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A S ET C o u n c i l

The membership publication of

Executive President

Public Members

Elizabeth McDonald, C.E.T. Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Co., Edmonton

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

Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.) City of Grande Prairie, Grande Prairie Second Vice 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 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.

Definition of practice —applied science & engineering technology “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: 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; b. concerned with the safeguarding of life, health, property, environment, public welfare or economic welfare; and 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.” Approved by ASET & APEGGA Executive Committees, 1994

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

Dave Merralls, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.) WorleyParsons, Calgary Councillors

Jodi Arrowsmith, C.E.T., BTech Elk Point Keith Galliott, C.E.T. Corix Control Solutions, Calgary Peter LaGrandeur, R.E.T. SNC Lavalin, Calgary Dave Moller, R.E.T. Red Deer Don Wilson, C.E.T. MBA, DBA, MIEEE Siemens Canada Ltd., Edmonton

A S ET Chapter Chairs calgary Russell Wong, C.E.T. cold lake Ajaz Quraishi, C.Tech., PE edmonton Chadwick Paddick, 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 Dan Bernhart, R.E.T. red deer Khalid Mehmood, T.T.

A S ET O f f i c e Chief Executive Officer

Registration Facilitator

Barry Cavanaugh

Jackie Sousa

Registrar

Certification Coordinator

Perry Nelson, P.Tech. (Eng.), P.L.(Eng.), MBA

Glynnis Hennig

Deputy Registrar

George Germain, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) Director of Communications and Member Benefits

Russ Medvedev, MA Director, Corporate and Government Relations

Heather Shewchuk, B.Comm. Director of Finance and Administration

Norman Viegas, B.Comm., CMA, CAE Director, Education and Special Projects

Jennifer McNeil Bertrand, BA

Coordinator, Competency Programs

Linda Moore Coordinator, Member and Public Relations

Lynnell Prediger Communications Coordinator

Judith Chrystal, BA Accounting Assistant

Nicole Miller, B.Comm. Education and Special Projects Assistant

Sara Norris, BA Accounting Assistant (Co-op Student)

Victoria Martin Member Resources Coordinator

Chelsey Hoard

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Russ Medvedev, MA

Contents

Assistant Editor and Advertising Coordinator

Judith Chrystal, BA

7 President’s Message

Design

9 CEO’s Message

Sergio Serrano & Hil x Ing Inc.

14 AGM March 23–24

Production

16 Council Election Feb. 20

Kingsway

24 Mentoring Program Relaunched

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26 CPD – Still Time to Submit F e at u r e

28 ASET News

10 On point

35 Past President Update

Alberta’s Premier Answers Member Questions

Write to us. Send your comments, suggestions and feedback about this or any issue of Technology Alberta, via e-mail to asetadmin@aset.ab.ca or by mail to the ASET office. On the cover: The Alberta Premier, Alison Redford and ASET President, Elizabeth MacDonald, C.E.T. photographed at the Legislature by Richard Siemens.

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36 Chapters’ Calendar 40 New + Reclassified Members 43 ASET Group Benefits

Comments Because of my welding background, the Technology Transfer article (Nov/Dec 2011) was an interesting read for me. It seems as though a visit from these volunteers was quite timely. A particular point of interest to me is the KEMPPI welding power source in one of the photos. I was the first person to sell one of the KEMPPI machines in Canada! That goes back to 1988-89. They were revolutionary at the time, as they were the first systems in Canada to use “inverter” technology, providing a more consistent power output than the normal generator-based system of the time. These power sources also required less power to run and are better suited for parts of the world where power inputs can fluctuate due to poor infrastructure in a local power grid. Since KEMPPI is a Finland-based company, I am not surprised to read that the project was originated from that country.

As a student member of ASET I have found guidance, membership, volunteer opportunities and more. I look forward to my career in the technologies! Kerry Oxford, Student Via Facebook

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Barrier Removed for Environmental Practice Elizabeth McDonald, C.E.T. As you may know, one of my priorities as President is the qualified practitioner initiative to remove barriers to practice. As part of the new legislation, ASET discussed with government how codes and statutes would be changed to add our members to the list of practitioners recognized as qualified to conduct certain tasks. We have discussed this issue with the Premier and other elected officials on numerous occasions. We’ve also met with various government departments, including Human Services (previously Employment and Immigration), Environment and Municipal Affairs. This initiative has been vigorously pursued and I’m pleased to report that at its meeting on January 26 the authority governing professional sign-off on environmental reclamation and remediation gave its approval for ASET to join the Joint Environmental Professional Practice (JEPP) Board as a member and to add ASET to the Joint Practice Standard as a signatory. Practitioners holding P.Tech.(Eng.) with an appropriate scope will exercise full authority under the standard. This major recognition of the qualifications and responsibility of ASET members should encourage members in the environmental field to pursue P. Tech.(Eng.). I will have the privilege of signing the Memorandum of Understanding in a ceremony at the ASET AGM on March 23rd.

I’m excited about this progress and would be remiss not to mention the support shown by APEGGA with this issue, especially on reclamation and remediation. We will continue to pursue other areas where members are facing barriers to practice. To identify those issues, your assistance is appreciated. If you or a colleague is aware of any barriers to practice, please contact ASET. As well as the significant progress made with government relations over the past year, I’m pleased to report that we’ve made strides in other areas. We’ve approved approximately 176 P.Tech.s to date and we’re hearing that they are making their mark in the workplace. I feel privileged to have had my application for P.Tech.(Eng.) approved at the Joint Board meeting in January and I am in the process of arranging to write the exam. We’ve also started to implement the strategic plan which will help guide us towards our goals over the next five years. As a professional association, I encourage members to continue to record CPD. It’s an important part to show government that we are staying current.

In addition to meeting with students, we’ve also been strengthening our relationship with instructors. For the second year in a row, ASET hosted dinners in Calgary and Edmonton for instructors as an opportunity to share updates and to answer specific questions and concerns. I’m pleased that response has been positive and, on a personal note, I enjoyed the opportunity to spend time with instructors discussing developments in their disciplines and exploring ways that we can work together. This message is also my last as President with my term drawing to a close at the AGM in Edmonton in March. It is an honour and a privilege to serve as President. This position has provided a unique opportunity to meet with members across the province and I appreciate your feedback and your support. I also appreciate the support of my colleagues on Council for their commitment and dedication as well as the support of the staff at ASET. Over the course of my term as President and beyond, I am committed to working with ASET to help move our profession forward.

During the course of my term, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with students on several occasions. I encourage all members to engage with younger members as there is much each can learn from one another. Most recently, I was an invited speaker to a class at NAIT. I’m especially impressed with their enthusiasm and their approach to their discipline. The future of our profession is in good hands.

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Why Bother? A Word About Your Association... Barry Cavanaugh The most challenging problem facing the profession in these times is widespread disinterest, apathy, a sense that it’s not worth the bother. This has often become more a job than a profession, and employers seem to have replaced the need for associations. It’s more about money than professionalism. Does that sound shocking?! Does it irritate you that I would write that? Good! Because I hope that none of that is true. You’ve heard all that – and perhaps expressed all that – a good deal; but, I don’t really believe it for a minute! If I believed that, I couldn’t do what I do at ASET. If you really believed that, you wouldn’t be reading this. It really would be a matter of “why bother”. It looks it though, at times. We do what we do at ASET precisely because none of that is really true. We do what we do for technicians and technologists, and the profession, because we believe in this profession and because we know that you do, too. ASET is – without a doubt – the most progressive and innovative organization serving technicians and technologists in Canada. We spend every day in building and supporting a community of professionals – of people who really take an interest in their profession, really care about their work, their standards, and about good applied

science and engineering practice for the safety and benefit of their fellow citizens. That community of professionals advances this profession to governments, to the other professions, to employers, and to the people in a way that is magnified greatly beyond what mere words can do. Over the past five years, you and I have seen what ASET can do. We have become a national leader in professional associations; we have negotiated legislative changes that have considerably advanced your prosperity and respect in the professions and the industry; we have moved the future of technician and technologist practice, and your place in the Alberta workforce, forward dramatically; and, we have supported members in their education goals, in their workplaces, in their personal lives.

that standing together is the only way professions achieve their goals. They recognize that ASET is the only organization that exists exclusively to represent and serve their interests. The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta – a reason to bother, and proof positive that it’s more about professional value and professional values, that it’s all about the passion for excellence and for innovation. Take a stand, and take an interest! Be an active ASET member.

