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A S ET C o u n c i l Executive President

Public Members

Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) City of Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie

Peter Portlock, CD, MHSA Lethbridge Family Services, Lethbridge Chris Warren, Q.C. Warren Sinclair LLP, Red Deer Linda Wood Edwards, CAE, B.Admin. Edmonton

First Vice President

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Kevin Harrison, P.Tech(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) Edmonton Police Services, Edmonton Second Vice President

Keith Galliott, C.E.T. Corix Control Solutions, Calgary Past President

1630–10020 101A Ave. NW Edmonton AB T5J 3G2 tel: 780.425.0626 | toll free: 1.800.272.5619 fax: 780.424.5053 | email: asetadmin@aset.ab.ca www.aset.ab.ca ASET Mission: “To benefit the public and the profession by being the premier regulator, service provider to and promoter of safe, high-quality professional technology practice.” ASET Vision: “To be publicly recognized as certifying and promoting technology professions to support Alberta’s success.” ASET is a professional organization for applied science, engineering and information technicians and technologists in Alberta and the Territories. ASET evaluates the qualifications of individuals who voluntarily apply for certification and issues professional credentials accordingly. ASET acts as an advocate for the profession to governments and the general public. It also delivers a number of benefits and services to its members and their employers. NOTE : Editorial opinions, reports and similar articles published herein do not necessarily reflect the opinion or policy of the ASET Council or the Association.

Elizabeth McDonald, P.Tech.(Eng.) Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co., Edmonton Councillors

George Al Haddad, P.Tech.(Eng.) Tundra Process Solutions, Calgary Jodi Arrowsmith, C.E.T., B.Tech. Elk Point Don Cheeseman, R.E.T. Edmonton Lynda Greenwood, C.E.T. Defence Construction Canada, Edmonton

A S ET Chapter Chairs calgary Sarah Kennedy, C.E.T. cold lake Ajaz Quraishi, C.Tech., PE edmonton Dan Malone, C.E.T. fort mcmurr ay James Hiltz, C.E.T. gr ande pr airie Norm Rief, C.E.T. lethbridge Greg Brouwer, C.E.T. lloydminster Dale Myggland, C.E.T. medicine h at Barry Way, C.E.T. red deer Dave Moller, R.E.T.

Sandra Pippus, C.E.T., Alberta Infrastructure, Capital Projects Division, Grande Prairie

Don Wilson, C.E.T. MBA, DBA, MIEEE Siemens Canada Ltd., Edmonton

A S ET O f f i c e Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel

Coordinator of Professional Practice

Definition of practice —applied science & engineering technology

Barry Cavanaugh, J.D.

Jackie Sousa

Executive Assistant

“Practice of applied science technology and engineering technology means: accepting responsibility for the reporting on, advising on, evaluating, designing, preparing plans and specifications for, or directing the construction, technical inspection, maintenance or operation of any structure, work or process that is:

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Russ Medvedev, MA

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a. aimed at the discovery, development or utilization of matter or energy or in any other way designed for the use and convenience of society;

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Accounting Supervisor

Heather Shewchuk, B.Comm.

Nicole Miller, B.Comm.

b. concerned with the safeguarding of life, health, property, environment, public welfare or economic welfare; and

Director of Finance and Administration

Corporate Relations Officer

c. in accordance with legislation and industry recognized codes, standards, procedures and practices, through the application of established engineering or applied science principles and methods of problem solving.”

Norman Viegas, B.Comm., CMA, CAE

Lara Proulx, BA, PR

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Celebrating a Milestone Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.)

As you may know, ASET is celebrating its 50 year anniversary in 2013. This is indeed a significant achievement for an association which started with a small group of founding members in 1963 to more than 18,000 members today. It is an honour to be president during this historic time. As part of the celebrations, we’re planning a number of special activities in 2013 across the province. From March 22-23, ASET is hosting the 2013 AGM in Calgary at the Fairmont Palliser. Events include education sessions, a volunteer appreciation dinner, the AGM and an AGM luncheon. The Palliser has special significance, as it was the location of the first ASET meeting in September 1963. On September 28, 2013, ASET will hold a 50th anniversary gala at the Fairmont Macdonald in Edmonton. Please consider this my personal invitation for you to join us at these festivities. Over the past 12 months, ASET has had a lot to celebrate. On August 1, 2012, the Permit to Practice was implemented recognizing professional members and permit holders who are practising engineering independently. The number of members receiving a P.Tech. designation also continues to grow. Today, there are now more than 200 P.Tech.s in Alberta and we expect this number to grow by 50% by 2014.

To provide support for members, we introduced an ASET Education Program in 2012. To help members and employers connect, we launched ATEN, the Alberta Technical Employment Network. In 2012, there were 184 jobs posted and 1,122 members had already signed up. To enhance communications with members, we increased use of social media including Linkedin, facebook and twitter. I’m also proud that, during my term on Council, we’ve increased the number of benefits for members in response to member feedback.

across the province. I would also like to thank my colleagues on Council, ASET CEO Barry Cavanaugh, and staff at the ASET office for their support. I look forward to have the opportunity continue to work with ASET and contribute to our professional association.

In addition, we’ve worked on strengthening relationships with our stakeholders. For example, I’ve had the opportunity on several occasions to discuss issues with Mark Flint, the new CEO of APEGA and Leah Lawrence, the current APEGA president. For the first time that I can remember, the ASET Council will soon be meeting the APEGA Council to discuss areas where we can work together. I’ve also had the privilege to meet with representatives of the provincial government at events across the province to share member concerns. On the national front, I’ve enjoyed working with my colleagues in Ontario, BC, and Saskatchewan as we continue to build Technology Professionals Canada (TPC). I believe that TPC is important to provide a national presence. This is my last report as president so I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all members for their support and appreciated the opportunity to meet with so many members personally at ASET events over the past year

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Building on Strengths Barry Cavanaugh, J.D.

For an organization to know where it’s going, it has to understand from whence it has come. This year, we have a unique opportunity at ASET to reflect on the past as we celebrate the association’s 50th anniversary. One thing that strikes me is how well ASET has stayed the course over its first half century. The principles upon which ASET was based remain, in essence, those which guide the association today. Given the degree of social, political, and technological change over this time, ASET’s consistency is remarkable and is a testament to the support of its members and to the relevance of its mission. The core values of ASET were formed as the economy of the Province of Alberta was evolving in the 1950s and 60s. The economy was expanding and the demand for a specialized, educated workforce was increasing. Running parallel with this development was the evolution of engineering technology as a distinct focus, a profession in itself, in need of an identity. Ernie Carter, C.E.T., the first President of ASET, mentions in “The First 25 Years of ASET”, the need for an organization “for the purpose of establishing standards, creating a medium for the

interchange of ideas, and the discussion of subjects of common interest.” The original members of ASET had the foresight, not only to identify this need, but to articulate it and organize the resources and support to make their professional organization a reality. It is the conviction and dedication of this small group of original members that set the direction for the ASET of today, and tomorrow. We are stewards of the association that the original members created. The association has done an outstanding job of staying on track, even as it has grown to over 18,000 members. In this tradition, we strive to build on our strengths. We strive to maintain the highest standards for the profession and lead the country yet again with such measures as the implementation of competencies-based certification. We have innovative programs, such as CPD, education programs, mentoring, corporate and government relations which support our continuing forward drive, and which promote the profession. We strive to encourage the interchange of ideas through print and electronic communications, through social media, and through the Chapter network. We are on the brink of a major agreement between ASET and NICET, the certification body for the USA, recognising one anothers’ credentials.

2013 ASET 50th Anniversary Gala in Edmonton on September 28, 2013. More details, including how to register, can be found on pages 10 and 11 of this magazine. Looking back through the record of the first 50 years, we see how far the organization has come from a small group of dedicated visionaries to more than 18,000 technicians and technologists across Alberta and across the globe. In 1963, who would ever have guessed?! Well, watch us now!

2013 is a year in which we look back with pride and celebrate our achievements and our identity. ASET is hosting events across the province throughout the year and I invite each of you to join us in the occasion. Two such events are the 2013 AGM in Calgary on March 22 and 23, 2013 and the

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Celebrating 50 years…

All ASET members and guests are invited to upcoming events to celebrate ASET’s 50th anniversary. While activities will be happening throughout the year, two of the highlight events will be the 2013 AGM and the 50th Anniversary Gala. For more information, please contact the ASET office or visit, www.aset.ab.ca/aset50.

