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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
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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
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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 Russell Wong, 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
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Definition of practice —applied science & engineering technology
Barry Cavanaugh, J.D.
Jackie Sousa
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“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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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.”
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Lyndsey Winman
Norman Viegas, B.Comm., CMA, CAE
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Jeff Mot yk a , P.Tech. ( Eng . ) of prism engineering
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On the cover: Jeff Motyka, P.Tech.(Eng.), one of two principal owners of Prism Engineering Inc. Photo credit: Kim Griffiths
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Message from the President Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) This issue of Technology Alberta is the last one of 2012 as the year draws to a close. Reflecting on the last 12 months shows that ASET has made progress toward achieving strategic objectives in several areas from engaging members, to providing services, to increasing recognition. In 2012, ASET launched several initiatives. In response to member feedback, ASET introduced an Education Program. Focusing on one-day courses designed for members at special rates, these courses are offered through two streams: a Leadership Academy and an ASET Technology Management Essentials series. Examples include: exceptional leadership, project management, and client and contractor relations. This year, ASET also re-launched the Mentoring Program with an emphasis on providing career investigations and mentoring opportunities for junior members and internationally trained professionals. In addition, ASET developed the Alberta Technology Employment Network, or ATEN. It’s a made-in-Alberta job board where employers can post jobs for technologists and members can search jobs as well as post their resumes. Since its launch in August, more than 1,000 members have signed up and more than 75 employers have registered.
On the government relations front, ASET continues to meet with key contacts to promote the benefits of ASET and the role that ASET members can play within the province. For example, in October I had the opportunity to meet the Premier and members of cabinet during an event in Grande Prairie. The P.Tech. designation also continues to grow. To date, ASET has granted 205 P.Tech.s and we expect to reach 300 next year. I’m proud to have received my P.Tech. in 2012 and am excited about the designation for a few reasons. One is that it provides a way to grow professionally within the association. A second is that the increased visibility and attention is good for all members as it increases the recognition of all members. Thirdly it allows me to sign off and take credit for the professional work I undertake.
We plan to continue building on these successes for 2013. The close of 2012 also marks a special transition for ASET as it ends the association’s 49th year in existence with 50th anniversary celebrations set to begin in 2013. There will be special activities throughout the year from the 50th AGM in March and will include a Gala event on September 28, so watch for more details in Technology Alberta, in TechLINK, and on the web. Best wishes to you and your family for a safe and happy holiday season.
In Fall, I had the privilege to visit members across the province at ASET Open Houses. These events were wellreceived by members with attendance up in several chapters. I enjoyed the opportunity to meet with the members and hear your questions. I also enjoyed the chance to welcome new members into the profession and recognize members who have achieved the next level of ASET certification during the Induction Ceremonies held with the Open Houses. It’s this commitment to our profession that brings us together. I was unable to attend a few Open Houses and appreciate that my Council colleagues, Don Wilson, C.E.T., MBA, DBA, MIEEE, and Jodi Arrowsmith, C.E.T., B.Tech., were able to attend on my behalf.
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A Resource for the profession Barry Cavanaugh, J.D.
At ASET, we’re deeply committed to supporting and enhancing members’ professional lives in a way that reflects the environment in which our members live and work. We seek to provide the tools, advice, and resources so that members can stay at the top of their game. We also seek to be a resource for all stakeholders, including the employer, the government, and the public. For the potential members, we provide a resource that leads to certification and recognition by peers and employers. This includes on-line supports, chapters to network with peers, and more. For educational institutions, we provide support in a variety of ways. At the department level, we accredit programs. This enhances their ability to attract students and shows that the program is at a national standard. For graduates of the program, this is a first step to certification. We also assist by providing scholarships through ETSFA, by providing mentoring opportunities, and by providing ways for students to network and connect with their profession. For members, we provide professional recognition as well as a resource that allows growth within the profession, beginning with a free student membership, to a technologist in training or associate membership, to becoming
a certified engineering technologist, and becoming a professional technologist. ASET offers education courses specifically-designed for technologists, networking and tour opportunities through the chapters, an on-line job board, ATEN, where members can search for jobs and post resumes, and other benefits. For members who own their business, ASET offers a professional technologist credential that allows qualified members to practice engineering independently within existing codes and standards using existing engineering principles. ASET also provides support by offering special-designed programs for professional liability and commercial general liability insurance, as well as other benefit programs. In addition, ASET has started to offer permits to practice.
ASET has spent considerable effort in 2012 to enhance resources available for our members, partners, and the public. I’m proud of the support we’re able to provide the profession. Looking back on the year, there is a sense of gratification on what we’ve accomplished and cause for optimism moving forward. On behalf of all of the ASET staff and my family and I, I wish you a holy season filled with understanding, generosity, and peace. Best wishes for 2013.
For employers, ASET provides a way to identify and recognize employees and potential employees who have met the highest standard as judged by their peers. To support employees, ASET provides education courses and mentoring support. To help employers recruit, ASET offers ATEN, the on-line job board where employers can post jobs and reach a target audience of more than 1,000 technologists. For the government, ASET provides a connection to the profession, which spans across 16 disciplines. ASET advocates on behalf of more and 17,000 technologists and technicians to ensure that members are able to practice to their potential and continue to play an integral role in making business work in Alberta. For the public, ASET is a resource to ensure public safety. With the new EGGP Act, ASET has delegated responsibility from the government to protect the public. I encourage anyone who has any questions or any complaints to contact our office.
