Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians & Technologists

Who We Are• Established in 1957, a non-profit,

self-regulating, provincial association of engineering technicians and technologists

• 23,500 members and growing• Governed by a volunteer Council,

elected by members and public representatives

• An independent certifying body• Divided into 6 provincial regions

with 27 active chapters

What We Do• O.A.C.E.T.T. is dedicated to excellence in

the engineering and applied science technology profession in a manner that serves and protects public interest

• Award C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist) and C. Tech. (Certified Technician) designations in 15 disciplines of engineering and applied science technology

• Support the accreditation of engineering and applied science programs offered at Ontario colleges to better serve students, faculty and industry

• Advocate on behalf of members and the industry at large

CertificationThe Mark of Professionalism

• Provides recognition that members are professional, having met a high standard of academic excellence

• Communicates they have discipline related work experience

• Demonstrates an understanding and a commitment to a code of ethics with employers and the public

• Recognized across Canada, the U.S., Commonwealth and other countries around the world

Engineering & Applied Science Disciplines

ChemicalCivilEnvironmentalIndustrialBuilding

GeomaticsBio-scienceElectrical InstrumentationElectronics

ComputerMechanicalResourcesMiningGeological

Certification Requirements

Academic• Must graduate from a full-time, post secondary engineering or

applied science program• 2 year program earns C. Tech designation• 3 year program earns C.E.T. designation

Work Experience• 2 years within discipline required• Co-op counts towards requirement

Professional Practice Examination• Multiple choice exam, consisting of three parts; Law, Ethics and

Practice

Technology Report• Applicable to C.E.T. designation only• Two step process; 1) submit a Proposal, 2) upon approval, write

and submit a Report

• Increased performance – establishes a standard of excellence

• Competitive edge - builds credibility with customers, trust with the public

• Certification pre-qualifies potential candidates saving recruiting time

• Verifies credentials of internationally trained professionals clarifying qualification issues

• Opportunity to live corporate values

Certification Benefits

Member BenefitsProfessional recognition• Use of C.E.T., C. Tech. designation

Increased marketability• Access to a network of 23,000+ members - chapter events and activities, online

forums• CTEN career site – post your resume, browse for jobs• Designation is portable in Canada and recognized abroad

Professional and personal development• Stay informed with The Ontario Technologist and Compensation Survey• Continuous learning opportunities – seminars and courses, chart your professional

development on the RCL• Leadership roles in local chapters, on committees, Boards and Council

Save money• Affinity Program - car/home insurance and financial, phone, car rental,

accommodation services at discounted rates

Key IssuesOver the past couple of years, we have spoken with a

number of companies who have identified the following key issues;

• talent shortage, as the baby boom generation retires• looking for a competitive edge in an increasingly competitive

environment• difficulty in verifying credentials from internationally trained

professionals• recruiting is timely and expensive• professional development is essential to success• succession planning is vitally important• looking for ways to live corporate values – creating excellence,

building strong relationships with customers, employees, public

Strategic Partnership Program

• Provides a connection between O.A.C.E.T.T. and industry

• Work collaboratively on issues, challenges and opportunities facing the industry

• Allows partners to communicate to members, building brand recognition, expanding their recruitment reach

Strategic Partners

O.A.C.E.T.T. is extremely proud to recognize the following companies as strategic partners

Strategic Partnership Benefits

Brand building• Company profile in The Ontario Technologist – circulation of 23,000+• Logo on Program banner in each OT issue• Corporate logo on O.A.C.E.T.T. web-site• Corporate logo on promotional materials distributed at colleges• 10% discount on OT advertising• Opportunities to participate in local chapter events and activities

Information source• Subscription to The Ontario Technologist – published 6 times per year• Copy of Compensation Survey

Recruitment support• 1 complimentary job posting on CTEN web-site – targeted to 50,000+

engineering and applied science technicians and technologists• 10% discount on additional CTEN postings

A Great Opportunity!

• Strengthen your team with certified professionals

• Build your brand with our members

• Work with us to build a stronger industry

• Only $995 annually

Thank YouO.A.C.E.T.T.

Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists10 Four Seasons Place, Suite 404

Toronto, ON, M9B 6H7(416) 621-9621

www.oacett.orginfo@oacett.org

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