2013 Annual General Meeting Join us as we celebrate our 50th anniversary at the ASET Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for March 22-23, 2013 at The Fairmont Palliser in Calgary, where the first ASET Council meeting was held 50 years ago. To register for the AGM please visit www.aset.ab.ca Friday, March 22 , 2013

ASET Council Meeting

Satu rday, March 2 3, 2013

Registration for AGM

(open to ASET Members) 10:45 am – noon

9:00 – 10:00 am

ASET Annual General Meeting

Education Sessions

10:00 – 11:30 am

1:00 and 2:45 pm

Two education sessions will be held:

Closing AGM Luncheon

Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial, will provide an assessment of the Alberta economy.

Noon – 2:00 pm

Sherrell Steele, Grant MacEwan University, will discuss effective communication for technology professionals.

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner with keynote speaker Alex Bruton 6:00 – 10:30 pm

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Send your image and share your story As part of celebrating ASET’s 50 year anniversary in 2013, we’re sharing photos and stories from members in the magazine and on the ASET 50th anniversary website. The first of this series comes from L. R. Anderson, R.E.T. (Len)

A Few Words from a Past President became its Chair. I also served on The Certification board, and the Awards Committee (on which I served until about two years ago). Today, my only involvement is with The Engineering Technology Scholarship Foundation of Alberta (ETSFA). I have often said that I have had the same problem as that fish I caught last summer. He would never have been caught if he had just kept his mouth shut! However, I can’t complain too much. There is quite a number of ASET members, each of whom have done more than I.

Len Anderson, R.E.T.

When ASET was created in 1963, I was a relatively new instructor in the Electrical Department at SAIT. As a result I was in close contact with three other instructors who either were or soon became interested in and involved with ASET; W. G. (Bill) Duke, R. A. (Roy) Brown, and a young instructor named R. L. (Bob) Kearns. All three of these gentlemen preceded me in the president’s chair. Shortly after I was hired we were given the opportunity to earn a SAIT Technology diploma though self-study, and thereby become qualified to reach a higher salary level. Quite a few, including me, did so. Having obtained the diploma, when ASET was created, obtaining membership therein seemed like the right thing to do. I’m not sure of the date or even the year in which I certified by ASET, but it must have been very early. My membership number is below 50! At first, I was an almost invisible member. I paid my dues ($ 10 per year, I believe), showed up at most of the annual meetings, and that was about it. However, that gradually changed, and I will never know how or why. The first committee on which I was asked to serve (and I said “Yes”) was a Public Relations Committee, based in Calgary. I cannot remember the dates, I was not the chair, and I cannot remember any of the members’ names. Some time later, I was asked if I would be willing to serve on ASET’s Council, and I said “Yes!”. When that term of office was near completion, I was asked if I would be willing to stand for election to the Vice President’s position, and again, I said “Yes!”. That brought me to the President’s Chair, and I served two years as the immediate Past President. Somewhere along the way, I went on the Panel of Examiners in Calgary, and ultimately

During my term as President, I sometimes felt I was being stretched a bit, and I know that without the help I received from other people, it would have been a dreadful year. First, the ASET office staff was very good about getting me the information I needed, took care of a lot of details, and sometimes gave me very useful advice. Second, although few of them had any connection with or interest in ASET, the staff in the Electrical Department at SAIT willingly covered my classes while I was away on ASET business. I could not have done my duty as President without their help, and I’m not sure I ever fully repaid them! The other blessing I had was a superb vice-president, who was based in Edmonton, and took care of a lot of tasks that would otherwise have either fallen to me, or remained undone. All I can say now is “Thank you, Guys and Gals!” Please allow me to close this missive by declaring my hopes for ASET’s future. As a professional organization, our primary duty is and must remain “to protect the public from injury or loss due to incompetent or dishonest technology practitioners in the workplace”. However, it is my hope that ASET will, on behalf of its members, become and/or remain aware of the needs of others (especially those who are less able to fend for themselves) and do what it can to help make Alberta, and Canada a wonderfully managed place for all to live.

If you have a story that you would like to share, please forward them to Russ Medvedev, Director of Communications and Member Services at russm@aset.ab.ca or by calling 780.425.0626.

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ASET Awards Recognize Excellence Nominate Today! Some people and organizations just stand out from the crowd, and the ASET Awards Committee wants to hear about them! It only takes a few minutes to submit nominees for the 2013 ASET Awards. This is your opportunity to give praise to an outstanding colleague, showcase your cutting edge technology or tell the rest of the technical community how great your company is to work for.

Awards for outstanding contribution to technology Technician/ Technologist of the Year This award is presented annually to an individual member of ASET who has demonstrated a high level of professionalism and excellence in making a significant contribution to technology. Judging criteria used by ASETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards Committee include: level of knowledge, importance to the organization, ability, leadership, creativity/innovation, community involvement, etc. Nominations must include corroborating and supporting material such as: published papers, newspaper or magazine articles, testimonials from clients, supervisors, peers.

Technical Employer of the Year

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Excellence in Technical Instruction

This award is presented annually to an organization for its support of the technician/ technologist community in Alberta as well as its overall achievements. Judging criteria include support for ASET certification/membership plus professional development and volunteerism, promotion and utilization of technology professionals within the organization, community involvement, safety, innovation, profitability, growth, etc. Private and public organizations are eligible. Nominations should be accompanied by corroborating and supporting documents such as annual reports, newspaper and magazine articles, testimonials from community leaders, clients, employees, etc.

These unique awards recognize individuals or organizations for their consistently outstanding work. Qualities to be considered include: high levels of technical knowledge, important contributions to processes, consistent professional attitude, significant contributions to technical works, innovative technical solutions, assistance provided to others, leadership, etc. Nominations should include support materials and/or documentation for review. These awards are open to members and non-members, as well as companies or organizations of all sizes. A maximum of six awards may be given in any year.

This award is presented annually to an outstanding instructor (active or retired) in an accredited technology program. A recipient of the Excellence in Technical Instruction Award will exemplify technical ability, leadership, professionalism, and creativity, making a significant contribution to the study of technology at his or her institution. Nominators must be members of ASET (T.T. or higher) and provide supporting documentation for review by the Awards Committee.

Nomination deadline is March 31, 2013 To nominate, simply e-mail Russ Medvedev at russm@aset.ab.ca with your ideas or download one of our nomination forms from www.aset.ab.ca and fax it back to us at 780.424.5053.

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2013/14

Voting will run from February 21 to March 17, 2013

Council Election

Co u nc i l M ember sh i p

Vot i n g P r o cess

P u r p ose o f Co u nc i l

ASET members should have received an email with voting instructions with voting commencing on February 21, 2013.

The purpose of the Council is to act as the governing body of ASET and represent the Association’s members in determining and demanding appropriate organizational performance.

If you did not receive the link for online voting, please contact the ASET office at 1.800.272.5619 (toll-free), 780.425.0626 (Edmonton and area) or asetadmin@aset.ab.ca. Do we have your email address? Please provide ASET with your updated email address to ensure that you are able to vote electronically and receive current ASET news. You can check and update your information in the Members’ Area of the ASET website (www.aset.ab.ca) or by calling the ASET office.

Oh behalf of the membership and as set out in the ASET Bylaws, Council is empowered to: • Act on behalf of ASET to implement the applicable requirements of the Engineering, Geological and Geophysical Professions Act; • Establish and revise policies which govern ASET’s activities; • Delegate authority and responsibility for implementation of ASET’s policies to the Chief Executive Officer; and • Through the Chief Executive Officer, control the management, direction, and administration of the business and finances of AET. The ASET Council is accountable to the public and to ASET members. It is from its members that the Council obtains its authority. Members are represented on the Council through elected representatives.

Council is elected by the general ASET membership and is comprised of the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Past President, six councillors, and three public members appointed by government. Councillors are elected for a two-year term, with three councillors being elected each year for continuity.

Co u nc i l M ember Co d e o f Co n d u ct “In governing for, and on behalf of the members of the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET), I am a custodian in trust of the assets of the Association. ASET’s members recognize the need for competent and committed elected council members to serve ASET and have put trust in my sincerity and abilities. In return for that trust, the members of ASET deserve my utmost effort, dedication, and support.” “Therefore, as a member of the ASET Council, I acknowledge and commit to a high standard of ethics and conduct as I apply my best efforts, skills and resources in the interest of ASET and its members. As an ASET Councilor, I will perform my duties in such a manner that members’ confidence and trust in the integrity, objectivity and impartiality of ASET are preserved and enhanced. To do otherwise would be a breach of the trust.”

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Kevin Harrison, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) f o r P r e s i dent Elected by acclamation.

On Council, I have had the privilege of serving membership at a time of significant change for ASET. To help move the association forward, I am honoured to represent the membership as President. To make a difference, you must step forward and commit both time and energy to ASET and its membership. My commitment to ASET began as a student at NAIT in 1985. As the years went by, my belief in the benefits of ASET continued to expand so I started to volunteer for different ASET functions and was exposed to the difference that ASET members were making.

