THE ASSOCIATION FORTECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Presented by:Jason Y. Jung, AScTManager, Professional Practice & Development

Geoff Sale, AScTManager, Internationally Trained Professional Program

• Established in 1958 • Incorporated as ASTTBC under ASTT Act in 1985• Self-governing professional association with power

to make regulation.• 10,000+ registered members in BC• 16 applied science / engineering disciplines• 8 technical specialist disciplines• Over 60,000 technologists & technicians registered

in Canada.• 3rd largest tech assoc. in Canada, 8th largest in BC.

Who is ASTTBC?

• Biological Sciences • Gas & Petroleum• Biomedical Engineering• Geomatics• Building/Architectural • Industrial• Chemical • Information Technology• Civil • Mechanical• Electrical • Metallurgy• Electronics • Mining

• Environmental • Forest Engineering

Disciplines of Certification

Sectoral Hierarchy Analogy

Many models are well-understood by the public:

• Health (Doctors, Nurses, Technicians, Administrators, Hospital Staff)

• Military (General, Ranking Officers, NCO’s, Privates)• Justice (Law makers, Judges, Lawyers, Police,

Criminals)• Business (CEO, VP’s, Middle Managers, Supervisors,

Administrators, Consultants, Specialists, Workers)

OUR MODEL IS NOT WELL UNDERSTOOD BY THE PUBLIC!

Engineering, Construction, Applied Science• Scientists, Researchers, Lab Technologists• Engineers, Technologists, Technicians, Trades

Our Sector Roles

The Engineering Team

Professional EngineeringLicensed to practice

4 years, DegreeP.Eng or P.Geo

Engineering TechnologyLicenses seldomrequired

1 to 3 years, Certificateor Diploma of Technology

AScT or CTech

TradesLicense required to practice

40 weeks over 4 yearsRed Seal (national) or Provincial Certification

JourneypersonTradesperson

Skilled LabourNo licence required

10 weeks to qualifyIn a subtrade

Skilled Worker

• Employment in technology specific occupations 2012 was approximately 150,000.

• ASTTBC technologist/technician jobs represent 38.3%

1. Professional, Scientific & Management Sectors (41%)2. Government Services3. Health & Social Services4. Manufacturing5. Trade – domestic and international

What Sectors do Technologists and Technicians Work?

• Engineering and applied science occupations are found everywhere including:

1. Provincial/Federal Government2. Local Government – engineering, infrastructure3. Utilities – BC Hydro, TELUS, Fortis4. Professional consulting firms, IT industry5. Technical services companies – construction related,

health sector, environmental, new media, etc.

Where do Technologists and Technicians Work?

• Labour market outlook projects 25,621 new jobs between 2010-2020.

• Just over 50% of these jobs are expected to be created in the Professional, Scientific and Management Occupation cluster.

• ASTTBC technologists and technicians could represent 33.7% of this total growth.

Job Growth in Technology…

• Five largest occupational categories for employment growth areas:• Computer and informational systems• Medical technologists and technicians• Engineers• Technical occupations in computer systems• Technical occupations in electronics and

electrical engineering.• This represents 65% of the new employment growth.

Job Growth in Technology…

• Technologist - $6,670 • Technician - $5,945

• Engineering General - $6,250• Electronics - $5,800• Environmental - $5,700• IT - $5,900• Mining - $7,250

** From the ASTTBC 2013 MCS

What are the Median Monthly Salaries?

• Technology workers are found in virtually all sectors• Incredible growth opportunities in industry• Technologist/technicians make up about 38% of

those jobs and 26,000+ jobs created by 2020 will be technology based occupations.

• Jobs generally pay well – not many realize this.

Summary

• Secondary curriculum based on clearly defined career pathways fulfill hiring demands.

• Opportunities to engage in science exploration with a connection to jobs and roles.

• Understanding roles of people/jobs within sectors.• Outreach organizations working collaboratively in

like areas – no more working in silos!• Mentorship• Industry support and program stewardship

So What’s Next? What’s Needed?

THE ASSOCIATION FORTECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Thank You!