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features18 Underground pipeline inspection by Frank A. Badinski, C.E.T.

The first step to underground infrastructure asset management

22 New electrical safety standard by dave Shanahan

What does it mean for you?

columns4 The first word by david C.M. Tsang, A.Sc.T.

OACETT members play vital role in evolving global environment

12 AGM Highlights Certification targets within reach

16 Sign of the times Finding strategies for growing labour shortage crisis

24 Learning curve Centennial College programs earn national accreditation

departments5 OACETT in action Celebrating 25, 40 and 50 years of membership; supporting continuous learning; and more!

25 Membership milestones recognizing new and certified technicians and technologists

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The rapid rate of change in which we all live and work is com-mon to all of us. New govern-ment regulations, new products,

increased competition, technological developments and an evolving work-force compel companies to undertake change on a regular basis.

As corporations go global, the impor-tance of certification and the designations of C.E.T., A.Sc.T., and C.Tech. become even more important. Engineering Techs have always played an integral role in engineer-ing along side their colleagues in pro-fessional engineering, skilled trades and science.

Together, the engineering team meets the challenges of the global environment by meeting customer needs or expecta-tions in a variety of ways. The companies of today hatch and harvest ideas across company boundaries, making big places smaller by connecting people. They also focus on the positive, moving beyond fixing problems and enforcing rules to enhancing employee engagement and capitalizing on people’s strengths and experiences.

Competing in a global environment means the rules have changed and com-panies recognize the real value of excel-lent, motivated employees and are invest-

ing time and energy to create teams that will reduce costs, increase profits and provide quality service to the end users.

We are often asked by internation-ally trained professionals who worked in engineering in their home country whether they should pursue membership with OACETT or PEO. It is almost impos-sible to answer without reviewing their

credentials, but really the answer is “we are all part of the engineering team and it’s a very personal decision as to what part or role you want to play on the team.”

A similar question is often asked at the high school level when students are contemplating their own career: Should they pursue a skilled trade, go to college or university? Again it becomes a person-al decision based on their interests and

knowledge of the industry. We assist by providing information but the decision is theirs to make.

One part of the engineering team is not more important than the other but each requires different skill sets, experi-ences and education to make it all work. This isn’t competition, it is collaboration and this is the workplace of today.

Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated. Please email [email protected].

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Past PrEsidENt: Gene Stodolak, C.E.T.

ViCE PrEsidENt — Chair, iNstitutE of ENgiNEEriNg

tEChNology oNtario (iEto) Stephen Morley, C.E.T.

ViCE PrEsidENt — Chair, ProfEssioNal affairs

& sErViCEs Board: diane O'Heron, C.Tech.

sECrEtary-trEasurEr: Hillary Tedoldi, CAE

rEgistrar: Sam diGiandomenico, b.A.

rEgioNal CouNCillors: Steve barnes, C.E.T. John bierling, C.E.T. Ken browne, C.E.T.

Sharon reid, C.Tech. rod MacLeod, C.E.T.

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Eduardo prillo, C.E.T. Greg Miller, C.E.T.

Jelbert real, C.E.T., p.Eng. André Tardif, C.E.T. ron Walker, C.E.T.

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Sean O’reilly, Architect, b.E.S.,b.Arch., OAA

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the ontario association of Certified Engineering technicians and technologists, a self-governing, non-profit organization, maintains standards of excellence in the practice of engineering and applied-science technology in ontario. founded in 1957, the association became provincially legislated in 1984, and has statutory powers and responsibilities. oaCEtt is a constituent member of a national organization, the Canadian Council of technicians and technologists.

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The engineering team consists of tradespeople, technicians, technologists, engineers and scientists. Each performs an integral part of engineering work.

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The engineering team consists of tradespeople, technicians, technologists, engineers and scientists. Each performs an integral part of engineering work.

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Since joining OACETT and attending chapter events, council meetings and our AGM in May, I have had the opportunity to meet many of our

volunteers. One thing that has struck me is that those who donate their time to us have a genuine commit-ment and dedication to the association.

Volunteers have full-time jobs, families and friends that take up the majority of their time and yet they spend evenings and weekends donating their skills and experience to OACETT. Whether it is an execu-tive level position on Council, a role in one of our 27 chapters or helping out at an event like our AGM, it seems that our volunteers don’t think twice about lending their support.

The great thing about volunteering at any level is that you benefit from donating your time. Being able to network and learn from your peers and develop your own skills is invaluable.

Over the coming months you will have the oppor-tunity to nominate your colleagues for volunteer positions and/or get involved yourself. I encourage you to consider volunteering or nominate someone you know. After all, we are only as strong as our vol-unteers.

I also encourage you to nominate someone for one of OACETT’s many provincial awards. In the fall of 2009, we will be honouring both volunteers and those that contribute to our profession through our provincial awards program. I know that you too have seen the time and effort that our volunteers have donated and this is your opportunity to give them the recognition that they deserve. See our ad on page 17 for more details.

I have enjoyed having the opportunity to meet so many of you in person and hear your thoughts on The Ontario Technologist. For those members and volun-teers that I haven’t had a chance to meet, please don’t hesitate to send me your ideas or comments on arti-cles for the magazine. You can reach me at [email protected] or 416-621-9621 Ext. 228.

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There was an interesting presentation at OACETT’s AGM by Stratus Vineyards regarding the sustainability of their opera-tions. It led me to think about how we can contribute towards being “greener” and benefit from the monetary savings that follow.

One of the simple steps we could take would be to acquire a manual lawn mower instead of using a gas or electric model. Benefits would be physical exercise, reduced power and mon-etary savings. You are most likely wondering what I am using, yes, it is a manual mower and I admit there are days I wouldn’t mind a power mower. Other ways we can make positive changes are by hanging clothing out to dry and hand washing dishes. Think about how often your dishwasher is utilized and if it is always full when it is used.

We all like to think of going green and reducing power con-sumption on a large scale, but sometimes forget to think about what we can do in our own homes. Being more environmen-tally friendly will allow us to leave a better place for the next generation and less issues to repair in the future.

David Chow, C.E.T. Toronto Central Chapter Chair

Myself and six technicians who work for me have just renewed our TN visas. These are Trade NAFTA visas for doing work in the United States. U.S. immigration recognizes OACETT desig-nations and we qualify for the visa under the designation of Scientific Technician.

One of the requirements for obtaining a visa is that the technician must prove that they have completed at least a two-year college program. U.S. immigration will accept the C.E.T. designation as proof that the technician has completed a two-year program or equivalent.

We used an immigration lawyer in London to prepare the documents that are needed when the application is made.

We are electrical technicians and this is another benefit of becoming certified with OACETT.

Daryl Keys, C.E.T.London Chapter Chair

letters to the editor

We welcome your letters to the editor. Please send your letter to OACETT, 10 Four Seasons Place, Suite 404, Toronto, On M9B 6H7; or e-mail [email protected]. Please note that your letter may be edited.

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25-year membersfrancis bagol, C.E.T. Terry bone, C.E.T.Glen borbely, C.E.T.Timothy brewer, C.E.T.fred CassanoErnest Chu, C.E.T.richard Comacchio, C.E.T.ross Cooper, C.E.T.Gerald davis, C.E.T.felix degan, C.E.T.robert donaldson, C.E.T.Eric duerrstein, C.E.T.Joseph duguay, C.E.T.John dworatzek, C.E.T.Marwan El Kadi, C.E.T.fredrick fortune, C.E.T.Kyle Gerrie, C.E.T.Michael Gooch, C.E.T.Thomas Gunsinger, C.E.T.Gregory Hamilton, C.E.T.Michael Hannusch, A.Sc.T.bryan Heppell, C.E.T.Arthur Ibarra, C.E.T.Thomas Jedemann, C.E.T.barry Kelly, C.E.T.John LaMacchia, C.E.T.Son Lepeter Marocco, C.E.T.david McIntosh, C.E.T.douglas Meidinger, C.E.T.James Meikle, C.E.T.Wendy Meininger-dyk, C.E.T.Leslie Milewicz, C.Tech.david Millard, C.E.T.Gordana MladenovichTom Nollert, C.E.T.Murray Otton, C.E.T.derek parkinson, C.E.T.Graeme potts, C.E.T.Clifford poyton, C.E.T.Kevin rafuse, C.E.T.philip ricotta, C.E.T.dennis roth, C.E.T.William Schaly, C.E.T.paul StoklosaStephen Thistle, C.E.T.George Todd, C.E.T.Mark Turney, C.E.T.Joseph Uherec, C.E.T.Leonard verwey, C.E.T.Stephen vida, C.E.T.

derek Walker, C.E.T.vivienne West, C.E.T.William Wilson, C.E.T.ronald Wink, C.E.T.

40-year membersGary benedet, C.E.T.fritz bigall, C.E.T.donald bingley, C.E.T.John blair, C.E.T.John bolf, CSTAlan brash, C.E.T.robert brash, C.E.T.donald bunker, C.E.T.Harry Collins, C.E.T.Stanley Cowell, C.E.T.pietro Cristillo, C.E.T.Nicos dionyssiou, C.E.T.John Garnish, C.E.T.Jonathan Gentry, C.E.T.fred Green, C.E.T.Aren Groen, C.E.T.Stanley Gryba, C.E.T.diana Hanimyan, C.E.T.Williston Harding, C.E.T.Nicholas Hawrysch, C.E.T.Geoffrey Hooper, C.E.T.rainer Hunck, C.E.T.