I am honored to have been nominated for President. There are changes happening with our profession but I believe that ASET is on the right track to embrace these changes. I believe that I can help provide stability in the leadership of the organization during a critical time in its history and feel that my experience, coupled with vision, will help ensure that ASET gets to where is has started to go. Thank you for your support.

Over the past 10 years I have been privileged to have sat on Council, been part of the executive and been elected President. During that time I was part of and watched many good people contribute to growth in ASET. Two major things happened during that time, we were granted legislation by the Government of Alberta to allow us to practice independently and we established Technology Professionals Canada. I take the legislation very seriously as a major step towards our recognition as professionals. One of the responsibilities that rose from the legislation was the P.Tech (Eng.). I am proud to have received this designation in 2011 and will work to ensure that our members receive full recognition for their abilities. On the personal side, I work as an Electronic Surveillance Specialist with the Edmonton Police Service. This role includes developing and implementing equipment. As well, I educate police personnel, in Edmonton as well as across North America, in the use of surveillance and security equipment. I have been recognized by ASET as Technologist of the Year. And in the community, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve coached ringette and fastball as well as participate in Ironman Triathlons.

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Keith Galliott, C.E.T. f o r f i r s t v i ce p r e s i dent Elected by acclamation.

I am honoured by my nomination for the position 1st vice president for ASET. In 2004 I became a member of ASET and in 2006 began my involvement volunteering with the Calgary Chapter. In early 2007 I became an Executive Member of the Calgary Chapter and took on the role of Director for Information Sessions. At that time I also began my involvement with the ASET/CSCE golf tournaments. I have successfully participated in the organization of the 4 consecutive ASET Annual Golf Tournaments. In 2008 I accepted the role of Vice Chapter Chair, becoming the Chapter Chair in 2009. During my time as the Calgary Chapter Chair, the Calgary Chapter has re-introduced an annual dinner meetings (both selling out to capacity) and has started having an annual chapter meeting at SAIT to introduce the students in technology programs to the chapter. I finished my term (stepped down) as the Calgary chapter chair in March 2011 after 2 years. During this time I have also volunteered as an ASET representative at Trade Shows, Career Fairs and student presentations.

Though my work with ASET I am committed to participate in the promotion of technology professions in Alberta and support the organization in its mission to be the premier regulator. As the association enters a new phase with the change in legislation, it is my intention to continue to increase my involvement with the organization. In 2013 I would be honoured to represent the membership to the best of my ability as the ASET 1st Vice President. Elected by acclamation.

In 2011 I was elected to ASET Council. Since then, I have participated in all council meetings, the strategic planning session, the ASET Competition Committee and the Nominating Committee. Currently I am a Technical Representative Corix Control Solutions, formally Barber Engineering and Controls, a Western Canadian based company that provides measurement and control equipment to the oil, gas and industrial products sectors. I attended Cabot College (now CONA) in St. John’s, Newfoundland and successfully completed the Electronic Engineering Technology (Instrumentation) program in 1998. In 1999 I moved to Calgary and began working with Siemens Building Technologies as an Instrumentation Technologist. After working in the field for three years, I changed his focus to building automation system design.

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George Al Haddad, P.Tech.(Eng.), B.Tech. f o r s ec o nd v i ce P r e s i dent

In early 2012 I took the step from ASET volunteer to ASET councillor. In the time that followed, I enjoyed increased involvement with the organization at a strategic level, serving on the Governance Committee while improving my understanding of the national issues affecting our profession. I have come to better appreciate the leadership role ASET Alberta plays across Canada. The councillors I served with this year each brought a unique background and discipline which created a very effective council. We strengthened several guiding bylaws and foundational policies while enhancing relevant legislation. Not one to shy away from debate, I never hesitated to contribute to meeting discussions, but I remained flexible enough to collaborate when necessary. I am open to hearing otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opinions and changing mine if their arguments are valid. It is an honour to be invited to run as 2nd Vice President this year. As a new member of the executive I will carefully utilize my time to ensure that ASET remains an open professional organization, focusing on the voices of its members and how their day to day work lives are impacted by our good governance. I understand that once I have served my time as part of the executive, I will need to step aside to allow for new volunteers to participate. As a long-time member of ASET, I know there is a pool of solid knowledge, talent and experience among its members. With a steady flow of new participants from this pool through the executive positions, our organization will remain healthy and continue to grow. I will work to remove any barriers that discourage participation.

One of the benefits of joining the council and the executive is the opportunity to meet members from Chapters across the province. I look forward to this and my employer, Tundra Process Solutions Ltd, is very supportive in my ASET involvement. I am a member of the Calgary Chapter, serving as Vice Chair from 2010 to 2012. I have also been a member of ASETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Edmonton Chapter where I served as Treasurer from 2009 to 2010. During that time I volunteered to develop a promotional video for ASET, and offered my time as a program advisor and a guest speaker at NAIT and SAIT. My experience working with teams both in Canada and in Lebanon has helped me to develop collaborative skills that are integral to success in our profession. I am now proficient in three languages and have significant expertise in numerous technical programs. In 2004, I achieved an Honors standing in my Industrial Computer Science Diploma, with a specialty in Automation. I obtained P.Tech (Eng.) in 2011 and I received the 2010 ASET Technical Excellence Award. With your support, I look forward to joining the ASET executive as Second Vice President in 2013. Please contact me by email at George.ASET@gmail.com if you have any comments or questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

My second priority as 2nd Vice President is to support the development of Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) and Technology Accreditations of Canada (TAC). These partners will assist us as we reach towards national recognition of our P.Tech (Eng.) designation and the establishment of top standards across Canada.

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Don Cheeseman, R.E.T. f o r s ec o nd v i ce p r e s i dent

I sincerely thank those who have confidence in my skills to nominate me. Many of you have shared your ideas with me as I led RET seminars and worked for you on ASET council. Having listened and learnt from you, I will continue to listen, hence act upon member’s needs, opinions and concerns. I will energetically use the experience I have gained through my business and volunteer work with ASET, Telus, Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO), and Alberta Easter Seals to work on your behalf. I am looking forward to be able to enhance opportunities for all members to be more fully recognized, provincially, nationally and internationally, at the same time I will always try to balance ASET annual membership dues against the benefits of member services and insurances. Now, being semi-retired, I have the time, passion and ability to give back of my skills to my profession by serving, the public interests and all of our membership. I will work toward maximizing recognition by industry for our growing membership of new applicants, Certified Technicians, Technologists and Registered Professional Technologist in our growing association. I received my formal education through SAIT, NAIT, Canadian Air Force, Athabasca, London and Copperbelt Universities. I am proud to state that ASET membership has benefited all aspects of my career. I ask for your vote so that I may serve “you”.

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Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) f o r s ec o nd v i ce P r e s i dent

I am once again honoured to be nominated for a position on the ASET Council as 2nd Vice President. As a Councillor for the previous 5 years and as a Chapter Chair/Volunteer in both Grande Prairie and Yellowknife since 1995, I have become very familiar with the current issues facing ASET and its members, and look forward to continuing this challenging opportunity. Having been a part of Council I will be able to bring strong support and knowledge in providing a new direction for the association now that ASET is premier regulator of Technology Professionals in Alberta. I am running for the executive again as I feel I have many more things I would like to accomplish. Having started to advocate to the government to review other acts and legislation to include the professional technologist I would continue this work. On the issues of accreditation, national advocacy and national mobility I believe this is a critical time for ASET to be a strong voice to work towards these goals and in forming a new national association that better meets the needs of all provincial associations by being fair in representation and structure, and inclusive of the needs of all technicians and technologists across Canada. Since completing studies from the Civil Engineering Technology (Municipal/Water Resources) Program at Lethbridge Community College I have worked for a variety of consultants and contractors and for two levels of government, as well as Alberta’s first Regional Utility provider. This has given me a unique insight into the issues facing technicians and technologists in a variety of disciplines and work areas. This has also allowed me to work with a large number of technologists and technicians in varying capacities and disciplines. I have been certified since 1990 with OACETT and then subsequently in 1995 with ASET. In 2005 I obtained my R.E.T. designation and then in 2009 I received my Professional Licensee (Eng) with APEGGA followed by obtaining my P. Tech. (Eng.) designation in 2012. Over the years this has allowed me to obtain every level of certification available through ASET.

