ASTTBC : GOING GREEN

TechGREEN LaunchedASTTBC launched the TechGREENprogram at its Awards Celebration onNovember 6th. President Doug Carter,CTech, was joined by Minister of Statefor Climate Action, John Yap and byKerri Trace, AScT, who headed up theplanning committee, for the countdown.“Many technologists, technicians and

technical specialists are involved in greentechnologies so it was appropriate that welaunched TechGREEN to celebrate theseefforts and to encourage more of them,” saidJohn Leech, AScT, CAE. “TechGREENwill showcase ASTTBC members, promotegreen technology education and careers,and engage youth in green activities.”The first TechGREEN Awards were

presented at the launch. Because of thenumber and quality of the submissions,the judges selected three awards and sev-eral honourable mentions. Plaques forTechGREEN Awards are handcraftedfrom pine-beetle-killed trees salvagedfrom BC’s Okanagan Valley.A web site – www.TechGREEN.ca –

will help promote the program. A newbanner will be used at career shows andexhibitions. Advertising will be part ofthe TechGREEN plan. The first ad fea-tured ASTTBC President Doug Carter,CTech, who is the manager of an award-winning bio-energy projectat the University ofNorthern BC.

Jim Hamilton, President of Okanagan College (3rd from left) holds his college’s TechGREEN Award. Hewas joined by Trevor Williams, Dean of Energy, BCIT (TechGREEN Award Presenting Sponsor); JohnYap, then-Minister of State for Climate Action; Donna Lomas, Regional Dean, and Andrew Hay, VicePresident Education, both from Okanagan College, and Doug Carter, CTech, President, ASTTBC.

ASTTBC Recognizes Environmental Initiatives

THE FIRST-EVER ‘TechGREEN Awards’ were presented at ASTTBC’sTechnology Awards & Recognition Celebration in November 2010. More than270 guests were on hand.

The high-profile evening was dedicated to ASTTBC’s many volunteers, the heart ofthe Association. The celebration, staged during National Technology Week, was alsoan opportunity to thank those who share common interests, such as ASTTBC’s roleas a professional regulator, and promoting technology education and careers. Bothmembers and non-members received a variety of awards recognizing their contribu-tions to the science and technology community. The evening was a wrap up of the25th Anniversary of the ASTT Act and at the same time was the launch of theTechGREEN initiative.The Honourable John Yap, Minister of State for Climate Action, helped launch

TechGREEN. Other dignitaries included Honourable Ida Chong, the new Ministerof Science and Universities; Joyce Murray, MP for Vancouver Quadra; and MLAsDave Hayer, Doug Horne and Bruce Ralston. A video message from Premier GordonCampbell was played, congratulating the award recipients and thanking members ofASTTBC for their contribution.Honorary Membership went to Bruce Sutherland, Chair of the Board at the College

of New Caledonia and CEO of Wolfteck Industries. Advanced Technology Awardswere presented to Michael Kennedy; Dr. Norman Streat, PhD, PEng; and GlobalstarCanada Satellite Company. Frank Blues, AScT; Howard Peng, AScT, PEng; FrankRizzardo, AScT; Kevin Simoes, RBD; Gordon Verrall, AScT; and Kelly Wickham,AScT, were presented with Professional Achievement Awards. Marv Woolley, AScT,received the prestigious Peter Allan Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership inpromoting careers in technology.“It is clear from the breadth and spectrum of awards that were handed out that

ASTTBC is engaged in a wide variety of exciting projects,” said Dave Baspaly, CMC,Executive Director, BC Common Ground Alliance.FEAT bursaries were presented to several students. A silent auction at the event

raised more than $10,000 for FEAT’s Technology Legacy Fund. �

Marv Woolley, AScT, received thePETER ALLAN LEADERSHIP AWARD forhis exceptional leadership in promotingcareers in technology.

Dr. Granger Avery and Peter Barrattaccept a TechGREEN Award on behalfof West Coast Helicopters.

Joyce Murray, MP for VancouverQuadra, brings greetings from the federalgovernment.

Issue #128January–June 2011

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Ida Chong, then-Minister of RegionalEconomic and Skills Development,and, Science and Universities, high-lights ‘Year of Science’ initiative atASTTBC’s Technology Awards &Recognition Celebration.

Year of ScienceJob Shadowing & Work Experience Opportunity

BC’STECHNOLOGY-RICH employers, both privateand public, are invited to welcome grade 11 and 12students in a ‘job shadowing’ experience. Members

are invited to meet students in their community. ASTTBC hasbeen awarded a grant by the BC Ministry of Science andUniversities to provide job shadowing and work experienceinformation events for students from high schools across theprovince as part of the Year of Science initiative.The Association’s members and their employers are key toattracting math-and-science-minded secondary students to ahuge array of applied science careers. “Our job shadowing expe-riences let interested students spend a day visiting workplaces toexplore their own career futures,” explains John Leech, AScT,CAE, Executive Director. “What are the coming opportunities,training requirements, the day-to-day work, and the pay and bene-fits of technology and science careers right where they live?”Allnorth Consultants is one eager participant. Allnorthemploys 300 staff in 14 locations. “We now have 40 techniciansand technologists in this area alone, and will add more through thecoming decade,” says Glen Wonders, RPF, MBA, Prince GeorgeDivision Manager. “We face retirements biting into the workforce,and offer plenty of career opportunity ahead – and we’re far fromalone in the field!”Companies and government offices considering hosting day-long ‘job shadow’ experiences can find information, and listtheir opportunity, online.ASTTBC members can participate in a ‘meet a technician, ascientist, or a technologist’ event in their local community.These events will take place across BC until June 30 with afocus on areas centered on Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George,Prince Rupert, Castlegar/Trail, Nanaimo, Campbell River, FortSt. John, Metro Vancouver and Victoria. Members will receiveContinuing Professional Development (CPD) credits for thedirect mentoring of students (two hours minimum to one half-day of direct mentoring: 1 credit; one full day of direct mentor-ing: 3 credits). �

Participate today!Members and employers are urged to visit…

www.asttbc.org/careers/yos

$1,000 Bursaries AvailableDeadline – July 31st 2011ARE YOU A STUDENT in an accredited technology programin BC? Are you about to graduate from high school and enroll intechnology studies? You could be eligible for a $1,000 bursary.

The Foundation for Education & Advancement in Technology(FEAT) offers bursaries to first or second year students inelectrical, mechanical, civil and structural, environmentaltechnology and other accredited technology programs atBCIT and BC colleges. FEAT also offers a $1,000 bursary fora child/grandchild of an ASTTBC member and who is gradu-ating from high school and is planning to attend an accredit-ed technology program at BCIT or a college in BC. Anotherbursary is earmarked for students who are overcoming anysignificant or extraordinary obstacle to pursue an education intechnology, with priority being given to students with physi-cal challenges. �

BCIT students had an awesome time at a pooltournament sponsored by ASTTBC.

Y = YouthSkilled technology professionals are indemand. Yet careers in technology areoften not on the radar for students.ASTTBC and its members regularly par-ticipate in events to get the message out.

Recent examples include…

The Kootenay Association for Scienceand Technology staged two events thispast fall. ASTTBC was a sponsor ofboth. “What do you want to do when youfinish high school?” was the question thatmore than 100 Kootenay high schoolstudents were asked at Y-Tech at SelkirkCollege. Interactive workshops, paneldiscussions, laboratory experiences andconnections with professionals from avariety of disciplines helped provide theanswers. The Kootenay ContraptionContest asked Grade 3 to 12 students:“If you looked into the future at 2050what new, unique innovations in scienceand technology would you see?”

ASTTBC members Enid Bailey, AScT;Miles Erandio, AScT; Charene Monk,AScT; and, Lynda Wilson, AScT, partici-pated in ‘FrankenScience 2010’, the BIGLittle Science Centre open house inKamloops, on October 30th. This wasanother great opportunity to speak withkids, parents and counsellors.

Okanagan College annually organizes‘RoboCup’, an event where youth learnabout science and technology by compet-ing with robots. ASTTBC was the leadsponsor. The event was featured in theKelowna Courier newspaper.“I wish this kind of event was aroundwhen I was in school,” said Bruce Stevens,AScT, Regional Manager for ASTTBC.“We support RoboCup and other challengeslike Spaghetti Bridge because they generateinterest in science and engineering, and weknow some of the students here will becometechnology professionals.” �

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and TechniciansThe Association of British Columbia LandSurveyors invites you to consider a career asa commissioned professional land surveyor.If you are working in the field of cadastralland surveying and are not currently regis-tered as a Survey Student please contact theRegistrar at the Association office in Sidney(250) 655-7222 to sign up today.