Chong-Sun Im, C.E.T.boris Kou, C.E.T.Charles LantzHsueh-yu Lu, C.E.T.david Magrath, C.E.T.Clarence McCabe, C.E.T.Christopher McKenzie, C.E.T.James Mcveigh, C.E.T.Warwick Meadus, C.E.T.Wm Montgomery, C.E.T.Larry Morton, C.E.T.Takayuki Nagano, C.E.T.William Nagle, C.E.T.Adahlia Nario, C.E.T.Leo NgGary Oglestone, C.E.T.ronald pedersen, C.E.T.frederick pidsadny, C.E.T.Edward pillon, C.E.T.douglas prescott, C.E.T.Edward prete, C.E.T.yip pun, C.E.T.Wayne robinson, C.E.T.John rowarth, C.E.T.brian Schisler, C.E.T.Norbert Sommer, C.E.T.Michael Spiak, C.E.T.Klaus Steden, C.E.T.Eugene Sziraky, C.E.T.

Arthur Taylor, C.E.T.Arthur Teasell, C.E.T.Stanley Thompson, C.E.T.robert Trampleasure, C.E.T.Johan van Eeden, C.E.T.George vincent, C.E.T.James Walters, C.E.T.James Weese, C.E.T.Clifford Wilson, C.E.T.Antonie Winterink, C.E.T.Joseph Zeman, C.E.T.

50-year membersEnnio dellacecca, C.E.T.f. downey, C.E.T.Eric Enstrom, C.E.T.J. Gillies, C.E.T.david Harrower, C.E.T.John Hoicka, C.E.T.fred Jennings, C.E.T.John Krawczuk, C.E.T.Chester Orzel, C.E.T.J. puersten, C.E.T.James ross, C.E.T.Jack Segsworth, C.E.T.J. Thirkill, C.E.T.W. Thomas, C.E.T.W.S. G Weber, C.E.T.

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When almost 70% of your workforce consists of technicians and technologists, becoming one of OACETT’s strategic part-ners makes good business sense. This is one of the reasons

why Electek Power Services Inc., located in Sarnia, Ontario, recently joined OACETT’s Strategic Partnership program. Electek is a member of the Bluewater Power family of companies and provides specialized power services to a host of industrial and commercial customers.

“We are in the process of growing the company to meet and adapt to our customers’ needs and OACETT will play an important role in helping us fulfill our requirements,” said Krista Turnbull, Project Administrator with Electek Power Services.

Electek technicians, technologists and skilled trade personnel, all of whom work in Ontario, perform jobs in a wide array of areas including: calibration of relays, motor testing, infrared thermographic testing, trans-former testing, partial discharge testing and substation maintenance. Over the next five years the company is looking to hire two to five Protection and Control Technologists and currently has one position posted on CTEN.

“It is always a challenge to find key personnel that fit the fabric of our company,” said Brad Gray, Vice-President of Operations for Bluewater Power. “ Our partnership with OACETT will help promote Electek in a way that helps us recruit the highly skilled professionals our customers have come to depend on.”

“Electek and Bluewater Power support Ontario colleges by hir-ing co-op placements and graduates. Our continued success will be ensured through relationships with key organizations like OACETT,” added Gray.

If your company is interested in finding out more about how you can benefit from OACETT’s Strategic Partnership program, please con-tact Vicky Pavao at 416-621-9621, ext. 225 or e-mail [email protected].

Strategic partnership will help Electek Power

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Calendar of events

August 20 - 2233rd annual Conference of the solar Energy society of Canadafredericton, New brunswicksolarbuildings.ca/en/conference

August 23 - 24 3rd Canadian solar Buildings research Network Conferencefredericton, New brunswicksolarbuildings.ca/en/conference

August 25 – 2926th international system safety Conferencevancouver, british ColumbiaThe conference will bring practitioners and foremost thought-leaders of the system safety discipline together for an exchange of ideas, knowledge and experiences.system-safety.org/~issc2008/

September 8 – 13international manufacturing technology showMcCormick place, Chicagoimts.com/

September 23 – 25Canadian manufacturing Week 2008International Centre, Mississauga Canada’s definitive showcase for design engineering, maintenance products and industrial support services.sme.org/events

October 4 -7 13th Canadian National Conference and 4th Policy forum on drinking Watersmall systems: Protecting source Water and improving finished Water QualityQuébec Citybienniel conference sponsored by the federal-provincial-Territorial Committee on drinking Water which develops the Guidelines for Canadian drinking Water Quality.cwwa.ca/13thconference_e.asp

October 15 CmC microsystems 2008 annual symposiumCrowne plaza Hotel, Ottawacmc.ca/news/events/index.htm#cmc

October 19 - 21Cigré Canada Conference on Power systemsWinnipegcigre2008.ece.umanitoba.ca/

John Beirling, C.E.T., Western Regional Councillor, is pictured with Krista Turnbull (left) and Shana-Rhea Gould, both of Electek Power Services, during a follow-up visit to ensure that they maximize the benefits of becoming a strategic partner.

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Christopher Braet recently accepted a position with Swagelok, Sarnia Fluid System Technologies Ltd. as an Instrumentation & Control Technologist where he builds instrumentation and ana-lytical sample stations for the petrochemical industry in Sarnia. An Associate Member of OACETT, Christopher is a recent gradu-ate of the Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology program at Lambton College in Sarnia. He is working toward his C.E.T. designation and hopes to complete it by the spring of 2009.

Marvin Fehrman, C.E.T., has recently joined the County of Brant, Public Works Department as Capital Project Manager. Previously he worked with the County of Norfolk as Corridor Services Supervisor.

Elizabeth Issac, C.E.T., recently received her Masters in Engineering (Environmental) from Carleton University in Ottawa and is now pursuing a career in the environmental field.

Paul Johannesson, A.Sc.T., BSSO, has recently been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Building Envelope Council (OBEC) and on June 10, 2008 was nominated and elected to the position of President. Paul will serve as OBEC’s President for the 2008/09 term and will then serve as the 2009/10 Past President. Paul is a Senior Building Science Specialist and Project Manager with R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited.

Chuck McLeod, C.E.T., recently started a new position with the City of Niagara Falls as a Project Manager in the Municipal Works Department. Previously, Chuck worked for over 33 years for the City of Brampton, most recently as a Supervisor of Engineering Design.

Shrinivasalu Mundlur, C.E.T., recently received a Bachelor of Technology in Manufacturing Engineering Technology through the McMaster University/Mohawk College program. Mundlur learned of the program through The Ontario Technologist.

Ed Prillo, C.E.T., IETO Councillor for the Toronto Region has recently been promoted to the role of Technical Services Specialist in the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Safety Program with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). Previously Ed worked as an inspector for TSSA.

George Torok, B.Tech. (Arch.Sci.), A.Sc.T., BSSO, has moved to Ottawa to open a new office for GRG Building Consultants Inc., specialists in building science, contract administration and reserve fund/capital planning. As National Capital Region Manager, George will be responsible for a growing portfolio of projects in the region, with public sector clients such as CMHC and Ottawa Community Housing Corporation, as well as various private sector clients.

We want to hear from other members who have recently changed jobs, received a promotion or an award or completed an educational program. Make sure your fellow OACETT members read about it in The Ontario Technologist. Don’t be shy — send in your submis-sions to the editor at [email protected].

members on the move

William (Bill) Rogers, C.E.T., has been awarded the Roméo Vachon Award by the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute. The award is given to recognize an outstanding display of initiative, ingenuity and practical skills in the solution of a particularly challenging problem or series of problems in aeronautics or space activities in Canada. Rogers currently works at GasTOPS as a Production Manager.

Dr. Felix Degan, C.E.T. passed away in June, 2008. He leaves his wife Barbara, three children and four grandchildren. During his career Felix worked as a design technologist, design engineer, project engineer and chief engineer. He ended his career as President of his own company, Industrial Components & Equipment Co., which specialized in the treat-ment of water and air pollution.

Felix was a member of OACETT since 1984 and served on the executive board for more than ten years, serving as President from 1991-1992 and again from 2001-2003.

In 2005, OACETT created the Dr. Felix and Barbara Degan award, honouring his years of involvement with the Association, as well as Barbara’s years of support. The award is given annually to an outstanding international student in an engineering technician or technology program in an Ontario college.

Felix, who immigrated to Canada from Italy in 1959, inspired many prospective OACETT members and interna-tionally trained professionals. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and colleagues.

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OACETT’s Code of Ethics requires that technology practitioners and Certified Applied Science and Engineering Technicians and Technologists “keep informed to maintain proficiency and competence

to advance the body of knowledge within their discipline and further opportunities for continuous learning of their associates.” As a way to help promote the continuous learn-ing and development of its members and to assist members in documenting their continuous learning activities, OACETT has developed a voluntary guidance form entitled “Record of Continuous Learning” (RCL).

The RCL aims to demonstrate to employers, government, clients, the public and our peers that OACETT members are current with the technology of our profession and the personal skills that they depend on.

Continuous learning and skills development has become increasingly important for OACETT members to deal with today’s complex issues and rapidly changing technologies. In addition, employers in general require a method of evaluating

professionals to determine that they possess the appropriate skills and qualifications necessary to provide quality services.