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Working with Alberta’s first regional utility operator (Aquatera Utilities Ltd) and the City of Grande Prairie, I have been able to continue my professional development while also being involved in the challenges of a new utility servicing model within the province and in working in one of the fastest growing development areas in Canada. This has also allowed me to interact directly with the development, consulting and contracting businesses on numerous varied issues, giving me a greater appreciation of long term planning and goal setting, which are strengths I will be able to bring to the ASET Council. Additionally through my most recent work with both the City of Grande Prairie and Aquatera (Alberta’s First regional Utility Provider) I have received recognition for both dedication and the implementation of new technologies. Dedication and a strong work ethic are additional strengths that I will continue to provide to ASET members as 2nd Vice President. I look forward, if given the opportunity, to serving both the Association and its members for the value ASET members bring to industry and the professionalism the members bring to the public. If elected I will strive to continue the hard work and perseverance of all the previous ASET Councils. Thank you for your support

Eric Amphlett, P.Tech.(Eng.), PMP f o r c o u nc i ll o r

After graduating from the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at BCIT in 1996, I started my professional career with Ballard Power Systems. I spent many years at Ballard assisting in the development and integration of the PEM fuel cell for use in portable, stationary and automotive applications. During this time, I was an active member of ASTTBC until moving to Edmonton in 2003. Since then, I have been a member of ASET, and I continue to support ASET through volunteering. I received my Registered Engineering Technologist (RET) designation in 2009 and my Project Management Professional (PMP) designation in 2008 from the Project Management Institute. Since 2005, I have been employed at C-FER Technologies (2009 Technical Employer of the Year). Working at CFER has provided me with the experience to understand success in the marketplace. I have assisted in the successful development and qualification of the products or ideas from a number of companies within Alberta and across Canada. My intention is to bring this experience to the table when important decisions need to be made about the future of all technologists. The desire for technical understanding and the concern for the development of others are two keys principles that have brought me much success. Whether it is working with PEM fuel cells, improving the manufacturing processes of oil/gas products or conducting design verification of products within the oil/gas/energy sectors, my passion is to be involved in the development of technology through engineering. Being an ASET Councilor is another way for me to contribute to the profession.

What do you think are the key issues facing engineering technologist? I believe the biggest issue right now is ensuring that existing codes and standards are updated to support the new Professional Technologist designation. Now that members are holding the P.Tech designation and have been granted Permits to Practice, ASET will need to work with industry to ensure that the right changes are made so that members can contribute to their full potential. There is a lot of work left to be done and I believe that each one the candidates running for council are prepared to contribute any way they can. Ensuring the right educational programs and support is available to aspiring Technologists is very important. Having competent Technologists in industry starts with the quality of programs provided by the educational institutions. The educational institutions, industry and ASET (on behalf of its members) all need to work together to ensure Technologists have the tools to be successful. This is not just limited to the younger generation entering the profession, but is just important for those who are out of Province or from oversees that need to be assessed and trained as required. What do you identify as priorities for ASET? I think ASET’s priorities are to ensure there is support for members who have accepted the responsibility of the P.Tech designation and Permit to Practice. ASET has done a great job so far by working with APEGA to review applications, approved various Scopes of Practice and by providing liability insurance. We have to make sure this continues and that we build on this foundation with new programs and initiatives.

Why are you running for ASET Council? I’m running for ASET Council be because I think it’s important to be involved my professional organization. I would like to do more than just pay my yearly membership fee and being a council member is one way to accomplish this. I am interested in being involved in the many discussions related to the support and growth of Engineering Technologists throughout the province. Being a council member should provide me with exposure to issues and accomplishments outside of my own field of expertise.

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Adam Campbell, C.E.T., B.Geog. f o r c o u nc i ll o r

It is an honour to be nominated to run for the ASET council, thank you to all those who put my name forward. I’ve been working with ASET for the better part of 4 years now in various capacities and am amazed by all the positive changes that have taken place at home and abroad. When I first arrived on the scene in Lethbridge as the chapter chair, there was a lot of work to be done. Our chapter executive team (Duane Guzzi, Greg Brouwer and I) took the ball and reignited a fledgling chapter. A series of tours, presentations and meetings helped bring the members back to the chapter and raise awareness of our cause. Contributions to local science fairs and our continued annual participation in the Lethbridge College Career Fair helped to promote and encourage a new generation of ASET members moving forward. Due to a cancer diagnosis, I was forced to step down while I recovered. Since then, Greg Brower and his new executive have kept the Lethbridge Chapter going strong. I’m proud to report that as a member contributing more on the fringe, member involvement and activities have been going strong. The most recent golf tournament was a huge success and there is much more collaboration going on with APEGA to organize and participate in events together. During this same period, ASET successfully ascended to a self regulating profession. Being the first to accomplish this feat amongst the Technologist organizations in Canada is an amazing feat. It brings me pride to see members pursuing the P.Tech. designation and plan to apply myself in the near future. My background is in Geomatics Engineering Technology taken through the Lethbridge College. I’ve spent time doing a great deal of survey work for oil leases throughout Alberta, oil refineries in Fort McMurray, and on water facilities in Lethbridge. In 2007, I graduated from the Univeristy of Lethbridge with a degree in Geography (Concentration in GIS) and started work with the Engineering group in the City of Lethbridge Water & Wastewater (W&WW) department. Over this time, we’ve developed a comprehensive GIS, worked on improving asset management and participated in the design/drafting of W&WW infrastructure.

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Recently, I have started teaching at the Lethbridge College, helping train the next generation of Engineering Technologists. I am continuing my personal education and have almost completed my Masters of Business Administration through Athabasca University. My personal belief is that the business side of technology and engineering often gets overlooked and needs to be better represented in the technical community. I’ve met many of the presidents, councillors and chapter chairs over the years and feel confident this team can continue to bring outstanding value to the organization. With your support, I would be honoured to represent the ASET membership throughout Alberta as a councillor. My experience will be of great value to this council and allow me to expand on existing contributions to the organization in an expanded capacity.

Why are you running for ASET Council? After being nominated, I feel compelled to run. This seems likes a good opportunity to expand my involvement within the organization and help advance ASET further. I believe my work and educational background will be a benefit to the council.

What do you think are the key issues facing engineering technologist? For me, I believe people are looking for better, higher paying jobs. I would like to push the recognition of P.Techs. in the Labor Relations Code so that top technologists are paid better and recognized as top professionals in the workforce. I also believe a continued, multi-faceted marketing campaign to employers will help create more jobs and increase enrollment of our professional organization.

What do you identify as priorities for ASET? The top priority for ASET in my mind is to hold course and build on previous gains. P.Tech. was a major step forward, now we need to expand awareness and reap the benefits of this advance. Ultimately, the P.Tech. designation will redefine and incentivize ASET members and non-members alike, it should remain our focus.

Malcolm Cottrell, C.E.T., A.Sc.T. (B.C.), B.Eng. f o r c o u nc i ll o r

My career began as a 5-year mechanical, maintenance apprentice, and during this time I attended full and part time college courses obtaining a Full Technological Certificate in Plant Engineering. Following further periods of study I was awarded a Graduateship in Engineering by the CGLI, London. My work has taken me to several parts of the world, both in project management positions and in the design, construction and operation of major petrochemical, pipeline and power facilities. I am currently employed by Worley Parsons in the Edmonton Pipeline Systems Division in the design of pipeline facilities. I am a C.E.T. member of ASET as well as a senior member of several engineering societies including the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. As an A.Sc.T. member of our sister society, ASTTBC I assisted in the evaluation of courses at the BCIT college. During my work I have mentored several students and have delivered part time courses at NAIT and full time courses at College Gwynedd in the U.K. I strongly believe that it is the responsibility of senior members of the profession to pass on the knowledge gained to new members, something that I particularly enjoy doing. Why are you running for ASET Council? I feel very strongly that all members of societies such as ASET should be prepared to be a part of the governing body. It is only by the members being an integral part of the society that real progress can be made in forwarding the membership into greater prominence in their fields of expertise. Not all members will have the time or opportunity to become involved in this way, but those who have the time and the energy to partake should do so as a means of promoting the abilities of Technologists and Technicians to the business community and to the public.

What do you think are the key issues facing engineering technologist? There are several key issues that engineering Technologists face. The main issue is the lack of recognition by many employers, of the knowledge and abilities that Technologists have, even though they may be in positions of responsibility for works valued in the millions of dollars. Secondary to this, is the incorrect perception that Technologists are not “professionals” in their fields of work. This is a perception that needs to pursued and corrected to allow members to be recognised for their contributions whether it be in management or in a technical role. What do you identify as priorities for ASET? As a priority ASET should be actively pursuing the following matters, as a minimum: 1. The promotion of Technologists as professional members of engineering teams, who have a very important role within such teams. Many members are in senior management positions, but are not recognised for their contributions. 2. The promotion of ASET membership to non members as a means of recognition by employers and peers within their fields of work. Existing members should be encouraged to promote membership to their peers, and employers. ASET sponsored lunchtime information sessions inside companies should be encouraged as a means to engage younger members. I appreciate being considered for the ASET council and representing the interests of the membership. Should I be successful in being elected to council I will raise the profile of Technologists and Technicians as being vital parts of the engineering team.

