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NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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June 01, 2023
Annual General Meeting Recording
June 1, 2023
May 11, 2023
OACETT's Annual Conference and Gala
June 1- June 3, 2023, Hilton, Niagara Falls
April 27, 2023
Registration now Open for OACETT's Annual General Meeting
Taking place virtually on Saturday, May 27 - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
April 03, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities – OACETT’s Committees
Apply by April 17
March 31, 2023
NEW PPE/IEPPE Tests and Seminars
Beginning March 31, 2023
March 14, 2023
OACETT Submission to MMAH
Future Enhancements to the Qualification Program for Ontario's Building Practitioners (ERO 019-6433)
March 03, 2023
Meeting Notes – February 24, 2023
The February 2023 Council meeting documents are now available.
March 02, 2023
Enhancing Council Communications with Members and Chapters
Upcoming Council & Member Meetings
February 28, 2023
Approved Minutes – November 25-26, 2022
The November 2022 Council meeting documents are now available.
February 14, 2023
TAC is Seeking an OACETT member to Volunteer as an Industry Representative on their Board of Directors
Deadline to Apply is February 28, 2023
January 31, 2023
Congratulations to the Christopher van Dop, C.E.T.
The successful candidate for President-Elect.
January 18, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities - New OACETT Board of Directors
Apply by Feb 3, 2023
January 16, 2023
Ontario Government Announces Consultation on Future Enhancements to the Qualification Program for Ontario’s Building Practitioners
Members are welcome to review the discussion paper and provide feedback by January 27th, 2023.
January 11, 2023
VOTING IS NOW OPEN - January 11 - 27
Check out the President Candidate Elect Profiles!
December 19, 2022
Holiday Greeting
Best wishes for this holiday season!
December 19, 2022
Municipal Infrastructure Contract Administration/Inspection Program - Coming Soon!
To be launched in 2023.
December 15, 2022
Council Documents – September 23, 2022
The September 23, 2022 Council meeting documents are now available.
December 02, 2022
OACETT Membership Dues Change Notice
Working to serve you better!
November 30, 2022
2022/2023 Nominating Committee
Meet the members of OACETT's Nominating Committee
September 30, 2022
Council Documents – June 2, 2022
The June 2, 2022 Council meeting documents are now available
September 07, 2022
OACETT's Career Event for Internationally Educated Professionals
September 27, 2022
July 07, 2022
Government Relations Webinar
Get it Done: Looking Ahead to OACETT’s Engagement with the Re-elected Ford Government
June 23, 2022
Council Documents – April 22, 2022
The April 22, 2022 Council meeting documents are now available
June 22, 2022
GoodLife Fitness 20% discount for OACETT members
You're eligible for preferred membership pricing
May 19, 2022
Members are invited to OACETT’s virtual Annual General Meeting
Video recording now available
May 11, 2022
Members are invited to OACETT’s Governance Webinar
Monday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. ET
May 03, 2022
OACETT 2022 Conference and Young Professionals Town Hall
June 2 – 4, The Westin Ottawa.
May 03, 2022
Council Documents – February 25, 2022
The February 25, 2022 Council meeting documents are now available.
March 21, 2022
Putting skilled professionals in the spotlight
Skills Ontario is empowering youth to explore skilled trades & tech through new video series.
March 01, 2022
Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists Digital Signature
Authenticate your electronic documents with a digital signature
March 01, 2022
Council Documents – November 26-27, 2021
The November 26, 2021 Council meeting documents are now available.
February 25, 2022
Canadian technology professionals now have access to a professional digital signature
Starting March 1, 2022, Canadian technologists and technology professionals will now have access to a digital signature.
February 14, 2022
Proposed Changes for the Next Edition of Ontario’s Building Code
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is entering its second phase.
January 14, 2022
New tool to help students explore skilled trades and technology careers
Skills Ontario’s free new app officially launched and available for download
January 11, 2022
Ontario Reverts to Modified Stage Two of Roadmap to Reopen in Battle Against Omicron
Time-limited measures needed to preserve hospital capacity
December 03, 2021
Fletcher Foundation $15,000 Donation Leads Support for STEM Role Model Video Series
Algonquin College
December 02, 2021
Council Documents – September 24, 2021
The September 24, 2021 Council meeting documents are now available.