ASET is building a strong future for the profession, but it is only a strong, supportive membership base which enables that. A professional association, independent of anything but its members’ interests, is a powerful force for those interests. A professional community that is implementing change, taking leadership, and advancing progress for its members is a voice that will be heard by industry, by governments, and by the public. Only such an organization can transform applied science and engineering technology into what you want it to be. Serious members of the profession recognize that such influence, such advocacy, such representation, requires resources – they recognize

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on point A l b e r ta’ s P r e m i e r , a l i s o n r e d f o r d , Answers Member Questions

Photographs by Richard Siemens

Working with government to further the mandate of our organization is a priority for ASET. We began developing a proactive relationship with Premier Alison Redford, even before she was elected. Our Council executive met with Premier Redford when she was a Progressive Conservative leadership candidate last fall and has continued to work with government to inform and bring ASET members’ issues to their attention. Premier Redford has proved to be an interested and engaged leader. We recently had the opportunity to pose some questions to the Premier – thanks to members of the ASET Editorial Advisory Committee and participants in the LinkedIn ASET group for contributing their thoughts. f eb / m a r 2012 | Vol. 29, No. 01 | t e c h n o l o g y a l b e r t a

f e at u r e ASET President Elizabeth McDonald, C.E.T., and Premier Alison Redford at the Alberta Legislature.

How do you see technology practice impacting the future of Alberta? We are committed to securing Alberta’s future by strengthening our knowledge-based economy. Technology will play a key part in that future. Technology will help us find ways to do things more efficiently. It’s going to help us do things more cost effectively. Technology will help Alberta’s researchers and innovators respond to some of the world’s biggest challenges, such as how to make food sources sustainable and safe anywhere in the world. It will help us find advancements in health care and improve our services and our health. It will help Alberta responsibly provide the world’s energy while protecting and renewing the environment at the same time. Alberta’s Action Plan: Bringing Technology to Market is part of the foundation for Alberta’s success in the Next Generation Economy. We’re finding new and better ways to commercialize the great ideas being developed in our province and to bring them to market. That is also a key goal of Alberta Innovates, developing great ideas then putting them in the hands of those that can use them.

Technologists work in many different sectors and industries. What is your plan to promote economic diversification in the province? We will ensure that our universities, colleges and technical institutes continue to be recognized as among the best in the world and attract the world’s best scholars, researchers and educators by: • making Alberta a world-class destination for research, innovation and commercialization • building on the success of the Campus Alberta Innovator Program to actively recruit the best and brightest to teach, do research and enhance our programming • working collaboratively with ministry partners to better align research investments in critical areas like energy, environment, agriculture, forestry and health • supporting innovators and entrepreneurs in getting ideas off the ground and into the marketplace, contributing to Albertan quality of life and diversifying our economy • increasing supports for graduate students and provide opportunities for the world’s best and brightest to study in Alberta.

Alberta is known for innovation and as leading the country in many fields, including the application of science and engineering technology. What strategies will you promote to ensure that Alberta maintains this advantage?

New business sectors that can readily exploit access to our major market sectors are in a good position to gain the critical mass to expand to new markets outside of Alberta. Government policy and initiatives must foster this opportunity.

Alberta Innovates is designed to strengthen the province’s role as a world leader in using science to seek solutions. Alberta Innovates enables government, academia, industry and entrepreneurs to work in a coordinated and collaborative way to develop these innovative solutions.

What efforts will be put forth by your government to promote careers and post-secondary education in technology as the demand in our province increases?

For instance, the Innovation Voucher initiative provides vouchers to small companies to support start-up activities and help them commercialize new innovations. It’s an excellent example of how Alberta Innovates links technical services and funding to support commercialization, develop new knowledge-based industry sectors and expand an entrepreneurial culture in Alberta. We designed this program to boost innovation in Alberta and to help young, small companies launch their products or services for the global marketplace. This will create jobs, launch spin-off companies and establish new industries leading to a more diversified economy. We are committed to further enhancing the Alberta knowledge and innovating agenda to focus the skills of some of the world’s best researchers and innovators in the quest for powerful solutions to assist in solving the world’s greatest challenges.

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We will ensure that Albertans young and old have the opportunity to develop the skills and the experience they need to build a prosperous life and participate in the economy. To achieve this goal, we will: • increase the number of Albertans pursuing a postsecondary education, particularly among rural, First Nations and Métis communities • expand distance and online learning opportunities to allow students to study where, when and how they want • allow high school students to earn dual credits (high school and post-secondary) toward apprenticeship training • introduce more online apprenticeship training opportunities to give Albertans pursuing a trade more flexibility • work with educators, industry and communities to ensure the road from kindergarten to post-secondary to employment is smooth and Albertans have access to the programs and training they need along the way to reach their potential.

ASET President Elizabeth McDonald, C.E.T., talks with Premier Alison Redford.

We are committed to securing Alberta’s future by strengthening our knowledge-based economy.

Technology will play a key part in that future.

Professional Technologists have earned the right to practice engineering independently, but are precluded from doing so because of required changes to regulations, codes and standards. Since the availability of the P. Tech. (Eng.) to actually practice eases the shortage in engineering professions, and since APEGGA jointly recognizes and supports this designation, under your leadership, can we expect these required changes to be made? Editor’s note: readers please see page 28 for an update on this topic. The Professional Technologist has the right to perform and take responsibility for work within their individual restricted scope of practice that falls under existing codes and standards. I encourage APEGGA and ASET to continue to work together with the appropriate provincial departments to have the P.Tech. recognized within applicable regulations, codes or standards as a professional able to practice independently. These standards have been developed over the course of many years – many prior to the existence of the P.Tech. designation – and will require careful review to ensure the P.Tech. is recognized appropriately. This was the intent of the introduction of the P.Tech. designation and I support its implementation wherever appropriate.

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Many technologists own and operate small businesses in Alberta. What is being done to address regulatory burdens that affect their businesses, for example, the recognition of technologists as qualified practitioners in their disciplines and under appropriate codes and standards, most of which don’t recognize them at present? Alberta is committed to reducing red tape wherever possible. I have recently struck a special task force to review this specific issue. I encourage ASET and its members to make submissions to the task force, along with your recommendations and suggestions. I also encourage you to maintain contact with the departments responsible for the individual codes and standards that apply to your members. Work collaboratively with them to seek the recognition of qualified members.

What is your vision for the technology profession in Alberta? Do you foresee the expansion of independent practice for technologists in the future? Alberta is the best place for technology to flourish, from research and development to technology commercialization, to the adoption of innovation to address global issues. Alberta encourages the technology professions in Alberta to grow and continue to enhance the knowledge-based economy through innovation. Technicians and technologists perform a valuable service within Alberta’s technical community. They bring a wealth of practical knowledge and ‘know-how’ to their work and are key members of the engineering and geoscience teams. With the advent of the Professional Technologist designation, there is considerable room for expansion for the role of independent technologists and I look forward to the growth of this category of ASET membership and the growth in their roles within business, industry and government. T

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Premier of Alberta Alison Redford was elected leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party on October 1, 2011 and sworn-in as Alberta’s 14th premier on October 7, 2011. Alison has been actively involved in both provincial and national politics since the 1980s. She served as Senior Policy Advisor to the Right Honourable Joe Clark when he was Secretary of State for External Affairs, and later worked in the Prime Minister’s Office. In this capacity, she organized a series of national consultations facilitating public input on federal white papers concerned with foreign affairs and defense. In Parliament, she was also the Principal Legislative Advisor to the Secretary of State for External Affairs. Alison Redford was elected MLA for the constituency of Calgary-Elbow on March 3, 2008 and named Minister of Justice and Attorney General on March 12, 2008. In this role, she led the Safe Communities Secretariat. In January 2010, she was also named political minister for Calgary.

ASET AGM Convention

March 23-24, 2012 Sutton Place Hotel, Edmonton, AB

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, March 23, 2012 10 AM - 1 PM Council Meeting and Luncheon 1 PM Chapter Executives’ Meeting 1 - 4:15 PM CPD / Information Sessions Alberta Economy 2012 Getting Started wtih Social Media 6 PM ASET Awards Gala

Saturday, March 24, 2012 10 AM Annual General Meeting 11:30 AM “Moose Milk” Reception 12 Noon Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 2 PM Volunteer of the Year Presentation 2:30 PM ETSFA Annual Meeting

Information Session

Continuing Professional Development

Alberta Economy 2012: Games of Skill and Chance!

Getting Started with Social Media

The global economy continues to tremble with concerns about sovereign debt in Europe, tepid growth in the US, and even a possible slowdown in the emerging Asian economies. What’s in store for 2012? How will the Canadian economy be affected? And what are the likely implications for resource prices? Alberta’s economy continues to lead the nation, but how will the challenges of the global economy change the game for the province in the coming year?

Here’s what you’ll learn in this informative session: • what social media is and why it matters • the best social networks to work with • how to get people to become raving fans of your business, organization, products or services • two key marketing fundamentals that will form the foundation of everything you do in social media • how to achieve “expert” status in your industry • how to influence consumer buying decisions • why the marketing methods you’ve been using forever are no longer working • the best way to handle negative comments • a simple system that will help you to leverage your time and be more effective with social media marketing... and much more!

