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Competency Summary Advisor

ASET’s certification program is supported by trained staff and volunteers. Staff members serve as a resource to applicants. Staff answer questions about the application process and support volunteers who are working with applicants or assessing applications.

Competency summary advisors support applicants in completing the competency summary component prior to review by a subject matter expert. The advisors specifically:

  • ensure applicants understand the requirements of the competency summary;

  • ensure Applicants gather and prepare work experience examples to include in the competency summary;

  • provide technical advice in relation to competency summary indicators.

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Awards Committee Member

The purpose of the ASET Awards Committee is to assist in the selection and recognition of ASET members and other professionals within the profession. The committee plays a crucial role in evaluating nominations, reviewing submission packages, and determining the recipients of the ASET Awards and Capstone Project of the Year Award. As an awards committee member, you will contribute your expertise, judgement, and commitment to ensure a fair and effective selection process.

Please contact Rae Desmarais, Academic and Volunteer Relations Coordinator for any questions or concerns. 

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Mentor

The ASET mentoring program allows for new and aspiring technologists/technicians to connect with experienced and credible professionals, allowing them to share knowledge and experiences that support personal and professional growth and development. ASET mentors may assist high school and post-secondary students to learn more about career paths; existing ASET members looking to navigate career changes or build career development strategies; and/or internationally trained professionals to better understand the Canadian workplace culture. Serving as a mentor in the mentoring program is an opportunity to form a mutually beneficial relationship with mentees who seek experience-based knowledge, guidance and career advice.

We are currently seeking mentors with experience in the construction and engineering design and drafting disciplines. 

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PLAR Advisors

PLAR advisors support C.Tech. applicants who require technical assistance with their learning portfolios. Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) is available to applicants seeking registration with ASET who have not graduated from an applied science, engineering or information technology program. It is also available for applicants who are unable to produce academic transcripts. The assessment demonstrates equivalency to the academic requirements of the C.Tech. designation. Disciplines of interest include:

  • Engineering Design & Drafting Technology
  • Bioscience Technology
  • Geological and Geophysical Technology

Volunteers must be C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T., or P.Tech. members in good standing, with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Successful applicants must have no current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice and no past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body.

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PLAR Assessors

These volunteers serve as subject matter experts for the online review of C.Tech. Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) portfolios for applicants seeking registration with ASET through the assessment. Individuals who have not graduated from an applied science, engineering or information technology program, or who are unable to produce academic transcripts may complete the PLAR  to demonstrate equivalency for the C.Tech designation. Disciplines of interest include:

  • Engineering Design & Drafting Technology
  • Bioscience Technology
  • Geological and Geophysical Technology

Volunteers must be C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T. or P.Tech. members in good standing. They must have a minimum of five years of professional experience, and no current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice. Applicants must also have no past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body on their record.

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Presenter – Outreach Program

Are you looking for opportunities to develop and practice your presentation skills? ASET is currently seeking volunteers to assist as presenters for the outreach program. These individuals will be ambassadors for ASET who provide informative presentations discussing the benefits of an ASET designation and what it means to be a certified engineering technology professional. ASET specifically recruits volunteers for this role, to allow the audiences to hear from an active member and professional in the field. This allows for speakers to share their own experiences, which provides a unique perspective to presentations, and supports the development of a new and meaningful connection to ASET.

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Subject Matter Experts for File Review (Board of Examiners)

Subject Matter Experts support the work of the Board of Examiners by conducting applicant file reviews. Subject Matter Experts review files electronically which allows for more flexibility in their duties.

Disciplines of interest include:

  • Mechanical

  • Electrical

  • Civil

  • Petroleum

  • Welding

To qualify for the position, an individual must be a C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T. or P.Tech. member in good standing, with a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience.

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Technology Accreditation Canada Auditors

Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) is looking for regulated members to perform audits. These audits determine whether educational programs in various provinces meet the profession’s approved standards and criteria.

On behalf of TAC, auditors determine whether programs meet the profession’s standards, and receive national accreditation.

We are in particular need of bilingual candidates and more auditors from across Canada including British Columbia and the Atlantic provinces. If you are interested in becoming a TAC Auditor and have at least five years of work experience in one of the disciplines below, TAC provides online training and an honorarium upon completion of each audit.

To serve in this role, an individual must be a C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T. or P.Tech. member with at least two years of experience within their discipline.

TAC is currently seeking auditors from the following disciplines:

  • Bioscience/Biomedical

  • Chemical

  • Computer/Software

  • Engineering design and drafting technology

  • Environmental(specialization in water resources)

  • Food Science

  • Forestry

  • Geomatics 

  • Information management systems/information technology

  • Mechanical with industrial stream

  • Petroleum

  • Welding

If you're a member interested in the position, submit your current resume to erozman@technologyaccreditation.ca and include any previous auditing experience, if applicable.

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