November 23, 2021
Proposed Changes for the Next Edition of OBC
Fall Consultation
November 23, 2021
Panel Discussion: Transforming the Workplace for Women and the Future of Work
November 29 @ 7:00 p.m. Presented by the Hamilton Chapter's Women in Technology
November 08, 2021
OACETT Virtual Conference & Young Professionals Town Hall
November 16 – 19. Register today.
November 04, 2021
Province Releases the 2021 Fall Economic Statement
Build Ontario
October 25, 2021
Council Documents – May 28, 2021
The May 28, 2021 Council meeting documents are now available.
October 19, 2021
2021 Virtual Awards Gala
Thursday, November 4, 2021
July 15, 2021
New 360 Partner
The County of Essex joins OACETT's 360 Partnership Program as a community partner
June 29, 2021
Meet OACETT’s first 360 Partnership Program partner, Morrison Hershfield
Morrison Hershfield is proud to be an elite level OACETT 360 Partnership Program sponsor.
June 15, 2021
New 360 Partner
Novatech joins OACETT's 360 Partnership Program as an elite partner
June 09, 2021
Council Meeting Minutes – April 9, 2021
The April 9, 2021 Council meeting minutes are now available.
May 19, 2021
New 360 Partner
J. L. Richards & Associates Limited joins OACETT's 360 Partnership Program as an elite partner
May 18, 2021
New OACETT 360 Partner
Meet OACETT’s first 360 Partnership Program partner, Morrison Hershfield
May 13, 2021
Vaccine eligibility for OACETT members under Ontario three-phase plan
The current provincial plan allows technicians and technologists that cannot work from home in specific industries to book their vaccines through an online portal.
May 12, 2021
New OACETT 360 Partner
Relamco joins OACETT’s 360 Partnership Program as an elite partner
May 04, 2021
Members are invited to OACETT’s virtual Annual General Meeting
Taking place on Saturday, May 29 @ 10:00 a.m.
April 30, 2021
Council Documents – 2020 & February 26, 2021
The 2020 and February 26, 2021 Council meeting documents are now available.
April 15, 2021
New OACETT 360 Partner
Linear Automation joins OACETT’s 360 Partnership Program as an elite partner
April 15, 2021
New 360 Partner
Procon Constructors Inc. joins the 360 Program as an elite partner
April 01, 2021
New 360 Partner
Eramosa Engineering joins the 360 Program as an elite partner
April 01, 2021
2021 – 2023 OACETT Election Results
On behalf of council and the membership, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the successful candidates of the OACETT Election for the 2021 - 2023 term of office.
March 19, 2021
OACETT elections now open – Submit your VOTE!
Polls opened on March 10 for members in the central and eastern region.
March 17, 2021
Latest update on OACETT’s new member portal features
OACETT staff and our vendor are working hard to get everything up and running
March 15, 2021
New 360 Partner
DPM Energy joins the program as an elite level partner
March 01, 2021
New 360 Partner
Amico joins the 360 Partnership Program to access top talent and expand their network
February 24, 2021
Create your login for OACETT’s New Member Portal
The new member portal is now live
February 23, 2021
National Engineering Month Ontario 2021 is here!
Join us for Ontario’s largest celebration of engineering and engineering technology National Engineering Month Ontario 2021
February 18, 2021
Member portal launch and blackout period
February 19 – 22, 2021
February 17, 2021
OACETT Elections 2021 - Candidate profiles are now available
OACETT is pleased to announce that we have a full roster of candidates running for the 2021 Elections
February 16, 2021
OACETT's new member portal to launch on Tuesday, February 23.
The portal will be a one-stop-shop for all things membership.
February 15, 2021
New 360 Partner
Innovative Automation is looking forward to expanding their candidate pool with the 360 Partnership Program
February 01, 2021
OACETT members exemplify what Black History Month is all about
Every February, Canadians recognize Black History Month across Canada, embracing our nation's diversity, acknowledging the accomplishments of Black people, motivating cultural pride, and inspiring future generations of this diaspora.