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Have You Donated?The goal of FEAT’s ‘Ignite the Spark!’ campaign is toincrease the Technology Legacy Fund to $500,000.To make a donation online visit…

www.asttbc.org/donate

For criteria and details visit…www.asttbc.org/about/foundation/howtoappy.php

Note: Additional FEAT bursaries are provided through BCITand the colleges; check with your college awards office.

ASTTBC Executive Director, John Leech, AScT, CAE, discusses technologyand engineering education in northern BC with (l to r) Keith Meldrum,AScT, RTMgr; Frank Blues, AScT; Kristy Brown, CTech; and, HeatherAndreychuck, AScT.

Reaching Out to theScience & Technology Community

ASTTBCMEMBERS in Prince George are taking anactive role in promoting technology and engi-

neering education in northern BC. The members are volunteer-ing for the newly-formed ‘Northern Technology andEngineering Society of BC’. With the theme of ‘in the Northfor the North’, the group is working to enhance awareness oftechnology and engineering careers, and to get new programsup and running at the local colleges and UNBC.For the past five years ASTTBC has been building partner-ships with regional science and technology councils in BC. OnNovember 3rd in Nanaimo, ASTTBC signed a Memorandumof Understanding with Mid-Island Science, Technology andInnovation Council, one of the nine regional councils.ASTTBC and MISTIC have partnered in various programsincluding First Nations Science Celebrations, career fairs andcontinuing professional development programs. ASTTBC is aPlatinum Sponsor of the annual MISTIC Awards and sponsorsthe ‘Technology Leadership Award’. Sci-Tech, the regional sci-ence council for the northeast, hosts the ‘Excellence inInnovation Awards’ and ASTTBC is sponsor of the‘Technology Leadership Award’ for that event. ASTTBC hasalso signed a MOU with the Kootenay Association for Scienceand Technology.Science World, Okanagan College and ASTTBC cametogether in a ‘Celebration of Science’ event to raise awarenessamong youngsters of the opportunities in science and technolo-gy careers. At the same time, ASTTBC participated in theannual Okanagan College Career Fair and helped put on tech-nical workshops attended by more than forty ASTTBC mem-bers and College technology students.For 2011, ASTTBC has agreed to contribute toward the costof a volunteer coordinator in Prince George for the TetraSociety. Tetra recruits skilled volunteer engineers, technologistsand technicians to create assistive devices for people with dis-abilities. ASTTBC is in its second year of being a sponsor forthe annual Tetra Gizmo Awards.

Other outreach initiatives so far in 2011 include…

• BC Natural Resource Forum and Economic Summit ‘8thNorthern BC Business and Technology Awards’, January12th; ‘Technology Provider of the Year Award’ Sponsor

• Canadian Home Builders’ Association BC ‘GeorgieAwards’, March 5th; Enhanced Bronze Sponsor

• Canadian Wood Council ‘7th Annual BC Wood DesignAwards’, March 14th; Gold Sponsor

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ViewPOINT...by Jack Lee, PEngPresident, Consulting Engineers of British Columbia

THE CONSULTING ENGINEERS of British Columbiais the business voice for consulting engineering in theprovince. CEBC represents over 90 consulting engineer-

ing firms with offices in BC. Our member firms employ over7,500 professional engineers and technical staff, includingmany who are registered with ASTTBC.

CEBC recognizes the importance of our relationship withASTTBC and the important contribution of technologists andtechnicians as part of the engineering team. The constructionfuture of BC is dependent on the consulting engineer-ing/technology team to generate new ideas and to developinnovative design to maintain our economic growth. Withoutthe support of our ASTTBC technologists and technicians,CEBC firms would not be able to provide the high level ofservice within the budget and schedule that is expected by ourclients. The 2010 Olympic projects, the Canada Line, theGateway Project, and the Sea-to-Sky Highway are examples ofhigh profile projects that would not have been possible withoutthe design and construction services by CEBC member firmswith their engineers and technologists/technicians.CEBC and ASTTBC have similar objectives such as ensuringa sustainable engineering and technology workforce, enhancingawareness of the role of engineering and technology to the pub-lic and various levels of government, and promoting careers inengineering and technology. CEBC and ASTTBC also partici-pate together in other events and functions. Bill MacPherson,AScT, Vice President of ASTTBC, was one of the judges forCEBC’s Annual Engineering Awards of Excellence. We aregrateful that ASTTBC is a Platinum Sponsor of CEBC’s 2011Annual Engineering Awards Gala and a Gold Sponsor of ourRoads to Change Conference. We understand that ASTTBCwill also be participating in National Engineering &Geoscience Month to create awareness of career opportunities.

We look forward to continuing our strong relationship and inworking with ASTTBC. �

Professional Development SessionsHeld Across BCMORE THAN 240 ASTTBC members in total attendedeleven seminars staged during the third week of October inCastlegar, Coquitlam, Kelowna, Nanaimo and Surrey.

Topics included…

• Contract components and pitfalls for onsite wastewaterpractitioners

• Semi-conductor technology for biomedical engineeringtechnology registrants

• ASTTBC’s liability insurance program for the BC Instituteof Property Inspectors (and open to all members)

• Net-positive architectural building design

• Biological nutrient technology for wastewater plants

• Multi-generational perspectives in the workplace

• True colours workshop

• Financial planning

Oksana Exell, Executive Director, APGST (l)meets with John Leech, AScT, CAE, and ManleyMcLachlan , CEO of the BC ConstructionAssociation and Chair, APGST.

ASTTBC Plays Role in AsiaPacific GatewayBY 2020 ASIA PACIFIC container traf-fic to North America could generate$76 billion for BC and $230 billionfor Canada, according to provincialannouncements. Even a 1% increase incontainer traffic through BC portscould translate into $250 million peryear and 4,000 new jobs for the provin-cial economy.The Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Tablewas created as a result of the workershortage anticipated in the construction,expansion and operation of the AsiaPacific Gateway trade corridor. APGSTbrings business, labour and educationalinstitutions together to develop solutionsto meet employers’ human resourceneeds. ASTTBC Executive Director JohnLeech, AScT, CAE, is a recently appoint-ed member of the Table.“Being invited to participate is recogni-tion of the important role of technologyprofessionals in the BC economy andtheir link with the Asia Pacific,” saysLeech. “It also acknowledges ASTTBC’srole as a professional regulator, our con-tributions to public policy on technologyskills and our work with internationallytrained professionals.”One initiative already up and runningis HRwire.ca. This web site supportsemployers’ efforts to recruit and maintaina highly skilled, flexible and innovativeworkforce. HRwire.ca is also a tool forinformation sharing among Gatewaystakeholders and industries.The Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Tablehas received funding support fromthe Sector Council Program, HumanResources and Skills DevelopmentCanada and the Asia Pacific Gatewayand Corridor Initiative led by TransportCanada. �

15 Gore AvenueVancouver, BC V6A 2Y8604.684.1471

www.apgst.ca

CEBC and ASTTBC Executives meet. (left to right): Dave Rutherford,AScT, BCLS, CLS, Secretary Treasurer, ASTTBC; Mike Currie, PEng, PastPresident, CEBC; Darrin Heisler, AScT, Past President ASTTBC; Jack Lee,PEng, President, CEBC; Bill MacPherson, AScT, Vice President, ASTTBC;John Leech, AScT, CAE, Executive Director, ASTTBC; Glenn Martin,CAE, Executive Director, CEBC; Doug Carter, CTech, President, ASTTBC;and, Steve Fleck, PEng, Executive Member, CEBC. Missing in photo, but atthe meeting: Doug Hinton, PEng, Vice President, CEBC.