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MOV ING FORWAR D How the P.Tech. and Permit to Practice Changed the Way How Prism Engineering Does Business Jeff Motyka, P.Tech.(Eng.), is a self-confessed early adopter. That goes some way toward explaining why the 35-year-old Edmonton engineering entrepreneur was among the first to receive the P.Tech. title when ASET began bestowing the new designation in 2011. Besides enjoying “being on the cutting edge of things,” as one of two principal owners of Edmonton-based Prism Engineering Inc., there were reasons — beyond bragging rights — for Motyka becoming a P.Tech.(Eng.). 10
Jeff Motyka, P.Tech.(Eng.), at left, and Glen Kennedy, P.Eng., of Prism Engineering.
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The recently instituted ASET Permit to Practice (Prism was one of the first firms to acquire one) coupled with the P.Tech. designation allows Motyka to sign off and stamp drawing and designs in his own right – thereby taking legal responsibility. That streamlines operations within Prism, a multi-disciplinary firm with a special focus on land-development design (including roads, lot grading, storm water management, storm and sanitary sewers, and water systems), project management, and construction surveying. Importantly, the new authorizations relieve Motyka of having to knock on the door of his business partner Glen Kennedy, P.Eng., for sign-off on documents before their delivery to clients. While Motyka now is strongly focused on growing his firm and serving clients, he concedes that in his younger days – other than aspiring to run his own business – he didn’t have a very clear career map. Something in technology made sense (his father was a NAIT grad), and Jeff recalls after high school flipping through a hardcopy of NAIT’s course catalogue. Having been employed in summers on a golf course, he thought he might like working outdoors – perhaps in forestry or surveying. So geomatics engineering technology caught his eye and he enrolled and graduated from that program in 1998. The surveying diploma at least gave him an initial sense of direction and he headed to Calgary where he took an entry-level job as a surveyor’s assistant with a multidisciplinary firm, Cochrane Engineering, After a few weeks at Cochrane, design technologist Randy Gehl, R.E.T., saw Motyka sitting in a chair in the office and asked: “Do you know AutoCAD?” Motyka had received some AutoCAD instruction in his NAIT program but was hardly an expert. Yet, the recent hire leaned to the positive and replied: “Oh, yeah.” With the assistance and patience of Cochrane colleagues, Motyka was on his way to becoming an accomplished drafter and increasingly immersed in civil engineering – including single-family developments. Beyond that “it was my introduction to dealing with all aspects of civil engineering and land development,” says Motyka, “I was not ‘slotted in’ as a drafter, surveyor, designer, project manager etc., but I learned through ‘trial by fire.’ And there were lots of fires.” When Cochrane phased out of land-development activity in Calgary, Motyka decided in 2001 to move on. He joined a small start-up consulting firm, Civiltec Consulting, owned by Hassan Karim, P.Eng., where he was able to apply his rapidly expanding expertise in land development and areas such as industrial development.
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When former Cochrane colleagues Jeff Beaton, P.Eng., and Brad O’Keefe formed their own company, IDEA Group Inc., Motyka became the sixth member of its youthful staff in 2003. He was still an employee. But besides continuing to hone his technical skills, he was given fairly free rein. He acquired new insight into project management, human resources, and client relations and retention. For Motyka, it all confirmed his desire to one day run his own firm. He took an important step in that direction in 2006 when, along with his wife and a growing family, he moved back to Edmonton. Working out of a home office for two years, he oversaw IDEA’s Edmonton projects – many centred on designing and planning infrastructure on private and municipal land, plus multi-family and commercial developments. Though Motyka’s skill sets and confidence grew, as a C.E.T. (and later R.E.T) he lacked signing authority. He felt somewhat thwarted in his quest of forming his own business. Add to that a touch of cabin fever and a desire to work again in an office with daily personal contact with colleagues. But opportunity came knocking in 2008 when he became part owner of then recently launched Prism, along with Glen Kennedy and another partner (who has since left). When housing starts softened in 2008, Prism, with its strong focus land-development work, soon felt the aftershocks of the recession. It has gradually dug its way out to the point where it now has a staff of eight. Amid the economic downturn, Prism’s partners sought efficiencies. Clearly, if Motyka could sign off on his work it would free Glen Kennedy from setting aside his own work and sometimes spending a day or more reviewing Jeff’s designs so that in all honesty Glen could affix his P.Eng. and APEGA stamps. According to Kennedy: “It’s tremendous the doors it has been able to open for us. Prior to his P.Tech. designation, I was the sole signing authority when it came to any of our designs and/or documents. So obviously once he had the designation it took a bit of pressure off my shoulders when he could sign off his own designs and those of others underneath him.” “It would cause delays in his schedules,” Motyka notes. “When the P.Tech. came along, Glen could worry about his stuff and I could worry about mine. I don’t need Glen to take any time out of his work to review my work.” Motyka checked with ASET about three years ago about options, including possibly becoming an R.P.T. (Eng.), which for a while provided qualified ASET members a limited license with APEGA.