January 20, 2021
New Customer Relationship Management Software
OACETT will be releasing its new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system in the next few weeks.
January 15, 2021
Volunteer for the Governance Task Force
Do you have experience serving in a senior volunteer capacity for OACETT and/or other not-for-profit organizations?
November 27, 2020
Nominations are OPEN - 2021 OACETT Elections
Are you thinking of taking your career to the next level?
November 02, 2020
Are you ready for the 2020 OACETT Virtual Conference and YPC Town Hall?
Download the virtual platform and get ready to attend our first virtual conference.
October 29, 2020
Ontario Takes Action to Reduce Electronic Waste
Province helping environment by encouraging innovation among electronics producers
October 22, 2020
Technology Professionals Find Canadian Voice in Landmark Union
Partnering for change towards a brighter future for engineering technology and applied science professionals
October 16, 2020
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: 2020 OACETT Virtual Conference & Young Professionals Committee Town Hall
Join fellow OACETT members, industry reps and sponsors for our first virtual conference
October 07, 2020
NOTIFICATION: OACETT Office Closure
OACETT will be shutting down its office until further notice
September 25, 2020
Meet our new CEO, Cheryl Farrow, MBA, CAE
Cheryl brings more than 20 years of not-for-profit management experience, and her proven leadership and commitment to success will strengthen OACETT and benefit our members
September 22, 2020
OACETT welcomes new CEO Cheryl Farrow
Cheryl Farrow brings more than 20 years of not-for-profit leadership to the association
September 18, 2020
Virtual Building Science Insight Presentations
IIBEC has invited OACETT members to attend their Virtual Building Science Insight Webinars
September 04, 2020
2020 Virtual AGM - Questions & Answers
Answers to AGM questions raised by membership on May 30, 2020
July 15, 2020
Nearly All Businesses and Public Spaces to Reopen in Stage 3
Public gatherings will increase in size as the province continues its path to economic recovery.
July 15, 2020
The Personal Announces additional Relief Measures for Home and Auto Insurance
On March 16, our parent company Dejardins, was the first Canadian financial institution to announce relief measures.
June 22, 2020
#OnwardTogether Campaign
OACETT is here for membership during this difficult time.
June 16, 2020
Ontario government partners with CSA Group
On June 15, the Ontario government announced that they partnered with the CSA Group to provide them with $526,200 from the Ontario Together Fund to increase their capacity to test and certify personal protective equipment (PPE).
June 08, 2020
Meet the essential workers making our profession better
OACETT members contribute significantly to Ontario’s economy, solving real-world problems and creating innovative solutions to make our world a safer and better place.
June 04, 2020
2020 Virtual Annual General Meeting Video
OACETT 2020 Virtual AGM Video
May 29, 2020
2019 – 2020 Annual Report
2019/2020 OACETT Annual Report & AGM Package
May 20, 2020
OACETT modifies operations amid pandemic
In March, the Ontario government ordered the mandatory closure of all non-essential businesses across the province to combat COVID-19. With OACETT not considered an essential business, our head office closed. Though the office remains closed, we are still here for you.
March 25, 2020
OACETT Update from President Kim Pickett, C.E.T., LET
First and foremost, I hope this message finds everyone well and ask that we all find ways to help support our loved ones during the uncertain period ahead.
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 Update
OACETT will be temporarily shutting down its office. We will be working remotely to address all member services as best we can, and have put in place procedures to minimize any disruptions.
March 05, 2020
WinSETT Centre's Women in SETT 2020 Leadership Program is starting soon in Ottawa & Toronto!
If you're a woman in SETT & want to improve your leadership skills, this program is for you! OACETT members save up to 15% with promo code OACETT2020.
February 28, 2020
Council Document - Feb 2020
The February 2020 Council meeting document is now available.
February 14, 2020
CEO Search
OACETT has contracted with the firm Odgers Berndtson to assist in recruiting a permanent CEO.
November 22, 2019
Council Document - Nov 2019
The November 2019 Council meeting document is now available.
October 09, 2019
Council Document - Sep 2019
The September 2019 Council meeting document is now available.