Connecting with the Consulting Engineers of BC

THE EXECUTIVES of the Consulting Engineers of BCand ASTTBC met in December. Topics ranged fromASTTBC’s sponsorship of the CEBC Awards and

ASTTBC representation on the CEBC Awards judging panelto CEBC programs like the Young Professionals Group. Therepresentatives discussed submissions by both groups on thegovernment’s review of the Limitation Act. The ASTTBC dele-gates updated their CEBC counterparts on the two joint taskforces being undertaken by ASTTBC and APEGBC.ASTTBC was a Gold Sponsor of the CEBC ‘Roads toChange Transportation Conference’ in January 2011.“As an employee of the Ministry of Transportation andInfrastructure, it was a pleasure to attend and celebrate the successof a number of CEBC’s member companies on our transportationprojects,” says Grant Lachmuth, AScT, RTMgr, ProjectDirector, Okanagan Valley Corridor. “Another special highlightfor me was to see that ASTTBC was a sponsor and have it promi-nently displayed. As a member for quite a number of years, I wasproud to see our Association’s close relationship with consultingengineers. It was a great opportunity to celebrate together the suc-cesses that we collectively achieve in the engineering environment.”ASTTBC was once again a Platinum Sponsor of the CEBCAwards Gala in March. �

ASTTBC Proposes 10 Years asUltimate Limitation PeriodTHE LIMITATION ACT sets out the time periods or dead-lines people have to sue one another in civil court. The limita-tion periods apply to a broad range of civil lawsuits, includingthose for negligence, breach of contract, recovery of a debt andwrongful dismissal.As the association for technology professionals in BC,ASTTBC has an interest in how the Limitation Act protectsthe public and how any changes to it might impact members.ASTTBC made a submission in response to the ‘White Paperon Limitation Act Reform: Finding the Balance’ as it applies toprofessional services. ASTTBC agreed with the recommenda-tion in the white paper that the Ultimate Limitation Period bereduced from 30 years. ASTTBC suggested ten years, a recom-mendation which is consistent with that of APEGBC and withthe Consulting Engineers of BC.Previously, in March 2009, ASTTBC had issued a ‘Statementon the Ultimate Limitation Period’ which also recommendedten years. The key points made by ASTTBC at that time were:

• current 30 year Ultimate Limitation Period does not strikea fair balance between interests of a plaintiff to bring for-ward a claim and the defendant’s ability to defend itself.

• changing to a ULP of ten years would align with Alberta’slegislation which meets the objectives of TILMA callingfor an integrated regulatory framework and economybetween BC and Alberta.

ASTTBC’s 2010 submission can be found at…

www.asttbc.org/docs/ulp.pdf

TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS…TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS…“Human capital has and will become the ultimate scarce resource.Technologists and technicians are a precious commodity because theynot only know what needs to be done, but also know how to do itwith the right tools and equipment.”

Dr. Roslyn Kunin, Economist

Qualified. Registered. Accountable. Larry Gardner, AScTLarry Gardner, AScT

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Jim Blake, MBA, CA, (l) presents Minister Stockwell Day with a copy of the ASTTBC PublicRepresentatives Report for 2009.

Government Liaison

ASTTBCMEETS WITH ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES frequently to staycurrent on matters pertaining to professional regulation.

As Minister Responsible for the ASTT Act at the time, the Hon. Ida Chong met withASTTBC’s Executive Director, John Leech, AScT, CAE, in January. The two spokeabout regulatory roles and some of the issues regarding practice rights. John men-tioned the agreement between ASTTBC and APEGBC to form two task forces, onedealing with the APEGBC Limited Licence and the second for PTech registration.The ‘Year of Science’ program was also high on the list of topics covered. ASTTBChas been selected as one of the recognized partners in the Year of Science initiativeand was fortunate to receive a grant to cover the costs of securing work experienceplacements for high schools students throughout BC (see separate article on page 2).ASTTBC’s Executive Director also had separate meetings with Pat Bell, Minister ofForests and Range, and with John Les, MLA for Chilliwack. The discussion withMinister Bell revolved around recognition of ASTTBC members in forestry legisla-tion and issues regarding onsite wastewater systems. In his meeting with John Les,John Leech focused on ASTTBC’s technical specialist programs, including houseinspection, onsite wastewater and fire protection.Former Minister of Aboriginal Relations & Reconciliation, George Abbott, joinedBill Baglot, Chair of the First Nations Careers Council and ASTTBC ExecutiveDirector, John Leech, AScT, CAE, in a talk about the work of the FNCC. Bill notedthe strong support for the efforts of FNCC by BC Hydro, Terasen and ASTTBC’scharitable foundation, FEAT.ASTTBC’s Registrar, John Shortreid, AScT, CLS, connected with the Hon. RichColeman, Minister of Public Safety, Solicitor General and Minister Responsible forHousing, and Dave Hayer, Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism at a charityevent in November.On the federal scene, Stockwell Day, Minister for the Asia Pacific Gateway andPresident of the Treasury Board, spoke in Ottawa with Jim Blake, CA, who serves as aPublic Representative on the ASTTBC Council. Jim was meeting the Minister onother business and took the opportunity to chat about the role of ASTTBC’s PublicRepresentatives and the issues that serving in this role has brought to his attention. �

NEWS FLASH – Christy Clark was sworn in as British Columbia’s 35th Premier onMarch 14th 2011, resulting in a cabinet shuffle. MLAs mentioned in the above arti-cle now have the following portfolios:

• Hon. George Abbott, Minister of Education• Hon. Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation• Hon. Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development• Hon. Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines (minister responsible forhousing)

ASTTBC Registrar, John Shortreid, AScT, CLS,(r) chats with the Hon. Rich Coleman, then-Minister of Public Safety, Solicitor General andMinister Responsible for Housing.

Brief Submitted on HouseInspection LicensingTHE HOUSE INSPECTION LicensingRegulation has been in force for morethan two years. At the time, BritishColumbia was the first province to intro-duce a licensing regime for those offeringhouse inspection services to help protectconsumers.ASTTBC and the BC Institute ofProperty Inspectors (BCIPI), an Institutewithin ASTTBC, have been workingwith the Regulation. They are in an idealposition to recommend changes to someof the elements of the Regulation toensure a more effective program.The major concern is that, with threedesignated associations or organizationsoffering certification leading to licensing,there is no common standard. The threedo not have the same standard for certifi-cation, Code of Ethics, or complaintsand disciplinary policies and processes.ASTTBC has been in regular contactwith Consumer Protection BC, theagency responsible for administering theRegulation and licensing, as the industryhas matured. Now with this brief,ASTTBC has formalized eight recom-mendations to enhance the Regulationand better protect the public. �

For a copy of the ASTTBC–BCIPI brief‘Toward Common Standards’ go to…

www.asttbc.org/docs/bcipibrief.pdf

ASTTBC Executive Director, John Leech, AScT,CAE, (l) with the Hon. Pat Bell, then-Minister ofForests and Range.

ASTTBC Executive Director, John Leech, AScT,CAE, (l) and Bill Baglot, Chair of the FirstNations Careers Council, (r) meet with then-Minister of Aboriginal Relations & Reconciliation,George Abbott.

Fire Chiefs SupportCertification ProgramTHE FIRE CHIEFS’ Association of BCsupported a resolution in favour ofASTTBC certification and has asked theOffice of the Fire Commissioner andUBCM to support that all municipalitiesand regional districts require ASTTBC-certified technicians. The resolution read,“The Fire Chiefs’ Association of BC requeststhat the Office of Fire Commissioner andUBCM support that all municipalities andregional districts within British Columbiarequire certified ASTTBC technicians con-duct inspections, testing and maintenanceof fire protection systems and equipmentwithin their jurisdiction.”Brian Stegavig, ASTTBC Manager, FireProtection Registrations, was at theFCABC AGM & Conference in theSpring of 2010 and spoke with manyChiefs about the ASTTBC certificationprogram. “I am confident that with thesupport of the FCABC, we will see greateruptake of the ASTTBC fire protection cer-tification program,” he said. “This willensure greater safety to the public.” �

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Doug Carter, CTechPresident

John Leech, AScT, CAEExecutive Director

Message from thePresident & Executive Director

2010COULD BE SUMMED UP by the work of the Association inmaintaining professional standards to protect the public interestand by the enhanced profile that we achieved for technologists,technicians and technical specialists.

Professional regulation, external relations and member engagement and services con-tinued to be top priorities throughout the year. We reached into communities aroundBC with information about Technology Professionals, ASTTBC and careers in tech-nology. During the last quarter we put an added focus on enhancements to profes-sional certification and accountability; professional regulation; outreach to the scienceand technology community, to youth and to other associations; government liaison;the TECHNOLOGY AWARDS & RECOGNITION CELEBRATION; and the launch of ournew TechGREEN program and awards.

Complaints handled by the Practice Review Board were at an all time high with 100files closed. The work of the PRB is a cornerstone in ASTTBC’s role as a self-regu-lating professional association. Another cornerstone in helping members maintainhigh standards is continuing professional development. In 2010, ‘CPD WEEK’ wasimplemented at five locations around the province. It was open to all Associationmembers at no charge.