The RCL has been designed for use by all OACETT members in all disciplines. It provides guidance in a variety of categories and activities to allow participants to select continuous learn-ing options that best meet their specific needs. It is recommend-ed that each member accumulate a total of 40 Continuous Learning Units (CLUs) in each calendar year.

“The filing of the RCL is voluntary and members are encour-aged to take advantage of this essential continuous learning opportunity,” said Sam DiGiandomenico, OACETT’s Registrar. “The benefits of voluntary filing of the RCL will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.”

The four RCL learning categories include: formal Education: Includes courses, seminars and a wide variety of educa-tional programs that are available through community col-leges, universities, distance learning education providers and

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private companies. Formal learning may include face-to-face activities, homework assignments, research activities or any com-prehensive undertakings that result in signifi-cant learning.

Suggested formal education CLUs per cal-endar year: 10

informal Education: Includes self-directed studies, short courses, employer and/or client site tours, participation at technical information sessions, researching technical bulletins and papers, participating or leading workgroups, participating at confer-ences and attending business meetings. On the job training also qualifies.

Suggested informal education CLUs per calendar year: 15

Professional Contributions: Includes preparing technical papers, pre-senting at conferences, publishing bulletins, preparing research reports, participating on committees, involvement with professional associations, representing your association at community events and receiving public rec-ognition for your professional contributions.

Suggested professional contribution CLUs per calendar year: 10

mentoring: Helping to guide and develop the profes-sional career of others by sharing skills and knowledge freely and to advance the body of knowledge in a specific discipline.

Suggested mentoring CLUs per calendar year: 5 The primary responsibility for filling out

the RCL and for the upkeep of professional skills and knowledge rests with the OACETT member. The member is also required to keep copies of their continuous learning supporting documentation for auditing pur-poses. Such documentation may include a transcript, certificate of completion, record of attendance or other reference information that corroborates the member’s professional development activities. OACETT may at its discretion audit by random selection, indi-viduals that have submitted an RCL.

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OACETT held another successful Annual General Meeting in Niagara Falls from May 29 - 31. The event was well attended by chapter representatives, industry, colleges and government. Representatives from our national association, CCTT and sister associations from Alberta, British Columbia and New Brunswick were in attendance.

Guest speakers included Dan Patterson, Niagara College President, Zeina Elali of RV Anderson Associates, Suzanne Janke of Stratus Vineyards, Dennis Parass of Handling Specialty Inc. and the Honorable Michael Chan, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.

Annual Meeting Highlights

president’s reportPresident David Tsang, A.Sc.T., reported to members that the association fin-ished 2007 with a modest surplus and an improved balance sheet.

Tsang highlighted the importance of building credibility and recognition of OACETT’s certified titles and pointed to the value of the association’s many partnerships. “We continue to expand our partnerships with colleges, employ-ers and other associations and we are making sound investments in issues such as skills shortages and encourag-ing young people to consider careers in technology,” Tsang told members.

“We are well on our way to reach-ing our target for certified members in 2008 and we have successfully piloted a series of positive initiatives to provide a ‘ladder up to certification”. Initiatives such as the online professional practice exam have aided a significant number of associate members to achieve certi-fication.

For more from the president, please see The First Word on page 4 and for his complete AGM remarks as well as pre-sentations and photos from the event, please visit the OACETT website at www.oacett.org.

first row (from left): david tsang, david saunders. second row: diane o’heron, gene stodolak, jelbert real, Ed Prillo. third row: stephen morley, Ken Browne. fourth row: martine Band, sean o’reilly, sharon reid. fifth row: ron Walker, john Bierling, Vince le faive. sixth row: george fletcher, greg miller, rod macleod, andre tardif, Bob van den Berg. Back row: dr. ravi gupta, steve Barnes.

Thanks to the Niagara ChapterThank you to the Niagara Chapter members who contributed their time, energy and hospitality to the associa-tion during the recent annual meeting.

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The talents and skills of newcomers in Ontario sustain the province cultur-ally, socially and economically. This was the message given by the Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, to OACETT members at the AGM luncheon in May.

“I appreciate OACETT’s commitment to helping internationally trained engi-neering technicians and technologists find jobs in their field in Ontario,” said Chan. “You continue to support the spirit of making Ontario the land of opportunities for newcomers. Our prov-ince is built on the contributions of newcomers who have been coming to Canada for more than 200 years.”

“Every year,” Chan continued, “our government invests $164 million on

programs that help new Canadians put their skills to work and help them inte-grate into the job market.”

One of the ways that the ministry does this is through bridge training. Bridge training programs help new Canadians upgrade their qualifications and get the added education and skills they may need, including job specific lan-guage training. Since 2003, the McGuinty government has invested more than $85 million in bridge training programs.

Chan applauded OACETT’s commit-ment in promoting volunteerism and acknowledged the work that takes place across the association’s 27 chapters. He also encouraged members to nomi-nate OACETT volunteers for one of the ministry’s awards. Through the minis-

try’s Honours and Awards Secretariat, Ontario honours its volunteers each year with a wide variety of awards and recognition programs.

“We must work together to help new-comers settle and thrive in Ontario, because our future depends on it. We are committed to building on the suc-cess of our programs and directives because they change people’s lives, the lives of newcomers.”


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financial reportSecretary-Treasurer and CAO, Hillary Tedoldi, reported that the Association’s financial position remained solid in 2007.

“Through consistently careful man-agement of revenue, expenses and cash flow and after factoring in amortiza-tion of capital assets, the association ended 2007 with an operating surplus of $47,175,” she reported. “In addition, the accumulated surplus increased to over $190,000 from just under $11,000 at the end of 2006. Net assets increased by $143,000.”

Market value of our long-term invest-ments at the end of 2007 was $1.6 million dollars. For more information see the OACETT Annual Report on the OACETT website under News & Publications.

front row: Bill van loon, joe raffoul, julia Evers, michelle stobbart-Cornell, richard shanks, lloyd Chaput, james Way, Brian Emery. second row: matt redden, Elizabeth reid, Brian morgan, tanya fleming, Erin Coholan, leina Chan, joseph Ciccone, dennis martyn, Patrick Ng, sanjay Patil, alex szczebonski. Back row: jean-francois genest, david lyon, Vanessa Bligdon-Bernicky, andy dryland, Chris Etchells, david mcBeth, les Collins, Bernard van Veldhuizen, shane dubroy, david sloan, maurice Coderre, Christopher van dop, jim sorley, david Chow, daryl Keys, jerry Corso, gary heagle, ron montgomery-Wilson.

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During the President’s Dinner at the 2008 AGM, President David Tsang, A.Sc.T., thanked volunteers who will not be continuing their participation with OACETT in the next year:

Dr. Christine Bradaric-Baus served as an

Ex-Officio Council Member representing the Heads of Technology from 2005 to 2008. She also served as a member of OACETT’s Strategy Committee in 2007.

Eric Leitner, C.Tech., served as Chair of the Ottawa Chapter before taking on the role of PASB Councillor for the Eastern Region last year.

President-elect, David Saunders, C.E.T., also recognized the contributions of Nick McNamee, C.E.T., who passed away in January 2008. Nick served as the first Chair of the York Chapter before serving as IETO Councillor for the Central Region on the OACETT Council. A certificate of apprecia-tion was presented to his wife Janice.

During the AGM lunch, OACETT recog-nized Past-President David Sloan, C.E.T., who has volunteered with the association for over 30 years. Sloan is currently serving as Vice-Chair for the Niagara Chapter.


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thank you to our agm sponsorsOACETT thanks its sponsors for their contribution to the 2008 Council and Annual General Meeting in Niagara Falls.

platinum Sponsor: The Personal Home and Auto Group Insurance

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OACETT offered online registration for the AGM for the first time as part of the e-Association priority.

Members were able to register online for all events associated with the AGM as well as for meals and accommodations via a secure website. Members had to enter their membership number and date of birth in order to log on to the registra-tion page. By all accounts the registration process was successful and allowed mem-bers to register quickly and easily.

AGM registrationoffered online

Greg Miller, C.E.T., is the new Councillor for the Institute of Engineering Technology of Ontario (IETO), representing the Central Region. He became involved at the Chapter level in 1999 and has served as College Liaison, Vice-Chair and Chair of the Georgian Bay Chapter. He also served as the Secretary-Treasurer for the Central Region before taking up his current post.

Greg has 10 years experience in the munici-pal sector and is currently employed as the Deputy Chief Building Official with the Town of The Blue Mountains supervising the Town’s Building Code Program.

greg miller, C.E.t.

Laurel Schollen has been appointed to represent the Heads of Technology on the OACETT Council. Laurel has been the Dean of Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology at Seneca College since 2002 and Co-Director of the York/Seneca Institute for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education since its inception in 1999. She is also the Project Director for the College Mathematics Project, a research study which examines factors contribut-ing to success and failure in college mathematics, including secondary school mathematics pathways and achievement.

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“This conference was the most enjoyable of all the ones I have attended.”

“Good format with a lot of impressive information”

“professionally conducted and executed”

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By 2025, there will be an estimated short-age of over 360,000 skilled workers in

Ontario. OACETT participated in a sym-posium on Ontario’s workforce shortage on May 21 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. The symposium consisted of a facilitated discussion on how to tackle this issue. Hosted by Ontario’s Workforce Shortage Coalition, the event drew more than 300 representatives from business, edu-cation, labour and government. The strate-gy session was a follow-up to consultations held in February and March of this year.