Friday, March 23, 2012, at 1 PM and 2:45 PM Free of Charge

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Todd Hirsch received his BA Honors in Economics from the University of Alberta, and an MA in Economics from the University of Calgary. Since completing his education in 1993, he has held a series of economist positions at a variety of for-profit and public sector organizations, including the Canada West Foundation, the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Bank of Canada. Todd joined ATB Financial in May 2007 as Senior Economist where he provides economic information and intelligence to the various lines of business at ATB. He also tracks current developments in Alberta’s and North America’s economy and delivers presentations to both internal and external audiences. Todd appears regularly as an economic commentator on CBC radio, BNN, the Globe and Mail, and various local and national news programs. He also teaches a course in economics at the University of Calgary, and is the Chair the Board of Directors of the Calgary Arts Academy. In 2011 Todd was recognized as one of Alberta’s 50 Most Influential People by Alberta Venture magazine. 14

Friday, March 23, 2012, at 1 PM and 2:45 PM $45/person - Jeff Schneider, Founder and President Marketing Ninjas

Jeff Schneider is the founder and president of MarketingNinjas.com, one of Alberta’s fastest-growing digital marketing agencies. His Edmonton-based firm specializes in helping small and medium-sized businesses gain an unfair advantage in the marketplace by helping position them as the trusted authority in their field. Using a mix of technology, web-based software, and effective Internet marketing tactics, his results have attracted clients from all over North America. Jeff is a serial-entrepreneur with a stake in numerous businesses, and was featured on Season 5 of CBC’s hit reality series, Dragons’ Den. Jeff is a top-rated Internet marketing specialist and a trusted authority in social media marketing. He speaks regularly on the effective use of social media for business and his hands-on workshops that teach people how to do it the right way and get results are in high-demand. f eb / m a r 2012 | Vol. 29, No. 01 | t e c h n o l o g y a l b e r t a

ASET AWARDS GALA

Recognizing Excellence in Technology Friday, March 23, 2012 at 6 PM Tickets $45

Join in the celebration as we recognize the best in the technical community. Awards will be presented in the following categories: •

Excellence in Technical Instruction

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Technical Excellence

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Technical Employer of the Year

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Technologist/Technician of the Year.

Newly-certified members will be presented with their certificates in a special induction ceremony.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 10 AM 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 been happening behind the scenes at ASET.

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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

Recognizing Excellence in Service

Saturday, March 24, 2011 at 12 Noon Tickets $45 Free of charge for current volunteers. Volunteers are the life-blood of ASET and this luncheon is our opportunity to say ‘Thanks!’. 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! Featured Guest Speaker Giselle Kovary, Managing Partner n-gen People Performance Career Expectations: The New Generational Definitions Giselle Kovary and Adwoa Buahene co-founded n-gen People Performance Inc. over 5 years ago after seeing an emerging trend in the workplace. A gap was surfacing between what employees expected from their employers and what these employers were delivering. They forecasted that this gap was going to become more significant as labour market conditions shifted to a sellers-market because different generations have different values, behaviour and expectations. n-gen focuses on helping clients get, keep and grow a multigenerational workforce. Their expertise help organizations maximize the skill sets of all four generations – Traditionalist, Baby Boomer, Gen X and Gen Y – while managing the differences. n-gen is a performance improvement company that offers keynote presentations, workshops and consulting services designed to improve the performance of your organization. Their team of facilitators work across North America in the private sector, partnering with clients in every industry including banking, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, packaged goods, retail and hospitality. n-gen also works extensively In the public sector, including working with federal ministries, as well as the of province of Ontario and municipal managers of Alberta. Giselle has a masters degree in communication from the University of Windsor and Adwoa has a masters degree in analytic philosophy from Dalhousie University. They co-authored the book Loyalty Unplugged – How To Get, Keep & Grow All Four Generations, released last year.

REGISTER TODAY! Go online to www.aset.ab.ca! If you prefer to register by phone, please contact Lynnell at the ASET office at 780.969.3560 (Edmonton and Area) or 1.800.272.5619 ext. 214 (toll-free).

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2012/13 Council Election

Voting will commence on February 20, 2012

Voting Process

Purpose of Council

ASET members will receive an email with voting instructions. Voting will commence on February 20, 2012.

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 do not receive the link for online voting, or would like a paper ballot, 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.

On 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 that 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 ASET. 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.

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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.

Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.)

Councillors are elected for a two-year term, with three councillors elected each year for continuity.

Council Member Code of Conduct “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 Councillor, 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.”

Since graduating from Civil Engineering Technology (Municipal/Water Resources) at Lethbridge Community College in 1986, I have worked for a variety of consultants, contractors, and two levels of government. This has given me insight into the issues facing technologists in a variety of fields. 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 since 1995 with ASET. I obtained my R.E.T. designation in 2005 and my Professional Licensee (Eng) with APEGGA in 2009. I have served as an ASET councillor since 2008, and served almost 13 years as a Chapter Chair/ Past Chair in both Grande Prairie and Yellowknife. My current employment with the City of Grande Prairie has allowed me to interact directly with the development, consulting, contracting and homebuilding businesses on numerous issues, giving me a greater appreciation of long-term planning and strategic thinking. Additionally, through my work with both the City of Grande Prairie and Aquatera, I have received recognition for both dedication and implementation of existing and emerging technologies. In 2012 I look forward to serving the ASET membership in the capacity of President as the Association looks forward to its 50th Anniversary. Elected by acclamation.

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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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Kevin Harrison, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.) 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 1st Vice President.

I am honored to have been nominated for 1st Vice 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.

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 18

In 2011, I was elected to ASET Council. Over the past year I have participated in the strategic planning session, all council meetings and am part of the ASET Competition Committee reviewing all ASET by-Laws, code of ethics, policies and procedures to ensure they are compliant with the Federal Competition Laws. 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.

Elected by acclamation.

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. 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.

in 2009. During my time as the Calgary Chapter Chair, the Calgary Chapter has re-introduced annual dinner meetings (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.

I attended Cabot College (now CONA) in St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 this focus to building automation system design. For 2nd V ice Pr esiden t

Keith Galliott, C.E.T. I am honoured by my nomination for the position of 2nd 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 four consecutive ASET Annual Golf Tournaments.

Through 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 2012 I will be honoured to represent the membership to the best of my ability as the ASET 2nd Vice President. Elected by acclamation.

In 2008, I accepted the role of Chapter Vice Chair, becoming the Chapter Chair

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From 2009 to 2010, I was Treasurer of ASET’s Edmonton Chapter. During that time I volunteered to develop a promotional video for ASET, offered my time as a guest speaker at NAIT and SAIT, and planned chapter events.

George Al Haddad, P.Tech.(Eng.), R.E.T., B.Tech., CLA It is an honor to be encouraged to run in the ASET election. I believe our members can benefit from a strong professional association; one that is dedicated to improving the standard of our industry and the quality of its contributors. The Calgary Chapter members I meet with monthly are hard working professionals who share a passion for innovation and a drive for technical excellence. By extending my contribution as a volunteer, I will work to strengthen the association that ultimately supports the professional development of its members. As the only council nominee living in Calgary, I will be in a position to offer the unique perspective of my fellow local chapter members. Our well attended regular meetings provide me the opportunity to remain acquainted with concerns and ideas related to the Calgary market. Following the lead of ASET’s 2011 plan to prioritize membership, I became Vice Chair of ASET’s Calgary Chapter and asked myself how we could build stronger connections between our members and those living outside the major centres. In 2012, I will lead an initiative to host meetings and events in nearby towns. This will facilitate access for a broader range of members and provide important network opportunities.

Last year I was honored to accept the 2010 ASET Technical Excellence Award for my development work with the UTScan System for my employer, UT Technology. I credit my education and experience for this achievement, but perhaps more importantly it is insight, skill, and commitment that leads to a successful project. I am determined to apply this attitude to my work with ASET at a provincial level. 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. Last year, I completed a Bachelor of Technology Management from NAIT with an Honors standing. I obtained P.Tech. (Eng.) in 2011. Thanks to the legislation which provided for this new designation, the potential for our profession will expand. I am eager to work towards building the necessary credibility and confidence throughout our industry, which will surely result in an increased number of challenging projects becoming available. With your support, I will proudly contribute to the building and implementation of ASET’s strategic plan in 2012 and 2013 as Councilor while representing ASET members across Alberta.

Eric Amphlett, R.E.T. 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 C FER 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

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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.

The most exciting thing about ASET in recent years is our ascent to a self regulating profession. It is my hope that my background, experience and passion can help propel this ascent even further and maintain ASET’s leadership throughout Canada in the technology field.

to state that: ASET membership has benefited all aspects of my career and my consulting business. Now, being semi-retired, I have the time, passion and the ability to “give something back to my profession” by serving ASET as a councillor. If elected I promise: to work toward maximum appropriate recognition by industry for each of our technician, technologist and the new professional technologist members. I ask for your vote so that I may serve “you” on Council in the coming two years.