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and acceptance has been increasing, says Motyka and today his stamp is recognized by jurisdictions including the City of Edmonton, Leduc County and EPCOR. While being able to sign off on his own work or those working for him has been helpful, Motyka doesn’t see it hugely changing his role. “I was already the owner. I have been involved in serving clients, dealt with all aspects of running a company, as well as on the technical side – projects management design, drafting, field management. I could take legal responsibility for my work – that‘s all that really significantly changed. The clients still deal with me.” However, it does mean that if quick plan revisions are needed, Motyka makes those changes himself.
Prism Engineering project with Landmark Communities. Photo courtesy Landmark Communities.
It was at that time that Motyka found out about the new P.Tech. designation from ASET. Motyka became one of the first to apply for the P.Tech. designation and sometimes felt a bit like a guinea pig. Through self-study, in the evenings and on weekends, he prepared for several exams. Required reading included acts, government regulations, plus tracts on workers’ compensation, occupational health and safety, and ethics. Another requirement for P.Tech. designation is a minimum of six years of progressively more responsible work experience. P.Tech. candidates also require references who can confirm their skills and competence. In Motyka’s case, the defined scope of practice is spelled out in a detailed paragraph-long definition that specifies “civil engineering, including municipal and land development engineering, designing, managing, estimating, reporting on, directing the development/ construction/maintenance/operation of the following civil engineering works within private residential, commercial, industrial, business developments ...” The scope then lists a range of different types of infrastructure works covered. Acceptance has not been without its hiccups. Motyka recollects a call from a major municipal authority that received a report stamped with his newly minted P.Tech. designation. “What the heck is this?” inquired the caller. Old habits die hard and after years of seeing the familiar engineering beaver stamp, people sometimes a) didn’t know what the new stamps meant, or b) hadn’t adjusted their internal existing procedures to accept sign-off by P.Tech. practitioners. “I knew there would be challenges early on, and there were,” observes Motyka, adding P.Tech. and ASET Permit to Practice “brand recognition” is improving among clients and municipalities dealing with himself and other P.Techs. Awareness 12
Recognizing what proprietorship means to him personally, Motyka has encouraged employee ownership opportunities within Prism as part of a company policy of “growing from within with our technologists.” Prism employees Chase St. Julian, C.E.T., and Mike Danko, C.E.T., recently acquired junior ownership stakes. Furthermore, Motyka’s hopes that, “when the time is right and they have enough experience we’ll encourage them to apply for P.Tech.. It will help me.” Glen Kennedy is an equally strong proponent of the P.Tech. program. “I think it’s a tremendous thing. It would have been great to have seen it five or ten years ago. Being a small company, we don’t look at titles as much. We look for work experience and capability. I really think the P.Tech. designation just amplifies that and credits real world experience.” Nordahl Flakstad
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It’s an exciting time for Prism Engineering. In addition to the expanded role that the P.Tech.(Eng.) allows Jeff Motyka, Prism is undergoing other changes. In December, they are moving into new office space. While only a few blocks from the current office, the new space is almost double the size and allows for a steady growth in staff, consistent over the past few years. As well as new space, Prism also redesigned its look. “We’re pleased with the direction of the company and optimistic for steady, consistent growth,” says Motyka.
For more information about Prism Engineering: www.prism-eng.ca/
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• 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
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Meet the Registrar Melanie Therrien, RTR, ACR Name: Melanie Paule Therrien Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba Education: Medical Radiological Technology (Red River College), Advanced Certification in Radiology (Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists), Computed Tomography Imaging Certification (Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists) and Certification in Adult and Continuing Education (University of Alberta) Favourite movies: Lady and the Tramp, Office Space and anything with Hugh Grant Favourite artists: Steve Hanks (art) and Sheryl Crow and Matchbox Twenty (music) Hobbies/Interests: Playing piano, studying, walking my dogs, white water rafting, and watching live sports (especially the CFL) ASET Registrar Melanie Therrien, RTR, ACR, and ASET President Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.), presenting Jason Andrews, P.Tech.(Eng.), (at left), with a Permit to Practice certificate.
Something others may not know: I have been watching Days of Our Lives since I was eight years old and when I was 13 I won a storyline writing contest for the show through Soap Opera Digest and it was published. I love to write fiction and have written a novel. Hopefully one day I will be published. How long have you been at ASET? Since May 22, 2012
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What’s your professional background? I graduated from x-ray in 2000 and moved up to Rankin Inlet, Nunavut and managed the x-ray department there for 8 months. I was the only technologist in the region. I then moved to Thompson, Manitoba where I practiced x-ray for two and a half years. In 2003, I migrated to Edmonton and spent a year doing general duty x-ray at the University of Alberta Hospital and in 2004 transitioned to doing computed tomography and neurovascular angiography. In 2008 I was fortunate enough to get a position with our regulatory college – The Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists as the Director of Education. In 2011 I was appointed Deputy Registrar. I started looking for something where I could use my skills outside of healthcare in early 2012 and was fortunate enough to be offered the position with ASET in May and be appointed Registrar. What interests you about the regulatory field? I enjoy the opportunity to explore the Act, the regulation and bylaws and determine how everything fits together to ensure a high standard in certification while ensuring fairness and transparency of process. Assisting people interpret the legislation, achieve their goals and ensure professional standards is was interests me. There is no greater satisfaction than seeing someone who has worked hard for registration achieve it and knowing I had a little part in helping them get there. What interested you about ASET? There were two main things that attracted me to ASET. The first was the initiative for competency based assessment. I have had the privilege of working with competency experts in the country and the fact that ASET wanted to move more aggressively in this direction was a strong factor in my decision to change careers. The second factor was the structure of the organization. To have an organization that is progressive and develops continuing education for its members, deals directly with the government, has a communications department and a finance department meant that I could focus on Registration and the applicants. I truly value this separation of duties because it ensures that expertise are present in each department! What are your first impressions of the association? My first impression of the association was how progressive they were and how progressive they wanted to be. The association encourages me to express my thoughts in new initiatives and explore new ways of doing things. The applicants and members want to be a part of this and there is a strong volunteer base that I have never seen before in other organizations. The members of ASET are dedicated to their designation and profession and that is something to be proud of.
