VOLUME 7
ISSUE 1
November 2012
In this issue:
TechNova Chronological History Pilikan House - Innovative Program National & Local News
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CONTENTS
Leadership in Technology is the official newsletter of TechNova, the Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia.
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New Members 7 Design Works Publishing Group 331 Lacewood Dr. Unit 111 Halifax NS B3S 1K6 Tel: (902) 982-3099 Fax: (902) 482-5118 dmgcreative@gmail.com EDITOR Nate Dimock, C.Tech
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National & Association News
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EDITORIAL DIRECTION Vivian Ernst CREATIVE DIRECTOR Mario Zamfir The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the Association. TechNova assumes no responsibility or liability for damages arising from any error or omission or from the use of any information or advice printed in this publication. Letters regarding the newsletter should be addressed to the Editor at the Society’s address.
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STORY IDEAS WELCOME* Leadership in Technology strives to present news, stories and other content in the course of each year that is of particular interest or pertinence to TechNova members. We rely in part on your input to guide and generate articles. This is your publication and you are always encouraged to contribute. NEWS: Your technology career is ever-changing. Let others know about the changes and trends in your particular field, discipline or worksite. PROFILES: Want to share your own story? Leadership in Technology is a great way to demonstrate the ways that members utilize technology in their careers. FEEDBACK: Write to us and share your viewpoints (members and non-members alike). Write to info@technova.ca or send your letter/article to the TechNova office. (*See page 21 for more details and prize information)
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From the Editor Dear Members, Recently, I attended a dinner function for awarding ethical business practice, much to my delight; one of the award recipients was a technical, scientific research company. In fact, the largest in the world (according to their introduction), right here in Nova Scotia! I was humbly reminded of Nova Scotia’s dedicated roots to science, innovation and technology. Here in Nova Scotia, we have industry working closely with the academic community to teach our developing minds the new technologies and motivating them to constantly push the boundaries of what they know are the theoretical limits of science and best practices. It’s exciting and gratifying to see newly developed initiatives to solve ever increasingly complex problems. Discovering new initiatives in our technology community is something to celebrate. Whether it is an outer space plasma rocket from a company based out of Hackett’s Cove, developed with NASA or a leader in the processing of seaweed-based products for food, biochemical, agricultural and agri-chemical markets worldwide. At TechNova, we want to publicize these discoveries, initiatives and breakthroughs. If you or your company are working on something and want to share it, let us know! We are here to celebrate, publicize and promote your success. This edition of Leadership in Technology is a little different; here at TechNova we have had a society member very busy working on a historic article for our newsletter. This article is a chronological history of TechNova from concept in 1967 to present day. Our past Editor, Ed Lingley, C.Tech is our resident historian who has been working on this for many months now. In concept, this article was a brainstorming idea of our Council one evening, during small talk around the council meeting table. I thought, why not get behind this idea and make it happen. Who knows, many of our members may not know the history either. First, on the phone, well… email I asked Ed if he was willing to write such an article, knowing his extensive involvement over the years. Now, I am glad to say all his research and time has paid off. Thanks Ed! Have a science related question for TechNova? We love to be stumped, we love research and finding out new technologies. Send me your science related questions; maybe I’ll answer yours in the next issue of Leadership in Technology. If I do, you could be eligible for a prize!
Nate Dimock, C.Tech, AET Councilor & Editor, Leadership in Technology
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DID YOU KNOW?
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Hugh Campbell, C.Tech VICE PRESIDENT Eric Jury, CET PAST PRESIDENT Louis LeBel, CET FINANCE CHAIR Don Landry, CET TECHNOVA COUNCILORS Mark Bamford, CET Sean Piercey, CET Nate Dimock, C.Tech Janice Kidson, C.Tech Jeffrey Allen, CET Michael Frampton, C.Tech CTAB DIRECTOR Joy Brown, CET ESO/REGISTRAR Joe Simms, CET EDITOR Nate Dimock, C.Tech
MEMBERSHIP TYPES STUDENT I FREE MEMBERSHIP Student membership is available to students enrolled in an accredited college or university program. In addition to other benefits, the application fee is waived for Students who apply for Associate membership within the year they graduate. ASSOCIATE I $110.00/YEAR Associate Technician or Associate Technologist membership is available to applicants who meet the educational requirements but lack the required two years' relevant work experience. TECHNICIAN CANDIDATE (T.C.) I $110.00/YEAR This membership status is assigned to those applicants who have the work experience but are lacking the academic qualifications for full certification. C.TECH / CERTIFIED ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I $165.00/YEAR This designation is granted to applicants who meet the national standards for training and work experience at the Technician level. The C.Tech designation is also assigned to Applied Science Technicians. CET / CERTIFIED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST I $165.00/YEAR The CET designation is reserved for applicants who have completed a nationally accredited, technology-level program and have completed two years' work experience in their discipline. Technology-level training normally includes calculus and the completion of a major technical report. ASCT / APPLIED SCIENCE TECHNOLOGISTS I $165.00/YEAR Reserved for members who have completed technology-level training from an accredited applied science program, or its equivalent, and who have two years' relevant and discipline-specific work experience. NON-ACTIVE I $75.00/YEAR A temporary status granted to members who are unemployed or who are not working in their area of practice. During this time, members may continue to use their designation. RETIRED I $75.00/YEAR Upon proof of retirement, members may apply for this special status while still maintaining the right to use their professional designation.
