• 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
• Self-reflection

• 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.

Desired  - Genuine interest in engaging in constructive conversation with mentees from a place of friendly, unbiased support and guidance. 

Required - ASET member in good standing. 

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

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

Serve as a champion for your discipline and network with other like-minded professionals, while assisting C.Tech. applicants.    

You can fulfill your annual Continuing Professional Development requirement by participating in this project (Peer and Professional Interaction and Contributions to the Profession categories).

They 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
  • Liaise with ASET staff as needed            

Timeframe/ Location/ Logistics of role  

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

Most advising will likely occur via phone or email, but advisors and applicants will be welcome to set up in-person meeting if this is mutually agreeable.  

Required: C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T., or P.Tech. members of ASET in good standing.  At least 1 – 2 members per discipline is needed to participate as an advisor.  

•  A minimum of five years of professional experience.
• No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice.
• No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
• Successful completion of a Police Information Check
• Submission of a current resume/CV

Please note that ASET will reimburse volunteers for the cost of the Police Information Check.  

PLAR advisors receive full training from ASET and are supported throughout the process by ASET staff.  Advisors are not expected to be experts in PLAR or in the PLAR program at ASET, but rather to use their subject matter expertise to assist applicants.  

Serve as a champion for your discipline and network with other like-minded professionals, while reviewing C.Tech. learning portfolios.    

You can fulfill your annual Continuing Professional Development requirement by participating in this project (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
• Provide feedback to the applicant regarding the portfolio and any additional evidence requirements

Timeframe/ Location/ Logistics of role  

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

Required: C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T., or P.Tech. members of ASET in good standing.  At least 1 – 2 members per discipline are needed to participate as assessors.  

• A minimum of five years of professional experience.
• No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice.
• No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
• Submission of a current resume/CV

Volunteers have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of their discipline and network with other like-minded professionals. All of the volunteer hours can be used to meet ASET’s Continuing Professional Development requirements for the year.

• Pilot Testing: Test volunteers write a draft version of the examination and have the opportunity to provide feedback on the quality of the examination and appropriateness of the examination questions. 

ASET is seeking volunteers to participate to facilitate the development of the EDDT exam. 

Activities in this project are for C.E.T., R.E.T., and P.Tech. members of ASET only.  Volunteers must have more than two years of experience in the EDDT field.

No training is required for this project.  There is also no study material, this exam is based on introductory skills in your field and we want true scores for our data to tell which questions are the best to keep on the final exam. The questions were created by other C.E.T., R.E.T. and P.Tech members of ASET.

• A minimum of five years of professional experience
• No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
• No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
• Submission of a current resume/CV

Serve as a champion for your profession and network with other like-minded professionals while you develop experience in the accreditation process.  

You can fulfill your annual Continuing Professional Development requirement by participating in this project (Peer and Professional Interaction and Contributions to the Profession categories).

After receiving online training (15 – 18 hours) and prior to visiting a college, an audit team reviews a comprehensive self-assessment package posted by the college to a secure website.  The paper audit requires approximately 40 hours to review the program material and liaise with the other team members.  The site visit itself requires one day at the college plus the audit team usually meets the night before to go over any last details for the site visit.  The day at the college is spent interviewing the program advisory council, students, alumni and faculty and visiting the college facilities including labs, classrooms, library and other services.  

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

Timeframe/ Location/ Logistics of role  

Online training requires approximately 15 to 18 hours to complete depending on one’s own pace.  The paper audit requires approximately 40 hours of review, along with a one day site visit to the college.  

All expenses incurred such as telephone, travel, hotels if required, and meals are covered by TAC. 

Required:  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’ experience within your discipline.  Auditors-in-training do not require any previous auditing experience.  Auditors must have at least five years’ experience within the discipline and have participated in at least one TAC audit as an Auditor-in-training or equivalent.  

Desired: Members who have done 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
• Technically current in discipline
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Excellent time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to details
• Experience working in teams
• Computer proficient
• Sound knowledge and demonstrated experience of auditing principles, procedures, and methods (for auditors) 

Auditors will need to complete the online training which requires approximately 15 to 18 hours to complete depending on one’s own pace through the program.  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 within the province or 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 resume and include any previous auditing experience if applicable.  The ASET Registrar will review the resumes and send any nominated auditors to the TAC Director to be placed on the Auditor Roster.  

Required - C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T., or P.Tech. member of ASET in good standing

A minimum of five years of professional experience.
No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
Successful completion of a Police Information Check
Submission of a current resume/CV and completed volunteer questionnaire.

Due to the significant time commitment and specialized nature of the activities carried out by ASET’s statutory boards and committees, volunteers must complete a phone interview with ASET staff.  This questionnaire will be reviewed as part of the volunteer nomination process.  

