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Alberta is well known for its rich supply of resources – oil, gas, forestry, livestock, just to name a few – but companies know it is the people they employ that remains the most important resource.

Technology professionals require a high level of knowledge in technologies, business practices and corporate culture. As a professional association, ASET supports the continued professional development of its members, and recognizes organizations who continue to invest in their employees.

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at a Glance Com pa n y Na m e:

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Edmonton, AB Tota l n u m ber of of f ices:

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Stantec Consulting, Ltd. – an international professional services company – provides professional consulting in planning, engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics. Working in such a diverse range of services requires the company to rely heavily on the people it employs.

“We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, and infrastructure projects to life,” states Brian Guthrie, Director of Corporate Learning. “Our work begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.”

This core principle is evident in how Stantec conducts its learning strategy among its employees. Knowing the organization’s commitment to the people and places it serves, they have the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Considering the entire employee experience, the learning program is developed for employees at all levels in the organization.

The first key area of extra curricula learning is in technical training. Knowing continuing education is a challenge for working professionals, the organization supports employees’ efforts and dedication with a tuition assistance program for courses at educational institutions. Internally, Stantec also sponsors or provides specialized training in a variety of disciplines and sectors.

“Beyond the formal training, a majority of our learning in the consulting environment is ‘on the job,’” says Guthrie. “Most employees are involved in a variety of different projects for a variety of clients, providing a rich cross-section of learning experiences.”

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“We want to create a culture in which leaders can emerge and flourish. Through our learning programs, we look to inspire loyalty and trust, and influence our people with integrity.”

— Brian Guthrie, Director of Corporate Learning at Stantec

To maintain the high level of expertise and professionalism at the company, Stantec provides many continuing professional development opportunities through its support of emerging leader programs, leadership development, project management training, coaching and mentoring, conventional training courses, and strategic work assignments.

On the personal side of development, the organization encourages self-improvement, including employee participation in relevant professional and educational activities.

“While maintaining licenses and designations are up to the employee, we definitely encourage employees to obtain their professional designation as soon as they are eligible,” notes Krista Wald, Learning Coordinator. “We provide financial assistance for membership in ASET because they share many common goals and values as we do within the technology profession.”

“Every year, we hold a Stantec Peer Fair which showcases each of the Business Centres and what do specifically,” says Wald. “Besides networking with the other BCs, it promotes cross-selling because the staff learn more about other services we provide.”

Stantec’s vision to design with community in mind is clear when you consider their commitment to develop their employees. The company’s local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with their world-class expertise, have allowed them to go anywhere to meet their clients’ needs in more creative and personalized ways.

“We want to create a culture in which leaders can emerge and flourish,” states Guthrie. “Through our learning programs, we look to inspire loyalty and trust, and influence our people with integrity.”

Finally, Stantec is committed to a high-level of team building to help foster the team environment and corporate culture. The company participates in its annual Stantec in the Community, where the different offices organize their staff and head out to the community to volunteer. The various Business Centres throughout Stantec have dedicated Social Committees focused on team building activities.

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member profile

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s an ASET member, it takes a lot more than discipline-specific education to truly be considered a technology professional. You need to be serviceoriented, ethical and knowledgeable of the current laws and regulations. You need to know how manage your time, work well within a team and understand how a business works.

For Darlene Samek, R.E.T., PMP, these soft skills, in addition to the intense technical training she received in school, truly makes her a professional.

“Someone once said if you haven’t learned something new every day (no matter how big or small), you haven’t had a fulfilling day,” she states.

Graduating from the Engineering Design & Drafting program from SAIT in 1989, Samek spent much of her career working as a consultant. She took a variety of courses focused on technical and personal development, business essentials and leadership training. Balancing a hectic life which includes a great deal of business and personal commutes, she made sure taking extra courses and seminars remained high on her priority list as it helped her become a more-complete technologist. As a result to her commitment, Samek was a two-time recipient of the Don Sterling Memorial Bursary, a scholarship created in memory of its namesake awarding ASET members for continuous professional development.