August 15, 2019
OACETT chapter gets new name
Pembroke Chapter is now Renfrew County Chapter
June 24, 2019
Members who use The Personal NOT impacted by Desjardins data breach
Your personal information was not a part of the data breach
June 06, 2019
Council Document - Jun 2019
Please see below for the June 2019 Council meeting documents.
June 04, 2019
2018-2019 Annual Report
Annual Report
April 05, 2019
OACETT ELECTION RESULTS ANNOUNCED
The list of all candidates, positions, and voting results is publicly available.
April 04, 2019
Council Document - Feb 2019
Please see below for the February 2019 Council meeting document.
March 25, 2019
Engineering Technologists Seek Rights to Practice to Improve Public Safety
Across Canada engineering associations have thrown down the gauntlet, as they seek the eradication of current regulation for applied science and engineering technologists and technicians.
February 19, 2019
The 2019 - 2021 Slate of Officers is publicly available
You can meet OACETT candidates online.
December 11, 2018
Council Document - Nov 2018
Please see below for the November 2018 Council meeting document.
October 16, 2018
Honour someone who has made a significant contribution to the profession
Nominate an OACETT certified member for the Fellow OACETT
April 24, 2018
Mohawk College Wins National Engineering Month Ontario Student Challenge
We’re pleased to announce Mohawk College biotechnology students Jodi Turner and Santosh Kumar Veerbadra are the 2018 winners of the National Engineering Month (NEM) Ontario College Student Challenge, winning a $3,000 cash prize and a complimentary one-year membership with OACETT.
April 24, 2018
Heads of Technology (HOT), Skills Ontario and OACETT partner on online course for technology careers
Heads of Technology (HOT), Skills Ontario and the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) have launched a brand new interactive online course to educate Ontario youth about the opportunities for amazing careers in technology in Ontario.
February 14, 2018
Abstract Submission Deadline Extended for OACETT’s 2018 AGM and Conference's Technical Program
Are you proud of your work or company's achievement?
January 31, 2018
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS REMINDER: OACETT 2018 AGM AND CONFERENCE
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY FOR OACETT’S AGM AND CONFERENCE’S TECHNICAL PROGRAM
January 24, 2018
Honours and Awards 2018 nominations open: single out an industry star for recognition
OACETT is accepting nominations for the 2018 Provincial Honours and Awards program, which recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals, organizations and volunteers who have enhanced our profession through their distinguished service, exceptional leadership or technical achievement.
January 11, 2018
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: OACETT 2018 AGM AND CONFERENCE
THE DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS FOR THE TECHNICAL PROGRAM AT OACETT’S AGM AND CONFERENCE
January 08, 2018
OACETT leadership participates in Premier’s Ontario Business Mission to China and Vietnam
Strengthening OACETT’s international focus and partnerships is integral to the Association’s Strategic Plan. It was with this in mind that Greg Miller, C.E.T., CBCO, OACETT president, and David Thomson, CEO, participated, along with 100 business leaders, in the premier’s Ontario Business Mission to China and Vietnam in late 2017.
December 20, 2017
Technology Accreditation Canada Receives 100th Accreditation Application
Earlier this week, Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) received its 100th national program accreditation application.
December 19, 2017
TAC and CCTT Partner to Develop One Set of National Standards
Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) and Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) have reached an agreement to work collaboratively to develop one set of national educational standards for Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession.
November 30, 2017
Council Document - Nov 2017
Please see below for the November 2017 Council meeting document.
November 29, 2017
Fletcher Foundation Launches Matching Donation Program
The Fletcher Foundation is proud to announce its new Matching Donation Program aimed at financially supporting worthy technology students in achieving success.
November 14, 2017
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Submit Your Abstract for the OACETT 2018 AGM and Conference's Technical Program
November 13, 2017
Videos from OACETT’s Awards Gala now on YouTube
Find out what recipients of OACETT Provincial Honours and Awards had to say about the recognition by viewing videos from the Awards Gala on our YouTube Channel.
October 24, 2017
OACETT 2017 Provincial Honours and Awards Winners Announced
Nineteen extraordinary individuals were recognized for advancing the engineering technology profession at the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) Provincial Honours and Awards Gala on Friday, October 20 in Toronto.