We were pleased to have considerable dialogue with the Association of ProfessionalEngineers & Geoscientists of BC, agreeing generally that we must find ways to worktogether to better serve the public interest. The two associations formed joint taskforces on PTech certification and on the Limited Licence. We also met with manyother associations and continued our excellent relationship with the ConsultingEngineers of BC.

Government liaison continued unabated with numerous meetings with cabinet min-isters and MLAs.

We appreciate the on-going support of deans and instructors at BCIT and the col-leges. For the second year in a row the number of new student members reached anall-time high. Once again we participated in, or sponsored, many technology-relatedevents and student events around the province.

You will recall that in 2009 ASTTBC increased its media campaign. That was main-tained in 2010. We are making great strides in public awareness.

Our First Nations Careers Council continued bringing the message of technologycareers to First Nations youth. The BC Women in Technology group made steadyprogress toward supporting our female members and encouraging girls to ‘think sci-ence and technology’. We are entering 2011 with a government grant that will helpus to provide work experience placements for high school students as part of the‘Year of Science’.

2010 was the 25th anniversary of the ASTT Act. We again want to recognize theefforts of hundreds of volunteers and the on-going support of members and others asASTTBC has become increasingly well respected.

2010 was truly… an outstanding year!

Doug Carter, CTech John Leech, AScT, CAEPresident Executive Director

TOP in TECHNOLOGY award recipients at the Association’s Annual General Meeting in 2010…recognizing the ‘best of the best’.

Executive & Council 2010 – 2011OFFICERSPresidentDoug Carter, CTechVice PresidentBill MacPherson, AScTSecretary TreasurerDave Rutherford, AScT, BCLS, CLSPast PresidentDarrin Heisler, AScT

COUNCIL DIRECTORSClarissa Brennan, AScTRichard Cave, AScTRussell Dobie, AScTKen McNames, CTech, CPIJohn Meldrum, AScT, RSDBob Prasad, AScT, RTMgrTrent Reid, CTechKeith Trulson, AScT, EngL

PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVESJim Blake, MBA, CAJohn Murphy

l to r… Charlie Cornfield, Mayor of CampbellRiver; Tim Duerden, AScT, Chair, FNCC; JanLindsay, President, North Island College; ParisGaudet, Manager, Mid-Island Science,Technology & Innovation Council; Tom Long-ridge, Superintendent of Schools, CampbellRiver School District; and, John Leech, AScT,CAE, ASTTBC Executive Director, attending aScience Celebration in 2010.

FNCC… promotingcareers in technology toFirst Nations youth

ASTTBC ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2O10V I S I O NASTTBC is the model association for technology professionals.

M I S S I O NTo serve the public by regulating and supporting technologyprofessionals’ commitment to a safe, healthy and sustainablesociety and environment.

Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2010Covering January 1 to December 31. For more details, visit… www.asttbc.org

Goal #1 – Professional Legislation & RegulationCouncil issued a statement on professional legislation, regulation and practice to guide our strategies and approaches to govern-ment and stakeholders.For the future introduction of the Professional Technologist designation, ASTTBC Council decided to align ASTTBC legisla-tion, regulation, policies and processes with those of Alberta as it pertains to the PTech. ASTTBC also agreed to work withAPEGBC through the formation of a PTech Joint Task Force. Concurrently, a Limited Licence Renewal Task Force was formed toadvise the ASTTBC and APEGBC Councils on an improved Limited Licence system.ASTTBC continued to ask Government to enact changes to the Architects Act that would provide an exemption for technolo-gists and technicians. ASTTBC also expressed interest in, and some concerns about, the Building Officials’ Association of BC’sproposal for restricted practice for persons offering building inspection services for local government.Changes to the Onsite Wastewater Regulation clarified ASTTBC’s role as a professional regulator in the onsite wastewater indus-try. ASTTBC and BCIPI, an institute within ASTTBC, submitted a brief on the House Inspection Licensing Regulation.ASTTBC also submitted a brief to Government on the Ultimate Limitation Period as it applies to professional services.

Goal #2 – Rights to PracticeExecutives of APEGBC and ASTTBC met a number of times and agreed generally that the associations must find ways to worktogether to better serve the public interest.ASTTBC representatives met with officials from both WorkSafeBC and the BC Safety Authority regarding enhanced profession-al recognition of ASTTBC registrants. ASTTBC also expressed concern to Government about changes to Part 9 of the BuildingCode that could adversely impact the practice of ASTTBC members.At the 2010 Fire Chiefs’ Association of BC conference, a resolution was passed supporting more municipalities adopting bylawscalling for ASTTBC Registered Fire Protection Technicians.

Goal #3 – Professional Standards & RegulationThe new Registered Technology Manager certification was fully in place in 2010 with 14 members being granted the RTMgr des-ignation and more applications pending at year-end.Progress was made on trying to harmonize Professional Practice & Ethics Examinations across the country and the academic cre-dentials self-assessment module of the Technology Registrations Canada web site went live.The ASTTBC Professional Liability Insurance Program was moved to underwriter ENCON. This resulted in competitive pric-ing and an agreement for increased coverage in many areas.Steps were begun to reactivate the Accreditation Board to be the overview body for all accreditation activities within theprovince. Its responsibilities will not only cover AScT/CTech national accreditation, but also provincial training programs that aredesigned to meet Technical Specialist certification/registration.Complaints handled by the Practice Review Board were at an all time high in 2010 with 100 files closed and 36 investigationsactive at year-end. The majority involved onsite wastewater followed by house and property inspection, and fire protection.The Professional Assessment Program was quite successful in improving practitioner practice within the Onsite Wastewater tech-nical specialist group. It also proved an effective tool for the Practice Review Board in complaint cases. The mentoring and prac-tice assessments implemented in the House & Property Inspection certification program are also considered to be a form of pro-fessional assessment.As part of determining education accreditation standards under the Sewerage System Regulation, occupational competency pro-files were developed specific to the ROWP’s function and expected duties. Numerous presentations about the industry were madearound the province.

Goal #4 – Professional RecognitionProfessional recognition of technologists, techniciansand technical specialists continued to be a key goal in2010. ASTTBC invested approximately $75,000 adver-tising in such publications as Business In Vancouver’sBC Tech 2010, YouThink Magazine, the BCIT AlumniAmbassador and community newspapers across BC toboost awareness about the role of technologists, techni-cians and technical specialists. The Association alsosponsored key events of allied professional associationsand other organizations. In the fourth quarter,ASTTBC created a public information campaign toraise the profile of members. News releases were sent toall regions of BC profiling recipients of our TOP inTECHNOLOGY awards and the new ASTTBCTechGREEN award.

ASTTBC met with several Cabinet Ministers at thenational and provincial levels:

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• Stockwell Day, MP, Minister of International Trade

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APEGBC and ASTTBC Executives during one ofseveral meetings that took place in 2010.

Practice Review Board Protects StandardsInvestigation and discipline summary as of Dec 31st 2010

COMPLAINTS STATISTICS 2010 2009 2008 2007

Technologist & Technician ComplaintsUnauthorized use of title 6 6 7 1Ethics, logo, procedural, etc. 3 1 1Inquiry – no action

Technical Specialist ComplaintsProperty Inspection title, logo 2 11 2 6Property Inspection ethics, other 16 11 2 5Fire Protection title, logo 1 2Fire Protection ethics, other 23 8 3 9Onsite Wastewater title, logoOnsite Wastewater ethics, other 49 51 22 18All other TS groups – title, logo 1 7 1All other TS groups – ethics, other 1 1

Files Closed to Date 100 90 45 42Cases closed to the last PRB meeting on Dec 8th 2010, with complaints receivedby ASTTBC to Dec 31st 2010; other years are to year-end.

COMPLAINT OUTCOMES 2010 2009 2008 2007

Cease & Desist – ethics, logo, title,– complied 12 22 15 11Ethics Complaint – censure applied 39 55 14 12Ethics Complaint – no breach found 29 9 13 14Ethics Complaint withdrawn 1Title or logo inquiry – no action by PRB 1 1 1Membership cancelled or resigned 14 3 2 3

Total Complaints 95 89 45 42

TYPE OF ACTION INVOLVED 2010 2009 2008 2007

Disciplinary Hearing held 1Special Investigative Meeting heldStipulated Order accepted 1 4 4 1Stipulated Order rejected 1Appeal to PRB upheldAppeal to PRB deniedAppeal to ASTTBC Council upheld 1Appeal to ASTTBC Council deniedTitle, logo, stamp, inquiry – no action by PRB 2

‘Type of Action’ is included in totals of ‘Complaint Outcomes’.