How CPD Made me a True Professional Darlene Samek , R.E.T., PMP

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“I was so honoured to receive the award, specifically because Don Sterling was a personal mentor and friend of mine,” recalls Samek. “Receiving the scholarship is a great source of personal and professional pride, for both the accomplishment of completing additional professional development while balancing work and life priorities, as well as having an organization that promotes and recognizes these activities.”

It can be difficult to see the immediate benefits of investing the time and effort to CPD. Samek looks over her 25 year career and realizes the courses she’s taken have really helped her to think innovatively and communicate ideas effectively. She prides herself in thinking outside the box, especially in a profession which can be known for ‘doing things because they’ve always been done this way.’

Now in the position of Supervisor, Operations Engineering at Access Pipeline Inc., Samek looks to encourage all members to continue to learn and grow as it not only expands your mind, but life opportunities as well.

“Through the course of whatever learning endeavor you engage in, you are usually provided an opportunity to meet, share and grow with other like-minded individuals,” says Samek. “As a result, you just never know what direction your life or career may take after that initial learning is done.”

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CPD Statistics In May 2013, ASET conducted its audit of CPD compliance for 2012 on all members at the P.Tech. level, and randomly selected members at the C.Tech. and C.E.T. levels. Members who had not demonstrated compliance were given an opportunity to fulfill their CPD requirements by December 31, 2013.

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Breakdown of CPD Activities

Number of P.Tech. members audited CPD compliance rate for all ASET Professional Technologists (P.Tech.)

26,468

Audited C.Tech. and C.E.T. members receiving cancellation notice for missing CPD requirements

34%

Number of Total CPD Activities reported by audited members 8%

Number of C.Tech. and C.E.T. members audited Audited C.Tech. and C.E.T. members compliant with their CPD requirements

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21% Contributions to the Profession: 2,104 Formal: 9,722 Informal: 8,963 Peer and Professional Interaction: 5,679

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 Volunteer in the Workplace or Community: 58%

 Other: 8%

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Training Program: 16%  Post-Secondary Technical Education: 4%  Seminar: 29%  Structured Course: 48%  Other: 3%

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Application to Colleagues: 22%

 Involvement with the Profession: 17%

 Learning a Technical Application from Colleagues: 12%

 Mentor or be Mentored: 44%  Other: 5%

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competency-based assessments

Making Experience Count The Move to Competency-Based Assessments

Lonnie Demchuk , C.E.T.

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or many people, the pathway to a fulfilling career typically contained these steps: school, graduate, and then job. Sounds simple enough, and as such, education had become the major element considered when granting professional designations. However, with education-based assessments, there was little flexibility left to assess a large number of people, including foreign-trained professionals, those who had received education from nonapproved institutions, and those who had been working in the field for many years.

So the move towards competency-based assessments was born. As part of its constant evolution to better represent technologists and technicians in Alberta, ASET is leading the way towards competency-based assessments to grant designations.

Lonnie Demchuk, C.E.T., is currently the Quality Manager at Lauren Engineers & Constructors, ULC. Raised in Fort McMurray, he first became employed at Great Canadian Oilsands Ltd. (now Suncor) shortly after graduation from high school. Starting as a Labourer, Demchuk spent 11 years with the company, taking extra courses to become certified in a variety of disciplines, including non-destructive testing, radiographic testing, and magnetic particle and liquid penetrant testing.

“Through SAIT, I attended several courses for welding inspection which allowed me to obtain a CWB Level 2,” recalls Demchuk. “Going straight to work after high school — the job kind of grabbed me, and so I took whatever courses were available to me without having to go back to school full time.”

After a new opportunity came up in 1989, Demchuk left Fort McMurray for a new position. It was then he first applied with ASET to become a designated professional.

However, even with 10+ years of experience, he was told that he needed to upgrade his education to be considered for certification.

“I hadn’t taken calculus, which was considered the required technical math, but I did have years of physics calculations I learned on the job,” he explains. “Textbook math didn’t really make sense to me, but practical and applied math did.”