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You’ve been in the position for a relatively short period of time but what have been your immediate priorities? Since starting with ASET, I have developed the Permit to Practice for Professional Technologists that has been implemented since August 1st. This permit allows our professional technologists the opportunity to own their own companies, sign and stamp their own work and do this all independently within the scope of practice of the responsible member. Competency based assessment was an initiative and we are there. I chose to put the application and assessment process on hold over the summer while we worked to ensure that fair, transparent and clear procedures were in place for the applicants. The newly restructured Board of Examiners is on board with these changes in assessment and want to see ASET recognize expert technologists and technicians in their field. What do you see as other priorities? In 2013, I will be reviewing the files of all Associate and certified technician members to ensure that they have been treated with transparent and fair process. All of these members will be invited to have their application as a certified engineering technologist updated, free of charge, to determine eligibility for registration under our competency based model. I will also be undertaking a job analysis to determine if the requirements we are placing on applicants translate into the job market. Any members wishing to take part in the job analysis are invited to email me and take part in this review. What do you see as the biggest challenges facing ASET from a registration perspective? The biggest challenge right now is volume. We are seeing an increase in our number of applicants and we want this to continue. The registration department is working to ensure that all members are treated fairly, treated equitably and with a fast response time. Personal contact and customer service is our priority and I want to ensure that the applicants, members and those just seeking information feel that their questions have been answered and recognize that their success in achieving their designation of choice is important to us.
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Registrar’s Report Melanie Therrien, RTR, ACR
The fall has been a busy time for the Registration Department and ASET as an organization. I have had the opportunity to go out and speak with students at NAIT, SAIT and Red Deer College. It is essential that we engage our students and assist them with planning their careers in science and engineering technology while they are in their programs. A student has the opportunity, from the time of membership to – be a student member, a technologist-in-training, a certified technician or certified engineering technologist and then move on to the highest designation ASET currently offers, the professional technologist. A certified engineering technologist who has been practicing in their profession for six years and has two years of that experience within an engineering scope of practice under the direct supervision and control of a professional member may apply for the professional technologist designation. The professional technologist (P.Tech) allows the P.Tech to practice engineering independently in a defined scope of practice as approved by the Joint Board of Examiners. There are currently over 200 professional technologists in Alberta and ASET expects this designation to grow by 50% by 2014. ASET is currently working with municipalities, government and employers to ensure that our members are recognized within policy, codes and standards and supported in their independent practice. Ensuring that this designation is recognized across Alberta is our mandate and there is no doubt it can be achieved. On August 1st the Permit to Practice was implemented at ASET. This allows ASET to provide organizations or corporations with the ability to practice engineering within the defined scope of a professional member that is a professional technologist. The Permit to Practice is of benefit to those professional technologists who own and operate their own businesses. It recognizes them as a professional member and a Permit Holder and as a result these members can truly practice engineering independently. This is a tangible achievement for ASET!
So what else is coming? In 2013 the Registration Department will be implementing some new initiatives for applicants, associate members, certified technicians, certified engineering technologists, professional technologists and permit holders. Some of these initiatives include: • Reclassification fees will be waived for associates and certified technicians • Developing an engagement strategy for technologists-in-training • Encouraging applicants of all designations to dialogue with their references • No longer requiring a mandatory technical report but using the report as a way to prove competence • Introduce digital signatures to professional technologists • Ensuring that the application process is fair, transparent and defendable • Improving our service to applicants, members and to anyone inquiring about becoming a member 2013 will be a year of change, improvement and progress. I would encourage anyone with questions, comments, complaints or commendations to discuss them with me directly. This is your association and ensuring that it meets the quality, standard and professionalism that you expect is why we are here. I would like to wish everyone happy holidays and invite you to keeping in touch in 2013 to ensure that 2013 is a year of measurable achievements in the Registration Department and with ASET as an organization.
The benefits of the professional technologist designation and the Permit to Practice are clearly outlined through the interview with Jeff Motyka. This is the benefit that has been achieved in 2011 and 2012 and the only movements that will be made will be moving forward.
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CPD 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.
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.
For more information please contact: Jennifer McNeil Bertrand, Director, Education and Special Projects 780.425.0626, jenniferm@aset.ab.ca.