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Perry Eddy, C.E.T., B.Tech. f o r c o u nc i ll o r Why are you running for ASET Council?

I was recently contacted by ASET’s nominating committee to ask if I would be interested in running for a position on council. Thank you for the nomination, I am very happy to be considered for a seat on council. I would like to start by telling a little about myself: As with so many people in Alberta, I was not born here but it is where I choose to live and raise my family. I’m originally from Newfoundland and grew up a short distance from the facility which is now called North Atlantic Refining Ltd. and as a result; I grew up in and around the “blue-collar” side of the oil industry. I began my career in technology after graduating (in 1994) from Industrial Engineering Technology through Memorial University of Newfoundland. For the following five years I worked in the production and fabrication sectors, during this time I earned a Bachelor of Technology degree (also from Memorial University of Newfoundland). Over the last thirteen years my work has been predominantly oil and gas piping system design, construction, maintenance, and wear prevention. In 1997 I was elected to council for the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL) which is Newfoundland and Labrador’s equivalent to ASET. I served on AETTN council for 4 years. I had the good fortune to be elected to ASET council for a term in 2008. During my time on council I learned so much about how the provincial association functions and what concerns are important to Alberta’s Technical Professionals. Currently working with URS Flint in a Business Development role, I interact with many technology champions that are driving the changes that continue to make Alberta a world leader in so many ways. From energy and mining to biotechnology and telecommunications, Alberta is the engine that is keeping the world moving. In March of 2012 I was asked to join the Board of Directors of Alberta Council of Technologies (ABCTech). The focus of ABCTech is on building an environment of investment and cooperation to encourage technology commercialization here in Alberta. I believe that my involvement with ABCTech fits well with ASET’s purview. While ASET is concerned primarily with the practice of technology by qualified individuals, ABCTech is more concerned with the development and commercialization of new technologies. t e c h n o l o g y a l b e r t a | Vol. 30, No. 1 | s p r i n g 2013

Nothing is free; everything we receive is paid for by the efforts of ourselves or others. Many work hard for everything they get, others are sometimes the beneficiary of the efforts of another. In my career and life in general I have been fortunate, I have received more than I probably deserve and I feel that because I have such good fortune, it is my duty to give something back. My career in technology and my involvement in ASET has given me so many life opportunities that I would be honored to contribute back to the profession in this way. What do you think are the key issues facing engineering technologist? The issues facing ASET members vary by the discipline and industries we work in. An important issue is recognition of designations. In my experience technicians and technologists are vital and respected members of our teams, however sometimes our capabilities are not understood and we are either underutilized or we struggle to make our expertise known. Legislation that occurred prior to the changes to the Engineering Act; used general terms such as Expert, Specialist or Professional. The interpretation and application of these terms vis-à-vis the P.Tech(Eng) designation is an area where much work has been done but more education and lobbying efforts will be required. What do you identify as priorities for ASET? 1. Custodians of the P.Tech(Eng) designation. We are bound by law to protect the public good. By holding our members to a high standard of practice we build a necessary level of respect and trust in the capabilities of all P.Tech(Eng). 2. Advocacy for members. ASET speaks for over 16,500 members (T.T., C. Tech, CET, RET and P.Tech(Eng)). When ASET speaks, people listen. 3. Building our economy. On our shoulders rests the province’s prosperity, we cannot allow a skill shortage to disrupt that. ASET has been growing its membership with more emphasis on foreign trained workers, women and aboriginal groups. As I mentioned earlier, I am honored to be asked to run in this election when there are so many talented members among our ranks. I also appreciate the consideration of ASET’s membership and I hope you select me to represent your interests on council. Good luck to the other candidates.

Chadwick Paddick, C.E.T. f o r c o u nc i ll o r

I would like to start off by thanking all individuals that nominated and encouraged me to run for a councillor position.

What do you think are the key issues facing engineering technologist?

I have been working with ASET staff, councillors and executives since 2006, when I served as Chapter Chair for the Edmonton area.

I think there are several issues facing engineering technologist these days. The main issue is insuring they have job with an employer that use there education and training to their full advantage and they are rightful compensated for that service. The other issue is foreign workers to have there education and experience recognized within Alberta and find employment to provide for their families. Keeping up with standards and training is a large issue for all technologist as our fields are changing so quickly. And sadly to help technologist find employment when let go/laid off or just graduated with employers within their field of work.

I started working at Al-Terra Engineering in 1996 as a Rod Person on highway and urban survey projects. After 2 years I was encouraged to continue my education and applied to N.A.I.T in the Civil Engineering Technology program. I graduated in 2000 and enrolled with ASET as a student member the same year. I worked for several engineering firms between 2000 to 2009, in particular Stewart, Weir and Co and EXH (Genivar). I currently work for the City of Fort Saskatchewan as an Engineering Coordinator. My duties include working on capital projects for the City (both civil and architectural), drawing review, reviewing City infrastructure and exploring options for revitalization. I served as Edmonton Chapter Chair from 2009 to 2011. My role with the chapter allowed me to interact with technologist in the area, organize events, promote ASET, help inform members of updates and field questions. Why are you running for ASET Council? I have always been an active member for ASET as the Edmonton Chapter Chair from 2009 to 2011 and numerous volunteer opportunities. I have a passion to work with technologists and see what issues they are facing. Talking with coworkers, friends and past ASET members I was encouraged to put my name forward and run for Council.

What do you identify as priorities for ASET? I identify the priority for ASET to connect with local government to continue the relationships with technologist and allow us to use our education, experience and training to help build a better tomorrow. To connect with ASET members to continue with training opportunities, and identify areas of improvement for all fields of technologies cover by ASET. And work with employers across the province to see how ASET can provide members with the skill set, training and designation for their needs. Thank you for your consideration and for the opportunity to build on my experience within the ASET organization.

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Rob Scholefield, C.E.T. f o r c o u nc i ll o r

Rob is a senior Automation and Controls Technologist who specializes in PLC and HMI programming and systems integration. Rob has worked in multiple industries including forestry, mining, oil and gas (midstream, pipeline and drilling) and has completed numerous contracts around the world. While he has travelled extensively and lived abroad, Rob is a born and raised Calgarian and Alberta has always been and always will be home. He is currently working almost exclusively in the oil and gas sector designing, developing and commissioning controls systems and HMI’s for several different producers. When he is not working he likes to build, work on and ride custom and classic motorcycles. Why are you running for ASET Council? After having several conversations with several different people from various industries it was pointed out to me that I had an interesting and refreshing take on the world of technology. I would really enjoy an opportunity to contribute to an organization that is so influential and important to industry. What do you think are the key issues facing engineering technologist? The biggest issue facing an engineering technologist in today’s workforce is breaking the ‘glass ceiling’ and being able to work in roles and positions within an organization that have been traditionally reserved for professional engineers. What do you identify as priorities for ASET? Promote, and identify and strengthen the image of the technologist designations – specifically the new(er) PTech.(Eng) designation. There are still many people (including ASET members) who are not aware of the rights and responsibilities that come with the designations. Work with other technology associations (ASTTBC, TPC, etc) to create and strengthen the perception of technologists and work toward creating nationally and internationally recognized standards of training, education and designation within the various disciplines.

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CPD Program ASET is a self-regulatory organization under the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act of Alberta. The Act requires ASET’s regulated members to comply with a mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program. Along with the ASET Code of Ethics, under which ASET members are responsible for undertaking ongoing professional development, the ASET CPD Program helps to demonstrate that ASET regulated members are committed to serving the public and the profession by maintaining and developing their proficiency and competency. To comply with the program, regulated members must complete activities from at least two of four categories of professional development activities (i.e., two activities each year). For example, a member who attends a seminar and delivers a technical paper has fulfilled the annual CPD requirement. The categories and a list of sample CPD activities can be found on the ASET website. www.aset.ab.ca/cpd

Flexible • The program is intended to be flexible and allow members to determine and select their own learning needs.

No Additional Costs / Time • The program does not require members or employers to incur any additional costs, or members to spend any additional time away from work.

Contact: Jennifer McNeil Bertrand, Director, Education and Special Projects 780.425.0626, jenniferm@aset.ab.ca.

Easy Tracking • ASET has developed an optional online tool that allows members to easily track and store their CPD activities.

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Melanie Therrien, RTR, ACR

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in it for me?