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So after letting his Associated Technologist membership lapse, Demchuk went on with his career. Spanning 34 years in the oil and gas industry, he went on to gain valuable experience in a wide range of areas, including applying code and standards in oil field steam distribution piping, developing welding and repair procedures, and creating reports and documentation for client projects. He had the opportunity to work on a wide range of project teams, taking opportunities to take more technical course courses and learn from his mentors.

“There were many times that the engineers and technologists on the teams I worked with were surprised that I had the technical knowledge that I did, considering I hadn’t been formally trained,” states Demchuk. “It wasn’t until two or three years ago that some colleagues of mine encouraged me to re-apply with ASET based on the experience I had accumulated.”

A shift in ASET’s requirements for designation led to the consideration of technical competencies when applying for membership. Demchuk had completed the National Practice Exam, submitted the required references, and listed his competencies as described for C.Tech. application. When he submitted the final requirement — a technical report of a SAGD welding procedure development — Demchuk was ASET Ad - APR 2014 PRINT.pdf 1 11/04/2014 12:42:44 PM

surprised to learn that he had been approved for membership at the C.E.T. level.

“I had tears in my eyes when I read my membership approval letter,” he recalls. “After working in the profession for 34 years, I was astounded to finally be recognized for my experience.”

Demchuk remained committed to achieving his professional designation because he believes in the guiding principles of the association, and what ASET represents — accountability to the public, and helping each other through the variety of programs offered. He loves the networking activities, giving him opportunities to meet other technology professionals, especially in areas of different expertise. Beyond becoming certified, Demchuk looks to participate in a variety of ASET programs and volunteer opportunities so he can give back to the association. Finally, with the development of the P.Tech. designation and the Permit-to-Practice, Demchuk feels empowered to continue growing.

“Obtaining my C.E.T. has given me the confidence to challenge myself and pursue my dreams,” he says. “I’m honoured to be holding my designation because it really says I practice what I know.”

And based on his history, we can assume he knows quite a bit.

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Salary Survey 2014 ASET is pleased to provide highlights from the 2014 Salary Survey report. In a continued effort to reduce the use of paper and allow members and employers easier access, the complete results of the 2014 Salary Survey will be available electronically on the ASET website.

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Salary Survey 2014 Respondent Demographics In 2014, 3571 members responded to ASET’s Salary Survey.

Here is a breakdown of respondents:

Respondents by Designation

Respondents

by Region

 T.T./Assoc.: 11%  C.Tech.: 9%  C.E.T.: 67%

 Northern AB: 8%  Edmonton: 37%  Calgary: 40%

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 R.E.T.: 8%  P.Tech.: 5%

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Understanding the ASET Investigation and Discipline Process As a self-regulatory organization, ASET has a legislated duty to ensure that certified members engage in safe and ethical practice within the profession. In this two-part feature, we will describe how ASET meets this obligation by breaking down the Investigation and Discipline process and introducing you to the various parties involved.

ASET consists of over 18,000 members who all believe in upholding the highest standards as a technology professional. While each member strives to maintain the highest level of professionalism, occasionally complaints are made against an ASET member.

Any person (member of ASET, the public, industry, and so forth) may submit a complaint regarding the conduct of a regulated ASET member (C.Tech., C.E.T., R.E.T., or P.Tech.).

Under legislation, unprofessional conduct or unskilled practice is defined as behaviour that: a) is detrimental the best interests of the public; b) contravenes the ASET Code of Ethics; c) harms the standing of the profession generally; or d) displays a lack of knowledge or lack of skill or judgment in the practice of the profession or in the carrying out of any duty or obligation undertaken in the practice of the profession. *S. 44(1) of the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act ASET takes these situations very seriously because instances of unprofessional conduct or unskilled practice can harm the public and cause damage to the reputation of the ASET membership.