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Easy Tracking • ASET has developed an optional online tool that allows members to easily track and store their CPD activities.
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2013 ASET AGM Convention Celebrating 50 years… March 22–23, 2013 the fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary, AB
Mark your calendar now for the 2013 ASET AGM Convention. Online registration will be available in January 2013. Watch for more details in the magazine, in electronic newsletters, and on the website.
Friday, March 22 , 2013
Satu rday, March 2 3, 2013
Education Sessions
ASET Annual General Meeting
1:00 and 2:45 pm
10:00 am
Two education sessions will be held:
This annual meeting of the Association is an opportunity for all ASET members to get involved. Come and vote on important issues and get updated on what’s happening behind the scenes at ASET.
Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial, will provide an assessment of the Alberta economy. Sherrell Steele, Grant MacEwan University, will discuss effective communication for technology professionals.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 6:00 pm
Volunteers are the life-blood of ASET and this luncheon is our opportunity to say “Thank You!” All volunteers from the past year are invited to lunch, to celebrate their contributions to the Association and to recognize the ASET volunteer of the year.
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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 Gordon Hulbert, C.E.T.
ASET Celebrating 50 years...
“In the summer of 1963, I was approached by Vic Bohme, P.Eng., on behalf of APEGA, who asked if I would serve as a member of first council of ASET. Because I was involved at the ‘get-go’, I was assigned the membership #00004. Over the next few years I attended Council meetings in both Edmonton and Calgary. When I joined the ASET Council I was still relatively young, around 24 years old. I graduated from SAIT in 1961 with an Honours Diploma in Petroleum Technology. After graduation, I started working for Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB), nee Oil & Gas Conservation Board (OGCB), in the Gas Engineering Department. In 1962, I was seconded for a year to a special systems analysis group to study ‘paper flow’, between our field offices and our main office.
Gordon Hulbert pictured (far left) at the first meeting of ASET Council on Saturday, August 24, 1963, 9 am to noon, Room 706, Palliser Hotel, Calgary, AB, with attendees (l-r): Gordon Hulbert, C.E.T., W.A. Smith, P.Eng., V.R. Monson, C.E.T., H.A. Gorrell, P.Geol., E. Carter, C.E.T., and I.G. Findlay, P.Eng., Registrar.
Upon returning to the Gas Department, an opportunity arose to join the fledgling Programming and Special Studies (PSS) Department. Even though my career direction was taking me toward the data processing field, I remained a member of ASET and am still a member to this day. I received a ‘Honourary Life Membership’ to ASET in 1987. Around 1967 the PSS department merged with the Tabulating section and the Data Processing Department was created. At this time the Board acquired one of first IBM 360 computer systems. In the early years I served as a systems programmer, and later as a programming supervisor. Finally, I was promoted to Assistant Manager, Technical Support, Graphics and Operation. This was the first time a non-engineering graduate ever held a managerial position at the Board. I retired in 1992 after serving 31 years with Board. Until a couple of years ago, after my knees gave out, I’d worked with my brother doing light construction work. This was a far cry from working in IT, but I enjoyed every minute of it. I’ve been married for 44 years and have two daughters and three grandchildren. For several years now, my wife and I head south for the winter, as we will do after Christmas again this year.”
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ASET News Celebrating 50 Years! In 2013, ASET will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. Events throughout the year, such as the AGM and Open Houses, will celebrate this milestone. Watch for more details in Technology Alberta magazine, in electronic newsletters, and on the website at www.aset.ab.ca/aset50
ASET Implements Permit to Practice August 1st the Permit to Practice was implemented at ASET. This allows ASET to provide organizations or corporations with the ability to practice engineering within the defined scope of a professional member that is a professional technologist. “The Permit to Practice is of benefit to those professional technologists who own and operate their own businesses,” said Melanie Therrien, ASET Registrar. “It recognizes them as a professional member and a Permit Holder and as a result these members can truly practice engineering independently. This is a tangible achievement for ASET!”
ASET Participates in Delegation to Philippines In November 2012, ASET Registrar Melanie Therrien, RTR, ACR, was part of a Canadian delegation that travelled to the Philippines to build relationships and to access technology programs. In addition to ASET, the delegation included representatives from ASTTBC, OACETT and CTAM. “The trip gave me a better understanding of the education process in the Philippines and how that will translate into Canadian certification,” said Therrien. The trip included visits to the Professional Regulatory Commission in Manila, the University of the Philippines, and the Mapua Institute of Technology, where they were greeted by the President.
TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Scholarship This scholarship is presented to an ASET member who has been certified for at least five years as of the annual deadline date and is enrolled in full-time postsecondary technical instruction. Deadline for application is February 1, 2013. ASET Registrar Melanie Therrien, RTR, ACR, (centre left) with the Canadian delegation and representatives from the Mapua Institute of Technology
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SAIT Career Directions
New ASET Staff
On November 14, 2012, ASET again participated at SAIT Career Directions to promote membership to students in technician and technology programs. Pictured are Susan Rockafellow, C.E.T., and Carmen Janzen, T.T. at the event.