Adam Campbell, C.E.T., B.Geog.

Don Cheeseman, R.E.T.

I’ve split my 29 years between Calgary, Okotoks and Lethbridge in roughly equal proportions. My career started surveying Oil leases and pipelines with the Cadastral group in 2000 before moving to Lethbridge to enrol in the Geomatics Engineering program at Lethbridge College. Once graduated, I headed north to Fort McMurray to work as a draftsman for HCS Focus Surveys during the UE-1 Expansion at the Syncrude Oil Refinery.

I am honoured to be nominated to work for you on ASET Council.

After this project, I returned to school to complete a bachelor of Geography with a concentration in GIS. Upon graduation, the City of Lethbridge Water & Wastewater engineering team hired me on as their technician. GIS is my specialty, but still participate with design work, pipeline inspections, technical troubleshooting, data analysis, etc.. In terms of ASET I have served as the Chapter Chair in Lethbridge and am currently participating on the local committee and volunteering at events. The bulk of my free time is spent working on my MBA which I am currently half way completed. In my spare time I enjoy running, rock climbing, hockey, reading and following the news.

I sincerely thank those who had confidence in my skills to nominate me. Over the years, many of you have met and shared your ideas with me at one of the Registered Engineering Technologist (RET) Saturday seminars occurring around the province. Having learnt from you, I will continue to listen and pay attention to our member’s opinions and concerns. I will energetically use the experience I have gained through my business and my volunteer service with the Canadian Executive Service Organization (CESO), Alberta Easter Seals and ASET committees to work on your behalf. I am looking forward to doing all I can to enhance the opportunities for members to be more fully employed, nationally and internationally; at the same time I will always try to balance member costs against the benefits of “member services” and member insurances. I received my formal electrical engineering technology education in the Canadian Military, SAIT, Athabasca and Copperbelt Universities. I am proud

Lynda Greenwood, C.E.T., PMP I graduated from Civil Engineering Technology in 1988 and work with a federal crown corporation. I have filled many technical and managerial roles within the organization, including Inspector, Operations Manager, Environmental Manager, and currently, Manager Business Operations for Western Region. These positions afforded me the opportunity to travel to, and live in, many different parts of Canada, primarily in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Prior to working with this corporation, I worked with a consulting firm on highway projects. Through the years, I have worked with a large number of technicians and technologists on infrastructure and environmental projects, in various capacities (peers, consultants). This experience has given me great insight into the issues facing technicians and technologists of various disciplines within Alberta as well as in other provinces.

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I am interested in contributing as a member of ASET Council in preparing the groundwork today to facilitate the success of leaders tomorrow. I am especially interested in working with various stakeholders including educational institutions and employers to ensure that engineering technology is seen as a viable career opportunity; the programs are promoted and remain relevant to industry needs; that there are opportunities for professional development and growth; and that technology professionals are valued as leaders in their areas of expertise.

Health problems forced my retirement 15 years ago, but I continue to stay active in the community: 18 years on Red Deer Chapter executive (six years as Chair) , 22 years on the board of directors for the Alberta Electrical Inspectors Association (2 as President): 6 years on the board of directors for the Alberta Electrical League (currently 2nd Vice President). In addition, I am serving on the Red Deer College Advisory Committee, as well as other local groups. Also, in the late 1980s, I co-authored part of a CSA standard that is still in effect today.

After I graduated with an honors diploma from NAIT, and completing three years of an engineering degree at the University if Alberta, I began my career in the Consulting Engineering field. As with many of my fellow civil technologists I began my career as a Field Representative and then over the next 12 years with a few of Alberta’s largest firms advanced through roles as Manager of Technical Services, Civil Designer, Senior Consultant and Senior Project Manager which exposed me to most facets of civil infrastructure design and construction.

I have enjoyed serving you on Council for the past two years and have the time and dedication to commit to this job, at this important time in ASET history.

Always looking for a new challenge, I left consulting seven years ago and moved to the contractor side of the construction industry where I am currently the Chief Estimator / Senior Project Manager with Graham Construction’s Earthworks and Underground Division. Focusing primarily on heavy civil projects in the oil sands sector in this role, I have seen technologists and engineers work closely together on some of the largest, most exciting projects in our province. This proves that the historical vision of ASET to achieve the status of a self regulated professional association for our members was truly ahead of its time. This is an exciting time to be a technologist in Alberta!

Dave Moller, R.E.T. I graduated from Instrumentation Technology at NAIT in 1972, and got my Master Electrical in 1983, and am certified by ASET in both Instrumentation and Electrical.

Shane Nickolson, R.E.T.

I worked for ESSO Resources for 18 years, as Maintenance Technician, Construction Supervisor, Quality Assurance Technologist, and Computer Systems Specialist on many of ESSO’s highest profile, leading edge projects of the time. After a “Golden Hand Shake” from ESSO I incorporated Electro Spection Polytechnics Corporation (ESP) and obtained service contracts with: Novacor Chemical’s Engineering and Construction services; Gulf Canada at Zama; Shell at Caroline; Amerada Hess; Apache at Leaf Land; Husky at Ram River and Black Stone Plants; Delta Controls at Rocky Mountain House, and with the Red Deer Remand Centre (electrical contract).

As a passionate technologist and long time member and volunteer with ASET I was deeply honoured to be nominated for a position on the ASET Council. Those who have met me, particularly the young technologists I have been involved with, know I have a “pet peeve” when meeting an ASET member who says they are “not an engineer….only a technologist’. As a member of several sophisticated Engineering Teams over the years I have seen technologists perform at the very highest levels and be key success factors in bringing highly complicated, multi-million dollar projects to completion. Our contributions are something we should ALL be proud of as ASET members.

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If chosen by my fellow members as a Councilor I will be a strong advocate for the mentoring of recent graduates, inclusion of new Canadians into our workforce and furthering the integration of Technologists as respected members of the Engineering community in Alberta.

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and involvement in our local volunteer community theatre, having acted in the productions of ‘Chicago’, Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’, and the upcoming musical ‘Paint Your Wagon’.

Sandra E. Pippus, C.E.T.

John Siggers, C.E.T.

As a C.E.T. in Industrial Engineering, I served as ASET’s Grande Prairie Chapter Chair for two years, and now am extremely gratified to have been nominated to further serve the technologist community as a member of the ASET Council. I am uniquely positioned to leverage my role as a member of the project management team for the Government of Alberta’s largest new Health Capital Project (the $520 million Shields Health & Education Centre in Grande Prairie) in order to promote and enhance the profile of technologists across the many professions that will have a hand in this project, including government, engineering, architecture, construction, and health care. Being a technologist as a part of the Government of Alberta’s Capital Projects Division provides me a forum to raise the profile and awareness of ASET members, their capabilities, and right to practice in several areas of industry that rely on technologists, with the full support of my organization.

I have been active as the President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Councilor with our sister jurisdiction (TechNovaNova Scotia). I have also been given the privilege of being one of the Director’s of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists.

Previously I worked in municipal government in both Southern and Northern Alberta in Planning and Development, where my training as a technologist gave me a perspective into the technical, creative, and aesthetic aspects that were required to be integrated in order to deliver successful projects that would satisfy the needs of both landowners and government.

Nicholas Scott, C.E.T. Since graduating from NAIT I worked for Canadian Standards Association for 13 years throughout North America and internationally performing product safety and quality system assessments. In early 2009 I left CSA to start my own company, Traverse Technical, consulting with clients about product compliance, quality systems and lean processes. In this role, I have worked with companies both in Canada and internationally. I have a love of learning and my consulting practice has given me a great opportunity to learn from running my own business and by seeing the work and innovation done around the province. As part of my ongoing learning I am currently completing the final year of a B.Tech degree through NAIT. I enjoy supporting our industry by providing training to industry associations and to local educational institutions through seminars and I volunteer on the Industrial Control Equipment committee at CSA.

In 2008, my family and I moved to BC and I served as a committee member for the Practice Review Board for ASTTBC (our sister organization in BC). I served as the Chief Inspector for Boilers and Pressure Vessels in British Columbia being responsible for all designs, repairs, alterations, operations of pressure equipment in the province. In 2011, my family and I moved to Alberta. I am working for Alberta Boiler Safety as their Training Coordinator and responsible for special projects in the pressure equipment discipline. My background is a boiler and pressure vessel inspector with responsibility in code construction and repairs including pressure equipment in the nuclear stations located in Ontario. I am a first class power engineer with a National Board In-Service and New Construction Commissions with A& B endorsements.

ASET has been a continuous partner in my career and I am very excited at the prospect of serving members by volunteering as a councillor on the ASET board.