NOTE: Complaint Statistics and Complaint Outcomes may not necessarily balance due to amember having more than one complaint against them at the time their membership iscancelled or resigned. Cancelled/resigned members’ complaints do not appear as part of‘censure applied’ as the censure has not been completed at the time of cancellation /resignation. A member may be cancelled/resigned as part of censure by the PRB; or fornon-payment of annual dues in which case, if there is a PRB complaint against themember, the PRB will close the file and flag the database indicating that prior toreinstatement, PRB conditions must be completed.

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Provincial government ministers and MLAs, special guests and colleagues from otherassociations join ASTTBC representatives at the annual Technology Awards &Recognition Celebration.

• George Abbott, Minister of Aboriginal Relations &Reconciliation

• Pat Bell, Minister of Forests and Range• Iain Black, Minister of Small Business, Technology andEconomic Development

• Shirley Bond, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure• Ida Chong, Minister of Healthy Living and Sport• Rich Coleman, Minister of Housing & SocialDevelopment

• Mike de Jong, Attorney General and Minister of PublicSafety and Solicitor General

• Randy Hawes, Minister of State for Mining• Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Education• Dr. Moira Stilwell, Minister of Advanced Education andLabour Market Development

• Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Building CodeRenewal

• John Yap, Minister of State for Climate Action

In addition, we enjoyed conversations with a number of BC MLAs including: Ron Cantelon, Dave Hayer, Lenoard Krog, RichardLee, John Les, Norm Letnick, Pat Pimm, Bruce Ralston, Linda Reid, John Rustad and John van Dongen; and with BC MPs:Ujjahl Dosanjh, Dr. James Lunney and Dr. Keith Martin.During 2010, representatives from ASTTBC met with their counterparts at many associations and organizations. A representa-tive went to each meeting of APEGBC Council; with APEGBC reciprocating. The two associations also struck an arrangementfor sponsorships, with ASTTBC being a sponsor of the APEGBC AGM & Conference in October and APEGBC sponsoring ourTechnology Awards & Recognition Celebration. ASTTBC was again a Platinum sponsor of the Consulting Engineers of BCAwards Gala and the ASTTBC President served on the judging panel. We attended the AGM of the Association of BC ForestProfessionals. A meeting with the Health Sciences Association provided information on the role of biomedical engineering tech-nologists and technicians with respect to scope of work. This year we also met with the Association of BC Land Surveyors andwith the BC Common Ground Alliance. The latter meeting dealt with a possible technical specialist registration program forunderground utility locators.Connecting with employers continued to be an important activity. For example, ASTTBC hosted a ‘Lunch & Learn’ session for30 people at Hatch Engineering in Vancouver. Preliminary discussions were held with Terasen Gas about determining technologistcertification requirements to be built into job descriptions.

Goal #5 – Member ServicesCommunications with members scored the highest rating in the biennial Member Survey that was posted to our web site in2010. The full color ASTT News is published twice a year and circulation exceeds 10,000. Inserts with ASTT News providedmembers with the annual ASTTBC Member Services brochure as well as discount cards and special offers from suppliers. ASTTe-News continued to be broadcast monthly.Visits to the ASTTBC web site were in the range of 6,500 unique visitors permonth. The TechCLUB section added a number of new member services. ASTTBC’snew career web site went live. It assists members at different stages of their careersincluding job search tips, resume writing, information interviews and other usefulcareer information. The web site for BCIPI was revamped with more information forconsumers being added, plus webinars in the members only section.CPD Week was held from October 18th to 22nd, just prior to National TechnologyWeek. CPDWeek consisted of eleven workshops in five cities in the Lower Mainland,Vancouver Island, Okanagan and the Kootenays. Attendance totaled more than 244ASTTBC members.This year the BC Institute of Property Inspectors delivered their seminar by webi-nar, enabling participation by the membership within the entire province. The themewas risk management with topics covering contracts, professional liability insuranceand complaints to the Practice Review Board. An information survey was conductedBCIPI and a new tradeshow booth was developed.Initiatives were undertaken to increase the profile of Construction Safety Officermembers and to raise understanding of the CSO designation.

Goal #6 – Technology Education & CareersOn-campus activity at BCIT and the colleges included a career fair at Camosun inFebruary, the BCIT ‘Eco-Fair’ in March, a job fair hosted by Thompson RiversUniversity, and presentations to students in several of the province’s technology pro-grams. ASTTBC sponsored the ‘Spaghetti Bridge’ event and was the lead sponsor for‘RoboCup’ at Okanagan College.ASTTBC representatives continued on the Regional Dean’s Advisory Committeeand the Civil Engineering Program Advisory Board at Okanagan College as well asworking directly with officials in the Technology Management programs at bothBCIT and TRU.As a platinum sponsor of the BCIT Student Association, ASTTBC was able to par-ticipate in a number of student events and be featured around campus. ASTTBC rana full-page colour advertisement in the student handbook. ASTTBC also took out anad in Business in Vancouver congratulating BCIT graduate award recipients.ASTTBC continued to provide financial assistance to the BIG Little Science Centrein Kamloops and this year stepped up as a sponsor for the BLSC ‘Frankenscience’Halloween event for kids.Regional science councils and organizations provide an excellent way to keep intouch with the technology community at the local level. ASTTBC staff and volun-teers worked with the following during 2010:

• BC Science Teachers’ Association – ‘Catalyst 2010’ conference sponsor, Kelowna• Central Interior BC Science Exhibition – event participant, Prince George• Community Science Celebration – both ASTTBC and the First Nations CareersCouncil were participants, Port Alberni

• Kootenay Association for Science and Technology – joint CPD event, Castlegar• Mid-Island Science, Technology and Innovation Council – platinum sponsor of the MISTIC Awards, Nanaimo• Northern BC A Healthier You Awards – ‘Technology in Health Care Award’ sponsor, Prince George• Northern BC Business & Technology Awards – ‘Technology Provider of the Year Award’ sponsor, Prince George• Northern BC Today’s Woman Awards – ‘Technology Leadership Award’ sponsor, Prince George• Sci-Tech – ‘Technology Leadership’ award sponsor, Fort St. John• Skills Canada BC – provincial competition sponsor, Abbotsford• Tetra Society – ‘Sam Sullivan Award’ sponsor, Vancouver

National Technology Week occurred during the first week of November. ASTTBC promoted it to members through ASTTe-News and periodic broadcast emails. Our Association ran a major public awareness campaign in YouThink magazine with thegoal of technology career awareness aimed at Grades 8 to 12. The ASTTBC Executive Director was interviewed about technologycareers on CFJC-TV in Kamloops. The Association broadcast ads on CKPG-TV in Prince George.In the area of outreach for immigrants, ASTTBC and APEGBC continue to participate frequently in joint InternationallyEducated Professionals information sessions through a variety of agencies. ASTTBC representatives manned our booth at theProgressive Intercultural Community Services Society ‘Mega Job Fair 2010’, an event that drew 5,500 people; participated in thesecond annual ‘Immigrant Professionals Conference’ organized by the Association of Service Providers for Employability and

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Dr. James Lunney (l), MP for Nanaimo-Alberni,during a meeting in Ottawa with John Leech,AScT, CAE, Executive Director for ASTTBC.

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FEAT Financial HighlightsThe FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION &ADVANCEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY isASTTBC’s charitable foundation. Taxdeductible donations from ASTTBCmembers and others allow FEAT to pro-vide student bursaries, and to supportscience and technology events.