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PRESIDENT’S LETTER
Dear Members, Hello again and welcome to the Fall issue of Leadership in Technology, we have had a busy and productive summer since the last newsletter. We were able to secure funding to employ a NSCC Technology student over the summer and with their help continued to update our records to digital copies, recover some lost relationships and begin to move forward with new technologies. In regards to the latter, Technova has begun the process of updating and upgrading our website to a more modern standard. I don’t want to give away too much too soon, but we are hoping to build a website that allows for easier access for new prospective membership and streamline the benefits for our existing members. This past summer we have renewed our relationship with St. John ambulance to provide discounts on training and safety education. These benefits are now available for all members. Which brings me to the business of the increase in dues. After eight years of maintaining our dues, we are forced to increase our membership dues slightly to maintain pace with our rising costs, further details are available in the letter included with your annual renewal notice. As always, Technova continues to support the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists and the work they perform for us in promoting technology and our designations both nationally and abroad.
Hugh Campbell, CTech President, TechNova
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MEMBERS
NEWMembers April - October 2012
Associate Technicians • Glen MacDougall • Andrea Henwood
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Associate Technologists • Ashton Corkum • Irina Yampolski • Andrew Dickson • Joshua Wood • Logan Webb • Michelle d’Eon • Shantanu Awasthi • Vasyl Barchuk • Devin Jessome • Mark Kustudic • Charles Mmoloke
Certified Engineering Technicians (C.Tech) • Robert Arbour • Anthony Harvey • Joel Chapman • Michael Cook • Walter Osmond • Hani Samih Serhan • Barry Tulk • Jamie Johnson • Daniel Morin • Pierre-Jean Grondin • Wayne Robins • Andreas Dutkewych • Donavin MacDonald • Jean-Marc Briere • Malcolm Constantine • Kevin Cook • George Levesque • Michelle Montgomery • Angela Slaunwhite
Certified Engineering Technologists (CET) • Sebastien Fournier • Dale Nicholson • Jesse Cranmer • Michael Morrow • Mark Moriarity • Ronald MacDonald • Pamela MehlmanShand • Jamie Kelba • Bradley Whalen • Danny Bragg • Michael Livshits • Michael Buchanan • Kyle Fetterly • John MacNeil • David Pike • David Cawthra • Thomas Hanifen • Jeffrey Simpson • Derek Fraser • Alex Gale • Devin Brow • Wade Alfred • Benjamin Anderson • Sherene Kennedy
Dean Bartlett Natalie Aucoin Derek Latimer
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Upgraded from Associate Technician to Certified Engineering Technician • Scott Clarke Upgraded form Associate Technologist to Certified Engineering Technologist • James Hennebury • John Douglas • Ghislain Losier • Melissa Leroy • Eric Bower Transfers In • Russell Proctor • Randall Skinner • Andre Rocheleau
Christian Oliver Frederick Rivard
Students • Rodney Parr • Jenni Bourassa • Matthew Mattie • Brent Mahoney • Walter Cormier • Ryan Mercer • Jeremy Wright • Chris Hubley • Christopher Burke • Danielle Veniot • Johathan Durling • Alexander Brosky • Debbie Wong • Mike Mallory • Emily Jones • Courtney MacPherson • Blair Murphy • James Lorway • Dominque Toffermire • Hoa Lieu • Christie Carter • Jonathan Boucher • Mike Sweeney • Julian Jameson • Mason Croucher • Jordan Matheson • Jason Zundel • Jamie Leriche • Derrick Henn • Brandon Mackay • Devin Aucoin • Justin McNutt • Adam Pelley • Perter Vaughan • Marice Pitre • William Chinn • Chase LefebureSchrader • Charles Andrews • Yeamon Wallace
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Jacob Brien Logan Seaboyer Troy Keats Will Sweeney Charles Poirier Tyler White Dale Warner Michael Altair Haley Newell Sean MacLean Lee Vicars Michael McNish Donald MacInnis Katherine Helley Jillan Doucet Alexander Fraughton Isaac Hachey Brian Burce Ryan Salisbury Nino Odermatt Brandon Yould Kyle Dibbin Daniel Joudrey Alex Power Tyler McCray Adam Harding Ryan Smith Brandon Duffy Matt MacDonald Adam Nelson Donna Gren Christine Wiswell Steven Walters Michael MacNeil Charles Valmo Wanita MacKinnon Shane Wilkie Andrew Burke Ryan Dowling Barry Sonmoc Candace Pearson Murdock Smith Brenan Curtis
