipating in various lifelong learning or continuing profes-sional development (CPD) activities.

The Accreditation Board Policy Implementation is a collabo-rative effort between the AB, the Board of Examiners (BoE)and ASTTBC Technical Specialist Certification Boards. Atrustworthy accreditation process promotes frequent updat-ing of program content and instructional methods to meetthe needs of technological change, while providing educationand training providers freedom to select the most appropriateand effective way of aligning program learning outcomeswith the competency standards that employers require.Accreditation by ASTTBC or an ASTTBC designatedagency, such as Technology Accreditations Canada,is designed to support education and trainingproviders in meeting the legitimate needs ofemployers, the genuine career aspirations ofBritish Columbians and to fulfi l l therequirements of the ASTT Act… “to regu-late the standards of training and practice ofand for its members and to protect the inter-ests of the public.” �

Shift to Electronic AuthenticationSecurely With Notarius DigitalSignatures for ASTTBC Members

ALTHOUGH ink and paper havebeen the classical method ofauthenticating official documents

for centuries, the advent of electronicfiles presents a digital conundrum. Howcan we digitally seal a document with thesame level of trust as its paper equivalent?The use of technology also raises con-cerns relating to the integrity of thesedocuments . How to e s t ab l i sh anirrefutable link between a digital docu-ment and its author? How to make surethe documents have not been modifiedafterwards? As documents are transmit-ted electronically to third parties such asgovernment agencies, municipalities andcustomers, both the signer and the recip-ient may have doubts about the possiblealterations made to the document after ithas been transmitted. All valid concernsin a world where cyber identity theft isquite common.ASTTBC has chosen to answer thischallenge by teaming up with Notariusto issue highly reliable digital signaturesto members looking for an alternative toink and paper. This new service allowsASTTBC to securely control the issuanceand revocation of its members digital sig-nature. For members, it ensures that theyhave access to a government grade digitalsignature service that is based on the bestcyber security practices in place today.For many, use of the digital signaturemay seem abstract, but in fact, using adigital signature is equivalent to usingyour PIN on your debit card and cansign documents in a few clicks. Theresult is a secure electronic file that isperfectly adapted to our new digitaleconomy. �

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SKILLED KNOWLEDGEABLE WORKERS are at the core of realizing sustainable,responsible development in British Columbia. The success of your enterprisein a dynamic global market will depend on the professionals on your team.

Add value to your team by employing technology professionals registeredwith ASTTBC… highly qualified technical personnel who are job-ready witheducation and experience.

Employers… ask for our Employer Liaison package to learnhow technology professionals can benefit your enterprise.

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2017 Member Compensation Survey

THIS SURVEY is published so that members of theApplied Science Technologists & Technicians of BritishColumbia and their employers may have the opportu-

nity of comparing job responsibility, experience and otherfactors with the salary ranges reported by the Association.The Member Compensation Survey is a valuable aid forreviewing employee remuneration. The Member Compensa-tion Survey has been published every second year by theAssociation since 1977, with survey results posted online. �

Median Salary ReportedTechnologist/Technician – all categories of registration

Level of Classification AScT CTech PTech RTMgr Graduate Associate

Monthly Salary $7,418 $7,083 $8,748 $9,125 $4,958 $5,000

Technical Specialist – certified level only

Level of Classification CSO RFPT CHI/CPI ROWP RSCO

Monthly Salary $6,042 $5,792 $2,917 $4,167 $6,750

Note: Insufficient responses for Building Design, Site Improvements Surveys,Steel Detailing.

Monthly Salary by Responsibility Level (Median)ENTRY LEVEL $4,417

INTERMEDIATE $5,500

JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE $6,042

SUPERVISOR/SENIOR ASSISTANT $7,042

MIDDLE MANAGEMENT $6,883

PRINCIPLE $7,125

SENIOR MANAGEMENT $7,500

EXECUTIVE $8,333

Monthly Salary by Geographic Location (Median)

ASTTBC Group Plans & Services addvalue to your registration!

• Auto Sales & Leasing – Quinella Auto• Car Rentals – Hertz Car Rental, Local

Hospitality, Zipcar• Clothing Discounts – Mark’s Commercial• Continuing Professional Development –

CSA Group, EPIC Educational Program• Disability, Accidental, Health & Dental

Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance –Manulife Financial

• Heath & Dental Trust Plan – OlympiaBenefits Inc.

• Home Insurance – TD Insurance MelocheMonnex

• Hotel Discounts – Accent Inns, Hotel GrandPacific, Local Hospitality, Prestige Hotels &Resorts, Sandman Hotel Group

• Mortgages – Dreyer Group• Products & Services – Notarius, Endless

Savings & More• Professional Liability Insurance – ENCON

through Willis Towers Watson• Travel Discounts – Local Hospitality• Travel Insurance – ATI Insurance

Take advantage of valuableinsider discounts!

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SINCE 1910, McElhanney has hired hundreds of technolo-gists and technicians who work across Western Canadaand around the world. They represent critical McElhanney

team members for all professional service groups and providethe skills which are applied to delivering their clients’ projects.McElhanney employs technologists and technicians from spe-cialized programs such as geomatics and GIS, environmental,planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, materialstesting and IT.“What sets ASTTBC-registered applicant employees apart from

those not registered is that any ASTTBC designation allows bothMcElhanney and our clients to be confident that staff haveachieved the minimum competency and experience level, andhave a commitment to continuous professional development,”commented Allan Russell, PEng, CEO & President,McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. “In addition, staff receiv-ing their Professional Technologist designation have proven to bea senior level technologist with increasing overall product deliveryand management responsibility. We are all very proud of the con-tribution these individuals have made at McElhanney.”At McElhanney, the technical staff follow several differentcareer paths that lead to becoming a recognized technicalexpert, a senior project manager, a key client manager or anoperations manager. Many current senior staff are graduates oftechnical colleges and members of ASTTBC. McElhanneyemploys approximately 55 ASTTBC-certified technologistsand technicians. �

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