2010 2009

Revenue $ 39,704 $ 43,832

Charitable Activities $ 26,500 $ 21,600Expenses & FundRaising Costs 6,749 10,063

Excess RevenueOver Expenses $ 6,455 $ 12,169

Assets $ 477,683 $ 461,100

Contributionsto TechnologyLegacy Fund $ 9,628 $ 58,589

Registration Demographics10,136 Registrants as of Dec 31st 2010

Technologists & TechniciansIncluding RTMgr, Provisional, Associate, GradTech, Student and Honorary Members

Discipline TOTAL %Biological Sciences 204 2.5Biomedical Engineering 94 1.1Building 910 11.0Chemical 198 2.4Civil 2,387 29.0Electrical 588 7.0Electronics 1,409 17.1Environmental 188 2.3Forest Engineering 14 0.2Gas & Petroleum 97 1.2Geomatics (Survey) 389 4.7Industrial 76 0.9Information 144 1.7Mechanical 1,395 17.0Metallurgical 48 0.6Mining 95 1.1

Total 8,236 100.0

Technical Specialist Certification TOTAL %Building Design 73 4.0Construction Safety 166 9.1Fire Protection 723 39.4House & Property Inspection 172 9.4Onsite Wastewater 545 29.8Public Works Inspection 78 4.3Site Improvements Surveys 23 1.3Steel Detailing 50 2.7

Total 1,830 100.0Includes 12 RTMgr

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Career Training; made presentations atVancouver Community College andliaised with members of the Society ofPunjabi Engineers and Technologists andSITEBC. ASTTBC provides input intoVCC’s ESL program through theirAdvisory Committee, and actively assistswith the development of new programsand courses for immigrant professionalsin this field.ASTTBC’s charitable foundation, theFoundation for Education & Advance-ment in Technology, provided some$23,000 in bursaries and a further$3,500 for student activities. FEAT’s‘Ignite the Spark’ campaign passed the$477,000 mark on its way to raisingthe Technology Legacy Fund to half amillion dollars.ASTTBC remained active in the TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION & CAREERS COUNCIL during 2010. TECC hosted 30 MLAs atlunch meeting in Victoria. Meetings were also arranged with Cabinet Ministers and MLAs. The TECC Board met with represen-tatives from the Business Council of BC and the BC Technology Industry Association.

Goal #7 – Public PolicyASTTBC public policy work in 2010 supported economic development, employ-ment, community services and sustainability. The Association was a sponsor of thePacific Northwest Economic Region annual summit in July. ASTTBC ExecutiveDirector, John Leech, AScT, CAE, was appointed to the Asia Pacific GatewaySkills Table.ASTTBC launched our new TechGREEN Awards Program at this year’sTechnology Awards & Recognition Celebration. The first TechGREEN Awards werepresented by John Yap, Minister of State for Climate Action. ASTTBC President,Doug Carter, CTech, was featured in advertisements promoting ASTTBC’s work toenhance sustainability.The BC Women in Technology group issued ‘TechPROfile Challenge’ to encouragefemale members to share their professional stories with future female applicants andto get greater exposure. Sarah Campden, CTech, Chair of BCWiT, was a panelist atthe Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technologyconference in Winnipeg.The First Nations Careers Council continued building profile by attending events,science celebrations and career fairs.Bill MacPherson, AScT, Vice President of ASTTBC, served an advisory groupdeveloping proposals for energy performance standards for Part 9 housing that will beequivalent to EnerGuide 80.

Goal #8– Governance & ManagementThe 2010 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY on May 28th had our highest attendance to datefor an AGM. Government officials, academic and business partners joined in as we celebrated 25 years under the ASTT Act.During the year, ASTTBC member meetings were hosted in Fort St. John, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton,Nanaimo, Victoria and Prince George. The year wrapped up with 270 special guests and volunteers attending our TechnologyAwards & Recognition Celebration in November.The Public Representatives on ASTTBC Council presented their second annual report at the AGM. The report was subsequent-ly sent to the Minister Responsible for the ASTT Act and to all MLAs and BC MPs.

ASTTBC’s membership in the CanadianCouncil of Technicians and Technologistsended in September. ASTTBC and thetechnology associations of Alberta,Saskatchewan and Ontario are workingto create ‘TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALSCANADA’ to serve the needs of ourassociations.As of December 31st 2010 the totalregistrants in ASTTBC in all disciplinesand technical specialist groups was10,136. Net membership growth was2.5%. This was reasonable in light ofchallenges in the economy and wasclose to average annual growth ratessince 2004. Technical Specialist mem-bership numbers had a significantgrowth of 6.8%. A positive indicatorfor future membership is the 1,216 newstudent members in 2010, the largest inour history.ASTTBC finished the year with a sur-plus of $34,247. �

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ASTTBCCONTINUED TO MEET its obligations under the ASTT Act in2010 and to provide an increasing variety of services to the public and

members. This was done within the budget approved by Council and the Associationremained in a healthy financial position. For 2010, revenues were $2,371,980 andexpenses were $2,337,733 for a surplus of $34,247.

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REVENUE 2010 2009

Membership Dues $ 1,977,782 $ 1,893,667Registration Fees 136,422 147,501Professional Affairs 172,511 454,672Education & Seminars – 44,466Publications & Member Services 44,388 24,829Institutes 13,263 16,168Investment Income 23,364 33,358Other 4,250 4,200

Total Revenue $ 2,371,980 $ 2,618,861

EXPENSESAdministration & Interest $ 174,044 $ 157,228Wages & Benefits 1,505,550 1,502,005Office & Equipment (includes amortization) 177,004 172,187Governance 126,130 114.574Professional Affairs & Practice 151,657 257,740National Association Dues & Expenses 26,260 121,110Public Affairs & Recruitment 91,282 107,441Education & Training 12,609 104,917Publications & Member Services 55,043 58,405Institutes 18,154 19,002Reserve Expenditures 0 0

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APEGBC & ASTTBC Form Joint Task Forces

THE ASSOCIATION of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC andASTTBC have formed two joint task forces: The Limited Licence Renewal TaskForce and the Professional Technologists (PTech) Task Force.

The Limited Licence Renewal Task Force will advise the Councils of APEGBC andASTTBC on an improved and more effective Limited Licence system. It is expectedto make recommendations to the two Councils during the Spring of 2011.The Limited Licence and its associated designations of Engineering Licensee(Eng.L.) and Geoscience Licensee (Geo.L.) has been offered by APEGBC since1995. This designation allows those who hold the designation to practise profession-al engineering or professional geoscience within a clearly defined scope. It is intend-ed to recognize the fact that certain individuals can be permitted to carry out certainspecific functions normally within the definition of professional engineering or pro-fessional geoscience. Examples of typical applicants are Applied ScienceTechnologists or other practitioners whose work extends into the field of profession-al engineering or professional geoscience. The licence is designed for those who donot possess the academic training and experience for full professional registration asa PEng or PGeo, but who are qualified to perform a scope of professional engineer-ing or professional geoscience.The PTech Task Force held its first meeting on January 13. The group expects bythis Spring to advise the ASTTBC and APEGBC Councils on the implementation ofthe designation PTech in BC.A PTech is defined in the ASTT Regulations as a certified member of ASTTBCwho has a minimum of four years of progressive technical experience in addition tothe experience required for certification as an Applied Science Technologist orCertified Technician and has acquired the competencies commensurate with aProfessional Technologist as recognized by the Council. ASTTBC intends to imple-ment PTech in 2011. The PTech Task Force will take into account the Albertamodel where the Professional Technologist designation is regulated under theEngineering and Geoscience Professions Act through a series of Joint Boards of theAssociation for Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET)and the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists ofAlberta (APEGGA). �

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TechPRO Boosts Your ProfileThe TechPRO section of ASTTBC’s web site provides great career information for aspiring technologists, technicians and technicalspecialists. TechPRO listings allow you to ‘catch up’ with former colleagues and find out who is working in your community. Postingyour profile provides another way for self-employed practitioners to get their names in front of visitors to the ASTTBC web site.

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The first ASTTBC members to complete the SAFERhome exam and assessment. (left to right, front)Jeong Ok Kim; Patrick Simpson, SAFERhome; (rear) Noel Murphy, CPI; Marko Langerholz, CHI;Sean Wiens, CHI; Glenn Duxbury, CHI; Ken Mayo, CHI; Ken McNames, CTech, CPI; Don Tuck,CHI; Steve Banfield, CTech, CPI; Saied Fazelipour, CTech (Provisional), CPI.

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THROUGH THE BC Institute of Property Inspectors, ASTTBC-registeredhouse and property inspectors organized a webinar. BCIPI has been improv-ing the content of educational seminars in the past year, with increased atten-

dance as a result. However, members outside the Lower Mainland faced added trav-el time and cost.“Webinars will revolutionize communication within BCIPI and they will certainlyimprove our Continuing Professional Development program,” says Dennis Gall, CTech,CPI. “ASTTBC and BCIPI should be congratulated, not only for the improved commu-nication and education potential, and elimination of so much travel, but also for theadded bonus of being green.”ASTTBC staff Peter Link, CTech, CPI, and Meg Janecki, AScT, recently assistedBCIPI in updating its web site… www.bcipi.com …which contains much moreinformation and is designed for the consumer. ASTTBC’s House and PropertyInspectors can refer potential clients to the web site, providing a central informationsource and resulting in one more tool to expand business.The Institute is also actively promoting that all BCIPI members become certified bySAFERhome. All new residences built to the SAFERhome standards require aninspection by a SAFERhome-approved inspector, who are now authorized to com-plete the SAFERhome inspections within the province. ASTTBC worked withSAFERhome two years ago on a special arrangement for ASTTBC inspectors to com-plete training and examination, enabling them to carry out SAFERhome inspections.