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Innovative Program supported by unique, energy-efficient learning tool offers students green lens on learning Nova Scotia Community College is a vibrant, postsecondary institution at the forefront of education innovation in Canada. With over 100 certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma programs in five academic schools, the college has grown significantly over the last decade because it has remained accessible, flexible and relevant for both learners and employers. A fairly recent addition to that line-up is a two-
year diploma program that prepares students for the rapidly expanding field of alternate energy, sustainability, and energy systems management. The Energy Sustainability Energy Technology (ESET) program includes energy auditing and modeling of existing conventional heating and lighting systems, as well as specifying energy efficiency improvements for residential and commercial buildings. Its graduates are able to analyze site characteristics, client needs and advise on improving energy efficiency through, building design/renovation, HVAC system improvements, and the addition of renewable energy. Energy Sustainability Engineering Technologists are trained in the sizing, specification, and
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commissioning of building systems, process equipment, and renewable energy systems. Beyond alternative and renewable energy systems, these technologists develop a strong understanding of how we consume and produce energy in our building systems. With the use of industry-recognized software, graduates are able to make recommendations for the improvement of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. New to the program this year and just officially
opened to the public, the students have on campus a life-sized learning tool to better understand the theories behind their studies. This living lab is named Pilikan House and is equipped with the latest in energy-efficient technologies. The house helps future residential construction professionals learn, first-hand, about the changing methods in the industry and how professionals are able to incorporate sustainability into the way they do things. The name, Pilikan (Billee-gun), arose from the Mi’kmaw words for “new house”. Suggested by an ESET graduate - Stan Johnson - the name was chosen to describe the modern, “green” learning technologies incorporated into the building.
Mr. Johnson said, “Being First Nation, this is how we believe it works – you take from the land, you give back to the land. But this is about more than renewable energy. It is about sustainable communities for a sustainable earth. That’s what I’m doing here.” The building, which is R-2000 Certified, is designed to be affordable and practical due to its many sustainable living elements. It has more than 30 monitoring and control points used to track energy consumption. Its Energuide rating is 91 out of a possible 100. Construction began in May 2011 after consultations with stakeholders on the design’s direction. Students at the campus began collecting and analyzing data in early 2012.
“When we first started talking about the ESET course and then the concept of the house, we knew that, within the College, we had to do our part to change the way we all think about big picture issues such as sustainability. We are empowering our ESET students to educate others and preparing them to be champions for global awareness” Dennis Kingston, Academic Chair, Trades & Technology Annapolis Valley Campus
“Pilikan House arose from a vision of the College to support students of the unique ESET program by tangibly demonstrating current best practices in residential construction,” NSCC President Don Bureaux told those who gathered at the home’s official opening. “This is another example of the innovative and practical methods used by the College to prepare our students for the real world and real jobs.” Another element of the house is its local content. Denim Homes of Kentville, known for its construction of energy-efficient homes, served as general contractor. Every effort was made to ensure the majority of materials and equipment used in construction had a Nova Scotia flavour, including windows and doors manufactured in Nova Scotia (Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems) and a locally-built heat recovery ventilator (Nu-Air Ventilation Systems), as well as the home’s staging (Home Furniture).
Passive Solar Heating Pilikan was built facing South, allowing for optimum solar gain. The windows allow in natural light which helps increase the home’s ability to capture and store thermal energy in the form of heat.
Solar Hot Water Using the energy from the sun, solar thermal panels heat the water used by the occupants of the house.
