Volunteers have the opportunity to support the certification process, contribute to the advancement of their professional field and network with other like-minded professionals. All of these volunteer hours can be used to meet ASET’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for the year.

The responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Support the applicant to complete the competency summary application component within the timeframe provided.

• Help applicants to:

  • Understand the competency summary requirements;

  • Gather and prepare work experience examples to include in the competency summary; and

  • Provide technical advice in relation to competency summary indicators.

• Provide ongoing support and feedback.

• Coordinate with ASET staff as needed.

In general, assignments with an applicant last no longer than 60 days. You will be connected by email with the applicant through a staff member. Following this, you and your assigned applicant can decide on the best method of communication.

The application advisor role is reserved for C.Tech. and/or C.E.T. members of ASET only. Newly joined members to ASET (within the last five years) who have recently completed their competency summary are preferred. These individuals may have a closer frame of reference to the application process.

Application advisors receive full training from ASET and are supported throughout the process by ASET staff.

No travel is required.

The mentor program benefits the mentee, the mentor and the industry at large. Each partnership offers its own unique benefits, but generally you can enjoy the following:

• Enhanced communication and leadership skills.

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) fulfillment.

• Expansion of your personal and professional network.

• Exposure to fresh perspectives.

• Opportunity to give back to the profession; and

• Self-reflection.

ASET mentors may assist:

• High school and post-secondary students to learn more about career paths.

• Junior ASET members to network, navigate career changes and build career development strategies; and

• Internationally trained professionals to better understand the Canadian workplace culture, network and develop career strategies.

• Prospective mentors should be genuinely interest in engaging in constructive conversation with mentees from a place of friendly, unbiased support and guidance.

• Any applicant must be an ASET member in good standing.

The 'Mentor Resource Guide' is available to assist the mentor and mentee in facilitating a mutually beneficial mentoring partnership.

ASET will provide all resources and will check in monthly to offer support as needed.

The mentor should be willing to work out a partnership plan that works best and be available as agreed upon.  Mentors should have strong interpersonal, empathetic and relationship-building skills for the role.

• You can serve as a champion for your discipline, and network with like-minded professionals, while assisting C.Tech. applicants.    

• Participation in this role counts toward your annual CPD requirements.

The key functions of PLAR Advisors are as follows:

• Support the applicant to complete the PLAR portfolio.
• Help applicants to:
  • Understand the academic criteria;
  • Match their learning to the criteria;
  • Identify appropriate sources and types of evidence.
• Provide ongoing support and feedback; and
• Liaise with ASET staff as needed.           

Volunteers will provide ongoing support and feedback to C.Tech. applicants who require technical assistance with their learning portfolios.

Advisement will mostly occur over the phone and email.

• Have minimum of five years of professional experience.
• Not have any currently open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice.
• Have no past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body.
• Successfully complete a police information check; and
• Submit a current resume/CV.

PLAR advisors receive full training and support through the process by ASET staff.  Advisors are not expected to be experts in PLAR or in the PLAR program at ASET. They should instead use their subject matter expertise to help applicants.

You’ll can serve as a champion for your discipline and network with other like-minded professionals, while reviewing C.Tech. learning portfolios.    

This position counts toward your annual CPD requirements (under the 'Peer and Professional Interaction' and 'Contributions to the Profession' categories).

They key functions of PLAR assessors are as follows:

• Assess the applicant’s evidence.

• Ensure the evidence is valid, reliable, sufficient current and authentic.

• Ensure the applicant meets the required academic criteria; and

• Provide feedback to the applicant regarding the portfolio and any additional evidence requirements.

Volunteers will review C.Tech. learning portfolios online. No travel is required for this position.

Required

Advisors must be C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T. or P.Tech. members of ASET in good standing. Successful applicants must also:

• Have minimum of five years of professional experience.

• Not have any currently open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice.

• Have no past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body.

• Successfully complete a police information check; and

• Submit a current resume/CV.

PLAR assessors receive full training and support throughout the process by ASET staff. Assessors are not expected to be experts in PLAR or in the PLAR program at ASET. Instead, the volunteers should use their subject matter expertise to assist applicants.

• This role will fulfill CPD requirements for certified members.
• Access training to improve presentation skills and gain experience.
• Take the opportunity to share your passion, knowledge and experience as an ASET member and as a certified technologist in your field.
• Help strengthen the future of your profession and stay connected with the industry.
• Expand your professional network.