Nominees meeting the eligibility criteria will be presented to the ASET Council for review.  All volunteer must be approved and appointed by the ASET Council.  

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Petroleum Engineering Technology

• To attend the Committee meetings (normally), review the nomination packages in advance of the meeting and be prepared to discuss the merits of each nomination.
• Discuss and determine award criteria and application packages.
• Applications are to be reviewed and discussed electronically.  Any meetings are held at the ASET office in Edmonton and can last between 2 – 3 hours. Meeting can also take place via teleconference. 

1. approve the registration of applicants
2. refuse the registration of applicants, or
3. defer the approval of registration until it is satisfied that the applicant has completed full requirements (taking an exam or otherwise).

Required - C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T., or P.Tech. members of ASET in good standing

A minimum of five years of professional experience
No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
Successful completion of a Police Information Check
Submission of a current resume/CV and completed volunteer questionnaire

Due to the significant time commitment and specialized nature of the activities carried out by ASET’s statutory boards and committees, volunteers must complete a phone interview with ASET staff.  This questionnaire will be reviewed as part of the volunteer nomination process.  

Nominees meeting the eligibility criteria will be presented to the ASET Council for review.  All volunteer must be approved and appointed by the ASET Council.  

• Works with ASET to build a business plan for the annual term (including an event schedule)
• Coordinates monthly meetings and annual chapter organizational meeting
• Coordinates local  tours and events (or outlined in business plan with a broad appeal to all members of ASET)
• Coordinates Annual Student Nights with local technical institutions
• Liaises with the ASET office for tour/event promotion
• Attends the ASET AGM and chapter leaders’ meetings

1. Advising on the integrity and accuracy of content embedded in all communication efforts.
2. Helping identify ASET’s communications needs and priorities through appropriate consultation.
3. Assessing and evaluating the delivery of communications periodically against the needs and/or expectations of the ASET membership.
4. Supporting the efforts of the ASET Communications staff by such actions as:
   • Developing a content management and scheduling plan for each of ASET’s communication vehicles;
   • Helping research relevant content for the above mentioned content management plan; and
   • Advising and assist in the development of elements of additional activities that are appropriate for promotion to the public and potential members.  
5. Providing oversight on the implementation of the ASET internal and external communications programs.
6. Ensuring that each Committee member is well-informed on matters affecting the ASET membership.
7. Promoting recognition and awareness of ASET as an organization defending the interests of its members.

Required - C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T., or P.Tech. member of ASET in good standing

A minimum of five years of professional experience.
No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
Successful completion of a Police Information Check
Submission of a current resume/CV and completed volunteer questionnaire.

Due to the significant time commitment and specialized nature of the activities carried out by ASET’s statutory boards and committees, volunteers must complete a phone interview with ASET staff.  This questionnaire will be reviewed as part of the volunteer nomination process.  

Nominees meeting the eligibility criteria will be presented to the ASET Council for review.  All volunteer must be approved and appointed by the ASET Council.  

Required - C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T., or P.Tech. member of ASET in good standing.

• A minimum of five years of professional experience.
• No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
• No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
• Successful completion of a Police Information Check
• Submission of a current resume/CV and completed volunteer questionnaire.

Due to the significant time commitment and specialized nature of the activities carried out by ASET’s statutory boards and committees, volunteers must complete a phone interview with ASET staff.  This questionnaire will be reviewed as part of the volunteer nomination process.  

Nominees meeting the eligibility criteria will be presented to the ASET Council for review.  All volunteer must be approved and appointed by the ASET Council.  

Required -Must be a P.Tech. member in good standing with ASET.  

A minimum of five years of professional experience.
No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
Successful completion of a Personal Information Check
Submission of a current resume/CV and completed volunteer questionnaire.

Due to the significant time commitment and specialized nature of the activities carried out by ASET’s statutory boards and committees, volunteers must complete a phone interview with ASET staff.  This questionnaire will be reviewed as part of the volunteer nomination process.

• To review and consider application criteria from each applicant against a checklist of requirements.
• Discuss policy and make decisions regarding policy and applications.
• Meet 5 times a year (scheduled) between Edmonton and Calgary.

Required - To be a P.Tech. ASET member in good standing.  

A minimum of five years of professional experience
No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
Submission of a current resume/CV and completed volunteer questionnaire.

Due to the significant time commitment and specialized nature of the activities carried out by ASET’s statutory boards and committees, volunteers must complete a phone interview with ASET staff.  This questionnaire will be reviewed as part of the volunteer nomination process.  

Nominees meeting the eligibility criteria will be presented to the ASET Council for review.  All volunteer must be approved and appointed by the ASET Council.  