Attendees participated in facilitated discussions on five key areas including employment opportunities for under-repre-sented groups, modernizing the education system, building a training culture across

the economy, creating a public policy envi-ronment that supports the evolving labour market and strengthening public aware-ness of different career opportunities.

The information garnered from the event will be submitted to the Ontario government and will include prioritized strategies for addressing the labour short-age now and in years to come.

Ontario’s Workforce Coalition represents 100,000 employers and millions of employ-ees throughout the province. The coalition has been calling for a comprehensive strat-egy to address the skills shortage.

The Coalition includes representatives from the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, the Canadian Restaurant &

Foodservices Association, the College Student Alliance, Colleges Ontario, CON*NECT, the Council of Ontario Construction Associations, OACETT, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Ontario Mining Association, the Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association, the Power Workers’ Union, Retail Council of Canada, Skills Canada- Ontario, Ontario Environment Industry Association, Ontario General Contractors Association, Greater Toronto Hotel Association, Toronto Financial Services Alliance, Alliance of Ontario Food Processors, the Ontario Tourism Council and the Ontario Marine Operators Association.

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The Awards Committee invites individuals and employers to submit nominations for the Association awards listed below. Find the nomination form on the OACETT Website: www.oacett.org under Awards or call OACETT at 416-621-9621, ext. 236. Submit nomination forms to: Awards Committee, 10 Four Seasons Place, Suite 404, Toronto, ON, M9B 6H Fax: (416) 621-8694

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Highest Association Recognition

Life Membership (Members)The award is granted to an individual who has served the Association for many years in an exceptional manner.

Honorary Membership (Non-Members)The award is granted to an individual who has made a significant con-tribution to the building of the Association, to the fulfilment of its ob-jectives, or to the development of the profession of engineering/applied science technology.

Career excellence

Outstanding Technical Achievement Award (Members, Non-Members, Groups)The award is granted to an individual, business firm, crown corporation, government agency, association, research and development agency, educational institution or individual entrepreneur to recognize outstanding technical achievement in engineering/applied science technology. The basis for granting the award could be a single exceptional accomplishment, or a long record of continuing excellence. It must be worthy of the designation “outstanding” in its contribution to technology in Canada.

George Burwash Langford Memorial Award (Members)The award is granted to an individual who has distinguished himself/herself in his/her career, and thereby brought recognition and credit to the profes-sion of engineering/applied science technology. It recognizes excellence in professional life, be it purely technical or in non-technical careers such as management, teaching, administration or other related work. It is not for work on Association-related bodies, boards or committees.

Thomas William Hopson Memorial Award (Members, Non-Members, Groups)The award is granted to an individual or group to recognize work of a technological nature and which is directed towards the service and better-ment of humanity. It must be worthy of the accolade “for distinguished service to humankind through the application of engineering technology”. The work being recognized could be completed on a paid or voluntary basis, as well as singularly or in concert with others. Recognition of the work in the wider community would be a major factor in assessing the nominee’s contribution. It excludes service to the Association or for general technical work or non-technical community service.

Outstanding Educator Award (Members, Non-Members)The award is granted to an individual who has made a significant contribu-tion to the education and training of engineering/applied science technicians and technologists. It recognizes a sustained record of teaching excellence over many years, and not for one specific year or singular accomplishment.

Meritorious service

Distinguished Service Award (Members, Non-Members)The award is granted to an individual who has distinguished himself/herself in the service of the Association on a voluntary, salaried, or elected basis. While the award may be granted to recognize a singular accomplishment for the betterment of the Association, it is generally awarded to recognize sustained exceptional service over a period of time.

Blake H. Goodings Memorial Award (Members, Non-Members)The award is granted to an individual who has either rendered long and distinguished service to the registration activities of the Association, or in the wider community, made a significant and definable contribution that impacts upon and benefits the Association’s registration, accreditation or certification process.

Outstanding Community Service Award (Members)The award is granted to an individual to recognize outstanding voluntary service within the wider community. While the service performed does not necessarily have to be of a technology-related nature, his/her professional status/occupation as a technician or technologist is still publicly recognized, thereby bringing added admiration and respect to the profession. Recogni-tion of past service or outstanding accomplishments by an organization, or the wider community in general, would be a major factor in assessing the nominee’s contribution. Length of volunteer service in itself would not qualify for the award.

Editorial excellence

Publications Award (Members, Non-Members)The award is granted to an individual or group to recognize his/her/their authorship of an outstanding feature-length article, paper or work that was published during the relevant year by the Association itself or by another public communications medium. The work could have been completed singularly or in concert with others.

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Honorary Membership (Non-Members)The award is granted to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the building of the Association, to the fulfilment of its objectives, or to the development of the profession of engineering/applied science technology.

Career excellence

Outstanding Technical Achievement Award(Members, Non-Members, Groups)The award is granted to an individual, business firm, crown corporation, government agency, association, research and development agency, educational institution or individual entrepreneur to recognize outstanding technical achievement in engineering/applied science technology. The basis for granting the award could be a single exceptional accomplishment, or a long record of continuing excellence. It must be worthy of the designation “outstanding” in its contribution to technology in Canada.

Women in Engineering Technology Award (Members)The award is granted to a certified OACETT member to recognize her outstanding technical achievement in engineering/applied science technology.The assessment criteria includes:*A certified member in good standing *Specific work accomplishments*Career path improvements *Corporate recognition*Peer recognition *Outstanding volunteer work*Outstanding leadership *Mentoring role*Level of professional responsibility

Thomas William Hopson Memorial Award(Members, Non-Members, Groups)The award is granted to an individual or group to recognize work of a technological nature and which is directed towards the service and betterment of humanity. It must be worthy of the accolade “for distinguished service to humankind through the application of engineering technology”. The work being recognized could be completed on a paid or voluntary basis, as well as singularly or in concert with others. Recognition of the work in the wider community would be a major factor in assessing the nominee’s contribution. It excludes service to the Association or for general technical work or non-technical community service.

George Burwash Langford Memorial Award (Members)The award is granted to an individual who has distinguished himself/herself in his/her career, and thereby brought recognition and credit to the profession of engineering/applied science technology. It recognizes excellence in professional life, be it purely technical or in non-technical careers such as management, teaching, administration or other related work. It is not for work on Association-related bodies, boards or committees.

Outstanding Educator Award (Members, Non-Members)The award is granted to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the education and training of engineering/applied science technicians and technologists. It recognizes a sustained record of teaching excellence over many years, and not for one specific year or singular accomplishment.

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Outstanding Community Service Award (Members)The award is granted to an individual to recognize outstanding voluntary service within the wider community. While the service performed does not necessarily have to be of a technology-related nature, his/her professional status/occupation as a technician or technologist is still publicly recognized, thereby bringing added admiration and respect to the profession. Recognition of past service or outstanding accomplishments by an organization, or the wider community in general, would be a major factor in assessing the nominee’s contribution. Length of volunteer service in itself would not qualify for the award.



The Awards Committee invites individuals and employers to submit nominations for the Association awards listed below. Find the nomination form on the OACETT Website: www.oacett.org under Awards or call OACETT at 416-621-9621, ext. 236. Submit nomination forms to: Awards Committee, 10 Four Seasons Place, Suite 404, Toronto, ON, M9B 6H Fax: (416) 621-8694

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Honorary Membership (Non-Members)The award is granted to an individual who has made a significant con-tribution to the building of the Association, to the fulfilment of its ob-jectives, or to the development of the profession of engineering/applied science technology.

Career excellence

Outstanding Technical Achievement Award (Members, Non-Members, Groups)The award is granted to an individual, business firm, crown corporation, government agency, association, research and development agency, educational institution or individual entrepreneur to recognize outstanding technical achievement in engineering/applied science technology. The basis for granting the award could be a single exceptional accomplishment, or a long record of continuing excellence. It must be worthy of the designation “outstanding” in its contribution to technology in Canada.

George Burwash Langford Memorial Award (Members)The award is granted to an individual who has distinguished himself/herself in his/her career, and thereby brought recognition and credit to the profes-sion of engineering/applied science technology. It recognizes excellence in professional life, be it purely technical or in non-technical careers such as management, teaching, administration or other related work. It is not for work on Association-related bodies, boards or committees.

Thomas William Hopson Memorial Award (Members, Non-Members, Groups)The award is granted to an individual or group to recognize work of a technological nature and which is directed towards the service and better-ment of humanity. It must be worthy of the accolade “for distinguished service to humankind through the application of engineering technology”. The work being recognized could be completed on a paid or voluntary basis, as well as singularly or in concert with others. Recognition of the work in the wider community would be a major factor in assessing the nominee’s contribution. It excludes service to the Association or for general technical work or non-technical community service.

Outstanding Educator Award (Members, Non-Members)The award is granted to an individual who has made a significant contribu-tion to the education and training of engineering/applied science technicians and technologists. It recognizes a sustained record of teaching excellence over many years, and not for one specific year or singular accomplishment.

Meritorious service



Outstanding Community Service Award (Members)The award is granted to an individual to recognize outstanding voluntary service within the wider community. While the service performed does not necessarily have to be of a technology-related nature, his/her professional status/occupation as a technician or technologist is still publicly recognized, thereby bringing added admiration and respect to the profession. Recogni-tion of past service or outstanding accomplishments by an organization, or the wider community in general, would be a major factor in assessing the nominee’s contribution. Length of volunteer service in itself would not qualify for the award.