My spare time keeps me busy with not only my husband and seven year old daughter, but also my love of running,

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What the ASET Ring Means to Me... As a newly graduated student and member, what does the ASET ring represent to me? It represents strength, determination, perseverance and professionalism. As an ASET member and professional, we must adhere to all these things and more. The ring is a reminder of why we chose to be technologists, and how we can use our strengths to better our communities and professional work place. We will be providing services to others that rely on our abilities, and every time we look at the ring, or another sees it, it symbolizes who we are and what we believe. Professionalism accepts no compromise. There are no shortcuts, or easy ways out. We know people rely on us, and the ring serves as a great reminder for this. — Dave Woeckener, T.T.

Wearing the ASET ring symbolizes our ongoing commitment to the ASET Code of Ethics & Conduct wherever we are in the business world. Ethics and conduct are the foundation for solid, trusting relationships, the cornerstone for success in our professional careers. — Patrick L. Parent, C.E.T. The ASET ring is a symbol of belonging to an organization where fellow members follow and display the same code of ethics in the workplace. I would be proud to wear the ring as a symbol in showing that I am a Certified Engineering Technologist. — Kevin Lanh, C.E.T. Firstly, the ring is aesthetically pleasing and it has a large ASET logo on it for others to see. The ring to me, it will mean that I’m part of a professional association and have achieved a great step in my career. It will also show that I’m competent in doing my work and have pride to be part of a professional association.

New ASET Technology Ring Available! As we approach our 50th anniversary, the new ring serves as a symbol of pride in our members, in our association, and in the profession. Worn on the smallest finger of the working hand, the technology ring is a symbol of professionalism. It is the exclusive domain of Alberta’s certified technicians and technologists. To order, please fill out the technology ring order form at www.aset.ab.ca or contact Jackie Sousa, Registration Facilitator, at jackies@aset.ab.ca.

— Ridvan Ahmeti, C.E.T.

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Mentoring Enhance Your Career through the ASET Mentoring Program Whether you are just entering the work world or are counting the days before you cash in your RRSPs, the ASET Mentoring Program can enhance your career – and add a healthy measure of personal fulfillment. Members at all stages of their careers can benefit and the level of commitment is up to you. The ASET Mentoring Program was established as a pilot program in 2010 to provide assistance to students, junior ASET members, and internationally-trained professionals with career investigation and career development. Why Mentoring?

What’s New?

In the 2011 ASET Membership Survey, members confirmed a strong interest in professional development and promoting technology professions to youth:

In 2011, we conducted an evaluation, including interviewing mentors and mentees who had participated in the program during the 2010 pilot. The program has since been redesigned based on the feedback received and best practices in the delivery of mentoring programs. Some of the key changes include:

• 66% of respondents indicated that professional development opportunities were an important benefit of ASET membership • 29% of respondents identified support, training, and education as the most valuable changes or improvements to better meet member needs • 26% of respondents would like to see ASET deliver additional training and career development opportunities • 16% of respondents indicated that professional development should be a priority for ASET over the next five years • 59% of respondents also felt it was important to promote an understanding of the technology professions with Alberta’s youth. The 2012 – 2016 ASET Strategy Plan incorporates this feedback and identifies the delivery of professional development opportunities as a critical factor for ASET’s success: “ASET delivers professional development opportunities that enhance members’ ongoing adaptability, leadership, and professional competencies” (Strategic Priority 4). The ASET Mentoring Program is intended to support students, ASET members, and internationally-trained professionals to achieve their personal and professional goals. The program also aims to assist youth to recognize the value of careers in the technology professions.

• dedicated staff position hired to support the program • support increased for mentors and mentees: orientation session for long-term mentoring partnership; mentor/mentee resource materials; support throughout relationship • awards and recognition plan implemented (CPD credits, certificates of participation, annual awards) • evaluation process added: evaluation for mentors and mentees developed to improve program delivery.

How to Get Involved? Several mentoring options are available—career investigation for students, longer-term mentoring partnerships to assist with career development, and mentoring of internationallytrained professionals via the ERIEC Career Mentorship Program. ASET members, both mentors and mentees, may use participation in the program to fulfill one of their annual Continuing Professional Development requirements (one Peer and Professional Interaction activity).

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Visit the ASET website for more information about the Mentoring Program, including how to apply: www.aset.ab.ca/pages/Membership/MentoringProgram.aspx.

Become a Mentor

Become a Mentee

Any regular or retired ASET member in good standing may qualify to volunteer as a mentor. 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.

High school students and post-secondary students seeking career investigation or career advice may participate in the ASET Mentoring Program. Junior ASET members may also seek career investigation support when exploring career options outside of their current field of practice.

Benefits include:

Through longer-term mentoring partnerships, the program also aims to assist junior ASET members to network and build career development strategies, and internationallytrained professionals to gain a better understanding of the Canadian workplace, as well as to develop more effective job search strategies and build a local professional network.

• pride and satisfaction from nurturing the skills and confidence of the mentee • enhanced self-esteem and a sense of being valued • new business ideas • enhanced communication and leadership skills (coaching, listening, counseling, modeling) • improved ability to share experience and knowledge • career enhancement • improved job satisfaction, commitment, and enthusiasm • expansion of your personal and professional network • challenging discussion and exposure to fresh perspectives.

Benefits include: • gaining confidence and growing personally • improving your communication skills • broadening your understanding of the profession • setting realistic career goals and establishing a plan of action to achieve them • gaining insight into organizational culture • developing your professional network • demonstrating your strengths and exploring your potential • smoothing your transition into the workforce.

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CPD

Continuing Professional Development

There is Still Time to Submit Your 2011 Mandatory CPD

Why CPD?

2. ACCESS CPD

When the EGGP Act came into full effect in 2009, ASET was elevated to professional association status, joining other professions such as doctors, nurses, accountants, and lawyers. The Act also delegated responsibility for the profession to ASET, meaning that the association’s mandate has expanded to a regulatory body.

For access to the mandatory CPD program, click on Continuing Professional Development Program.

The association is now entrusted by the Government of Alberta through statute to ensure the safety of the public and to ensure that members meet high standards to be able to carry out this delegated responsibility. To help ASET demonstrate to government that its members are maintaining this standard, and in keeping with the legislation, ASET instituted a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program. A CPD program is common among professions. In fact, every professional association in Alberta employs some form of a CPD program. While methods may differ, the purpose of each is the same—to demonstrate to government that their members are staying current for the sake of the public interest.

How Do I Submit My CPD? Members Area Login The secure Members Area of the ASET website is your all-access pass to important member information including Continuing Professional Development, the Mentoring Program, Volunteer Opportunities, Group Benefits and our Privacy Update Form.

3. GET STARTED The CPD program is a web-based application found on our web site. Review the CPD information ASET has provided then log in to complete your CPD. Click on How Do I Get Started? for additional information on each of the 4 professional development categories.

1. LOG ON Use the following information to log in to the ASET website Member’s Area at www.aset.ab.ca.

User name: 1234 (ASET Number; 6 digits; add zeros in front if needed)

Click on Yearly Log Books to enter your CPD.

Password: Birthdate (YYYYMM) Example: July 1, 1955 would be 195507

4. CREATE CPD PLAN Click on Create a CPD Plan.

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If 2011 does not appear in your drop down box: To create a 2011 CPD Log Book follow these steps: A. Click on Create New CPD Plan. Choose a 2012 Log Book.

B. Click on Create New CPD Plan again. This will give you a drop down with 2011 and 2013 options. Click on 2011 and add your CPD activities.

5. OPEN & SUBMIT Click Open 2011 CPD Plan to get started.

How does ASET know if members are completing CPD? The CPD process is a distinct ASET function to ensure confidentiality. This is why ASET set up a separate web site, accessed through the Memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Area, where members can record CPD as well as find out more details and check for additional resources to help identify CPD activities. ASET does not check on each member to ensure that CPD is complete. To monitor the process, however, ASET will be starting random audits of members. If the random audit identifies a member who has not completed CPD, ASET will then make contact with the member.

Submitting CPD activities is easy as A-B-C: A. Be sure to fulfill at least one activity from two of the four different categories to be in compliance. B. Add the date the activity was completed. C. Keep your Activity Description brief with simple sentences avoiding (&%*) type characters.

If you have any further questions please contact Linda Moore at 780.425.0626, ext. 221 or at lindam@aset.ab.ca.

6. COMPLETE & DECLARE Once you have submitted your activities you will receive this declaration box: Click Declare and Save. You are done.

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For step-by-step instructions, and information on what qualifies as CPD, please refer to the Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Handbook provided on the website.

ASET News P.Tech.(Eng.) Update The Joint Board has continued to meet monthly and, to date, 176 P.Tech.s have been approved. In addition, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been receiving positive feedback from P.Tech.s in the workplace. Examples of scopes of practice are now available on the ASET web site. If you are a C.E.T. who would like to find out more information about the application process, check the web site at www.aset.ab.ca/pages/ Membership/PTech-Eng.aspx or contact Jackie at jackies@aset.ab.ca.