A minimum of five years of professional experience.
No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
Successful completion of a Police Information Check
Submission of a current resume/CV and completed volunteer questionnaire.

Due to the significant time commitment and specialized nature of the activities carried out by ASET’s statutory boards and committees, volunteers must complete a phone interview with ASET staff.  This questionnaire will be reviewed as part of the volunteer nomination process.  

Nominees meeting the eligibility criteria will be presented to the ASET Council for review.  All volunteer must be approved and appointed by the ASET Council.  

Required - Must be a P.Tech. member in good standing with ASET.  

A minimum of five years of professional experience.
No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check
Submission of a current resume/CV and completed volunteer questionnaire.

Due to the significant time commitment and specialized nature of the activities carried out by ASET’s statutory boards and committees, volunteers must complete a phone interview with ASET staff.  This questionnaire will be reviewed as part of the volunteer nomination process.  

Nominees meeting the eligibility criteria will be presented to the ASET Council for review.  All volunteer must be approved and appointed by the ASET Council.

No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
Successful completion of a Police Information Check
Submission of a current resume/CV and completed volunteer questionnaire.

Due to the significant time commitment and specialized nature of the activities carried out by ASET’s statutory boards and committees, volunteers must complete a phone interview with ASET staff.  This questionnaire will be reviewed as part of the volunteer nomination process.  

• ASET member in good standing
• Experience and/or interest in photography
• Can provide own photography equipment

Volunteers have the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of their discipline and network with other like-minded professionals. All of the volunteer hours can be used to meet ASET’s Continuing Professional Development requirements for the year.

Volunteer Role – Pilot Testing of the draft Instrumentation Certification Exam. We are seeking ASET members who are currently C.E.T.’s, R.E.T.’s or P.Tech’s to write the draft exam.

Number of Positions – 40-50 

ASET Contact Person – Travis Piecharka, Training and Development Coordinator (travisp@aset.ab.ca)

History of project

Volunteers have been working since 2013 to develop discipline-specific competency profiles and exams in the following areas:
 

Deadline to Register: August 24th, 2018

Please contact Travis Piecharka at travisp@aset.ab.ca if you are interested in participating in the Pilot Test and include which date and exam you would like to be registered in.

Responsibilities for this project are:

• Pilot Testing: Test volunteers write a draft version of the examination and have the opportunity to provide feedback on the quality of the examination and appropriateness of the examination questions.

ASET is seeking volunteers to participate to facilitate the development of the Instrumentation exam.

Timeframe/ Location/ Logistics of role

The pilot exam can be written in person in Edmonton or Calgary on the dates specified. We will also be running a virtual option which would allow you to write the exam from home. You just need a computer or device that you can connect to the internet.

• Pilot Testing (September 2018) – 3 hours

Activities in this project are for C.E.T., R.E.T., and P.Tech. members of ASET only. Volunteers must have more than two years of experience in the Instrumentation field.

No training is required for this project. There is also no study material, this exam is based on introductory skills in your field and we want true scores for our data to tell which questions are the best to keep on the final exam. The questions were created by other C.E.T., R.E.T. and P.Tech members of ASET.

Required - C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T., or P.Tech. member of ASET in good standing, preferably in one of the following disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum, or Electronics.

A minimum of five years of professional experience.
No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
Successful completion of a Police Information Check
Submission of a current resume/CV and completed volunteer questionnaire.

Due to the significant time commitment and specialized nature of the activities carried out by ASET’s statutory boards and committees, volunteers must complete a phone interview with ASET staff.  This questionnaire will be reviewed as part of the volunteer nomination process.  

Nominees meeting the eligibility criteria will be presented to the ASET Council for review.  All volunteer must be approved and appointed by the ASET Council.  

• A minimum of five years of professional experience
• No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
• No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
• Submission of a current resume/CV

Volunteers will be tasked with investigating social media platforms in order to identify possible cases of ASET title misuse and to ensure those using ASET credentials are members of ASET.

This opportunity is ideal for members who would like to volunteer but are not available to take time away from work or don’t have time to volunteer on a regular basis.

Members of the Committee must adhere to the ASET Code of Conduct and ASET Confidentiality Agreement and commit to a high standard of ethics and conduct.

Meetings
Members of this Committee will meet in Edmonton for orientation.

Required - To be a C.Tech., C.E.T., or P.Tech. ASET member in good standing.

• A minimum of two years of professional experience
• No current open complaints of unprofessional or unskilled practice
• No past discipline decisions from ASET or another professional regulatory body
• Submission of a current resume/CV

Other than orientation in Edmonton, no travel is required for this volunteer position. 

ASET covers all accommodation and travel expenses that may be required to attend the orientation.