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To help describe the Investigation process, we will start with two examples of issues leading to a formal complaint:

Scenario 1: A complainant alleges that a member did not produce a quality work product within agreed upon timelines and was rude to the complainant when confronted about the issue. In this scenario, the member may be found to have: a) Violated Principle 7 of the ASET Code of Ethics, by which members must “conduct themselves with fairness, honesty, courtesy, and good faith towards clients”; and b) Contributed to a poor perception of the professionalism and integrity of ASET and its members.

Scenario 2: A complainant alleges that a member knowingly disregarded protocol related to the disposal of hazardous materials. In this scenario, the member may be found to have: a) Caused harm to the public; b) Violated Principle 1 of the ASET Code of Ethics, by which members “hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public, the protection of the environment and the promotion of health and safety within the workplace”; c) Contributed to a poor perception of the qualifications and integrity of ASET and its members; and d) Demonstrated lack of knowledge or judgment in the practice of the profession.

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Understanding the ASET Investigation and Discipline Process Part One: Investigating the Complaint Here is a simple flowchart illustrating the Investigation Process:

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investigative panel

evidence

investigative committee The ASET Registrar (or designate) serves as an impartial liaison for both parties involved in the complaint.

An Investigation Panel is a group of one to three members within the Investigative Committee appointed to investigate a specific complaint.

The ASET Investigative Committee is a group of at least three experienced ASET members to investigate complaints against regulated members and make recommendations for action to the ASET Discipline Committee.

The ASET/APEGA Investigative Committee is a group of at least three experienced ASET members and three experienced APEGA members to investigate complaints against P.Tech. members and make recommendations for action to the ASET/APEGA Discipline Committee.

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member

investigation & discipline

4 Based on the evidence gathered by the Investigation Panel, the Investigative Committee determines a course of action. investigation terminated

course of action

In the event that the Investigative Committee finds insufficient evidence of unprofessional conduct or skilled practice, a written notice is sent to the complainant and investigated member that the investigation is terminated. The complainant then has the option to appeal the decision.

Refer to discipline committee

In cases where evidence exists, the case may then be resolved via a Recommended Discipline Order, or be referred to the Discipline Committee.

Resolve matter by way of a recommended discipline order

In the next issue of Technology Alberta, we present the second part of our two-part feature and focus on the discipline portion of the Investigation and Discipline process.

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LIFE SAVER Alisha Lewis (BTech ‘13) and her teammates tied for first place in NAIT’s 2013 Capstone Applied Research Symposium.

Capstone is a Dragons’ Den-style showdown, which completes the degree. Alisha’s team project for health client iTraumaCare worked to improve a first-response clamp used on potentially fatal chest wounds.

THE DEGREE WITH DIRECTION NAIT’s Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degree is the only one of its kind in Alberta. It adds leadership and managerial skills to your technical, applied science or health diploma. Full-time, part-time and online course offerings give you the learning options you need, making it a great choice for a career that’s going places.

Learn more about where NAIT’s technology management program can take you. nait.ca/btech

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aset news

ASET News TAC launches website for engineering technology and applied science profession After months of preparation, Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) has launched its inaugural website, www.technologyaccreditation.ca.

The website launch is the next step in the realization of a bold, new world class accreditation model which is designed to revitalize and, ultimately, redefine the future of accreditation for the engineering technology and applied science profession. A pilot project is currently underway at a Canadian college to test the national accreditation model, and a site visit is planned for August 2014.

Once fully operational in early 2015, TAC will begin accrediting engineering technology and applied science programs at postsecondary educational institutions.

The website introduces stakeholders and the public to TAC and the benefits it offers the profession. It explains the importance of accreditation while providing the requisite instruction and documentation for educational institutions to apply for accreditation.

As well, it describes the criteria and steps for becoming an Auditor.

The TAC news section brings viewers up to date on the latest TAC news releases, announcements and media coverage.

“Our goal was to achieve a clean, uncluttered but exciting look to the website that appeals to visitors. We purposely included lots of photos that reflect the programs we will be accrediting. The website serves as further affirmation that TAC is officially open for business and on the road to full operations,” said Barbara Chappell, TAC Executive Director.