Professionalism

This is a common question I receive as Registrar. Members look at ASET Certification in different ways â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some view it as a providing a designation that they can use for credibility, career advancement or job searches. Other members require it as a condition of employment and still others are not sure of why they maintain their membership. In looking at all the various reasons that engineering technicians and technologists chose certification initially and in looking at the benefits of maintaining membership, the following identifies the advantages of your designation.

Being a part of ASET identifies the members as being held to a professional standard. ASET is continuously being made continuously aware of employers who are require or are beginning to require ASET certification. This is because certification shows your employer that you met the professional standard of the industry as determined by your peers. Certification can also assist members who are self-employed to gain credibility with their clients. Clients are becoming more aware of what it means to deal with regulated members and it offers the client a level of confidence in the member performing the work.

Self-Regulation In being a part of a self-regulated profession the government has provided engineering technicians and technologists the authority to set standards for certification, establish a Code of Ethics for the professions, ensure through a continuing professional development program that regulated members maintain their currency and allow the profession to investigate complaints for those members who do not meet the professional standard set out by their peers. Self-regulation is a privilege and in being a member your voice is heard with government, industry and educational institutions. Self-regulation is a model that will continue to grow amongst professions and engineering technicians and technologists are at an advantage because this has already been achieved.

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Career Pathways ASET is there with the member throughout their career. As a student moves to a technologist-in-training, then becomes certified, the member can apply to practice engineering independently with the professional technologist (P.Tech.) designation. Maintaining registration keeps the options open for future opportunities.

mentoring

The ASET Mentoring Program brings together senior technology professionals with students, junior ASET members, and internationally-trained professionals. Your mentor will be someone who has a combination of business knowledge and experience, and will provide guidance as you navigate your way into or through the profession. Apply today! Flexible career investigation and mentoring partnership options are available to meet your needs. www.aset.ab.ca/mentoring

The ASET Mentoring Program brings together senior technology professionals with students, junior ASET members, and internationally-trained professionals. Mentors typically have at least three years of experience in their field of expertise and sufficient knowledge to speak to a mentee about their industry and occupation. Apply today! Flexible career investigation and mentoring partnership options are available to meet your needs.

Students: • Learn more about the applied science and engineering technology profession and get help with your career plans Junior Members: • Work with a mentor to explore career changes and build career development strategies Internationally-trained professionals: • Learn more about the profession in Canada and Canadian workplace culture

• Enhance your leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills • Help a student to learn more about the profession and make career decisions • Work with junior ASET members as they explore career changes and build career development strategies • Assist internationally-trained professionals to better understand the profession in Canada and Canadian workplace culture

www.aset.ab.ca/mentoring

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e d u c at i o n

The ASET Education Program delivers customized and relevant education for technology professionals.

ASET Leadership Academy • Leadership development courses designed to provide technology professionals with the skills necessary to succeed as leaders in the workplace and community.

Course and seminar offerings include: • Business Communications I and II • Client and Contractor Relations • Conflict Management • Exceptional Leadership I and II • Governance Essentials • Project Management I and II

ASET Technology Management Essentials: • Seminar series designed to provide technology professionals with sessions on key skill areas, such as professional relationships, effective communication, and project management.

• Technical Report Writing • Professional Practice Exam Seminar for C.Tech. and C.E.T. Applicants

ASET Members: Courses and seminars can be applied towards your CPD requirement! Contact Jennifer McNeil Bertrand Director, Education and Special Projects 780.425-0626 jenniferm@aset.ab.ca

www.aset.ab.ca/education

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Introducing the Alberta Technical Employment Network* A member benefit of ASET ASET Member Benefits • Free for ASET member job seekers • Browse jobs and employers • Subscribe to customized email job alerts • Post your resume, skills and experience • Take 5 minutes to login today You don’t need to be looking for a new job to benefit from ATEN… • Check out industry competition • Research skills and experience that employers are asking for now — and make plans to upgrade to stay current • Check the economic pulse of your industry — more job postings can mean growth • Be knowledgeable and prepared if your current circumstance changes

hire the best technical staff The Alberta Technical Employment Network (ATEN) connects technical employers with technicians and technologists

A service of ASET Employer Benefits • Connections to certified technology professionals (and those in training) • Database of candidates from science & engineering disciplines including chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, petroleum and more • Cost effective and efficient way to meet your technical recruitment needs • Upload your company profile for FREE and be viewed by technology professionals

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g o v e r n m e n t r e l at i o n s

Government Relations Update Advocacy News As a result of ASET’s advocacy efforts, Alberta Transportation Minister, the Honourable Ric McIver has formally expressed his department’s willingness to work proactively and collaboratively with ASET to support recognition for the P.Tech.(Eng.) designation, and to include ASET in relevant department consultations. In February 2012, Alberta Transportation issued Design Bulletin 33 - Guidelines for Drawing Submissions and Authentication Requirements on Transportation Projects. As is, this bulletin does not recognize the expanded scope of ASET’s professional technologists to authenticate engineering documents and take professional responsibility. After discussions with Alberta Transportation’s Director of Professional Services, Mr. Neil Kjelland, it was determined that the intent of this bulletin was not to create a barrier to practice for professional technologists. The omission of ASET’s professional technologists in the design bulletin’s definitions for important terms was an oversight of the department. As such, the department is exploring accepting engineering drawing submissions authenticated by a professional technologist, with an appropriate scope of practice. The department hopes to make the necessary amendments to Design Bulletin 33 to recognize ASET’s professional technologists, when it is up for review. Alberta Transportation also acknowledges that some construction specifications still require updating, and that this work is currently underway. The department is willing to review particular activities that professional technologists are authorized to perform, that the department has not recognized to date, for possible inclusion in construction specifications. Please forward your feedback or suggestions for Alberta Transportation’s consideration to heathers@aset.ab.ca

Government Cabinet Changes In response to falling resource revenues and as government prepares to deliver a tough new budget, Premier Redford announced a smaller, more focused cabinet. On February 4, 2013, Premier Redford reduced the size of her cabinet by appointing Deputy Premier Luzkasuk to also serve as Minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education, consequently replacing MLA Stephan Khan. Other changes to cabinet included the appointment of MLA Dr. Richard Starke as Minister of Tourism replacing MLA Christine Cusanelli. Having interacted with Lukaszuk previously in his role as Employment and Immigration Minister; we were pleased to learn that we would once again have the opportunity to work with him as the Minister responsible for the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act (EGPA). In his new role, Deputy Premier Lukaszuk is to lead the government’s renewed innovation agenda focusing on economic diversification and growth. We look forward to future dialogue with Deputy Premier Lukaszuk and hope he will be able to join us throughout 2013 as we celebrate ASET’s 50th Anniversary.

The Honourable Thomas Lukaszuk Deputy Premier and Minister of Enterprise and Advanced Education MLA, Edmonton-Castle Downs Thomas Lukaszuk was elected to his fourth term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Edmonton-Castle Downs on April 23, 2012. On May 8, 2012 he was sworn in as Deputy Premier and also serves as Chair of the government’s Operations Policy Committee. Previously, Mr. Lukaszuk served as Minister of Education, Political Minister for Edmonton, Minister of Employment and Immigration and Parliamentary Assistant for Municipal Affairs. Over the course of his elected service, Mr. Lukaszuk has served on a wide range of legislative and government committees. The areas of work have ranged from accountability, access to information and ethics in government to support for low-income and disabled Albertans, tourism marketing and human rights.

legislature office

constituency office

408 Legislature Building 10800 97 Avenue Edmonton, AB Canada T5K 2B6 Phone: (780) 427-5777 Fax: (780) 422-8733

12120 – 161 Avenue Edmonton, AB Canada T5X 5M8 Phone: (780) 414-0705 Fax: (780) 414-0707 edmonton.castledowns@assembly.ab.ca

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ASET News

SAIT Career Directions

KVA Industry Night

ASET again participated at SAIT Career Directions, held on February 13, 2013, to promote the benefits of an ASET membership to post-secondary students. The event was well-attended with more than 3,000 students participating. Pictured is Sarah Kennedy, C.E.T., Calgary Chapter Chair speaking with SAIT students.

On January 29, 2013, ASET was one of more than 20 industry representatives who participated at the KVA Club Industry Night at SAIT. More than 200 Electrical Engineering Technology students participated during the evening event. Pictured at the ASET booth are (l-r): Neil Elford, C.E.T., and Rob Forbes, C.E.T.