Salary Survey 2012

Recognition of P.Tech.(Eng.) for Sign-Off on Reclamation and Remediation At its meeting on January 26 the authority governing professional sign-off on environmental reclamation and remediation gave its approval for ASET to join the Joint Environmental Professional Practice (JEPP) Board as a member and to add ASET to the Joint Practice Standard as a signatory. Practitioners holding P.Tech.(Eng) with an appropriate scope will exercise full authority under the standard. This major recognition of the qualifications and responsibility of ASET members should encourage members in the environmental field to pursue P.Tech.(Eng). The Memorandum of Understanding will be signed by President Elizabeth McDonald, C.E.T., in a ceremony at the ASET AGM March 23rd.

Preparations are underway for the 2012 Salary Survey. Watch your email for more details.

SAIT Career Directions ASET again participated in the SAIT Career Directions event in November. The one-day event is designed to provide external partners, such as professional associations and industry, the opportunity to meet with students. Pictured is ASET member Chris Henselmans, C.E.T., talking to students at the ASET booth.

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NAIT Information Session On November 24, ASET hosted an evening Information Session at NAIT to promote the advantages of student membership and to answer student questions. The evening featured information on ASET as a professional association and presentations by ASET Registrar Perry Nelson as well members from the Edmonton Chapter. Pictured is Edmonton Chapter Chair Chadwick Paddick, C.E.T., presenting the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex package to the winning student.

ASET Goes Green Do we have your correct email address? Email is becoming the preferred way of communicating with members and ASET is following this trend. For example, communication about member dues, Council election and the Salary Survey are being sent to members only by email. Members will be required to maintain with ASET an active, unblocked email address. ASET member dues invoices were sent in December 2011. If you are a member of ASET and have not received your notification of member dues invoice by email, please contact the ASET office. You can update contact information, including email address, via the Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Area on the ASET web site at www.aset.ab.ca or by contacting the ASET office: telephone 780.425.0626; toll free 1.800.272.5619 or email asetadmin@aset.ab.ca.

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ASET Registrar Participates in Delegation to India In December 2011, ASET participated in a six-member delegation coordinated by OACETT. The purpose of this delegation included to learn how and whether the concepts of sustainability and resiliency are applied in the planning, design, construction and operation of large infrastructure systems in India, to find out the level of commitment and driving forces behind this development, and to gather information that can be used to develop global sustainability best practices in infrastructure design and construction. Activities included visits to Indian educational, scientific and non-governmental public interest advocacy institutions including the Centre for Science and Environment in Delhi, the Department of Civil Engineering of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Delhi, the Central Road Research Institute (IRRI) in Delhi, and the Department of Civil Engineering of the Malviya National Institute of Techology (MNIT) in Jaipur. Some of the outcomes included: showing the level of know-how and training of professionals in India; opportunities to tour research and production facilities; issues facing Indian experts; and, identifying opportunities for North America to collaborate with scientific and research organizations in India. “As ASET Registrar, the visit provided a first-hand opportunity to tour educational institutions and industry,” said Perry Nelson. “This knowledge will help provide a fuller perspective for ASET when assessing applications from India, providing information and support for potential members, discussing recruitment initiatives and partnerships, as well as a better understanding of the different aspects of that part of the world.”

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ASET Supports FIRST® Lego® League ASET is proud to again promote technology to youth by sponsoring the FIRST® Lego® League (FLL) Alberta Championship Tournament held at NAIT on January 21. Several ASET members volunteer their time with FLL and they include Jim Schaub, R.E.T. P.L.(Eng.), Glen Byers, R.E.T., and Reza Mirheydari, C.E.T., pictured at right, as well as Joe Petrie, R.E.T., Darryn Semeniuk, C.E.T., Pamela Culligan, C.E.T., Roy Nelson, C.E.T., Robert Barclay, C.E.T., and Dwayne Kwolick, R.E.T. In addition to sponsorship, ASET also presented the Robot Performance Award. “I find judging at the event a rewarding experience,” said Byers, who has been involved with the tournament for the past seven years. “It’s an excellent opportunity to get involved with an exciting event that promotes technology and where students are competing at a high level and learning invaluable skills including team work and presentation.” FLL introduces young people to the fun and excitement of science and technology while building selfconfidence, knowledge, and valuable employment and life skills. FLL challenges kids to think like scientists and engineers. Teams apply math and science concepts to research, design, build, and program autonomous robots using Lego® technologies. The culmination of approximately eight weeks of teamwork and mentoring is the tournament experience where teams present their solutions to a yearly real-world challenge. ASET members can volunteer each year as coaches and mentors for a team or as judges for the tournaments. For more information on FLL, visit www.firstlegoleague.org.

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Small Business Seminars In December 2011, ASET hosted two information sessions for members with an interest in independent practice and small business. The sessions, entitled Starting and Running: Independent Practice and Small Business for the Technologist brought together professionals from various fields to share information and answer member questions. Feedback from members was positive. Approximately 25 members attended each session — on December 5 in Edmonton at the Greenwood Inn and Suites and on December 13 at the Sandman Airport Inn and Suites in Calgary. Fields represented included: • Banking: TD Insurance Meloche Monnex • Law: Field Law LLP • Insurance: ASET staff • Accounting: Peterson Walker LLP • The Business Link • An ASET member business owner/ marketing: Syd Howlett, C.E.T., Business Coach with Focal Point in Calgary

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The Business Link Your first stop for small business information in Alberta The Business Link is the Canada Business service centre for Alberta, providing information and assistance as you start or grow your business anywhere in the province. They offer information about everything from start-up, regulations, marketing, and financing/loan programs to e-business, exporting, importing, Aboriginal business, and government programs and services. Services include: • a toll-free business information line (1.800.272.9675) • walk-in information centres in downtown Calgary and downtown Edmonton • an extensive business resource library offering basic research services as well as local and regional lending privileges • small business learning sessions offered throughout the province via video conferencing • a volunteer guest advisor program featuring professional business expertise • a highly informative website at www.canadabusiness.ab.ca • a free monthly electronic newsletter providing business tips, interesting articles and updates on activities.

ASET member Syd Howlett, C.E.T., presenting on marketing.

Services are also extended throughout Alberta via a network of business development centres across the province. The Business Link is a not-for-profit organization, supported by the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, as well as other organizations committed to serving Alberta’s small business community.

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Rob Wild, TD Area Manager for Business Banking, Edmonton South.

Kevin Schouten, an Associate with Field Law presenting in Calgary.

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NAIT Scholarship Luncheon

Promoting Technical Education in Alberta 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. It also promotes the continued professional development of ASET members. ETSFA accomplishes this through the establishment and administration of several scholarships. Scholarships were initially funded solely from the generous contributions of the past presidents of ASET. ASET has also been contributing to several scholarships for years. In recent years, affinity agreements have been negotiated that contribute significantly to the scholarship fund, providing ETSFA with much-needed support.

ASET Past President Davis Farquarson presents the Centennial Scholarship to Matthew Eaton, Digital Media & IT.

ASET Past President Davis Farquarson presents the Dr. Karel Puffer Scholarship to Nicole Rudolph, Geological Technology.

Individuals, organizations or companies interested in supporting existing ETSFA scholarships or creating new ones, should contact ASET to discuss their ideas. All donations to ETSFA are fully tax deductible. ETSFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual operating expenses are borne by ASET, which means 100 per cent of all donations go toward scholarships. Donations can be made online at www.aset.ab.ca via the membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; area.

ASET Past President Davis Farquarson presents the Clayton Milroy Memorial Scholarship to Megan Palmer, Digital Media & IT.

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Occupational Registration Act (POARA) application. Registration under POARA was intended to provide members with an improved level of recognition within the industries, and provide certified technicians and technologists with right to title and the right to practice technology in accordance with their academic qualifications, training and experience. We worked on those tasks for many years, didn’t we? We did achieve these two goals in the past two years, however, with the Professional Technologist designation, and the creation of Technology Professionals of Canada.