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Canada’s underground infrastructure is aging and deteriorating at a rate that has put it on the critical path. The advancement of technology is moving at an amazing pace. This is allowing

contractors the ability to inspect and submit high quality information that aids municipal and industrial owners in making sound decisions to maintain their systems.

In 1994 a small group of contractors, consultants and municipal staff got together and founded the Association of Pipeline Inspectors of Ontario (APIO). At the time, the quality of the sewer inspections was very erratic and municipalities couldn’t make confident decisions on where and when to address the defects in the sewers.

The association decided to adopt an existing suc-cessful standard from the United Kingdom’s Water

Research Council (WRC). The Manual of Sewer Condition Classification, first published in 1980, with a third edition published in 1993, was the manual with which APIO began their training courses. The Association now teaches with their own manual, developed to enhance the standard defect codes but also elaborate on inspection require-ments and safety concerns. The WRC has published a fourth edition, but it is designed for European infrastruc-ture and does not relate to Canadian ‘defect’ terminology. Also, the software and databases used to assess the sewer conditions have not been updated to accommodate this latest version.

In 1995, APIO began conducting training courses to certify the operators in closed-circuit television (CCTV) inspections. These are intense two-day sessions comprised

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of comprehensive instruction on the use of defect codes. In addition, the course covers a review of safety con-siderations, general requirements for positioning of the camera, focus, lighting, flushing and cleaning and other pertinent information. To pass the exam, the operators are required to code the defects from a CCTV video of a sewer and file a report.

If an operator does not achieve a minimum grade of 80% they are allowed to rewrite the exam at a later date. All operators are required to re-certify every three years and must achieve a minimum grade of 85%. This stringent demand for high passing grades ensures the municipalities get accurate reports so they can make quality decisions on what sewers must be rehabilitated and when.

News of this initiative spread rapidly and the APIO

soon found themselves teaching courses in Winnipeg and Vancouver. With growing demand across the coun-try it seemed a name change was in order. The North American Association of Pipeline Inspectors (NAAPI) gave the association a broader base both in identification and area of influence.

As a national association, NAAPI has to ensure that all inspections are performed consistently. Construction practices are best covered by standards and specifica-tions. The Ontario Provincial Standards for Roads and Public Works (OPS) governs most construction materials, equipment and practices. In 1999 the Ontario Provincial Standards and Specifications 409 “Construction Specification for Closed-Circuit Television Inspection of Pipelines” was added to the OPS manual. The manual

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covers references, definitions, submission and design require-ments, materials, equipment, construction, quality assurance, measurement for payment and basis of payment.

CCTV inspections and reports are just the beginning of the process to comprehend the existing condition of the infrastructure. Local municipalities were increasing the number of CCTV sewer contracts without understand-ing what it was they were actually acquiring. They would address the obvious damaged areas of their systems but would then put the tapes and reports into their archives. This was valuable information on their infrastructure not being used to its full potential. The initial inspection of the sewers gives a baseline for an asset management approach to maintaining the integrity of the system. The next time that section of sewer is inspected the deteriora-tion rate of the defects can be assessed and the need to address those defects can be better determined. Municipalities can now determine when and where to spend their budget to get the most repairs for the best cost rather than waiting for their systems to fail.

Time doesn’t stand still and neither does this industry. In the late 1990s, Side Scanning and Evaluation Technology (SSET) was intro-duced to the industry and is now widely used across Europe for sewer pipeline con-dition assessment. SSET allows the camera operator to perform the sewer survey while the evaluation process for the defect coding is completed later in the office by a certified operator. Although SSET provides significant improvements, it doesn’t always meet all of the features of CCTV that may be important to an inspection, like the ability to stop the camera and pan and tilt to more closely inspect a defect.

A technical evaluation report by the Civil Engineering Innovation Technology Evaluation Center in 2001 states: “The

most notable features of SSET are its abilities to produce a digital

record of the sewer pipe, to identify vertical

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pipes and to deliver easily comprehensible and manage-able results. SSET output provides an excellent format of data presentation and is superior to CCTV standard log sheets and report tables.

“Images produced by SSET can be screened relatively quickly and offer the ability to easily recognize and locate significant problems in pipelines. Various defects in sewer pipes are generally shown accurately, with the image resolu-tion being adequate to clearly indicate their type and size in most cases. SSET is applicable in pipes ranging from 200 to 600 mm in diameter and is appropriate for all pipe types except dark coloured HDPE and iron pipes. In terms of the

difficulty of field operation, SSET is compa-rable to CCTV and is relatively easy to use.”

SSET is gradually becoming a viable option in North America. Benchmarking initiatives and pilot projects are assisting municipalities in becoming aware of the benefits of utilizing this product in their infrastructure management systems. In Europe, it has taken over the inspection industry and CCTV units are basically now only used in sewer repair practices.

Another innovative method of inspec-tion that has recently been developed by Redzone Robotic Services uses a laser scan-ning process. Unlike the SSET, this system works in pipelines that are larger than one metre in diameter. The Redzone ‘Responder’ robotic platform can deploy for up to 1.6 km through a standard 600 mm diameter manhole opening. It is equipped with a laser scanner to supply a three dimensional digital image of the sewer, a sonar to map the condition of the pipe below the flow level and a CCTV camera for a video indi-

cating the visual conditions.It seems that as soon as the industry becomes comfort-

able with the latest innovation, a new product appears on the market and catapults us to a whole new level. This is why it is so important for engineering technicians and tech-nologists to keep up to date with the latest technological advancements.

Frank A. Badinski, C.E.T., is an Asset Management Coordinator for the Regional Municipality of York, Environmental Services Department. He joined the North American Association of Pipeline Inspectors (NAAPI) in 1995 and currently sits as the Association’s Vice-President and instructs the Introduction to Data and Asset Management course.

“Time doesn’t stand still and neither does this industry...CCTV inspections and reports are just the beginning of the process to comprehend the existing condition

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Electricity. It runs through every appliance and electronic device on the planet.

But electricity can be dan-gerous. Shocks, electrical burns and arc flash incidents can injure or kill both electrical and non-electrical workers, not to mention put companies at risk of litiga-tion and prosecution.

More than 80 years ago, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) created the first standard for installation practices of electricity. What’s been missing is a work practice standard for those who work on or near energized electrical equipment.

It will all change at the end of this year when the new CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety Standard will be pub-lished. Based on the U.S. National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA) standard NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, CSA Z462 is the country’s first all-Canadian comprehensive stan-dard to protect electrical workers. Z462 will complement CSA Z460 Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout and the Canadian Electrical Code.

Work has now been completed on the Z462 Standard and a public review of the draft was held in May and June. Based on comments received, the draft was amended and is currently undergoing final approval by CSA’s technical com-mittee. CSA plans to release the English version in December 2008. The French version will be available three months later. Plans are also in place to promote this new safety procedural standard along-

side CSA’s upcoming 2009 edition of the Canadian Electrical Code. With less than six months left before the standard comes into practice, many electrical workers and companies have questions about the stan-dard. Here, we answer some of your most pressing questions.

Will i be legally required to follow Z462?CSA Z462 is going to be a voluntary National Standard of Canada and an accepted best practice, but it will not be law unless a province or territory adopts it into law. It is important to remember, however, that as an accepted best practice, following the standard means you can prove you used due diligence in protect-ing your workers.


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What is the difference between shock and burn?The standard makes a clear distinction between improving protection of workers against a shock hazard and a burn hazard, or arc flash hazard.

For shock hazards, the standard is very specific. The distances and boundaries are fixed. Personal protective equipment for shock protection is to be worn whether the individual is in direct contact with the ener-gized part, inside the prohibited approach boundary (same as in direct contact with the energized part) or inside the restricted approach boundary (not in direct contact but still requiring shock protection).

The burn or arc flash hazard is a little different. Because there could be a flash that could burn, those hazards are directly proportional to how much fault current is available at the electrical equipment, expo-sure time and distance from the flash point. The standard has different requirements for the type of personal protection equipment required based on the amount of energy release during a fault in the equipment, which can be determined through a calcu-lation or from using the supplied tables. This is the part of the standard that requires flame resistant clothing, which is different from the insulating personal protection equipment required under the shock hazard.

Will the standard require me to wear an arc flash suit all the time?The standard gives guidance on what situ-ations require workers to wear a flash suit or at least arc rated coveralls. That bound-ary varies depending on the level of fault current, the clearing time of the electrical fault and distance the worker is away from the point of fault. The standard also pro-vides guidelines for proper assessments of the flash protection boundary (the dis-tance away the worker should be to limit the onset of a second degree burn).

i’ve done an arc flash hazard analysis. is that enough?You don’t want to start with an arc flash hazard analysis. You want to start with looking at your electrical safety program and what you need to do to make the worker safer. If your analysis arrives at the point where you need to do an electric arc flash hazard analysis, then you should do one.

What is the “qualified worker” criteria?CSA Z462 sets out requirements for the recognition of “qualified” electrical work-ers. This recognition of who is considered qualified to perform electrical work is fundamental to the safety precautions established in the Standard. The Standard specifies hazard zones around energized electrical equipment (the setting of this “Limited Approach Boundary” is based on the type of equipment and the electri-cal energy involved). It then states that only “qualified workers” shall be permit-ted inside that hazard zone. Conversely it also states that “unqualified persons” shall not be permitted to enter those spaces. In this way Z462 places a duty on the owner of the electrical equipment or the work-place to ensure that unqualified people do not have easy access to those hazard zones and to ensure that recognized qual-ified workers are used to perform work on hazardous electrical systems.