Benefits Update

Lara Proulx, BA, PR

Danya Chmelyk, BA

Laura Morton

Educational Program Innovations Center

Staff News

ASET has partnered with the Educational Program Innovations Center (EPIC) to offer ASET members a 10% discount on course offerings. To access this discount, mention promo code â&#x20AC;&#x153;ASET13â&#x20AC;? when registering. EPIC courses cover topics in various disciplines such as civil, construction and management, chemical, electrical, environmental, industrial and mechanical. A list of upcoming courses can be found on the advertisement on page 4 or on their website: epic-edu.com/abt

ASET has recently welcomed new staff to the team. Lara Proulx, BA, PR, joined ASET in February 2013 as the new Corporate Relations Officer. Prior to graduating from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, she achieved her Public Relations Career Diploma from Grant MacEwan University. Also in February, Danya Chmelyk, BA, joined the team as the new Program Assistant, Education and Special Projects. Danya graduated from the University of Alberta in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science/Drama. Laura Morton rejoined ASET in January as Receptionist after spending a year studying in Montreal. Welcome Lara, Danya, and Laura!

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schol a rships

NAIT Scholarship Luncheon Pictured (centre) is Elliot Mccargar, a second year student in the Construction Engineering Technology Program at NAIT, receiving an ASET bursary from (l-r): Derek Tsang, C.E.T.; Barry Cavanaugh, J.D., ASET CEO; Larry Stone, C.E.T.; and Allan Yeung, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.)

On January 17, 2013 a luncheon was held to recognize student recipients of ETSFA scholarships and bursaries for the 2012-2013 academic year. ASET Past Presidents Derek Tsang, C.E.T., Larry Stone, C.E.T., and Allan Yeung, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), were in attendance representing ETSFA to present the awards. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipients are: Megh Niroula, Clayton Milroy Memorial Scholarship; Amanda Scott, Centennial Bursary; Elliot Mccargar, ASET Bursary; Karen Dela Fuente, Dr. Karel Puffer Scholarship; Sarah Birzgalis, ASET Bursary; and Kyle Scott, ASET Bursary. The Engineering Technology Scholarship Foundation of Alberta (ETSFA), an organization made up of Past Presidents of ASET, actively promotes technical education for students at Alberta technical institutes and colleges. Scholarships are made possible, in part, by the generous donations of ASET members. Donations can be made online at www.aset.ab.ca via the membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; area.

Pictured (centre) is Megh Niroula, a second year student in the Biomedical Engineering Technology Program at NAIT, receiving the Clayton Milroy Memorial Scholarship from (l-r): Allan Yeung, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.); Barry Cavanaugh, J.D., ASET CEO; Derek Tsang, C.E.T.; and Larry Stone, C.E.T.

Pictured (centre) is Amanda Scott, a second year student in the Petroleum Engineering Technology Program at NAIT, receiving the Centennial Bursary from (l-r): Derek Tsang, C.E.T.; Barry Cavanaugh, J.D., ASET CEO; Allan Yeung, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), and Larry Stone, C.E.T.

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The flexibility of this plan allows you to pick and choose options, depending on YOUR needs. We invite you to fill out a quote request online or give us a call for more information. We are proud of our long standing relationship with ASET and look forward to being of service to you. For more information or a FREE quote

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chaptersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calendar For more information about Chapters, please contact Minla Sadasiwan, Marketing and Member Services Officer at minlas@aset.ab.ca or visit Events at www.aset.ab.ca

calgary

edmon ton

Calgary Annual Organizational Meeting

Edmonton Organizational Meeting

On January 7, 2013, more than 80 chapter members attended the annual AOM, held at Melrose CafĂŠ, to elect Chapter representatives for 2013. As well, ASET Registrar Melanie Therrien, RTR, ACR, presented about the P.Tech. designation and answered member questions. The Calgary Chapter Executive for 2013 are:

The Edmonton Chapter held its AOM on February 19, 2013. Pictured at the event is Dan Malone, C.E.T., Chapter Chair, addressing members. The Chapter also elected its Executive for 2013:

Sarah Kennedy, C.E.T., Chair Purvin Shah, C.E.T., Vice Chair Kerry Oxford, T.T., Secretary Michelle Marien, C.E.T., Treasurer Neil Elford, C.E.T., Student Liaison Kiril Plehanov, student member, Tour Director

Dan Malone, C.E.T., Chair Cecil Kijewski, R.E.T., Vice Chair Darryl Korpany, R.E.T., Treasurer Tanya Hunter, C.E.T., Special Events and Tour Coordinator

RED D e e r Tour of Olds College Centre for Innovation March 16, 2013, 1-4 pm 4500-50th Street, Olds College Olds, AB For more information or to RSVP by March 15, 2013, please email: afarrant@oldscollege.ca

c h a p t e r c o n ta c t s Calgary

F o r t M c M u r r ay

Lloy dminster

Sarah Kennedy, C.E.T. calgary@aset.ab.ca 403.207.7616

James Hiltz, C.E.T. fortmcmurray@aset.ab.ca 780.743.9343

Dale Myggland, C.E.T. lloydminster@aset.ab.ca 780.842.7115

Cold L a k e

Gr a nde Pr a irie

M e d i c i n e H at

Ajaz Quraishi, C.Tech., PE. coldlake@aset.ab.ca 780.826.0045

Norm Rief, C.E.T. grandeprairie@aset.ab.ca 780.539.4422

Barry Way, C.E.T. medicinehat@aset.ab.ca 403.528.3771

Edmonton

L ethbr idge

R ed Deer

Greg Brouwer, C.E.T. lethbridge@aset.ab.ca 403.329.1404

Dave Moller, R.E.T. reddeer@aset.ab.ca 403.346.0395

Dan Malone, C.E.T. edmonton@aset.ab.ca 780.289.0730

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n e w + r e c l a ss i f i e d m e m b e r s

N e w + R e-cl a ssi f i e d m e m be r s ASET welcomes new members and gladly acknowledges reclassified members. This listing is for December 1, 2012 through February 13, 2013. We apologize for any omissions and have included prior errata here.

Please check www.aset.ab.ca for the most up-to-date roster. T e c h n o l og i s t i n T r a i n i n g – T.t.

ABAZA, REBAL AHLSTEN, SCOTT ASFOUR, MAHMOUED BIRD, MICHAEL CASTILLO, CHESTERLEE DROUIN, RANDALL HEDINGHAM, JAMES JOSE, RAHUL KERGEN, LINDSEY KOOLAPUT, SOURYA PRAKASH KUMAR LEWIS, JONATHAN MIKITKA, KASSONDRA PEREPELUK, DANIEL ROBERTS, BRITTNEY SANDHU, SIMARPAL SPENST, GARY VOGELAAR, DANIEL

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Electrical CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY Petroleum MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

BIOSCIENCE-ENVIRONMENTAL Petroleum INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURAL Mechanical CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Instrumentation Technology

St. Albert Edmonton Edmonton Red Deer Edmonton edmonton Lethbridge Edmonton Calgary Edmonton Okotoks Airdrie Fort McMurray Okotoks Calgary Red Deer Calgary

c e rt i f i e d T e c h n ic i a n – C .T e c h .

APTEKAEV, MIDKHAT BERNHART, JAMES BIGLIN, ADAM DEMCHUK, LONNIE DU, YAN PING FARR, DAVID HEGEL, CURT HINCHLIFF, JASON JIA, WEI JUSTICE, DEANNA LOSIER, RENAUD RIZVI, SYED

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY METALLURGICAL-METALLURGICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY GEOMATICS EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY Mechanical ELECTRONICS-COMPUTER ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Grande Prairie Medicine Hat Calgary Delburne Edmonton Yellowknife Hinton Calgary Calgary Black Diamond Neguac Yellowknife

c e rt i f i e d e n g i n e e r i n g t e c h n o l og i s t – C . E .T.