October 10, 2017
Council Document - Sep 2017
Please see below the September 2017 Council meeting document.
September 19, 2017
OACETT to collaborate on government-funded project to reduce barriers to women working in STEM
OACETT member Kathy Lerette, C.E.T. is one of three industry leaders selected to guide a new 36-month project to address the barriers contributing to the underrepresentation of women in STEM that will receive $385,000 in support from Status of Women Canada (SWC).
July 24, 2017
Join OACETT for a night of celebration
All industry stakeholders and friends are invited to OACETT's Provincial Honours and Awards Gala on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Grand Luxe Event Boutique in Toronto.
June 27, 2017
Immediate need for members on Codes Committees
There is an immediate need for volunteers to serve on either the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC), a senior committee responsible for the development of Codes Canada publications, or on one of the CCBFC’s nine technical standing committee to replace membership vacancies for the current (2015-2020) code cycle.
June 22, 2017
OACETT Council Documents
Please see below the June 1 Council meeting and the June 3, 2017 AGM documents.
June 21, 2017
Skills Ontario, the Carole and George Fletcher Foundation, and the Kiani Foundation collaborate on engineering technology education award for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students in Ontario
Skills Ontario, the Carole and George Fletcher Foundation and Kiani Foundation signed an agreement to administer an award to First Nation, Metis and Inuit applied science and engineering technology students in Ontario.
June 20, 2017
OACETT AGM & Conference 2017 highlights
OACETT kicked off its 2017 Annual General Meeting and Conference from atop a mountain – a fitting locale from which to look back on 60 years of organizational progress and to prepare for the shifting landscape ahead.
June 16, 2017
Greg Miller appointed president of the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists
Toronto, ON (June 15, 2017) –The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) began a new era of leadership with the appointment of Greg Miller, C.E.T., CBCO, as its president on June 1, 2017.
May 01, 2017
St. Lawrence College crowned National Engineering Month Ontario student challenge winner
St. Lawrence College civil engineering students Lianna Grice and Cally Barrett are the 2017 winners of the National Engineering Month (NEM) Ontario College Student Challenge.
April 25, 2017
OACETT and The Personal reach new partnership agreement
Earlier this year, OACETT renegotiated a 10-year contract with our affinity partner, The Personal, to offer our members discounted rates on home and auto insurance. We devoted a great deal of due diligence to arriving at an agreement that would deliver maximum value to our members.
April 05, 2017
OACETT Election results announced
OACETT’s Returning Officer, Gene Stodolak, C.E.T., has confirmed the electronic vote count received from Evote.ca Inc./Everyone Counts.
March 29, 2017
Carole and George Fletcher Foundation reaches $1 million fundraising goal
The Carole and George Fletcher Foundation, established by the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT), is celebrating the success of one its most ambitious fundraising ventures, announcing that the 25 for 25 Building Forward Campaign has achieved its $1 million goal of establishing an endowed fund at each of Ontario’s 25 colleges.
March 23, 2017
Celebrating 60 years of OACETT milestones
This year, OACETT is celebrating 60 years of advancing the engineering and applied science technology profession in Ontario. This diamond anniversary offers an ideal opportunity to reflect on all we have accomplished over six decades, and, to do that, we need you.
March 17, 2017
Council Update - March 2017
OACETT held its first Council meeting of 2017 on February 24 with the following highlights...
March 14, 2017
Polls now open for OACETT's election
Polls are now open for OACETT certified members to elect representatives for the new term on Council.
March 10, 2017
OACETT Council Documents
Please see below the February 24, 2017 Council meeting documents
January 30, 2017
Writing your Technology Report in 2017? OACETT's TR Seminar can help
OACETT's Technology Report Writing Seminar is an eight-module course, that can be taken in-person over two days or online at your convenience, focused on teaching engineering and applied science technicians and technologists the techniques and skills required to write successful technology proposals and reports.
December 22, 2016
Council Update - December 2016
OACETT held its final Council meeting of 2016 on November 25 with the following highlights...