Dave Shanahan is OHS Standards Project Manager with the Canadian Standards Association. He can be reached at [email protected].

CSA, along with regional partners, including the Electrical Safety Authority, is supporting the launch of the CSA Z462 with a series of conferences that will serve to highlight the importance of electrical safety and impact of the use and adoption of the standard for electrical workers, contractors, busi-nesses and regulators in Canada.

beginning in Edmonton on October 21, 2008, the conferences will include other Canadian cities from coast to coast (vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto and Moncton). The ultimate goal of the conference is to introduce the new national standard but with a regional focus including case studies and local industry examples. It will discuss the need for industry to adopt best practices as laid out in the standard and their legal and ethical respon-sibilities to their workers and provide insight as to how the standard will affect the workplace of the future.

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The Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) has granted national accreditation to eight programs in Centennial College’s School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science (SETAS). Members of CTAB and

OACETT were at the Progress campus recently to present the accreditation certificates.

Accreditations were given for programs including Biotech-nology Technician and Technologist – Industrial Microbiology; Computer Systems and Networks Technician and Technology; Electronics Engineering Technician and Technology; and Environmental Protection Technician and Technologist.

In addition to the program accreditations, President David Tsang, A.Sc.T., presented 20 certificates of professional certifica-tion to SETAS faculty and staff. In all, 34 representatives from Centennial College received their certification.

“Graduating from an accredited program gives students a com-petitive advantage,” said Vicki Bismilla, Centennial’s Vice-President Academic and Chief Learning Officer. “ It also encourages the facul-ty to upgrade their skills and act as role models for their students.”

Jag Mohan, the Dean of SETAS, added that the school is moving

toward the external accreditation of all of their programs. Mohan received his Applied Science Technologist designation at the event.

The accreditation process eval-uates programs at Canadian col-leges and other educational institu-tions against a set of national stan-dards. This was the second largest accreditation of college programs done by CTAB. There has been unprecedented growth in the num-ber of Ontario colleges that are par-ticipating in the national accredita-tion process. Colleges benefit from

having a third-party assessment of their programs and OACETT benefits because the process upholds benchmarks for members and streamlines the certification process for graduates.

Graduates of accredited programs can become eligible for OACETT certification faster. Candidates for the C.E.T. designation must submit a Technology Report, however, if they graduate from an accredited program, a technology report is not required. After graduation, the candidates require two years of work experience in the field they graduated from as well as a passing mark on the professional practice examination.

The accreditation team for Centennial’s programs was made up of 39 volunteer experts from OACETT. The team examined every facet of the programs, including content, facilities, student services and professional development of faculty, with program outcome of primary importance. The final evaluation is based on student competencies upon graduation.

For more information on Centennial College’s technology programs, please contact Jackie Hazlewood at 416-289-5000, ext. 8227 or [email protected] or visit centenni-alcollege.ca/SETAS.

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march 3, 2008Certified Engineering technologistsYaroslav Berlinh, C.E.T.Engjell Caka, C.E.T.Qi Chen, C.E.T.Gregg Cousins, C.E.T.Olexiy Gavrysh, C.E.T.Scott Godfrey, C.E.T.Raquel Gumapi, C.E.T.Ramez Hakeem, C.E.T.Joseph Ignor, C.E.T.Christopher Johnston, C.E.T.Nicanor Juan, C.E.T.Prakash Kingsley, C.E.T.Christa Kolohon, C.E.T.John Krizan, C.E.T.Solon Licas, C.E.T.Greg Nancekivell, C.E.T.Abid Nasir, C.E.T.Oscar Orellana, C.E.T.Deepak Panjwani, C.E.T.Jeffrey Peroff, C.E.T.Sasho Pulevski, C.E.T.Matthew Reid, C.E.T.Jerry Ruffolo, C.E.T.Maulik Shah, C.E.T.Heera Shakya, C.E.T.Steven Valk, C.E.T.Dean Walker, C.E.T.

applied science technologistsRyan Baker, A.Sc.T.Christine Barbini, A.Sc.T.Wendy Boucher, A.Sc.T.Pamela Bunker, A.Sc.T.Fernando Circelli, A.Sc.T.David Creasor, A.Sc.T.Aaron Crytes, A.Sc.T.Ramin Fadaei Azad, A.Sc.T.Gerald Ferreira, A.Sc.T.Francesco Gagliardi, A.Sc.T.Steve Gonzalez, A.Sc.T.Dominique Hamed, A.Sc.T.Carole Horton, A.Sc.T.David Howard, A.Sc.T.Spencer Johnston, A.Sc.T.Khurram Khan, A.Sc.T.Becky LaCombe, A.Sc.T.Dana Maguire, A.Sc.T.Marcin Maslej, A.Sc.T.Michael McMahon, A.Sc.T.Matthew Merkley, A.Sc.T.Khan Moudud, A.Sc.T.Marco Nicolosi, A.Sc.T.Anzhelika Obraztsova, A.Sc.T.Michael Park, A.Sc.T.Jeffrey Parkinson, A.Sc.T.Hiede Liza Peligro, A.Sc.T.Sanjeev Rattan, A.Sc.T.Jonathan Ring, A.Sc.T.Arnel Santos, A.Sc.T.Alan Schaubel, A.Sc.T.Thambirasa Thayeswaran, A.Sc.T.Bernard Van Veldhuizen, A.Sc.T.

Tilak Wickramasinghe, A.Sc.T.Marianito Zita, A.Sc.T.

Certified techniciansMichael Davis, C.Tech.John Downe, C.Tech.Giosufatt Lascala, C.Tech.Jayesh Mehta, C.Tech.Christian Nicolas, C.Tech.Xinjun Qu, C.Tech.Rayhan Sheriff, C.Tech.Robert Western, C.Tech.Martin Wrabiutza, C.Tech.

associate membersMarlou AbalosRundell AbelidoMasood AhmedAntoun AkrabianSyed AliIsaac AlukoBryan ArmasShaheen ArshedMichael AtienzaMark BaileyEric BeatonThomas BilodeauJennifer BinghamJulian BlaiseTao BoKellen BoissonneaultShawn BougieAshley BoydDaniel BrownAaron CampbellJennifer CampbellPeng CaoRyan CarriereMark CasianoYuening ChenSimon ChongGolam ChowdhuryAaron ColeGeoffrey CoshGabriel Da CostaDonna DanardAndy DassMichel DoumitHayley DugalBassam El ZeiniBlake ElliottHussam ElzeiniMeysam FarsaeiRicky FatalNing FengGordon FerchatDavid FergusonScott FlanneryJacob FotawJacob FransGoncalo FreireAjaya GautamHarshaan GhomaRalph GlianeNeal GraydonJason GreenfieldMarijan Grgic

Rafal GzylRicardo HallUmmar HamidAbdigani HarunPing HeRajiv HeeraDavid HendersanJustin HuangSmita JhaHua JinSharad KakadeVikram KakkarSurya KanwarDerick KentYasin KhanBlaine KingArnold KinguDavid KishimotoAbdulkareem KuaryoutiJason LalondeBrian LangerThomas LauSaifen LeeJade LegacyGrace LegaspiDonald LeungWende LiAngelo LiadisYuan LiangSheng LinZhikun LinFun LoRyan LopesArturo LothoAndrew LovasChristopher LumsdenJoao ManuelNathan MarcellaJason McKellerKyle McKenzieMichael McKibbonTerrance McKinnonGreg McLeodKyle McTavishChristopher MilneBassam MohammedRahib MollaShawn MorrisonMichael MortonJohn MurphyAsaad NaeeliKyan NaingDavid NesbittIan NewkirkWilliam NobesDanny NovilloMichael PaleshiJenna ParkRichard ParsonsRyan PartonBernard PathmanathanMichael PearceJoel PennerAvinash PersaudJaishrie PersaudSamvele PiparoDerek PittPeter Plichta

Adam PrestonWilliam QuesadaGustavo RadcliffeSanjay RanaKristina RawlingsAlain RichardGreg RothChester RudzinskiJustin SawchukAndrew SeeleyShawn SharpeNicholas ShulistMohammed SiddiquiMatthew SieradzkiJimmy SiraBrandon SitarskiAndrew SmallLorenzo SolomonCameron SorlieYong Guo SuRajivkumar SubramaniamFaraz SyedBessie TalplacidoCumbysis TampalIgor TerefenkoThayananthan ThangavelBogdan TobolaHo TranMichael TweedyVikirthan UmamaheswaranBryan Van BreeAnthony VogesAndriy VykhodchenkoIvan WagemakerQamar WaheedChongwei WangLian Zhan WangDaniel WaringDaniel WebbDarryl WethauferColin WilkesAlex WilkinsDavid WitherspoonAlison WoodMarin WyattHuagiang XuLong XueJianhong YangJun YangXi Yang

graduate techniciansSamantha AndersonRussell BerrouardChristopher CarribineSean CartlidgePaul DayDavid GagnonKyle HillarGarrett KeatingRobert KunderJennifer LevittGeorge MarquesCorey MasonRobert RoseJason TackaberryWilliam Whelan

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technical specialistsSayed Abdel KayoumKhalid AbousetaIfzal AhmadVishavjeet Singh BabraDeven BeladiaBalwinder BhattiSteven BredschneiderDuncan BrownJames CalcottPartha ChattopadhyayRoseller CorcueraScott CrowleyPing CuiPaul Da SilvaAgnelo Milton D’SouzaDanika DurishScott GallacherJohn GonyouSyed HossainAbdul HumaidMuhammad IqbalMark James

