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THE ASSOCIATION FOR TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

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

• 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?

• To serve the public by regulating and supporting

Technology Professionals’ commitment to a safe, healthy, and sustainable society and environment.

Our Mission

• Register and certify technology professionals in

British Columbia – REGULATORY BODY

• Recognize individuals for education and work

experience by granting professional designations

• Maintain high standards of certification.
• Build relationships with government, industry,

regulatory authorities and membership

• Member services
• Similar to APEGBC and other professional

regulatory bodies.

What We Do

• Work in the areas of engineering technology,

construction, applied science.

• Typically have post-secondary education in applied

science or engineering disciplines.

• They are highly skilled.
• Form an integral part of the Engineering Team in

Canada.

Who Are Our Members?

• 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

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING

• Understood to be that work which requires the

education and experience provided by a degree. P.Eng can do ‘work outside the box’ and take legal responsibility for engineering projects.

Engineering Sector Roles

TECHNOLOGY

• Is often engineering work which is carried on

‘inside the box’, strictly observing all established codes and standard practices.

• Technology professionals engage in work in

which they are trained.

• Assist engineers but often also manage

engineering projects, or perform key technical functions on the engineering team.

Engineering Sector Roles

TRADES

• Are the physical performance of work which

realizes the planning and design work undertaken by engineers and technologists.

• Traditional areas include: carpenters, plumbers,

electricians, sheet metal, welders, etc.

Engineering Sector Roles

The Engineering Team

Professional Engineering Licensed to practice 4 years, Degree

P.Eng or P.Geo

Engineering Technology Licenses seldom required 1 to 3 years, Certificate

• r Diploma of Technology

AScT or CTech

Trades License required to practice 40 weeks over 4 years Red Seal (national) or Provincial Certification

Journeyperson Tradesperson

Skilled Labour No licence required 10 weeks to qualify In a subtrade

Skilled Worker

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

• Professional Engineers, Technologists,

Technicians, Journeyperson Trades, Skilled and Unskilled Labour

Our Sector Roles

The Engineering Team

Professional Engineering Licensed to practice 4 or 5 years, Degree

P.Eng or P.Geo

Engineering Technology Licenses seldom required 1 to 3 years, Certificate

• r Diploma of Technology

AScT or CTech

Trades Licensed are req’d to practice 40 weeks over 4 years Red Seal (national) or Provincial Certification

Journeyperson Tradesperson

Skilled Labour No licence req’d 10 weeks to qualify In a subtrade

Skilled Worker

• A Certified Technologist has generally studied

advanced courses in math, engineering theory and scientific principals.

• Usually a graduate of an accredited 2 year diploma

program or equivalent.

• They are individuals with advanced scientific

knowledge which allows them to problem solve, design, interpret data, troubleshoot, prepare specifications, manage projects, etc.

What is a Technologist? (AScT)

• A Certified Technician has generally studied courses

in math, basic engineering theory and scientific principals.

• Usually a graduate of an accredited 1 year certificate

program or equivalent.

• They are individuals with advanced scientific

knowledge which allows them to problem solve, interpret data, troubleshoot, test, repair, etc.

What is a Technician? (CTech)

• 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 Services
• 3. Health & Social Services
• 4. Manufacturing
• 5. Trade – domestic and international

What Sectors do Technologists and Technicians Work?

• Engineering and applied science occupations are found

everywhere including:

• 1. Provincial/Federal Government
• 2. Local Government – engineering, infrastructure
• 3. Utilities – BC Hydro, TELUS, Fortis
• 4. Professional consulting firms, IT industry
• 5. Technical services companies – heating, plumbing, fire

protection, 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…

• Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Estimator
• Design Technologist or Technician
• Civil infrastructure
• Mechanical Systems
• Electronics and new media
• Electrical Power Generation
• Biomedical Engineering Technologists
• Mining Technologists
• Building Technologist

What Kinds of Jobs are Available?

• Technologist - $6,670
• Technician - $5,945
• Electronics - $5,800
• Engineering - $6,250
• Environmental - $5,700
• IT - $5,900
• Mining - $7,250

** From the ASTTBC 2013 MCS

What are the Median Monthly Salaries?

VIDEO: Starting as a Technologist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR3tg0M rE-g

• Self-Assessment (www.technologyregistrationscanada.ca)
• Determination of eligibility with APEGBC and/or ASTTBC.
• Provisional registration: AScT(p) or CTech(p)
• Seek mentorship and networking opportunities.
• http://www.ittpbc.com/mentoring
• Progressive work experience –> Full Certification.

What Does the ITTP Pathway Look Like?

• ASTTBC is an established professional association

with special programming to recognize ITTPs.

• 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.

• Seek jobs based on job functions and not title.
• Important to seek a mentor and participate in

professional networking activities.

Summary

THE ASSOCIATION FOR TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Questions?

THE ASSOCIATION FOR TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Jason Y. Jung, AScT 604-585-2788 ext. 224 jjung@asttbc.org www.asttbc.org