December 19, 2016
OACETT Council Documents
Please see below the November 25, 2016 Council meeting documents
December 13, 2016
Recording of OACETT’s CPD webinar now available
Members who weren’t able to join us for any of our CPD live webinar sessions may now access a recording via GoToWebinar.
November 07, 2016
OACETT and EPIC are pleased to announce their new affinity partnership!
Founded 23 years ago, EPIC is a leading training solution provider of engineering and technology courses in Canada. EPIC is the one-stop source for innovative training solutions. More than 70,000 people – spanning a range of industries – have attended an EPIC course. Every course is designed and taught by a leading specialist in the field.
November 02, 2016
2016 OACETT Salary Survey reveals significant compensation growth for engineering technicians and technologists
Compensation levels for Ontario’s engineering and applied science technicians and technologists continue to climb well beyond the rate of inflation, according to a recent salary survey commissioned by OACETT.
November 01, 2016
Fellow OACETT – Nominate a member by November 30, 2016
OACETT invites nominations from our members and the public for the Fellow OACETT – our highest designation.
October 27, 2016
OACETT Council Update
OACETT held its third Council meeting of 2016 on September 23 with the following highlights:
October 03, 2016
OACETT Council Documents
Please see below the September 23-24, 2016 Council meeting documents
August 29, 2016
Call for Nominations: 2016 Provincial Honours and Awards Program
OACETT is accepting nominations for the 2016 Provincial Honours and Awards program, which recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals, organizations and volunteers who have enhanced our profession through their distinguished service, exceptional leadership or technical achievement.
July 19, 2016
Watch videos from OACETT’s AGM and Conference
Hear from our technical program presenters, Fellow OACETT recipients, members of your OACETT Administration Board and special guests through video captured at our 2016 AGM and Conference.
June 21, 2016
OACETT Council Documents
Please see below the June 2, 2016 Council meeting documents.
June 16, 2016
OACETT AGM and Conference 2016 Highlights
“Excellence in Execution” was the theme and rallying cry for the OACETT Council members, chapter volunteers, technical presenters, senior staff and special guests who assembled at the Hamilton Sheraton Hotel from June 2 to 4 for the Association’s 2016 Annual General Meeting and Conference.
May 12, 2016
OACETT member receives new “Licensed Engineering Technologist” designation
Lisa Miller, C.E.T, LET, of Toronto, received Ontario’s first licensed engineering technologist (LET) designation today in a ceremony celebrating a successful collaboration between Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) and the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
May 09, 2016
Fort McMurray Donations
OACETT has donated $2500 to the Red Cross to aid in their recovery efforts in Fort McMurray.
May 02, 2016
Centennial College repeats National Engineering Month Ontario student challenge win
We’re pleased to announce the winning team of the National Engineering Month (NEM) Ontario College Student Challenge 2016 is Centennial College students Emanuel Amaral, Marthe Angama, Manthan Patel, Genevieve Robinson and Daniel Soerensen.
April 22, 2016
OACETT By-law Documents
To be ratified at the 2016 AGM, June 4, 2016.
April 13, 2016
New report highlights economic contribution of engineering and applied science technicians and technologists
Canada’s engineering and applied sciences technicians and technologists possess highly in-demand skills and make a significant contribution to the Canadian economy, according to a new study from The Conference Board of Canada.
April 11, 2016
OACETT’s Technology Report Writing Seminar now available online
A self-paced seminar that takes you through the steps needed to submit a successful report from the comfort of your home or office.
December 11, 2015
Technology Professionals Canada incorporates
The presidents of the founding members of Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) met in Ottawa on November 5 to sign the incorporation papers for TPC, an alliance of technology professional associations from four provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan) which together represent approximately 85 per cent of the profession in Canada.
December 09, 2015
Call for Abstracts: OACETT AGM and Conference’s Technical Program
We are inviting members to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations at OACETT’s 2016 Annual General Meeting and Conference at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel on June 3.
December 01, 2015
OACETT Council Document
Please see below the November 20 - 21, 2015 Council meeting document.