Chris KendrickPrashanth KochaiyappanAbdul MajeedNilay MehtaBenedicto MiganoChristopher MillerMark MohanTahir NadeemKishorkumar PanjabiDharmesh ParmarKishorbhai PatelNimesh PatelPankaj PatelRupeshkumar PatelDmitri PolshukMuhammad QureshiRikki RajaramJonathan RobertsDhavalkumar ShahSivakumar SokkappanRaguram SomasunderamAnantharaj UruthiralingamMahadevan VaidyanathanRichard WheelerDavid WynnMuhammad Zubair

oaCEtt members with road construction designation Certified Engineering technicianStephen Conway, C.E.T., rcji

graduate technologistMicah Slingerland, rcji

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graduate techniciansStephane Fortin, rcjiTodd Young, rcji

technical specialistVito Lascala, rcji

april 3, 2008Certified Engineering technologistsPhillip Antoniow, C.E.T.Chad Archibald, C.E.T.John Bell, C.E.T.Angela Bustamante, C.E.T.Andrew Chinn, C.E.T.Jaspreet Chohan, C.E.T.Kenneth Day, C.E.T.Ioana Filotti, C.E.T.Vitalie Gusan, C.E.T.Derek Kursikowski, C.E.T.Brent Lauber, C.E.T.

Salvatore Lauricella, C.E.T.Brian Moore, C.E.T.Jodi Norris, C.E.T.Pavlo Pavlenko, C.E.T.Jose Pisquem, C.E.T.Sergey Pravdin, C.E.T.Daniel Pruteanu, C.E.T.Yanjie Qi, C.E.T.Arnel Santos, C.E.T.Chirag Shah, C.E.T.Eric Sheikh, C.E.T.Brian Smith, C.E.T.Peter So, C.E.T.James Craig Waller, C.E.T.Tyler Wilson, C.E.T.

applied science technologistsDevinder Anand, A.Sc.T.Stephanie Aquilina, A.Sc.T.Jevon Austin, A.Sc.T.Robert Baldasaro, A.Sc.T.Simon Bourbonnais, A.Sc.T.Rbert Bowen, A.Sc.T.Rachel Burrows, A.Sc.T.David Butler, A.Sc.T.Christine Cezar, A.Sc.T.Kodarbhai Chaudhari, A.Sc.T.Hui Chen, A.Sc.T.Daniel Costantini, A.Sc.T.Geoff Dean, A.Sc.T.Shawn Doddridge, A.Sc.T.Stuart Doyle, A.Sc.T.Martin Dyke, A.Sc.T.Renato Enriquez, A.Sc.T.Jason Ferguson, A.Sc.T.David Galda, A.Sc.TVladimir Govorov, A.Sc.T.Ralph Harrington, A.Sc.T.Paul Huet, A.Sc.T.Paul Italiano, A.Sc.T.Nikola Jovanovic, A.Sc.T.Bryan Kless, A.Sc.T.Christopher Lahn, A.Sc.T.Jong-Min Lee, A.Sc.T.Trevor MacCormack, A.Sc.T.Justo Martinez, A.Sc.T.Ian Miles, A.Sc.T.Naimesh Modi, A.Sc.T.Jagannathan Mohan, A.Sc.T.Reza Mossavi, A.Sc.T.Amanda Odsen, A.Sc.T.Rameshbhai Patel, A.Sc.T.Scott Perry, A.Sc.T.David Ransom, A.Sc.T.Allan Reid, A.Sc.T.Brandon Riddiford, A.Sc.T.Corey Ryan, A.Sc.T.Cliff Smith, A.Sc.T.Jamieson Stieva, A.Sc.T.Mark Stortini, A.Sc.T.Fernando Subang, A.Sc.T.Victor Szeghalmi, A.Sc.T.Dennis Walters, A.Sc.T.Sophia Wouters, A.Sc.T.Kerry Young, A.Sc.T.

Certified techniciansRamkumar Baldeo, C.Tech.Jesse Beauchamp, C.Tech.Paul Birtley, C.Tech.Dean Card, C.Tech.Joseph Costanza, C.Tech.Gregory Coutts, C.Tech.Mike Dorsay, C.Tech.Peter D’Souza, C.Tech.Ivan Duffy, C.Tech.John Paul Fede, C.Tech.Ron Hume, C.Tech.Gary Hunt, C.Tech.Douglas Huson, C.Tech.Giuseppe Iacovitti, C.Tech. Amir Jashanica, C.Tech.William Kirk, C.Tech.Donald Lambe, C.Tech.David Levere, C.Tech.Michael Maciag, C.Tech.Justin Metras, C.Tech.Wayne Miller, C.Tech.Debbie Nicholls, C.Tech.Sasan Orji, C.Tech.Angela Pike, C.Tech.Bernard Prevost, C.Tech.Marilyn Redmond, C.Tech.Masood Rizvi, C.Tech.Fernando Sansait, C.Tech.Frank Stancati, C.Tech.Melvin Thompson, C.Tech.Jerry Tulloch, C.Tech.Michael Watson, C.Tech.Terrence Welch, C.Tech.Howard Wright, C.Tech.

associate members Simeon FolkemaAnthony FragaleDarren HewgillRachel Jeremiah JohnMichael McLeanMatthew MesserThomas PalleschiFrancesco RomitaYan Wang

graduate techniciansRoberto BalanSimon-Pierre BouchardIhtsham HaqSarah MacMichaelLucas RastelliMarcin SadowskiDean SmithSteve Trask

graduate technologistsJohn AdamsAntonio (Tony) ArlottaDaniel BaileyTerrance BeckettBenjamin ColborneDaniel FreemanNicholas Hilts


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technical specialists Hemendra AminPaul AnthonyCifford AntonakosAtila BartiPaz BartolomeSaroj BaruahMaged BasliousCesar CastroColin CharbonneauJoseph ChiucoSajjad ChughtaiBrian DeryckJayantkumar DesaiBalvinder DhammuEnrico DiaJennifer DisherErnesto EstebanShaikh FarukRobert FriscioniRonrico GarciaColin GrayMohammad HossainDaniel JonkersNoel JullNasir KhanDusko KocovskiKyle KraikerSivasubramanian LakshmananFernando LegaspiAriel LunarLawrence LuthMatthew MalottMuthukrishnan MarimuthuJohn McIntoshJason MeadowsJohannes MeijerVirgilio MigueTejpratap MishraBruce MunsieKevin NewcombeKevin NollJignashu PatelRajnishkumar PatelRakesh PatelUjvalbhai PatelJohn PeelRam PersaudEvan PowellViralkumar RathodTahir SalehJugraj SanghaAndrew SchofieldNimesh ShaFelix ShermanAdrian TrachLisa Van HoekTom Wilga

oaCEtt members with road construction designation applied science technologistHarold Woodbeck, A.Sc.T., rcsi

Certified Engineering technologistsAbdul Rehman Chaudhry, C.E.T., rcjiJohn Gooding, C.E.T., rcji

Certified technicianRandy Bissonette, C.Tech., rcji

graduate technologistsJoshua Lang, rcjiLeslie Lendvay, rcji

technical specialistsJack Hitchcock, rcsiJames Oliver, rcca

associate memberJason Leblond, rcji

New members with road construction designation technical specialistsAlain Corriveau, rccaTyler Hume, rcjiKaren Laplante, rcji

graduate technologistsJames Cryderman, rcjiKevin Fitz, rcjiDwayne Henderson, rcjiHeather Phillips, rcjiWilliam Shields, rcjiDouglas Tofflemire, rcji

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Chatham-Kent ChapterThe Chatham-Kent chapters of OACETT and PEO celebrated another successful golf tour-nament with 130 participants. I would like to thank Angela Hastey, Paul Bowman, Alan Burk, Faye Wang and Dennis Mawasalla for all their work in organizing another great event.

Jerry Corso, A.Sc.T., rcsi, is Chair of the Chatham-Kent Chapter.

london ChapterThe London Chapter is plan-ning a proactive fall agenda for members and prospective members. Following what is expected to be a lively ‘brain-storming session’ at our upcoming September executive meet-ing on September 10th, the Chapter is looking to develop new ideas to encourage wider participation from our 1300 active members.

On September 24th, we have arranged for a tour of the Labatt Brewery in London. In November we will honour our long-term members at what is becoming an excellent annual networking evening. Plans are also underway to develop a Christmas get-together for members. E-mail notices will be sent to every registered member on these events.

Essex ChapterEngineering Week luncheonOn Friday, March 28, the luncheon for Engineering Week was held at the Caboto Club in Windsor. The luncheon featured bursary awards for students, the Technologist of the Year Award, the Engineer of the Year Award and two keynotes speakers. The keynote speakers were Dr. Ghobrial of H.G.S. Ltd. and Paolo Collavino of PCR Contractors. They both spoke about the design and construction of the new Windsor Family Credit Union Area in Windsor. David Tsang, A.Sc.T., brought greetings on behalf of OACETT and David Thomson, OACETT’s Executive Director, was also present at the event.

technologist of the yearThis year’s Technologist of the Year is Dan Dizdarevic, C.E.T. from Dillon Consulting Ltd. Dan was presented his award at the annu-al Engineering Week luncheon. Dan’s career has spanned nearly 40 years and he has worked on several large projects in the Windsor Area, including the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, Tecumseh Road West Underpass, the Wyandotte Street Bridge and the Walker Road Grade Separation at the CP Railroad tracks, which

is still under construction. Dizdarevic has been active member of the Essex Chapter of OACETT. Congratulations Dan!