ASET recently welcomed new staff. In October, Greta Melinchuk joined ASET as Executive Assistant to the CEO. Prior to joining ASET, Greta worked with Bioware and Intuit in Edmonton. Minla Sadasiwan, BA, joined ASET in November as Marketing and Member Services Officer. Before joining ASET, Minla worked with EPCOR and Capital Power Corp. Also in November, Crystal Templeman joined ASET as Coordinator of Registration and Student Services. Prior to joining the Registration Department, Crystal worked with Alberta Health Services. Welcome to Greta, Minla and Crystal!
Greta Melinchuk
Minla Sadasiwan
ASET Members Honoured as one of NAIT’s Top 50 Alumni Congratulations to ASET members James Ahnassay, C.E.T., Archie Roberts, C.E.T., and Dean Turgeon, R.E.T., who were recently selected as one of NAIT’s Top 50 Alumni. They were chosen for the difference they make in their communities, and for inspiring future generations of NAIT alumni to do the same. Congratulations!
Crystal Templeman
Lethbridge College Career Conference ASET participated at a career event at Lethbridge College on November 21, 2012. Pictured at the event speaking to a student are Tom Atwood, C.E.T., and Jack Dunsmore, C.E.T.
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ASET Engages Technology Program Instructors This year ASET promoted its partnership with post-secondary instructors by hosting appreciation dinners. The evenings were organized to thank instructors for their support of ASET and provided an opportunity to discuss current issues such as ways to keep instructors apprised of ASET and new developments, ways that ASET may be able to assist instructors, as well as ways that instructors can partner with ASET. In addition, ASET presented about benefits of free membership for students and new developments in accreditation.
ASET CEO Barry Cavanaugh addresses instructors at Edmonton event on October 16, 2012.
ASET Registrar Melanie Therrien speaking with NAIT instructors Alex Shun, P.Eng., and Chuck Price, C.E.T., at Edmonton event.
ASET Second Vice President Keith Galliott, C.E.T., and ASET Councillor George Al Haddad, P.Tech.(Eng.), B.Tech., speaking with Jim Murtagh, R.E.T., Chair of Electronics Engineering Technology at SAIT.
ASET President Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) addressing instructors at Calgary event on October 18, 2012.
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The ASET Education Program delivers customized and relevant education for technology professionals. The program is one of ASET’s responses to the need for professional development opportunities for members.
Register today! Course and seminar offerings include: • Business Communications Level I and II • Client and Contractor Relations • Conflict Management
ASET Leadership Academy • Leadership development courses designed to provide technology professionals with the skills necessary to succeed as leaders in the workplace and community. 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.
• Exceptional Leadership Level I and II • Governance Essentials • Professional Practice Exam Seminar • Project Management Level I and II • Technical Report Writing Level I and II
ASET Members: Courses and seminars can be applied towards your annual Continuing Professional Development requirement (Formal Activity). Contact Jennifer McNeil Bertrand Director, Education and Special Projects Phone: (780) 425-0626 Email: jenniferm@aset.ab.ca
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ASET Open Houses 2012 In 2012, ASET hosted Open Houses at chapters across the province. At the events, President Norman Kyle, P.Tech. (Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) or his designate presented an update of the past year and answered member questions. In addition, the events also included a member induction ceremony where new or reclassified members received their certificate from the President or designate. Events were held in Edmonton on October 29, Red Deer on October 30, Cold Lake on
November 7, Fort McMurray on November 8, Lloydminster on November 14, Grande Prairie on November 15, Calgary on November 19, Lethbridge on November 20, and Medicine Hat on November 22.
ASET President Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.), providing update to approximately 80 attendees the Edmonton Open House on October 29.
Rebecca Doherty, C.E.T., receiving certificate from ASET President Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.), at Edmonton Open House.
Approximately 100 attended the Calgary Open House on November 19.
D.J. Jeong, C.E.T., (at right) receives his certificate from ASET President Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.)
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Cold Lake Open House
ASET President Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.), centre, at Fort McMurray Open House.
Red Deer Open House
Elaine Garnet, C.E.T., receiving certificate from ASET President Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.)
Lethbridge Chapter Chair Greg Brouwer, C.E.T., introducing ASET President Norman Kyle, P.Tech. (Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) at the Lethbridge Open House.
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chapters’ calendar For detailed information on chapter events, visit the Events Calendar on the ASET website. If you would like to be added to the ChapterLINK email list, please contact Marketing and Member Services Officer Minla Sadasiwan at minlas@aset.ab.ca.
calgary
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2013 Annual Organizational Meeting
Cold Lake and Calgary Chapter Members Tour Base
All members of the Calgary Chapter are invited to attend the Annual Organizational Meeting at the Melrose CafĂŠ & Bar on January 7, 2013 at 5:30 pm.
In October, the Cold Lake and Calgary Chapters partnered to host a tour at the Canadian Forces Base in Cold Lake. Pictured is the group on tour.
Information Night at SAIT On October 1, the Calgary Chapter participated at an ASET information night for students at SAIT. Approximately 100 students were in attendance to hear presentations about ASET membership as well members sharing their experiences.
e dm o n t o n On October 15, the Edmonton Chapter participated at an ASET information night for students at NAIT.