November 02, 2015
Videos from OACETT’s Awards Gala now available for viewing
Videos from OACETT’s Provincial Honours and Awards Gala, which took place on October 2 at the Arcadian Court in Toronto, are now available for viewing on the OACETTLive YouTube channel.
October 15, 2015
2015 Canadian Electrical Code Available for Free View-Access for a Limited Time
The Electrical Enhanced Level Community is part of an open, collaborative network that allows you to participate in discussions on a wide range of industry topics and includes exclusive view-access to current and past editions of the Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code).
September 30, 2015
September 2015 OACETT Council Meeting
OACETT held its third Council meeting of 2015 on September 18-19 in Brampton with the following highlights:
September 28, 2015
Council Approves Mandatory Continuing Professional Development
The new program launches January 2016
July 16, 2015
OACETT Member Survey: member input needed
OACETT has recently launched, via Environics Research Group, a comprehensive Member Survey, and we ask that all members, once they receive the link from Environics, complete the survey as instructed. OACETT is your professional Association, and your input is extremely important to us.
June 26, 2015
Watch OACETT’s 2015 AGM & Conference’s session on “Continuing Professional Development”
We encourage you to watch ‘Own Your Professional Future,’ a panel discussion and presentation on continuing professional development (CPD) which took place last month.
June 17, 2015
Highlights from OACETT’s Annual General Meeting and Conference
OACETT held a successful Annual General Meeting and Conference in Minett, Ontario from May 28-30 under the theme "Own Your Professional Future."
June 17, 2015
AGM 2015 Photo Gallery
Photo Gallery
May 05, 2015
OACETT Executives Talk Continuing Professional Development in New Video
OACETT invites you to watch a video message from President Stephen Morley, C.E.T. and Vice-President of IETO Greg Miller, C.E.T. on the relevance of continuing professional development (CPD) and the rationale behind OACETT’s desire to make CPD mandatory.
April 13, 2015
LET is officially established: a message from OACETT’s President
I am delighted to inform members that changes to Ontario Regulation 941/90 to establish the Licensed Engineering Technologist (LET) class of limited licence have now been approved by the Ontario Government, to take effect on July 1, 2015.
April 08, 2015
OACETT’s New Canadian application offer
If you apply for OACETT membership within one year of arriving in Canada, you are eligible to take advantage of our New Canadian Application offer which waives OACETT's application fee of $222.
April 02, 2015
OACETT election results announced
The Association would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the successful candidates of the OACETT Election for the 2015 - 2017 term of office. OACETT is very fortunate to have had so many candidates run in this election, a total of seven election positions this time around! This shows the dedication and commitment to the Association that our members have. Volunteers play an integral part in OACETT’s success and the upcoming term of office will present a particular challenge as we face the many ventures OACETT has undertaken.
March 24, 2015
Own Your Professional Future: A New Approach to Continuing Learning
As technologies, business practices and public expectations evolve, it is essential that OACETT members maintain high levels of professional competence for the protection of the public. For this reason, OACETT is recommending a mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program that requires members to pursue ongoing professional development to uphold membership with the Association.
December 12, 2014
OACETT appoints a new Director of IETO and Registrar
OACETT is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Chappell to the position of Director of IETO and Registrar, effective January 2, 2015. Barbara has served the Association for nearly 11 years, seven of those in the capacity of Deputy Registrar, during which her considered and collaborative approach to the management of certification and admissions operations has enabled her to accomplish a great deal.
December 04, 2014
OACETT Council Documents
Please see below the November OACETT Council meeting documents
November 12, 2014
OACETT members receive a discount on training programs from CSA Group
OACETT has partnered with CSA Group to provide members with preferential pricing on sustainability training programs.
November 07, 2014
OACETT’s Employer Exchange Breakfast focuses on new treaty impacting Canadian business
The Conference Board of Canada’s deputy chief economist Pedro Antunes gave industry leaders the latest news on Canada’s economy and the new Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) at OACETT’s Employer Exchange Breakfast on November 5.
October 31, 2014
2014 OACETT Salary Survey Now Available
For more than 10 years OACETT has conducted research on the compensation and employment trends of engineering technology professionals. We recently completed data collection on OACETT’s 2014 Salary Survey and are excited to share the results.