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Technology Professionals Canada Moves Ahead

TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS CANADAwas launched in Calgary at the beginning of April2011. ASTTBC and our sister associations in

Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario have been workingtogether to form this new alliance to facilitate the workof the four associations in coordinating common issuesand our national interests as professional regulatory bod-ies. TPC will address issues such as harmonization ofstandards, national accreditation, government relationsand public affairs.ASTTBC has made a commitment to our institutes, colleges and universities, andthe Canadian Technology Accreditation Board that ASTTBC will continue to sup-port national accreditation activities through CTAB. ASTTBC is revitalizing itsAccreditation Board to ensure our fullest participation in the delivery of accredita-tion in BC. The professional associations allied through TPC will underwrite anational review of accreditation in 2011. It will include recommendations for con-sideration by TPC and all other interested parties as we work collectively to definethe future of technology accreditation in Canada.Inter-provincial mobility is secured as we maintain our commitment to the feder-ally-legislated Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and to the Trade, Investment andLabour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) between the governments of Alberta, BCand Saskatchewan. �

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Practice Review BoardInvestigates ComplaintsTHE ASTTBC Practice Review Board ischarged with the responsibility of theenforcement of the ASTTBC Code ofEthics, development of practice standardsand adherence to ‘best’ practices by themembers. The following is an example ofa complaint brought before the PRB andthe outcome:

When a fire inspector inspected arestaurant, he noted that the kitchenexhaust hood had been tagged as beingcleaned the previous day, however, therewas still an excessive amount of greasebuild-up. Photos submitted by the fireinspector verified that the ASTTBCRegistered Fire Protection Technician(RFPT) had not completed the com-mercial kitchen exhaust cleaning in anethical and professional manner. ThePractice Review Board required theRFPT to forward to the ASTTBCRegistrar copies of five previous cleaningjobs that he had done in the past fourmonths for review and inspection. TheRFPT sent written confirmation that hewould adhere to the PRB conditionsand that he understood the practiceguidelines related to commercial kitchenexhaust cleaning and how he wouldensure compliance in the future. �

ASTTBC Members MeetASTTBC MEMBERS gathered for break-fast in Fort St. John to get an update fromASTTBC Executive Director, John Leech,AScT, CAE. The meeting was organized byCommunity Representative Dean Zimmer,AScT, RTMgr. “It was great to have Johncome up,” commented Dean. “While ournumbers are not large, we are a dedicatedgroup of members in the north and it’s goodto hear first-hand what is happening with-in ASTTBC.” Also joining the meetingwas Lori Ackerman, Executive Directorwith Sci-Tech, the regional science andtechnology council.

In November, ASTTBC’s Jason Jung,AScT, Manager, Technology Careers, metwith members in the Kamloops area.Discussion ranged from an overview ofthe PTech legislation and model inAlberta, licensing of House Inspectors,ASTTBC’s new Registered TechnologyManager certification, promoting tech-nology education and careers, recentASTTBC marketing and public relationsinitiatives, and updates on our TechnicalSpecialist programs. A highlight of themeeting was presenting ‘TOP in TECH-NOLOGY’ awards to Lyle Killough,AScT, and Jason Dorey, AScT, RPBio,recognizing them as ASTTBC mem-bers who represent a model technologyprofessional. �

Reporting Conditions that Affect the Public Interest

MEMBERS HAVE A DUTY to hold paramount the safety, health and welfareof the public; the protection of the environment; and to promote health andsafety within the work place. This is Principle 1 of the Code of Ethics.

The challenge for members is when and to whom do they report to fulfill the dutyexpected of them. Quite often the reporting of such a situation could put the memberin conflict with their employer and with Principle 4 of the Code related to maintain-ing employer confidentialities.As to when to report it is highly recommended that this be immediate, dependingon risk factors, as there are liabilities that can be assigned to a professional who isaware of potential issues that may unduly and negatively impact work and services.This includes health and safety issues in addition to any technical issues, especially ifa serious incident could occur.There is an implied hierarchy in reporting and whether an increased level ofreporting is required depends on the actions taken by the parties involved. The firststep should be to report the concern to the appropriate level with the employer.Should the employer fail to rectify the situation and the member is aware of this,the member should inform their employer that their professional Code requires thereporting of the matter directly to the client or authority having jurisdiction,depending on the situation.Hopefully this will get the desired result, but if not, the next step is clear. Thechallenge is that the next step may result in irreparable harm between the memberand their employer. This is an understandable moral dilemma for members, but isthe price of professionalism.What to do if the issue is with the practice of another member? Principle 7 of theCode of Ethics requires that members will not, except in cases where review is usualand anticipated, evaluate the work of a fellow member without the knowledge of,and after communication with, that member where practicable. Should a differenceof professional opinion occur that is not resolvable, then there is a role for theAssociation. The matter should be reported to ASTTBC’s Practice Review Board forresolution. In addition, if the risk is considered immediate to public health and safe-ty, then the employer and authority having jurisdiction should also be informed.It should be noted, however, that Principle 9 requires ASTTBC-registered membersto file a complaint against another ASTTBC-registered professional when the mem-ber believes there has been a breach of the Code of Ethics. �

For the ASTTBC guideline on filing a complaint, go to…www.asttbc.org/practice/complaints/filing.php

Self-Assessment Web Site NearsFull Implementation

TECHNOLOGY REGISTRATIONSCanada is a new online site allow-ing individuals from Canada or

any part of the world to self-assess theireducation and work experience againstCanada’s standards for technicians andtechnologists, the National TechnologyBenchmarks. They can then apply forregistration to the provincial associationof their choice.“More and more applicants who arechallenged with respect to formal academ-ic credentials are already being referred tothe web site to complete the self-assessmentprocess as part of their application toASTTBC,” says John Shortreid, AScT,CLS, Registrar.Meanwhile enhancements continue tobe made. Phase II will result in the fol-lowing upgrades:

• Online contact managementinterface that will allow eachassociation to track applications atevery stage and to readilycommunicate with applicants

• Full online functionality forprofessional references and filereviews

• Applicants will be able to see thestatus of their application

• Translation of the site into French

• Online Professional Practice andEthics study manual and examination

Phase II is expected to be completed bySeptember 2011. At that point TRC willbecome ASTTBC’s primary vehicle forsubmission by applicants for AScT /CTech certification.The project is being managed byASTTBC on behalf the other technologyassociations across Canada and has beenfunded by Human Resources SkillsDevelopment Canada. �

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RegistrarKey ASTTBC Staff Position OpeningThe ASTTBC Registrar, John Shortreid, AScT, CLS,wil l retire in 2012. As we expect the nextRegistrar to be with us for 10 or more years, dur-ing 2011 we will work through a selection processthat wi l l ident i fy the best f i t for both theAssociation and for the successful candidate. Thisprocess includes opportunities for those who mightbe interested to learn more without necessarilymaking a commitment in the early stages:

Spring 2011 Information at member meetings around the province, plusby webinar

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Ian Emery, RFT, AScT, PMP, became President of the Association of BCForest Professionals in February 2011.