Extra Insulation The entire house is insulated well beyond building code requirements so loses very little heat in winter and gains very little heat in summer. Walls: R44 Ceiling: R80 Slab: R32
Double Stud Walls The walls in Pilikan are essentially two thin walls separated by a space. The separation eliminates thermal bridging, where heat is lost through the home's wood framing.
Dennis Kingston, Academic Chair, Trades & Technology at the Annapolis Valley Campus, managed the build from start to finish. “When we first started talking about the ESET course and then the concept of the house, we knew that, within the College, we had to do our part to change the way we all think about big picture issues such as sustainability. We are empowering our ESET students to educate others and preparing them to be champions for global awareness,” said Mr. Kingston. “We’re proud that Pilikan is part of that social change.” For more information on Pilikan, visit the College website at: http://nscc.ca/about_nscc/cbe/ pilikanhouse.asp. For more information on the ESET program go to: http://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/programs/ PlanDescr.aspx?prg=ESET&pln=ENERSUSENG
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Chronological History of Technicians & Technologists in Canada & Nova Scotia
“It is hard to know where you are going, if we do not know where we have come from” In 1961 the federal Technical and Vocational Training Assistance Act was legislated in Ottawa. It provided for federal-provincial agreements by which the province received greatly expanded federal assistance in the building, equipping and staffing of facilities for training in a wide range of disciplines, including some called engineering technology. Canada was faced with a technical personnel shortage. As the scope of engineering processes widened, it left a middle ground function for which the journeyman was no longer prepared but in which the professional engineer would be underutilized. It required a para-professional, one who would assist the engineer by preforming design or application tasks of a more routine nature. But they would also have sufficient knowledge and understanding of engineering and scientific knowledge to make them capable of original design; innovation and improvisation; and inspection and supervision of some aspects of engineering design, construction and production. They would be known as an Engineering Technologist. Above is an Excerpt from “The Professional Engineer in Nova Scotia” Feb 1973 by J.E. Terry, P.Eng. In Nova Scotia, The Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia (SCETTNS) was organized and established under the aegis of APENS in 1967. In November of 1967, SCETTNS was incorporated under the Societies Act
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of Nova Scotia. Most other provinces also evolved in this manner in roughly the same time frame, 1963 to 1967 and PEI in 1972. In September 1972, SCETTNS opted to join the newly incorporated Canadian Council of Engineering Technicians and Technologists (CCETT). At the inception of the CCETT included all provinces except PEI which joined very shortly afterwards. In 1983 the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE) transferred the ownership of Letter Patent “CET” from the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (APEO) to the CCETT. In 1985 the CCETT after much discussion changed its incorporation so as to better reflect the scope of technology within Canada. It was now to be known as The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) and would not only represent the engineering technologies but also the emerging applied science technologies. Over the years various CM’s have left and then returned to the CCTT family because of differences of opinions in ideas etc. In 2010 British Colombia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario left the CCTT and formed the Technology Professionals of Canada. Hopefully someday we will reunite again under a single banner
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THE HISTORY of SCETTNS The Idea:
In late 1965 a group of interested men in the Halifax area who worked at various technical trades started laying the ground work for a “Certified Engineering Technician and Technologist Society” for the Province of Nova Scotia. Societies of this nature existed at that time in all the Provinces of Canada except Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. Woking under the guidance of, and with the full support of, the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia this group drew up a constitution, which was similar in most respects, to the constitutions of the existing societies. At the same time a set of by-laws was drawn up to guide them through the initial years of the proposed society. Two of the objectives of the society were: 1) To promote and increase, by all lawful means, the knowledge, skill and proficiency of its members in all things relating to the business or occupation of non-professional1 persons employed directly or indirectly as technical assistants to practicing members of engineering and related professionals in all their respective branches, and to that end to establish examinations and prescribe such test of competency and character as may be thought expedient to qualify for admission to the society. 2) To foster greater interest in and better understanding of its members by industry and the public at large. On 29 May 1967 Mr Lorne Finley Public Relations Officer for the proposed Nova Scotia Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists drafted a letter addressed to “The General Manager, Chief Engineer, Comptroller or Superintendent” of various Engineering Companies in Nova Scotia outlining the proposal for such a society and its objective and seeking their attendance and support at a meeting to be held Saturday, June 17, 1967 at the Nova Scotia Institute of Technology Leeds St Halifax. The guest speakers to be Mr. George Hamilton, President of the New Brunswick Society of Certified Engineering Technologists; and Mr. Eldon Thompson, Chief Engineer, New Brunswick Telephone Company, and a member of the 1 Today we refer to ourselves as technology professionals, the term non-professionals is no longer in use.