October 21, 2014
New Bursary Award Created at RCC
Students in the RCC Institute of Technology’s engineering technology programs now have the opportunity to receive a $1000 bursary thanks to a $10,000 gift from OACETT member and RRC alumni Farsad Kiani, C.E.T.
October 09, 2014
OACETT members invited to attend the Canadian Value Symposium 2014
Learn how to combine Value Analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, Risk Analysis, and other techniques to achieve breakthrough solutions by attending the Canadian Value Symposium, taking place from November 17-18 at the Eaton Chelsea in downtown Toronto.
October 08, 2014
September 2014 OACETT Council Meeting
OACETT Council Meeting was held on September 26-27 in Mississauga, Ontario.
September 29, 2014
Nominations open for OACETT Provincial Honours & Awards
OACETT invites you to take a few moments out of your busy schedule to reflect on a volunteer, co-worker, educator or employer who has made a difference in your life, in the engineering technology industry or in our association.
July 02, 2014
The OACETT Professional Practice Exam is Changing!
The Institute of Engineering Technology of Ontario (IETO) is pleased to announce upcoming improvements to the OACETT Professional Practice Exam and study materials. The new edition of the Professional Practice Study manual includes updates to the OACETT By-law and commentary on new issues that have arisen in the continually changing engineering technology workplace. PPE manual chapters have been reorganized, reformatted, and new content added for overall flow and cohesiveness. Two new sections have been added to the manual: Workplace Legislation and IETO. Additional multiple choice questions will be introduced to reflect these revisions.
June 27, 2014
PPE announcement
Registration for the new online,on demand PPE opens July 15, 2014
June 23, 2014
OACETT 2014 Annual General Meeting and Conference Highlights
OACETT held a successful Annual General Meeting and Conference in Niagara-on-the-Lake from May 29-31 under the theme “Cultivating a Culture of Success”.
June 11, 2014
National Engineering Month 2014 video: Engineers Without Borders talk OACETT success
Throughout the month of March, OACETT hosted a number of events for National Engineering Month Ontario 2014, “Making a World Difference” in the lives of many elementary and high school students across Ontario. Learn about the significant progress OACETT made in this year’s campaign.
May 26, 2014
Confederation College team wins province-wide student challenge
A team of Confederation College students have won the inaugural National Engineering Month (NEM) Ontario College Student Challenge Award following a month-long competition in March.
May 20, 2014
Veridian Connections joins the OACETT Strategic Partnership Program
OACETT, a leading professional association of more than 24,000 members and the certifying body that issues and manages the designations of C.E.T., C.Tech. and A.Sc.T., has welcomed Veridian Connections Inc. (Veridian) as a new strategic partner.
April 24, 2014
Women in Technology Committee call for chapter representatives
OACETT’s Women in Technology (WIT) Committee invites female members of the Association, working in various disciplines of engineering technology, to become WIT Chapter Representatives.
April 15, 2014
2014 Awards Nominations Are Available
The Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the Provincial Honours and Awards program.
April 02, 2014
OACETT’s New Canadian application offer
If you arrive in Canada on or after March 1, 2014 and apply for OACETT membership within one year of landing, you are eligible to have your OACETT application fee of $222 waived.
February 21, 2014
OACETT’s $10,000 gift supports NC’s engineering technology students
Students in Niagara College’s engineering technician and technology programs received a significant boost today, thanks to a $10,000 gift from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). The gift will be used to establish the OACETT Technology Scholarship which will provide an annual award to a student in one of Niagara College's OACETT-recognized engineering or applied science technology programs. The endowment fund at Niagara College is the 23rd fund created as part of OACETT's 25 for 25 Building Forward Campaign, which supports engineering technology education by expanding the bursary program into all of Ontario's colleges.
February 21, 2014
Endowment fund established to support St. Clair College engineering technology students
St. Clair College, the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) and Industrial Drive Services today announced the creation of a $23,500 endowment to fund an annual financial award for engineering technology students enrolled at St. Clair College. The new fund is made possible through a leadership gift from OACETT’s Carole and George Fletcher Foundation, generously matched by Industrial Drive Service, and a contribution from the College.
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