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Kay Henke, r.e.t. ASET President 1989–1990 It’s summer, 1989. The headlines read: “ASET President Speaks Out”, “ASET Presidency, Job a Juggling Act”, “NAIT Seeks Women Engineers”, “Group Out to Run Own Show”. I had just been elected as the first female President of ASET. Oh my gosh, what have I gotten myself into now? NAIT was featuring me and my story in a new Engineering Technologies brochure. People I had not even met were sending me letters of congratulations: the Mayor of Lethbridge, the Director of Public Affairs from NAIT, the Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues, the Chair of the Alberta Advisory Council on Women’s Issues, to name a few. It was exciting and terrifying at the same time. I held a full time job teaching and my son was only three years old. I am a single mom – yikes! I am thinking, How am I going to do my job, raise my kidlet, complete the PR work and travelling, head up ASET, and be successful at any of it? I was a lot younger then! With a lot more energy. I worried that I was not (and still am not) an eloquent public speaker. I worried that people would not listen or that I would drag ASET down instead of achieving our goals that year. But there was not much time to fiddle around fretting. The pace was set and the commitment began. I visited many interesting places and met lots of cool ASET members. I shook a lot of hands and posed for a lot of pictures. I carried the message – we need our own legislation, we need to be transferable between provinces, we need to continue to grow in numbers, we need to work together. When I was President in 1989-1990, we were working on a couple of issues that will sound very familiar to our members. CCTT (The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists) was working on a national transfer endorsement, and, with the help of the constituent members, looking to produce National Reference Standards by the year 1995. ASET began working on the Professional and

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My career path has been thus: I graduated from NAIT Electronics Engineering Technology in 1974. After graduation, I worked at AEL Microtel and then Cypress Business Equipment; both jobs involved repair and preventive maintenance of electronic equipment. Then I was offered a position at the Lethbridge Community College to teach in the Electronics Technician Program. Without ASET credentials I don’t know if I would have landed the job at all. The College was very supportive of my ASET involvement and, in fact, encouraged me to put my name in for President. For the last 20 years I have worked as a Biomedical Equipment Technologist at the Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge. It has been a rewarding career, made even more so by my ASET involvement. The connections I have made and maintained through ASET have broadened my horizons, challenged my thinking and made me a better person. I proudly wear the ring, attained years ago, as a symbol and reminder of where we have been, what we have achieved, and where we are going still. I would encourage ASET members to become involved and stay involved! So soon my year as President was over. ASET thrived, I still had a job, and my son still knew who I was. It’s all good.

ASET Past Presidents Carter, Ernest (1963–1964) Thorogood, Donald † (1964–1965) Duke, W.G. † (1965–1966) Monson, V.R. † (1966–1967) Purvis, Gordon (1967–1968) Curwen, William (1968–1969) Tufts, Dale † (1969–1970) Hinchliffe, R.A. † (1970–1971) Farquharson, Davis (1971–1972) Edwards, F.W. † (1972–1973) Sterling, James † (1973–1974) Brown, Roy † (1974–1975) Frost, H.C. † (1975–1976) Roberts, William (1976–1977) Kearns, Robert (1977–1978) Stirling, D.B. † (1978–1979) Anderson, Leonard (1979–1980) Caskey, Allen (1980–1982) Schulte, Frank (1982–1983) Mayer, William (1983–1984)

Atwood, Thomas (1984–1985) Appel, Leonard (1985–1986) Monson, Glenn † (1986–1987) Hare, Charles (1987–1989) Henke, Kay (1989–1990) Kunz, John (1990–1992) Tkaczyk, Alice (1992–1994) Ethier, Daniel (1994–1995) Sheen, Michael (1995–1996) Horne, Glen (1996–1998) Sterner, Lois (1998–2000) Paulson, Ronald (2000–2001) Doherty, Randy (2001–2003) Yeung, Allan (2003–2004) Turner, Scott (2004–2006) Tsang, Derek (2006–2007) Stone, Larry (2007–2008) Clark, Roy (2008–2009) Harrison, Kevin (2009–2010) Merralls, Dave (2010–2011)

† deceased

chapters’ calendar ASET fosters the connections between technology professionals by facilitating a Chapter system. Each regional chapter is headed by current members, who plan Chapter activities such as technical tours, networking events, local student liaison and more.

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Attending Chapter meetings and events is an excellent way to get involved with ASET and network with local members. Check each Chapter’s section in the magazine for details about activities. For a list of Chapter executive and contact information, go to www. aset.ab.ca and follow the links under the About ASET menu item.

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For detailed information on chapter events, visit the Events Calendar on the ASET website. If you would like to be added to the ChapterLink e-mail list, please contact ASET’s Coordinator of Member and Public Relations Lynnell Prediger at lynnellp@aset.ab.ca. Next deadline for CHAPTERS’ CALENDAR submissions: March 30, 2012.

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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

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

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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

Dan Bernhart, R.E.T. medicinehat@aset.ab.ca 403.504.2344

Edmonton

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

Khalid Mehmood, T.T. reddeer@aset.ab.ca 403.449.0024

Chadwick Paddick, C.E.T. edmonton@aset.ab.ca 780.992.6157

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Open House and New Member Induction Celebration

Annual Chapter Organizational Meeting

It was, once again, a cold, icy evening in Cold Lake on December 2 for the annual Open House and New Member Induction Celebration, but that didn’t stop intrepid chapter members from coming out for the event. 2nd Vice President Kevin Harrison, P.Tech.(Eng.), P.L.(Eng.), provided members with information on the progress of the P.Tech.(Eng.) board, the Continuing Professional Development program, the member survey and the ASET strategic plan. One new member, Stan Kovtchega, C.E.T. (pictured here), was inducted into ASET, coming to the Cold Lake Chapter from British Columbia. Congratulations, Stan!

All chapter members are invited to attend the Annual Organizational Meeting to meet chapter executives, participate in the chapter election (executive positions available) and mingle with fellow ASET members. Please bring your ideas for chapter events and social activities – your input is needed and valued! Appetizers will be provided; cash bar. February 27, 2012; at 6:30 pm Tom Goodchild’s Moose Factory 4810 Calgary Trail South To register, please contact ASET PR Coordinator: Lynnell Prediger by phone 780.969.3560 or by e-mail lynnellp@aset.ab.ca

Gr a n de Pr a ir ie ASET/APEGGA Lunch ‘n’ Learn Michael MacIntyre, Planning Manager, City of Grande Prairie, will present an overview of planning redevelopment and annexation as well as information on the watershed/ landscape-based planning approach the City is moving towards. February 24, 2012; at Noon Jackpot Grill, 10904 – 92 Ave. $25 per person To register, please contact: smanning@apegga.org

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L e t h b r i dg e Open House and New Member Induction Celebration The Lethbridge Chapter celebrated four new members at the Open House and New Member Induction on November 9th. 1st Vice President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), was on hand to present certificates to Paul Conrad, C.E.T., Kasz Leavitt, C.Tech., David North, C.E.T.., and Kevin MacKinnon, C.Tech. (pictured here clockwise from top left). Following the certificate presentations, members were updated on the Continuing Professional Development program, the ASET strategic plan, the national scene with Technology Professionals Canada and the progress of the P.Tech.(Eng.) board. A chapter update was also provided by the chapter chair, Greg Brouwer, C.E.T. and members were encouraged to get involved with chapter activities.

l loy dminster Open House and New Member Induction Celebration It was a snowy day, but a warm welcome greeted ASET Councillor Jodi Arrowsmith, C.E.T. (inset), as she travelled to Lloydminster for the annual Open House and New Member Induction Celebration on November 14. Olga Schroh, C.E.T., was inducted into the profession by receiving her certificate and then all members in attendance were updated on the ASET Strategic Plan, P.Tech.(Eng.), the qualified practitioners initiative and the national scene. ASET Past President Roy Clark, R.E.T., A.Sc.T., was also in attendance and Chapter Vice Chair Bill Parke, C.E.T., spoke about plans for the Chapter in 2012.

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m e di c i n e h at ASET Open House ASET 1st Vice President Norman Kyle, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), travelled almost as far as it is possible to travel in this province (from Grande Prairie) to be in Medicine Hat for the Annual Open House. Members in attendance were treated to a detailed update on happenings at ASET over the past year. Topics of conversation included Technology Professionals Canada and the national scene, the ASET Strategic Plan, continuing professional development, the qualified practitioners initiative and the progress of the P.Tech.(Eng.) board. Chapter Chair Dan Bernhart, R.E.T., reviewed 2011 chapter events and provided an overview of plans for 2012.

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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 November 15, 2011 through January 17, 2012. We apologize for any omissions and have included prior errata here.

T e c h n o l og i s t i n T r a i n i n g – T.t.

AWAN, RIZWAN

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

BHARMAL, ABDULKADER

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

CYMBALUK, STEVEN

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

ERU, ISAAC

Petroleum - BAPET

Calgary

HE, JIAJUN

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

HUSSEIN, ABDI

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

JUETT, DANIEL

MECHANICAL

Calgary

KHOURY, PAUL

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

LIU, HONGYI

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

MASTAN, SOMA

MECHANICAL

Edmonton

RUSTOM ABDOUL SATER, ELECTRICAL-INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS ABBAS

Edmonton

STEINERSTAUCH, DANIEL CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

Assoc i at e T e c h n ic i a n

MOOTHEZHATH, PRABHAKARAN RANASINGHE, ROHITHA

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary Lloydminster

Assoc i at e T e c h n o l og i s t

Calgary

PARK, BYUNG

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

PATEL, SUDHIR

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

SILVESTRE, RICHARD

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Red Deer

SMITH, PATRICK

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

SMOLIS, MARIUSZ

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

SNOOK, PERRY

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Fort McMurray

TRENCHARD, DARREN

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

VAGHELA, VIKRAM

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Grande Prairie

ZAYONC, CASSIE

ENVIRONMENTAL

Fort McMurray

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.