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M e di c i n e H at Methanex Tour
Over the past several months, the Edmonton Chapter hosted a variety of events included a technical tour of the Genesee Power Plant on September 11, a volunteer day with Habitat for Humanity on September 22, and a volunteer day with Santa’s Anonymous on November 26. Pictured is the group at the Santa’s Anonymous event.
On November 23, 2012, the Medicine Hat Chapter coordinated a tour of the Methanex Plant in Medicine Hat. Immediately after the tour, the Chapter hosted the annual Open House.
r ed deer Hunting Hills Career Day On Tuesday, October 30, 2012, the Red Deer Chapter again participated with APEGA colleagues at the Hunting Hills Career Day to promote careers in science and technology. Pictured (third from right) is Dave Moller, R.E.T., Red Deer Chapter Chair at the event.
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
L l o y dmi n s t e r
Russell Wong, C.E.T. calgary@aset.ab.ca 403.920.6716
James Hiltz, C.E.T. fortmcmurray@aset.ab.ca 780.743.9343
Dale Myggland, C.E.T. lloydminster@aset.ab.ca 780.842.7115
Col d L a k e
Gr a n de Pr a irie
M e di c i n e H at
Norm Rief, C.E.T. grandeprairie@aset.ab.ca 780.539.4422
Barry Way, C.E.T. medicinehat@aset.ab.ca 403.528.3771
L e t h b r id g e
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
Ajaz Quraishi, C.Tech., PE. coldlake@aset.ab.ca 780.826.0045 Edm o n t o n Dan Malone, C.E.T. edmonton@aset.ab.ca 780.289.0730
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N e w + R e-cl a ssifi e d m e m be r s ASET welcomes new members and gladly acknowledges reclassified members. This listing is for September 10, 2012 through November 30, 2012. We apologize for any omissions and have included prior errata here.
Please check www.aset.ab.ca for the most up-to-date roster. Assoc i at e t e c h n o l og is t
VADHVANA, GIRISHKUMAR
ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY
Edmonton
T e c h n o l og is t i n T r a i n i n g – T.t.
AFFLECK, CASEY ARTYM, BRADY BOODY, MATTHEW BUDD, CORY BUDH, VIKRAM CHENG, XU EVANYSHYN, MICHAEL
INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURAL MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY
Calgary Cochrane Calgary Langdon Calgary Calgary Red Deer
FITAMANT, JEAN-FRANCOIS INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY GHOTME, HATIM MECHANICAL HAMEED, FAHAD ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY HORNE, DANA PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY HUELAR, ESTEBAN JR. GEOMATICS JAVDAN, YASHA BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY KITWATTANA, PATIPOHL PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY KLEINSASSER, SCOTT CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY NIELSEN, BRADLEY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY O'HANLEY-KALASCHNICK, Environmental LISA OILUND, SHAUN MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY QUIRING, DAVID ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY ROPCHAN, JEFFREY BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY
Grande Prairie Okotoks Edmonton
SABIO, DOMINIC
Calgary
SEARS, CHRISTOPHER SNOW, CRAIG WALTERS, ATO WONG, ALAN ZHANG, SHUORAN ZIOLA, MARK
INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURAL
Edmonton Edmonton St. Albert Lake Isle Calgary St Albert Calgary Calgary Hussar Calgary
Edmonton Lloydminster Calgary Calgary Calgary Calgary
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AHLUWALIA, SONIA BHATT, AMIT CASH, MASON GRIFFIN, PATRICK GRYGORYEV, OLEG ROBICHAUD, NICK SIMEON, EMMANUEL STAFFORD, MICHAEL SVEINBJORNSON, MARK ZEMLAK, MASON
BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL BUILDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS-BROADCAST COMM. MECHANICAL
Calgary Edmonton Redcliff Cold Lake Fort McMurray Calgary Edmonton Edmonton Calgary
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AAMOT, COTY ABBOUD, JOHN ABOUZEID, MOHSEN ALLEN, SHANE ANAND, RUPINDER ANDERSON, PAUL ANDERSON, GORDON ARCHIBALD, TRAVIS ARGIROS, STEPHANIE ARSENAULT, ERNEST ASHLEY, BRADLEY
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Edmonton Red Deer Fort McMurray Stony Plain Edmonton Calgary Grande Prairie Didsbury Calgary Fort McMurray Chestermere
AWODUTIRE, SIMON BAARS, ALEXANDER BALL, MICHAEL BARRINGTON, BRUCE BATTRUM, TROY BAUMAN, JOSHUA BAUTISTA, GLENN BEATTIE, MICHAEL BEJARANO, HUMBERTO BENZ, IGOR BERTIN, WENDY BIDDLECOMBE, GUY BIRDSELL, SEAN BLAIR, RYAN BOWNESS, LANDON BRAGG, MARK
CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL PETROLEUM-EARTH RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY EDDT-MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL SCIENCE CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY
Calgary Peace River Edmonton Calgary High River Calgary Edmonton Calgary Calgary Edmonton Leduc Edmonton Calgary Calgary Fort McMurray