AEBLY, DANNELL AJAYI, OLUWAFEMI ALI, GHULAM

AMOS, KEITH ASTON, MATTHEW AYRE, ROBIN BABIJ, ERIC BARNARD, ANDREW

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURAL INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Electronic Electrical EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

BEATTIE, CHRISTOPHER BEAUDRY, BRANDON BEN EPHRAIM, AARON BENDER, RILEY BENOIT, ROBIN

ARCHITECTURAL ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

BIGLETE, NEIL BODDINGTON, CATHERINE BOMERSBACK, BARBARA BROWN, CLAYTON BURT, JEANICA CABANG, MICHELLE CAISSIE, JONATHAN CARLETON, BRIAN CARRIERE, JEAN

CIVIL-MUNICIPAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY GEOLOGICAL BIOSCIENCE-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY Mechanical CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL SCIENCE CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Civil MECHANICAL

Red Deer Calgary Edmonton Hinton Mt. Forest Calgary Edmonton Fort Saskatchewan Calgary Edmonton Edmonton Calgary Fort Saskatchewan Chestermere Chestermere Edmonton Calgary Edmonton Edmonton Edmonton Fort McMurray Edmonton

CARTER, DANIEL CHEN, YUCHAO CHHETRI, JIWAN CHIVULESCU, BOGDAN CLAY, EVAN CONGDON, ERIK CONNORS, COLIN CUNNINGHAM, MICHAEL DALAL BACHI, SAAD DAS, PARTHA DAVID, VICTOR DELONG, ADAM DIEWERT, CONNIE DONATO, CHRISTOPHER DRAGICH, JOHN DUCEY, JAMES DUCEY, SCOTT DYSON, EVAN EDMUNDSON, JEFFREY ERICKSON, BRETT ESPEZEL, NEIL FIEDELLECK, TROY FIGURACION, EDWIN FLEMING, TAYLOR FOERSTER, MARK FRIEND, JENNA GAGNON, PIERRE-HUGUES GERVAIS, ADRIEN GLOVER, DAVID GODIN, PAUL GOSSE, STEPHEN GRESCHNER, ADAM GRUENDEL, RALPH GULKA, BRADLEY GUO, LAN FENG HANSON, TREVIS HARRINGTON, KENNETH HERMISTON, CHARLENE HETU, MARC HOOPER, DEAN HUANG, RUI SHAN HUTCHINGS, JERROD IBRAHIM, ADHAM ILLES, SANDOR IVERSEN, KYLE JAMA, MAYKAL JESSANI, HUSSAIN JOHANSEN, CORY JOHNSON, MICHAEL KALCZAK, JORDAN KALINOWSKI, LAUREN KAREER, VINOD KENNEDY, ERIN KENNEDY, SHERENE KERBER, KEITH KETCHABAW, PAUL KIESMAN, DANIELLE KOLLMANN, JESSE KOPINSKY, LEAH KUGYELKA, BRENT

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Electrical CIVIL-CONSTRUCTION INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY Mechanical Mechanical CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY EDDT-MUNICIPAL TECHNOLOGY EDDT-MUNICIPAL TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Chemical GEOMATICS MECHANICAL CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY METALLURGICAL-CORROSION INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY MINERAL-MINERAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY METALLURGICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURAL CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton Edmonton Calgary Regina Tofield Leduc Lloydminster Calgary Fort McMurray Calgary Edmonton Calgary Tofield Edmonton Calgary Fort McMurray Fort McMurray Fort McMurray Sherwood Park Calgary Edmonton Edmonton Calgary Calgary Edmonton Camrose Banff edmonton Lloydminster Calgary Calgary Edmonton Calgary Holden Edmonton Okotoks Calgary Virgil Sherwood Park Calgary Edmonton Calgary High River Spruce Grove Calgary Edmonton Edmonton Calgary Edmonton Vermilion Edmonton Calgary Calgary Howie Centre Red Water Calgary Devon Sherwood Park Edmonton Leduc

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LAM, PHONG LEBLANC, MARTIN LIAZ, HENRY LIDDICOAT, ROBERT LIM, HOUT LIN, CAI XIA LISCHKA, TRENTON LIU, YANG LUONG, TRI MACDONELL, SHELDON MACKENZIE, TODD MACYK, DIONNE MAJEED, ABDUL MAKUCH, TANIA MARTELL, FRANK MATTHEWS, ANDREW MAYOWSKI, DEREK MCCRACKEN, STUART MCINNIS, BRETT MHINA, JOSEPH

INSTRUMENTATION-AUTOMATION and ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY Architectural and Building PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY GEOMATICS-SURVEY ENG. TECHNOLOGY Environmental ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY METALLURGICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

MICHAUD, SAMUEL MONTANARO, ANTHONY MORUGAMA, NALAKA MOWRY, BRIAN NANTAIS, SCOTT NAVARRO, EDILBERTO NEILSON, JEREMY

Calgary Sherwood Park Edmonton St. Albert Calgary Sherwood Park Cochrane Edmonton Edmonton Spruce Grove Calgary Sherwood Park Calgary Airdrie Calgary Calgary Bonnyville Wainwright Camrose Edmonton

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY Civil INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY NICHOLSON, CHRISTOPHER MECHANICAL-MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT ENG. TECHNOLOGY NOEL, REMI MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY OAKES, KELLY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY OLIVER, CHRISTOPHER CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY OLSON, MARK CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL SCIENCE ONEVATHANA, NOI ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING PABLA, SATVIR ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY PABLA, AJIT ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY PATEL, PRAHALAD PETERSON, JESSE PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY PHAM, HENRY ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING PHILLIPS, GREGORY CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY PICK, JOLLEEN ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY POPE, BRETT INDUSTRIAL-INDUSTRIAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY POZNIAK, RANDAL INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY PUGH, PERRY Mechanical QIU, TONY ELECTRONICS-COMPUTER ENG. TECHNOLOGY RADWAY, ERIC ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY REBMAN, KRISTOPHER MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY REICH, JARED INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY RICHARDSON, JEFFREY GEOMATICS ROBERTSON, JAY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ROBILLARD-BROWN, CIVIL-CONSTRUCTION KERIANN ROSS, NATHAN MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY RUMBOLDT, NICHOLAS PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY RUSSELL, CLINTON PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary Calgary Calgary

RUTHERFORD, MATT SAGBO, OMER SAINI, RAJESH SCHINDEL, DARIN SCHMIDT, ALEX SEVERIN, GORDON SHANDRO, WILLIAM SHAPKA, NICK

Calgary Edmonton Edmonton Regina Calgary Calgary Calgary Edmonton

SHEN, JIE SIDDIQUE, SYED

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY BIOSCIENCE-ENVIRONMENTAL CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Mechanical INFORMATION-COMPUTER SYSTEMS PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary Calgary Edmonton Whitehorse Petrolia Sherwood Park Calgary Calgary Edmonton Edmonton Calgary Beaumont Edmonton Calgary Calgary Calgary Calgary Edmonton Lloydminster Sherwood Park Calgary Beaumont Sherwood Park Calgary Calgary Edmonton Calgary Medicine Hat Calgary Airdrie

Calgary Calgary

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SIEMAK, DENNIS SKINNER, RODNEY SMITH, BRADEN SOLIS, RODERICK SOLOMON, CHUOL SOTO, ALVARO SPETTER, MATTHEW SPOLETINI, NICHOLAS ST. CLAIR, CHRIS STEFANUK, GORDON STEVENSON, SEAN STORJOHANN, JOHN SWANSON, DANIEL

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING MECHANICAL BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

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TRIVEDI, PARTHIV VANDEBEEK, DANIEL VOJDANI, SAIED VOLLHOFFER, MATTHEW WADMAN, JAMES WATSON, JARAD WEBSTER, RICHARD WHYTE, JEFFERY WILLAN, JEFF WINGENBACH, DEREK WOELDERS, KEN XIE, LIXIN XU, GUANGHUA (VINCENT) YANG, LONG YAWARI, HATAMALI YOUNG, DAVID ZANIDEAN, NAZAYH ZHANG, ZHANPENG ZHANG, SU ZHAO, YAN ZURAWELL, BRANT

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY GEOMATICS EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS-TELECOMM. ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Environmental ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Electrical CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL

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retired

Colaci, Ricardo

C.E.T.

Colombijn, D. Michelle

C.E.T.

Fuchsbichler, Siegfried

C.E.T.

Grove, Wayne

C.E.T.

Karvonen, Garnet

C.E.T.

Lamouroux, Victor

C.E.T.

Lyn, Winston

C.Tech.

Marajh, Manohar

C.E.T.

McIvor, Brian

C.E.T.

Nicholls, Brent

C.E.T.

Rieger, Leslie

C.E.T.

Shipclark, Clayton

C.E.T.

Weller, Wade

C.E.T.

Allen, John

C.Tech.

Carter, June

C.Tech.

Ho, Dick

C.Tech.

Irvine, John

C.Tech.

Ward, Richard

C.Tech.

Kosinski, Robert

R.E.T.

Tameling, Jerome

R.E.T.

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In Memoriam Geoff Burkholder, C.E.T. John MacKay, C.Tech. Llewellyn Meisner, C.E.T.

ASET expresses sincere condolences to friends and family.

M e m be r s on t h e mo v e Tim Craplewe, C.E.T. recently became an Associate of Thurber Engineering Ltd. in Edmonton in recognition of his field and technical skills. Tim has been a dedicated employee of Thurber since 1987 and currently works as a Senior Field Technologist. We wish to congratulate Tim on his promotion to Associate.

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