AHMED, SAMI

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

AKBAR, DAANISH

EDDT-STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

ASHTON, STEVEN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

ATKINSON, MICHAEL

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

St. Albert

BAIRD, AARON

INDUSTRIAL-INDUSTRIAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Red Deer

BARNES, KENNETH

Fort MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Saskatchewan

BARON, JOSHUA

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

BEATON, ANDREW

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Lethbridge

BELLA, KEVIN

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Sherwood Park

BLAKEMAN, PETER

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

BOON, ALLAN

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Edmonton

BUILDING-BUILDING SYSTEMS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

Spruce Grove

CEAUS, MIHAI

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

DOHERTY, DANIEL

ARCHITECTURAL

MALONEY, ROBYN

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Grande Prairie

MCNAB, CAMERON

EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

NEMECEK, BRENT

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Chestermere

BOUDREAU, JEANFRANCOIS

NEWTON-WAKELY, JAY

INSTRUMENTATION-AUTOMATION and ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

BOURQUE, RICHARD

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

PARKER, STEVEN

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Nanton

REDHEAD, DAVID

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edgerton

BYUN, KEVIN (SHANGHO)

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

CLAYPOOL, BRIAN

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

CLEMENTS, C. SEAN

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Fort Saskatchewan Weyburn

Edmonton

C e rt i f i e d E n g i n e e r i n g T e c h n i c i a n – C .T e c h .

AKBER, ALTAF

MECHANICAL

Edmonton

BERNETIC, GREGORY

GEOLOGICAL

Peace River

CAMPBELL, CHRISTIAN

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

St. Albert

FARRANT, AMANDA

BIOSCIENCE-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Lousana

HOLMBERG, TENEYA

BIOSCIENCE-ENVIRONMENTAL

Edmonton

KHAWAJA, AIJAZ

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

KUZIYAMISA, BONGINKOSIPETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

NGAHA NJAMEN, GILLES PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY THIERRY

Calgary

CRETIN, DARCY

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

DAVIS, ANDREW

ELECTRONICS-COMPUTER ENG. TECHNOLOGY Airdrie

DENG, YONGJUN

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

DEVINE, JANELLE

BUILDING-ARCHITECTURAL

Calgary

DEWAR, LYLE

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

DIAS, MICHAEL

METALLURGICAL-MATERIALS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

LEWIS, JASON

MINERAL-MINERAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Grande Prairie

DORAN-SMITH, CALEB

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

LLAMOSO, GERARDO

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

DROVER, TIMOTHY

MINERAL-MINERAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Fort Mc Murray

MONGE, ESTANISLAO

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

MUHL, EDMUND

GEOMATICS-SURVEY ENG. TECHNOLOGY

DUCHEK, CLINTON

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

Grand Prairie

Calgary

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DUTTON, ANDREW

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

EHLERT, SPENCER

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary Calgary

EVANS, LAURENTY

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Grande Prairie

FINNIMORE, NEIL

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

NELSON, LELAND

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

NGUY, RICH

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

NGUYEN, VU

EDDT-STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

NGUYEN, PHUC

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Nisku

PAISH, DENNIS

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Langdon

FIRTH (SAWCHUK), KARLACIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Fort McMurray

FLAIG, DARRYL

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

PALTZAT, KENNY

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

FLOEN, PERRY

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Lloydminster

PARKER, NICHOLAS

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Sherwood Park

FOX, JEREMY

METALLURGICAL-WELDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

PELLETIER, PIERRE

BUILDING-CONSTRUCTION ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

FRITZEL, GRAHAM

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Red Deer

PETERS, DANIEL

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Lethbridge

FROESE, STEVEN

MECHANICAL

Saskatoon

PFEFFERLE, TIMOTHY

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

St. Albert

GOLDEN, DARCY

EDDT-PROCESS PIPING TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

POTTS, ROBERT

CIVIL-STRUCTURAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

HANNAM, JAMES

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

RUBLING, TENZIN

GEOMATICS

Calgary

HAUSCH, BURKE

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Red Deer

SEYMOUR, PATRICK

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

SHAIKH, JAMIL

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

SMITH, PAUL

MECHANICAL-POWER ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

STORZUK, THOMAS

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Calgary

STRUGNELL, JEREMY

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

SZUMILAS, ROBERT

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

THERRIAULT, GINETTE

CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL SCIENCE

Grande Prairie

TROCHIM, BRYAN

EDDT-STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

VALLIKANTHAN, DHILIP

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

VASQUEZ, JOSE

EDDT-CIVIL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

VASTENHOUT, RYAN

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Airdrie

VENHOLA, HEATHER

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Lethbridge

VERMA, SANDEEP

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

HAYFORD, BERNARD HERBISON, MICHAEL

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

HEYDARI, REZA

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Fort McMurray

HODDER, BILL HOPPER, CLAYTON

MECHANICAL PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

IASENZANIRO, VICTORIA GEOMATICS-MAPPING TECHNOLOGY JACKSON, KYLE

GEOSCIENCE-GEOLOGICAL

Calgary

Calgary Calgary Calgary Edmonton

JUNG, JON

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Eastend

KARAJA, ALI

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Fort McMurray

KAUTZMAN, AMANDA

EDDT-STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

KELLY, COLWYN

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sherwood Park

WALKER, SCOTT

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

Lethbridge

WIDMEYER, GREGORY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Airdrie

WILSON, GRANT

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Red Deer County

YIN, XIN (VICTOR)

CIVIL-MUNICIPAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

YOUNG, ROXANNE

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Fort McMurray

KLASSEN, LEVI

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

KNAPP, COLIN

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Calgary

KULYK, KELDON

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Alix

LAHAIE, JOEL

INSTRUMENTATION-AUTOMATION and ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGY

Sherwood Park

LAING, ROBIN

ELECTRICAL-ELECTRICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

LIU, ZENGLIN

INDUSTRIAL-INDUSTRIAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

LOPEZ, JENNIFER

BIOSCIENCE-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

Calgary

LUONG, SIDONG

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

MATSON, TREVOR

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Nisku

MCCORD, JILL

CIVIL-CIVIL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sexsmith

MCMULLIN, BRENDAN

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Edmonton

MCTAVISH, ROSS

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Airdrie

MEADOR, TREVOR

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

MEINDERTSMA, DAVID

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

MITCHELL, KIRK

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sherwood Park

MONETA, ROLAND

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Vermilion

MROWIETZ, TANYA

ENVIRONMENTAL

Calgary

MURDOCH, BRADLY

ELECTRONICS-ELECTRONICS ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

MURRAY, RICHARD

BUILDING ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Edmonton

MUSKEGO, RYAN

PETROLEUM-PETROLEUM ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

NAGY, BRENT

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

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P r o f e ss i o n a l T e c h n o l og i s t – P.T e c h .( E n g .)

ALAMI, ABDUL

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Edmonton

BABIUK, KENNETH

INSTRUMENTATION-INSTRUMENTATION ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Calgary

BERGSTROM, MICHAEL

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Okotoks

FEHR, JIM

MECHANICAL-MECHANICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY Sherwood Park

LIMMING, DONALD

ENGINEERING DESIGN and DRAFTING

Edmonton

MCCRAE, GLEN

CIVIL-STRUCTURAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Sylvan Lake

NELSON, PERRY

CHEMICAL-CHEMICAL ENG. TECHNOLOGY

Fort Saskatchewan

vaughan, linda

chemical-environmental

calgary

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C.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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R.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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C.E.T.

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Have you started a business, switched positions, jobs or cities and want to let your ASET colleagues know about it? Submit your information to judithc@aset.ab.ca and we will publish it here in a future issue of Technology Alberta.

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Group Benefits ASET members are recognized as an attractive, professional target audience for many group benefits providers. For that reason, the plans available to members cover a broad range of services and are constantly evolving to suit the wants and needs of our membership. All members, including students, have access to the plans. For more detailed information, visit www.aset.ab.ca, log in to the Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Area, and check under Group Benefits.

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Printing Needs

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Minuteman Press Kingsway offers discounts to ASET members.

Contact: Eric Escribano

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MBNA Canada and ASET partnered to provide a premium credit card program for ASET members.

For more information, contact: Southern Alberta Gary Brown, C.L.U. President, Unigroup Inc. 403.297.0250, jgbrown@unigroup.ca

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Professional Liability Insurance

Imagewear by MarksWorkWearhouse offers a 10% discount on most regularly priced goods to members.

Contact: Ryan Durrell

Car Rental ASET Members can access special corporate rates when renting vehicles at National Car Rental and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Link from the ASET website.

Alternative Risk Services T. 416.408.5325 F. 416.408.3721 rdurrell@ar-services.ca

Commercial Liability Insurance

Hotels

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For a list of hotels around the province that offer corporate rates to members visit the ASET website.

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