BRASS, GREGORY BRAVO, GUSTAVO
Calgary Sherwood Park
BRUNI, ENZO BUCKLEY, STEVEN BUTT, MUHAMMAD BUTT, REBECCA CHAHL, TARA CHAPMAN, KOLTON CHAU, LARRY CHEN, GLEN CHISTE, STUART CHOI, VINCENT CHONG, PHILIP CHONG, DESMOND CHRISTENSEN, CLAYTON CHUBAK, STEVEN CLARK, MICHELLE COSKEY, GRAHAM COTE, LYLE CRANE, CHRIS CRONE, JASON CRYTES, AARON CUST, TRAVIS DALRYMPLE, STEPHEN
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DARIUS, LEANNE DAVE, JONATHAN DAVIES, LES DAVIS, MARK DE CAMPOS, RUI DEGENHARDT, DARRELL DHANOA, SUKHWINDER DIAS, MICHAEL DOHERTY, REBECCA DOIRON, JACQUES DOLEN, KYLE DORIA, DORIPE DOUCETTE, GINO DUDLEY, MATTHEW ECLAVEA, SABINA EKLUND, KEVIN
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BRENTON, DARREN BRITTNER, ADAM BROTSCHI, BANE BRUCE, ELI BRUN, RYAN
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PERSSON-RIESS, NATHAN
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PETERS, KURTIS PETRUK, STEPHEN PHAM, ANTHONY PLECHLO, ROMAN PLUMMER, CORY QIU, DONGHUA REDHEAD, DAVID REED, ROBERT
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PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY GEOLOGICAL GEOLOGICAL PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY BUILDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY GEOMATICS-MAPPING TECHNOLOGY MECHANICAL-POWER ENG. TECHNOLOGY
Calgary Calgary Calgary
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CARMELO, DON CHENARD, REMI DEVERELL, GUILDFORD DURAND, HEATH EPP, ROBERT GAREAU, PATRICK GOBIN, RICARDO GREEN, KYLE GUT, PETER HUCK, RUSSELL HUCMAN, WILLIAM HUGHES, BRENT KALFAKCHIYAN, ANTON LE, TAN LUCIUK, DAVID MATCHETT, DOUGLAS MOLBERG, JOHN NIBOGIE, RUSSELL PAWSON, JOHN RAPPEL, RITCHIE REODICA, JESUS ROTERMANN, SARAH SCHURTZ, KIM WATKINS, DEREK WHITTMIRE, KEVIN ZELISKO, TROY
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Advent, Kyle
Hahn, Peter
C.E.T.
Badaoui, Ray
McIntyre, Sharon
C.E.T.
McMinn, Larry
C.E.T.
Tennis, Ivy
C.E.T.
Turnbull, Brian
C.E.T.
Davis, Todd
Weighill, Bernard
C.E.T.
Diab, Ahmed
Whitfield, W.
C.E.T.
Aceytuno, Ana Maria
C.Tech.
Axani, Dwayne
C.Tech.
Liddle, John
C.Tech.
Woodley, Walter
C.Tech.
Genereux, Bernard
R.E.T.
Blair, Leila Cadrin, David Chan, Norman Cui, Runhe
Evans, Leigh Freeborn, Richard Grendowicz, Michael Hemmatian Boroujeni, Kayvan Henry, Daniel Lange, Michelle LePage, Joseph Mahler, Otto Manovich, Jeffery Mapoy, Lauro McCartney, Dean Memon, Hyder Ali Ramage, Garrett Rendek, Terry Schnider, Raina Sushynski, David Tolton, John Wielens, Olaf Wilson, Kurtis Yarham, Lance Yau, Elliott
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In Memoriam Rodney Brodrick, C.E.T. SR. Lancelot Steele, R.E.T.
ASET expresses sincere condolences to friends and family.
Play a Role in Shaping ASET’s Future Nominations Accepted for ASET Council
M e m be r s on t h e mo v e Todd Safruk, C.E.T. recently became an Associate of Thurber Engineering Ltd. in Calgary, in recognition of his exceptional technical and managerial abilities, and commitment to the company. Todd has been a dedicated employee with Thurber since 1989. He continues to be the Calgary Laboratory Manager for Soils and Concrete as well as the company’s Corporate Radiation Safety Officer. We wish to congratulate Todd on his promotion to Associate level. Norman Kyle, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.), has been appointed as the new City of Grande Prairie Board member on the Transportation Association of Canada’s Road Safety Standing Committee.
It’s the time of year when the list of nominees is starting to be compiled for the 2013 election of ASET Councillors. ASET is currently accepting nominations from members for ASET Council and the election will take place early in 2013. Role of Council The ASET Governing Council is elected by the membership to act as the governing body of ASET and establishes policies, dues and fees. Council also represents the association’s members in determining and demanding appropriate organizational performance. Council Membership The Executive Committee consists of the President, the immediate Past President, the First Vice President and the Second Vice President. Six Councillors are elected for a two-year term, with three Councillors elected each year. Who can put their name forward? All certified, Life Member or Honourary Life Members in good standing are eligible to run for Council
For more information, please contact: Greta Melinchuk
Have you started a business, switched positions, jobs or cities and want to let your ASET colleagues know about it?
Executive Assistant 780.425.0626 or 1.800.272.5619 gretam@aset.ab.ca
Submit your information to judithc@aset.ab.ca and we’ll publish it here in a future issue of Technology Alberta.
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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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