TAC is accepting applications for accreditation for 2015, and for additional pilot projects in August 2014.

The establishment of TAC by Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) was in direct response to findings made by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) after performing a comprehensive, independent review of technology accreditation practices that existed at the time measured against best practices from other jurisdictions and sectors.

Incorporated in 2013, TAC accredits engineering technology and applied science programs at post-secondary educational institutions. It is a leader in the delivery of improved, efficient and effective national accreditation, using trained, specialized auditors, maintaining an uncompromising degree of quality control and assurance, and rigorously applying national technology standards.

Technology Professionals Canada refreshes website with appealing new design Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) recently unveiled its website refresh, featuring a smart new design and content.

“The goal was to revitalize a website that was outdated and required more functionality. We succeeded in doing so and are pleased with the result,” said TPC Managing Director Jaime Briltz.

The new TPC website is a significant step forward in advancing the profile of TPC which first emerged on the engineering technology and applied science profession scene four years ago.

Not only does the website provide general information about TPC, it explains in detail what the profession does as well as educational requirements and designations. It connects visitors to employment opportunities and educational institutes that offer training for the profession, and discusses the importance of accreditation and the findings of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) 2011 report commissioned by TPC. The news section includes news releases, TPC media coverage as it happens, and publications and events.

To check out the website, go to www.technologyprofessionals.ca.

Established in 2010, TPC is an alliance of technology professional associations from four provinces which together represent approximately 85 per cent of the profession in Canada: Alberta; British Columbia; Ontario; and Saskatchewan. technology alberta | summer 2014 | 25

Chapter Leaders C a lg a ry Kerry Oxford

COLD LA K E Vacant

403.540.9711 calgary@aset.ab.ca

E dm o n t o n Cecil Kijewski, R.E.T.

780.483.0164 edmonton@aset.ab.ca

Fo r t m c murr ay Vacant

Chapter Deputy: Wayne Young

g r a n de p r a irie Glenn Plummer, P.Tech. (Eng.) 780.532.4343 grandeprairie@aset.ab.ca

lethb rid g e Kasz Leavitt, C.E.T.

403.892.6036 lethbridge@aset.ab.ca Chapter Deputy: Angie Nelson

r ed dee r Greg Martin, C.E.T.

403.986.1831 reddeer@aset.ab.ca

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• Cost effective and efficient way to meet your technical recruitment needs • Upload your company profile for FREE and be viewed by technology professionals

For more information: www.aset.ab.ca/aten

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aset news

Register at http://www.aset.ab.ca/ pages/Membership/Education.aspx

2014 Education Schedule: Fall Session E dmo n to n – Downtown Marriott Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Oct. 20

October 21

October 22

October 23

October 24

Exceptional Leadership Level I

Exceptional Leadership Level II

Conflict Management

Time Management and Delegation

E dmo n to n – Chamber of Commerce Nov. 17

November 18

November 19

November 20

Project Management Level I

Project Management Level II

Technical Writing

November 21

C a lg ary — Marriott Airport Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Oct. 27

October 28

October 29

October 30

October 31

Exceptional Leadership Level I

Exceptional Leadership Level II

Conflict Management

Time Management and Delegation

November 25

November 26

November 27

November 28

Project Management Level I

Project Management Level II

Technical Writing

Nov. 24

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aset news

ASET 2014 President’s Award for Volunteer of the Year

Tanya Hunter, C.E.T.

ASET Member Tanya Hunter, C.E.T. (middle), an employee of the City of Edmonton, is recognized by His Worship Mayor Don Iveson (left) and Councillor Scott McKeen (right) for receiving the ASET 2014 President’s Award for Volunteer of the Year.

The jobs are there, your education is here.

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New/Reclassified Members The following is the New/Reclassified member statistics for the period of May 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014.

347

Total of new/reclassified members

79

85

Student

4 T.T.

16

C.Tech.* C.E.T.*

2

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