certification board of the Association of Professional Engineers of New Brunswick. At the meeting the following extract from “Nova Scotia to 1968”, a book on the “Voluntary Economic Planning” for Nova Scotia was presented, “From the outset it is emphasized that there is an urgent need to establish a provincial grading system for industrial Technicians and/or Technologists. It is emphasised that this grading system should be equated with others existing in Canada, to provide comparative standing on a national basis.” This grading system became one of the functions of the proposed society and received whole –hearted support of the Chairman of the Voluntary Planning Board for Economic Development and from the Education Advisory Council of the Voluntary Planning Board. The societies desire to promote and increase knowledge, skill and proficiency of its members was assured the co-operation of the Institutes of Technology at Halifax and Sydney and the Vocational and Technical Education Committee of the Voluntary Economic Planning Board. With this support the society was off and running and was incorporated under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia on the 13 November 1967. Some of the basic ground rules were: • The society shall be non-partisan in political, religious and racial matters. • Membership in the society is open to any persons, male or female, other than a member of the Association of Professional Engineers, who is working as a Technician or Technologist in any field related to engineering. • Certification of membership in the society will be by the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia. A certification board, composed of five Professional Engineers, one Technician and one Technologist, shall rule the qualifications of all applicants for membership Technician or Technologists in any field related to engineering.
FUNDING
One question comes to mind how did this group of volunteers fund the meetings, the letter writing and the legal fees to accomplish all of this over a twoyear period? The answer is found in the February 1969 Year Book Issue of The Professional Engineer. The Secretary explained that APENS had assumed the initial organization and legal cost, and that Council had undertaken to make loans as needed up to a maximum $1,500 to be repaid if possible by 1973. Thanks APENS.
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CHARTER MEMBERS
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Hubert S Amirault Halifax 0010 Garon E Await Halifax 0011 Carl D Dexter Dartmouth Alexander L Finley Rockingham 0012CM-B Russel F Hubley Halifax (Apologies for any errors or omissions)
I had the pleasure of meeting one of these ladies Mrs. Lorne Finley wife of the first public relations officer and later secretary - registrar. When I showed her faded blue copies of the first meetings she said “yes I typed those” and proceeded to explain how the copies were made on a gel pad copier. First, a stencil was typed on a mechanical typewriter this was coated with ink and then transferred to a gel pad then a sheet of paper was pressed onto the pad thus transferring the copy one at a time to a sheet of paper. After a few copies were made the pad had to be re-inked.
I hesitate to add this section because I know I will get a flood of questions as to why certain names are not on the list. I have taken the following names of Charter Members from the presentations list of Life Membership published in the September 1988 Technology Newsletter.
Those Charter Members listed with a membership number are still listed in our Membership Directory. One member asked me why his membership number had been changed and explained that originally he had been assigned an alphabetic registration. He also showed me two Life Membership Certificates and his original Certificate. I apologize for any Charter Members that I have omitted if you are one or know of any please let me know.
OFFICE LOCATIONS
As you can well imagine that over the last 45 years the “Head Office” or location of business has moved several times. The location has been determined mainly by the financial standing of the society. The day-to-day operations of the Society have been carried out in the basements of members’ homes and donated space in the APENS office. One such basement location was at the home of Bill Dodsworth with Bill acting as Office Manager and Treasurer and his wife Donna answering the phone and George MacDonald P.Eng, CET (Hon) still acting as a long time Secretary/Registrar. (Retired as Registrar in 1995) The first official office was established at 75 Alderney Drive next to Hells Angles in 1985 under the supervision of Past President Ron Verbecke CET, who became the first official Office Manager assisted by his wife Pat and Ray Fiske P.Eng. as Registrar. The office moved to 57 Portland St in 1987, and then in 1990 shared office space and equipment with Dartmouth Downtown Development at 50 Queen St across from the Post Office. In 1996 the office was moved to Belmont House and finally to Burnside Industrial Park in 2006 where we are now located. Each progressive move resulted in a larger, better-equipped facility.
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Because of the lack of funds in the beginning the work of the Society was carried out in the basement of various members’ homes. It was the duty of the secretary-registrar to record Minutes of Meeting etc. But, as in most cases, behind each successful man is a hard working wife.