TechPROfileTechnologist Maintains Dual Designation

IAN EMERY, RFT, AScT, PMP, was an ASTTBC memberwho became a Registered Forest Technologist in 2004 whenthe two associations agreed that the Association of BC Forest

Professionals would offer a new designation for technologists inconventional aspects of forestry. In 2006, Ian applied to havehis ASTTBC membership reinstated, this time in the ForestEngineering discipline, to recognize the engineering-orientedposition he holds in the forestry sector. He has maintained dualdesignation ever since.In 2011 Ian Emery became the President of the Association ofBC Forest Professionals. “RFTs are still fairly new to the ABCFPand there is still work to be done to fully capitalize on what RFTscan bring to the Association and the role they play in forestry,” Iansays. Today, RFTs make up a third of the 5,500 ABCFP mem-bers – the remainder is mostly Registered Professional Foresters.One of his goals during his term is to promote forest technolo-gist as a desirable career choice for students planning their post-secondary education.Ian has been an active volunteer with the ABCFP for severalyears. His first committee was the Joint Practices Board thatinc luded repre senta t ive s f rom the ABCFP and theAssociation of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists ofBC. The JPB deals with the issue of practice overlap betweenthe Foresters Act and the Engineers and Geoscientists Act. In2007 he received the ‘RFT of the Year Award’ in recognitionof his volunteer efforts. “I had a really good experience volun-teering, and wanted to learn and contribute more so I ran forCouncil,” he says.In his professional occupation, Ian is an Area Engineer withInternational Forest Products Ltd. based in Campbell River. “Areal perk of my job is getting my boots on the ground, breathingfresh air and hiking through the rugged beauty of our coastalmountains,” he says. “I am privileged to work with a diversegroup of resource professionals like professional foresters, engineers,geoscientists, biologists and other technologists. Every day isunique and challenging.”He started his forestry career as a chocker man on a 90 footsteel spar in Salmon Inlet in 1989. He soon realized that hewanted to know more about forestry and to be involved in themanagement of it, so he took the BCIT Renewable Resourcesprogram. In 1992 he joined International Forest Products as atimber cruiser and within a year had moved into the engineer-ing office. He has been in the engineering side of the industrysince then. �

Shauna Francis, AScT, travelled from the Fraser’s headwaters to the river’smouth as part of the ‘Sustainable Living Leadership Program’.

Group Promotes First NationsScience & TechnologyTHE FIRST NATIONS CAREERS COUNCILwas formed by ASTTBC to assist technol-ogists and technicians in promoting tech-nology careers within First Nations com-munities. FNCC volunteers attended thefollowing events early in 2011:

• ‘North Island Regional ICT Capacity Plan’ communityengagement session, Campbell River

• ‘Building a Healthy Future’ aboriginal employment andcareer fair, Chilliwack

• ‘Community Science Celebration’, Port Alberni

FNCC Board Member Shauna Francis, AScT, received fundingfrom the Foundation for Education & Advancement inTechnology to participate in the Rivershed Society of BC’s‘Sustainable Living Leadership Program’ this past August. Sevenparticipants spent three weeks travelling by raft, canoe and onfoot along 1200 km of the historic Fraser River. They witnessedfirst hand the issues threatening the health of the mighty FraserRiver and they saw the amazing sockeye salmon return.“I learned so much about how to live a sustainable lifestyle andthis experience has changed my perspective on my career goals andmy personal values,” Shauna commented. “I have gained theleadership skills and confidence to come back and initiate my owncommunity project.” �

BC Women in Technology UpdateSARAH CAMPDEN, CTech, chairperson of ASTTBC’swomen in technology group – BCWiT – was a speaker at theCanadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Tradesand Technology conference. Sarah traveled to Winnipeg in May2010 to learn more and to share the BC experience.Topics at the conference ranged from guidance for findingmeaningful career paths to programs to help women get intotrades and technology. Sarah was on a panel discussion onrecruitment and retention. The main focus was reachingyoung girls early on in school and providing mentoring.Getting through to the school councilors and parents wasthe general consensus. “We are not alone in our many issuesand concerns,” says Sarah. “These women brought to theforefront the challenges that we, as women in tech-nology careers, face every day.”In the Fall BCWiT challenged the women ofASTTBC to post their career profiles on theTechPRO section of the ASTTBC web site.At the same time, BCWiT challenged themen to post their profiles. A total of 32 pro-files were posted during the challenge. Thescore? Women 18 : Men 14. �

In the News…

Bruce Sutherland, President of WolfteckIndustries and Chair of the Board at theCollege of New Caledonia, has beenawarded Honorary Membership inASTTBC.

Doug Carter, CTech, 2009–11 Presidentof ASTTBC, has been promoted toAssistant Director, Physical Plant,Sustainability and Capital Projects, at theUniversity of Northern BC.

Ken Christian, AScT, Health ProtectionDirector, Interior Health Authority, andChair of the Kamloops–ThompsonSchool District, was profiled in TheDaily News in Kamloops after receivingthe ASTTBC TOP in TECHNOLOGYaward.

Paul Butterfield, AScT, Traffic Engineer-ing Technologist, District of Saanich, hadhis TOP in TECHNOLOGY awardwritten up in the Saanich News.

Ron Green, AScT, an ASTTBC PastPresident, is the new Quality AssuranceManager for the International Qualifica-tions Database.

Aron Laxton, Program Coordinator forthe newly-established BC ConstructionSafety Alliance, has been appointedto the CSO Certification Panel byASTTBC Council.

ASTTBC Staff donated a ‘Jeep’ full offood and $700 to the Surrey Food Bankin the lead-up to Christmas 2010; theproject was coordinated by Pat Larsson,Assistant to the Registrar.

Garry Gaudet has been engaged asManager, Media Relations, for ASTTBC.

Catherine Roome , PEng, recentlyassumed responsibility as President andChief Executive Officer for the BCSafety Authority. �

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Paul LaBranche, AScT (second from right), receiving TechGREEN Awardfrom Trevor Williams, Dean of Energy, BCIT (Award Presenting Sponsor);John Yap, then-Minister of State for Climate Action; and Doug Carter,CTech, President, ASTTBC.

TechGREEN 2010 Award Recipients

TECHGREEN AWARDS recognize the importance oftechnologists, technicians, technical specialists, compa-nies and organizations in environmental solutions and

sustainability. Twenty-four nominations were submitted for theinaugural 2010 awards. The recipients were:

TechGREEN Award: Company• West Coast Helicopters• Coast Mountain Bus Company – honorable mention

TechGREEN Award: Organization• Okanagan College• Abbotsford/Mission Water & Sewer Commission andBC Housing Management – honorable mention

TechGREEN Award: Individual• Paul LaBranche, AScT• Toby Barazzuol, Peter Roosen and Perry Feser, AScT –honorable mention

“Thanks for the recognition received for the TechGREEN award,”said Paul LaBranche, AScT, Executive Vice President, BOMABC. Paul was responsible for developing the BOMA BEStbuilding environmental certification program launched inVancouver in 1994. ‘BESt’ is the acronym for ‘BuildingEnvironmental Standards’, an initiative created to certify com-mercial buildings and facilities that have met the industry stan-dard for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility.Years later, Paul directed the adaptation of the award winningprogram to the national level. �

ASTTBC-registered Technology Professionals were front and center in a four-page special feature in the Prince George Free Press.

ASTTBC Participates in National Engineering& Geoscience Month

NATIONAL ENGINEERING & GEOSCIENCE MONTHin March promoted public awareness of the professionsby highlighting engineering projects and professionals

throughout the province. ASTTBC threw its support behindthe initiative.ASTTBC produced a four-page supplement published in thePrince George Free Press on March 4th. The supplementincluded stories on ASTTBC member involvement in northernBC and how ASTTBC collaborates with other organizations topromote engineering technology professionals. Local recipientsof ASTTBC’s ‘TOP in TECHNOLOGY’ award and the‘TechGREEN’ award were profiled. Other articles describedcareers for women in technology and the need for technologyprograms at the local level at the College of New Caledonia.ASTTBC also had a corporate ad in the supplement. Memberscan view the supplement on www.asttbc.org or obtain a copyfrom the ASTTBC office.APEGBC arranged a special three part series in the VancouverSun during the first two weeks of March, highlighting NationalEngineering & Geoscience Month. ASTTBC booked ads pro-moting our technology professionals for all three issues. TheVancouver Sun reaches more than 460,000 readers.ASTTBC secured a major ‘Year of Science’ grant from thegovernment to arrange work experience placements for highschool students (see separate article on page 2). This dovetailsperfectly with the goal of National Engineering & GeoscienceMonth. Other ASTTBC initiatives for the month included:

• Spaghetti Bridge Contest at Okanagan College, March4th – major sponsor

• Math Contest, first round in schools March 31st, finalround in May – sponsor

• CEBC ‘Awards for Engineering Excellence’, March 5th –platinum sponsor

• CHBA BC ‘Georgie Awards’, March 5th – enhancedbronze sponsor

• ABCLS 106th AGM, March 8th to 11th – silver sponsor

• Canada Wood Council ‘BC Wood Design Awards’, March14th – gold sponsor

• First Nations Community Science Celebration inNanaimo, April 16th – participant

• TOP in TECHNOLOGY Awards – presentations aroundthe province

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