Engineering, Architectural, Trades, Industrial & Natural Sciences

Engineering Technologist

Learn About the Profession

Professional Technologists(Engineering) and Professional Technologists (Geoscience) are currently uniqueto Alberta. They practice independently according to established methodologiesand specifications in engineering and geoscience. They have the authority tosign off and stamp work within a prescribed scope of practice.

Relatedoccupations include: https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/?s=technologist

*PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in this profile is current as of the dates shown. Accreditation information may change without notice. It is advised that you confirm this information before making anycareer decisions.

Certification & Regulation Information

The Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta

As a self-regulating professionalassociation, ASET ensures public safety with a responsibility to guarantee thequalifications of those holding ASET titles and protect against title misuse,and the ability to exercise disciplinary and legal action to ensure competenceof ASET members.

An ASET designation shows a member has met strict national criteria forcertification in their field. Under the Engineeringand Geosciences Professions Act, ASET members are also accountablefor public safety under the law.

Self Regulating Professions

Althoughthe provincial government remains ultimately responsible for public safety andwell-being, it entrusts this responsibility to professional self-regulatoryassociations such as ASET. ASET’s ongoing commitment to protecting thepublic interest is evident in our activities, which include:

  • providing certification to qualified     Members
  • administering a complaint and discipline     process
  • promoting professional development

NOTE: You do not have to register if you do not call yourself a CertifiedEngineering Technologist.

STEP 1: Visit & review: The Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta

STEP 2: Review membership designation & disciplineinformation
                                   
Exam Info:  ASET Professional Practice Exam (Ethics) & ASET Certification Exam (Technical)

NOTE: Find the latest ASET industry news here, or check out the ASET Career Centre here.

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Labour Market, Industry & Career Planning Information

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INDUSTRY LINKS:
Technology Professionals Canada (cctt.ca)

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Acknowledgement of Territory

We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot  Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta,  which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and  the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and  the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we  now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

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