Essex Chapter agmOn Saturday, April 19th, the Essex Chapter held its Annual General Meeting at Lilly Kazzilly’s Restaurant in Windsor. Elections were held and the new Chapter Chair of the Essex Chapter is David McBeth, C.E.T. Year of Service Awards were presented by John Bierling, C.E.T., Western Regional Councillor to Bill Van Loon, C.E.T., and Bechara Daher, C.E.T. for their volun-teer service to the chapter. Bill has been an active volunteer for 35 years and Bechara for 15 years. Jennifer Nicholls, a member of the St. Clair College Concrete Canoe Team gave the chapter an entertaining and informative presentation on how this year’s team built their canoe.

Past Chapter Chair honouredAt the May Chapter meeting, Brad Bergeron, A.Sc.T., was presented with the Chapter Chair certificate for his service as the Chapter Chair for the past year. He was also presented with a volunteer service award for five years. Thanks for all your hard work Brad!

upcoming tourThe Essex Chapter has arranged a tour of the Pelee Island Winery in Kingsville on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The cost of the tour is $10 per person and we encourage you to bring your spouse or significant other. The tour will include six different wines samples, snacks and a souvenir glass to keep after the tour. Please RVSP to David McBeth at [email protected] or 519-948-5000 ext. 2245 by September 10, 2008 to guarantee your spot.

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grand Valley Chapterupcoming eventsOn September 6th we will be holding a golf tournament at the Victoria Park Golf Club West in Guelph. Tee time is 10 a.m. Cost is $65 and we are limited to 44 golfers so registration will be on a first come, first served basis. We are looking forward for another great day of sunshine and networking for this event.

We will also be holding a BBQ day at the Doon Campus of Conestoga College in mid-September for the all technology students interested in OACETT. Look for more details to follow in September.

technology Week As part of Technology Week from October 20-24, the Grand Valley Chapter will be promoting alternate forms of energy. We have chosen to host our Tech Week events at King Edward Public School in Kitchener to encourage interest in technology carers.

We are considering having three systems as examples to demonstrate how wind, water and solar energy systems differ: a peddle powered generator, a photo voltaic system and a wind

generator. Each grade level will have specific tasks to complete by the end of the week and will present to their peers.

We have committed to speak to the entire school at a kick off assembly and assist with class activities. We have developed a sub-committee for this event

and would welcome an experienced “alternative energy source” expert for suggestions and comments. Please contact Mike Laurie at [email protected] if you are interested.

Mike Laurie A.Sc.T., is Chair of the Grand Valley Chapter.

Peterborough ChapterOACETT’s Peterborough Chapter brought in a new executive team at the annual chapter meeting in April.

Pembroke ChapterThe Pembroke Chapter held a suc-cessful AGM on April 14 at the Best Western Pembroke Inn with special guest Sharon Reid, PASB Councillor for the Eastern Region. Chapter Chair Liz Reid presented a 40-year pin to Bohdan Urbanowicz.

ottawa Chapter2008 fall awards dinnerThe Ottawa Chapter is busy planning for the 2008 Fall Awards dinner. This year it will be held at Algonquin College on Saturday, November 22. More details will be posted as they become available. Ottawa members, remember to keep that evening free!

technology report Writing seminarVanessa Bernicky, A.Sc.T., of the Lanark-Leeds and Grenville chapter, attended the Ottawa Report Writing seminar on May 3rd and 4th, and reports that “The Technology Report Writing course was a great way to kick start the technical writing aspect to OACETT’s C.E.T. certification. All questions were answered and any fears were alleviated through the step-by-step process taken by this program. Your proposal letter can

be formulated and critiqued while on the course. I would recommend attend-ing this seminar as it provides a great avenue to completing one of the final steps to attain your certification.”

Eastern regional agm, KingstonOn May 10th, Brian Morgan, C.E.T. (Chair) & Ben Van Veldhuizen, A.Sc.T. (Vice-Chair) of the Ottawa Chapter attended the Eastern Regional Annual General Meeting in Kingston. Several issues were discussed such as: professional educa-tion, strategic priorities and volunteer awards. At a local level, it was particular-ly interesting to see how other Chapters were participating in events such as

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Pembroke Chapter Chair Liz Reid with 40-year member Bohdan Urbanowicz.

(From left): Jim Wyatt (College Liaison), Peter Struwing (Secretary-treasurer), Tara Welburn (Secretary), Maurice Coderre (Vice-Chair), Bob Jameson (Chair) Special guests: Diane O’Heron (VP, PASB), Sharon Reid (Eastern PASB Councillor) and Ron Walker (Eastern IETO Councillor).

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science fairs and Engineering Week. Brian reported on our upcoming awards dinner and the Chapter’s social events.

toronto Central Chapter On April 8th we held our Annual Chapter General Meeting with an excellent turnout. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the new faces at the meeting and the enthusiasm they helped generated. Minutes of the meeting will be posted on the chapter website.

Events planned for this summer include a joint picnic with the Toronto East Chapter to be held at Thomson Park (Brimley & Lawrence) on August 10th, a tour of the Toyota plant in Cambridge on August 11th and the Toronto West/Central Golf tournament to be held at Centennial Park on August 23 (cost $46.00 for 18 holes and meal). Further details will be made avail-able closer to the event dates.

David Chow, C.E.T. is Chair of the Toronto Central Chapter

york Chapterscholarship awardOn April 25th, the York Chapter Past Chair Claudio Meffe presented the annual OACETT York Chapter Scholarship award to Nicholas Smith, a Bachelor of Technology graduate at the RCC Institute of Technology. The award recognizes the outstanding technical achievements of an electronics engi-neering technologist graduate. We gave Nicholas a monetary gift and a certificate and his name will be engraved on the school’s plaque.

timmins ChapterRoboCup Jr., a robotics challenge, was held at Northern College on Thursday, May 8. Thirty-five teams from throughout the North East District participated in the event which was organized by OACETT, PEO, Northern College and Science Timmins. The event featured a Robot Rescue, Two on Two Soccer and a Robot Dance. Carole Horton, A.Sc.T is seen here presenting the OACETT Plaque to the over-all senior team from Iroquois Falls Secondary School.

Niagara ChapterOn behalf of the Niagara Chapter I hope everyone enjoyed themselves at this year’s OACETT AGM and it was our pleasure to host it.

Construction awardsOn Thursday May 25, 2008, Niagara College hosted their annual Construction Awards at the Welland Campus. Numerous student awards were presented by many guests representing professional organizations, construction com-panies and the faculty at Niagara College. The coordinator and MC for the event was Niagara College Professor and Niagara Chapter College Liaison, Gilles Laroche, C.E.T. Awards were presented to students obtaining academic excellence on behalf of the Niagara Chapter and the Dr. Felix and Barbara Degan Award. Congratulations to all recipients and to Gilles for hosting a very successful awards appreciation night.

upcoming EventsWe will be holding our 1st Annual Niagara Chapter Golf Tournament on Friday, August 22 at 4:00 p.m. at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club. The cost of $45.00 per person includes 9 holes, a cart and dinner. Please contact Denise VanOsch at 905-991-1681 to RSVP and for further details.

Our annual awards night will be held on Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Catharines Museum, Lock 3. These awards are for both students and service recognition.

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Nicholas Smith (right), Bachelor of Technology graduate from RCC Institute of Technology receives the OACETT York Chapter Scholarship.

Pasha Mohammed, C.Tech., (Right) Toronto East Chapter Chair, met with Hon. Labour Minister, Mr. Brad Duguid, during the IAPA, Health and Safety Conference, and discussed how to improve work place safety.

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OACETT Professional Practice ExamAre you an associate member planning to become certified?

Write your Professional Practice Exam in 2008.Next exam session: May 10 & 11, 2008Please apply at least six weeks in advance.

Download your application form on the OACETT website at www.oacett.org (click on Membership Information, then Get Certified).

Once you apply, OACETT will send you the study outline and study manual. An optional seminar is available to help you prepare.

OACETT Professional Practice ExamAre you an associate member planning to become certified?

Download your application form on the OACETT Web site at www.oacett.org (click on Membership Information, then Get Certified).

Once you apply, OACETT will send you the study outline and study manual. An optional seminar is available to help you prepare.

We will be holding an LEED “Green Building” standard technical information session this fall. Date and location TBA. Please check the Niagara Chapter website for a listing of upcoming events and contact information.


Dr. Felix & Barbara Degan Award winner Sezen Bayram (1st year Construction Engineering Technology – Architecture), Presenter Jelbert Real, P.Eng., C.E.T., IETO Councillor.

Gilles Laroche presents the “Outstanding Achievement – Drafting Excellence” award at this year’s Annual Construction Awards ceremony. Award winners from left to right John Boerema (3rd Year), Matthew Johnston (2nd Year) an Eric D’Uva) (1st Year). John Boerema was also presented the Academic Achievement award on behalf of the OACETT Niagara Chapter.

Niagara College’s 11th annual Construction Engineering awards Ceremony

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Visit the oaCEtt website at www.oacett.org to apply for the exam.

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