For the next 18 years the business of SCETTNS was carried out by various volunteer members assisted by their wives; then with the move to a permanent Office at 75 Alderney Drive in 1985 Ron Verbeke,B.Comm.CET was appointed business manager and his wife Pat was employed as secretary. Pat Verbeke remained with SCETTNS until 1995 when Karen O’Brien was hired as Office manager. Karen served as office manager until she was replaced by Vivian Ernst in 2004. In 2001 a national census indicated that there were 10,545 technicians and technologists in Nova Scotia only a small percentage of who were members of SCETTNS. To tap into this potential pool of new members Council decided to hire a professional marketer. After an exhaustive search Robert Moffat was hired in 2003. To assist Robert, a work term student from NSCC George MacKenzie was engaged as Marketing and Communications Manager.
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Incorporated under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia on the 13 November 1967 Establishment of Board of Examiners and Certification Boards 1968
In the beginning the Certification Board consisted of 5 P. Eng. appointed by APENS, 1 Technologist appointed by the Society and 1 Technician of the
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highest qualification appointed by the Society. The panel of examiners consisted of 5 P.Eng. Appointed by APENS, 1 Engineering Technologist appointed by the Society and 1 Senior Engineering Technician appointed by the Society. The present day certifician board shall be appointed by the council and shall have not less than five members , at least two of whom shall be certified technologists, two of whom shall be certified technicians and at least one of whom shall be a person with another background including professional engineering. The chair shall be appointed by the council from among the members of the certification board and shall have served at least one (1) previous term as a member of the certification board. At the present time there is no provision for a board of examiners. In 1969 the certification fee was set at $10 and the annual fee at $15.
The Technology Ring
Sept. 18 1971 Council Meeting approved the “Quebec Ring for the use of members. The ring is worn on the little finger of the working hand whereas Quebec wears it on the third finger to distinguish themselves from Engineers. Technically the ring is not sold to the Members. The Association is the owner of the ring, the member gives a deposit which could be refunded should the member be expelled or resign.
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The ring represents the union between the member, the corporation and fellow members. The Maple Leaves where chosen in order that the ring would be acceptable to all Canadian Technicians and Technologists (this was done within a few years of the adoption of the Canadian Maple Leaf Flag). The five gear teeth are a symbol of the necessary cooperation between Technicians, Technologists, Engineers and trades, for all should be working as closely as the five fingers of the hand.2 In September 1972, SCETTNS opted to join the newly incorporated Canadian Council of Engineering Technicians and Technologists (CCETT).
In 1985 the CCETT after much discussion changed its incorporation so as to better reflect the scope 2 Instructions in a letter from Quebec Society on the use of the Ring and differs slightly from the description displayed on the CCTT website.
of technology within Canada. It was now to be known as The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT)
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In 1983 the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE) transferred the ownership of Letter Patent “CET” from the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (APEO) to the CCET. Accreditation in 1982
Established in 1982, the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) is a standing committee of The Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT). CTAB is charged with developing, coordinating and managing the national accreditation program for applied science and engineering technology. Prior to the establishment of CTAB each CM evaluated and accredited the technical programs in their province. In1989 the first NSCC Technologist Level Programs Electronics, Mechanical, and Electrical were CTAB accredited also the Canadian Forces Electronics; Naval Weapons and Electrical programs were accredited at technician level. Prior to the establishment of CTAB in 1982 each CM assessed and accredited programs in their own province by a syllabus for each discipline. When CTAB came into existence programs were assessed using the National Standards for Applied Science and Engineering Technologists or “Red Book” based on a point system of 110 points for Technicians and 220 points for Technologists. The Red Book outlined the requirements for Technologists so assessors had to improvise for technicians. In the 1990s CCTT in conjunction with contracts with a number of individuals developed the Canadian Technology Standards for Technicians and Technologists. This was funded by the Federal Government and then turned over to the Canadian Technology Human Resources Board (CTHRB). In 2007 CCTT and NCDOT in a joint venture developed the National Technology Bench Marks (NTB) which is presently in use. 1992 Discussions on 13 Global Disciplines Since its Incorporation in 1967 the SCETTNS Certification Board had Certified qualified applicants in the seven recognized engineering disciplines of Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical and Metallurgical. Each discipline was divided into options such as surveying, instrumentation, welding and many others.
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In 1992 CCTT established 13 Global Disciplines as a requirement for transferability of certified members between CMs. Some of these disciplines were in the field of Applied Science and not the traditional Engineering fields. This eventually led to the acceptance and use of such designations as CTech and AScT but not without some heated discussions in Council.