• Support ASET’s outreach engagement initiatives by delivering 35-minute presentations (in person and/or virtually), tailored to one of the primary audience groups:
  • Post-secondary students
  • New Canadians
• Represent ASET by providing information about the organization, the value of becoming a member, and the pathways to certification.
• Share your own personal experiences to foster a meaningful connection with the audience.
• Answer questions and refer attendees to resources as needed.
• Maintain regular communications with the position contact to determine scheduling and share feedback to assist in program evaluation and future development.

Scheduling and Commitment

• All presentation requests will be shared in advance for volunteers to review and sign up.
• Presentations are scheduled between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
• Preference will be given to volunteers who can commit to a minimum of one presentation per month.

• must be a C.Tech., C.E.T., or R.E.T., P.Tech., or retired member in good standing
• must be willing to present in person (only asked to travel to locations within their region of residence)
• general availability must align with the outreach program’s schedule (see commitment and scheduling section)

• strong communication and presentation skills
• confidence in public speaking (number of attendees will vary, 25+)
• ability to work independently
• ability to receive and incorporate feedback

• introductory meeting with the program contact to discuss the role in further detail
• online e-learning modules providing an overview of the presentation content along with an introduction to public speaking fundamentals
• delivery of a mock presentation to the program contact for practice and feedback, prior to delivering the first public presentation

In addition to supporting the Board of Examiners to make informed decisions on applicants, this role will also count toward your annual CPD requirements. This position is performed electronically, making it the perfect fit for members who are interested in volunteering, but have time or distance restrictions.

Volunteers will review files electronically and assist the BoE in ensuring that applicants meet the standards required for ASET certification.

Desired

ASET strives to represent a broad selection of discipline in its subject matter experts. Previous experience is not required, though candidates who have relevant assessment expertise are preferred.

Required 

In addition to being a C.Tech., C.E.T., or P.Tech. ASET member in good standing, Subject Matter Experts must:

• Have a minimum of five years of professional experience;

• Not have any current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice;

• Have no past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body; and

• Submit a current resume/CV.

No experience is required for the position. ASET provides full training for volunteers to perform applicant file reviews and academic assessments.

No travel is required for this position. Volunteers must submit a current resume/CV to be considered.

• You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen and grow the profession while networking with like-minded colleagues.

• The role will develop your experience with the accreditation process.

• Training is provided by TAC.

• This position will count toward your annual CPD requirements (under the 'Peer and Professional Interaction' and 'Contributions to the Profession' categories).

• An honourarium is provided.

After receiving online training and prior to visiting a college, an audit team reviews a comprehensive self-assessment package posted by the institution to a secure website. The auditors individually review the program material and coordinate with their teammates. The audit team usually meets the night before visiting the institution, to go over any final details for the visit. The team spends the day of the visit to the institution interviewing the program advisory council, students, alumni and faculty. The auditors will also tour the college facilities. They will visit labs, classrooms, the library and other amenities.   

To learn more about TAC and the accreditation process, visit: http://www.technologyaccreditation.ca

Online training requires approximately 15 to 18 hours to complete, depending on personal pace. The paper audit requires approximately 40 hours of review, and is followed by a one-day site visit to the college.  

TAC will cover all required expenses, such as telephone, travel, hotels and meals.

Required

• Successful applicants must be C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T., or P.Tech. members in good standing in any discipline.

• To be eligible to serve as an auditor-in-training, you must have a minimum of two years of experience within your discipline.

• Auditors-in-training do not require any previous auditing experience.

• Auditors must have at least five years of experience within the discipline.

• Auditors must also have participated in at least one TAC audit as an auditor-in-training or equivalent.

Desired

Members who have perfomed accreditations in the past or have auditing experience are preferred.  As outlined on the TAC website, auditors and auditors-in-training should possess many of the following attributes:

• Professional, fair, ethical.

• Open-minded, impartial, diplomatic, decisive.

• Observant, perceptive, versatile, self-reliant.

• Current technical knowledge within discipline.

• Constant professional development.

• Excellent time management, written and verbal communication skills.

• Keen attention to details.

• Experience working in teams.

• Computer proficiency.

• Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience of auditing principles, procedures and methods (for auditors).

As mentioned above, online training for the auditor role requires approximately 15 to 18 hours to complete. Training addresses key auditing and quality management principles, as well as the TAC process itself. There are quizzes for each section and a final exam.

Travel may be required around or even outside the province, as each audit team must include at least one member from another province (participating provinces include Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan).  

Selection Process

Regulated members must submit their current resume to travisp@aset.ab.ca and include any previous auditing experience, if applicable.