The Technologies Act
In 1988 SCETTNS embarked on a plan toward the legislation of engineering technology in Nova Scotia. The purpose of the legislation was to advance and maintain the standard of technology in the Province: to govern and regulate engineering technologies services; and to provide for the welfare of the public and the members of the Society of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia. The first stage of the plan toward legislative was to build up a fund to pay for the expenses of the second stage which was the actual creation of legislation. After the first stage was completed it was
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learned in 1994 that APENS was going to open and amend the NS Engineering Act. At that time Council decided that SCETTNS would: • Continue with the creation of the Engineering Technology legislation and, • Investigate the possibility of having a clause added to the Engineering Act that could allow for qualified members of SCETTNS some form of “Limited Right to Practice Professional Engineering” In1994 the Engineering Act of Nova Scotia was opened for revision and as part of the engineering team SCETTNS was keenly interested in in these proposed revisions. The SCETTNS legislative committee was tasked with a two-fold approach to this matter and as such, two sub-committees were formed to address each possibility. One was to begin development on a Technology Act, the second was to explore and discuss the possibility of establishing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) between APENS and SCETTNS that would see SCETTNS maintain its autonomy
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while remaining an integral part of the engineering team. On 27 October 1994 at the AGM held at the Old Orchard Inn in Wolfville with approximately 30 of the 900 members present the Engineering Legislative Committee Report was read and, in the absence of a majority of members, was given the following direction “…. That SCETTNS continue without hesitation to present the Engineering Technology Act of Nova Scotia to the legislature”. This was to occur with consultation from SCETTNS Council and informing APENS of the areas of concern regarding this act. SCETTNS Council at a meeting 9 January 1995 reaffirmed a course of action to proceed with the proposed Technology Act in accordance with a resolution approved at the AGM in Oct 1994.
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1995 Retained legal service to work towards Technology Act3 1999 Proclamation of the Technologies Act4
After many years in the making, an important milestone for SCETTNS was achieved on August 4th 1999 when the Applied Science and Technology Act of Nova Scotia became law. This was only made possible by 5 years of dedicate work by the presidents, council members, staff and volunteers to numerous to mention. A special reception was held at the AGM in January 2000 to celebrate the Proclamation and to recognize individuals and organizations that were instrumental in bringing the act to completion. In particular past president Gabe Gallant, CET who has been on council 14 years was awarded for his achievements with a life membership to SCETTNS. Credit also went to past president Kieth Wren, CET and president Martin Pelrine, CET for their hard work and dedication in bringing the Act forward. 5 2003 A New Name for a New Age On January 13 2003 after months of planning, interviewing, selecting and negotiating SCETTNS hired Robert Moffat as its first Executive Director. Among his responsibilities Mr. Moffat was tasked to promote the interests of its members and raise the profile of the organization among students, practicing technicians/technologists, and the business community. In 2003 under the theme “Certify your Success”
the Executive Director developed an ambitious and cost–effective marketing campaign. To help us do this an advertisement agency was engaged and their recommendation was a rebranding process which resulted in a name change to the marketing name TechNova and the design of a new logo. The legal name of the association remains the Society of Certified Technicians and Technologists of Nova Scotia and the old logo is still retained on official documents such as Certificates and professional stamp, however both names are registered with the Joint Registrar of Stocks. A new Lapel Pin was designed using the new TechNova logo but due to its size was replaced in 2012 with a smaller pin incorporating the old SCETTNS logo and the names TechNova and SCETTNS. Remember “the farther backward you can look the farther forward you can see” Sir Winston Churchill.
Note of Thanks
We as Members of SCETTNS/TechNova owe a huge debt of gratitude to all the volunteers who created and maintained our Association over the last 45 years. This includes but is not limited to those who served as Presidents, Council Members, Registrars, and various Committee Members. Without their hard work and dedication we would not be the strong vibrant Association that we are today. Also to APENS who provided Advisors, funding and office space in our formative years. Last but not least to those “Front Desk Workers” whether called office managers, assistants or administrators who provide the point of contact between members and staff, and conduct the day to day business of the Association: Pat Verbeke; Karen O’Brien; Vivian Ernst. Thanks to all and well done.
Source of Information
The information used to produce this article was copied from old newsletters, AGM reports, minutes of council meetings and old correspondence, some of which were provided by Mr. John White CET Membership No.0006 and Mr. Alexander L Finley CET Membership No. 0012. Ed Lingley, C.Tech
3 The 1994 Budget shows a Legislation Fund of $15,220 4 The 1998 Budget shows a cost of Legislation of $14,000 , OACETT provided a loan of $10,000 which was repaid in 1998 5 To date no member of SCETTNS has applied for the Limited Right to Practice Engineering
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news CTAB Reaches New Milestone Accreditation Granted to Jubail Industrial College in Saudi Arabia After thirty years of leadership and sustained service, the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board recently awarded it’s first ever international accreditation decision based on the National Technology Benchmarks©. According to Cathy Cardy, Accreditation Team Chair, the Jubail program “was everything you would expect to see from a similar program in Canada”. Congratulations to Jubail Industrial College on this landmark accomplishment.
CCTT to represent Canada on the International Review Panel of Australia and New Zealand The International Engineering Alliance (IEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Isidore J. LeBlond, CEO at CCTT to the upcoming review panel evaluating Australia and New Zealand under the Dublin Accord. Joining Canada during the review will be representatives from Ireland and the UK.
CCTT Chair attends International Engineering Alliance meetings in Sydney, Australia Robert Okabe, CET attended the IEA meetings held in Sydney, Australia from June 12-15th thanks to a generous contribution from the Certified Technicians & Technologists of Manitoba (CTTAM). CCTT represents Canada under the Dublin & Sydney Accords. Details will be published in next month’s issue. CCTT was granted a six year extension of the Sydney Accord by unanimous decision of the signatories of the Sydney Accord during their meeting at the IEA workshops in Sydney 2012.
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Let’s Talk Science Partnership With CCTT The Canadian Council of Technicians & Technologists is pleased to announce a new partnership with Let’s Talk Science, a national, nonprofit, science outreach organization. Their mission is to create and deliver hands-on, science-learning programs for children and youth to keep them engaged in science.
Maclean’s Magazine to Showcase Engineering and Technology Career Guide – Engineering & Technology is a special interest feature being developed by Maclean’s Magazine in collaboration with Engineers Canada and Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists. This multipage feature will showcase the professions and provide opportunities for employers to position themselves as leaders in engineering and technology.
CCTT Project to Facilitate Credential Recognition and Employer Engagement for Internationally Trained Technology Professionals A chronic issue challenging the successful integration of internationally trained engineering technology professionals (ITPs), relates to the fact that prospective immigrants and new arrivals alike often lack a clear understanding of the hierarchy within the engineering sector in Canada. The words “engineer” and “engineering” have many different meanings and implications around the world.
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Leadership in Technology strives to present news, stories and other content in the course of each year that is of particular interest or pertinence to TechNova members. We rely in part on your input to guide and generate articles. This is your publication and you are always encouraged to contribuite.
Named in honour of long-time Registrar Mr. Ray Fiske, P.Eng., CET (Hon.), TechNova awards a $500 bursary each year to the son or daughter of a member who is undertaking post-secondary studies.
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To apply, simply send a letter along with the name of your son or daughter and proof of his/her enrollment at a college or university. The winner is drawn at random from all qualified applicants. The deadline for entries is Oct.1, 2013
PROFILES: Want to share your own story? Leadership in Technology is a great way to demonstrate the ways that members utilize technology in their careers.
2012 Receipient: Patrick Hall
FEEDBACK: Write to us and share your viewpoints (members and non-members alike). Write to info@technova.ca or send your letter/article to the TechNova office.
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STORY PRIZES: If your article/story is published in our newsletter we will send you one of the following gifts valued at $50.00: 1. Executive Laptop Case (or) 2. Executive Travel Mug Set Each article submitted must be accompanied by good quality photography if available. Articles not published will be archived for future use.
The Meloche Monnex Continuing Education Bursary is actually two awards of $500.00 each and is awarded each year to a member, or child of a member, who is enrolled in a recognized technology program at the post-secondary level. The winner is selected at random from all eligible applicants. The deadline for entry is Oct.1, 2013. Entries must include proof of enrollment. 2012 Receipient: Patrick Hall
Forward all articles to the editor at info@technova.ca
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Provincial Awards & Bursaries • President's Awarrd • The Ray Fiske Memorial Award for Service Excellence • Meloche Monnex Continuing Education Bursary • Ray Fiske Education Award • Student Achievement Awards
CCTT is pleased to announce that it has launched a NEW job posting online service. This service may be used by CCTT partners and its goal is to bring job seekers and employers in the technology field together.
National Awards & Bursaries • National Achievement Award • Manulife Scholarship • Canadian Technology Scholarship to find out more about the awards & bursaries, please visit our website at www.technova.ca
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