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CTTAM BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident Kellie Orr, C.E.T. President Elect Andrew Procca, C.E.T.Past President Neil Klassen, C.E.T. CCTT Delegate Grant Nicol, C.E.T.Michelle Amigo, C.E.T., Juli-Ann Cox, C.E.T., Jeff Leinweber, C.E.T., David Little, C.E.T., Larry Nasberg, LLB, Chad Erickson, C.E.T.
CHAIRPERSONSCertifi cation Board Patrick Jolicoeur, C.E.T.Panel of Examiners Ken Mills, C.E.T.
Young Leaders Committee Michael Turko, C.E.T.
CTTAM OFFICEExecutive Director & Registrar Robert Okabe, C.E.T., IntET (Canada)
Administrative Assistant Anita WalcerRegistration & Member Services Coordinator Cathy Penner
4 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ANNIVERSARY PIN RECIPIENTS
4 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY CERTIFIED MEMBERS
6 11TH ANNUAL WIND TURBINE COMPETITION
7 INDUSTRY NEWS
10 SPECIFIED SCOPE OF PRACTICE
5 RED RIVER COLLEGE RETIREES RECOGNIZED
CTTAM MISSION STATEMENT
“To Safeguard the Public Interest by the Certifi cation and
Governance of our Professional Members in the Application of
National Standards of Applied Science Technology.”
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Congratulations to Our Anniversary Pin Recipients
50 Years
Benhard Thiessen, C.E.T.
John Miklash, C.E.T.
T. Dwight Blix, C.E.T.
40 Years
Bryan Gerber, C.E.T.
C. Tom Hardy, C.E.T.
Dan Baker, C.E.T.
Daryl Gibbons, C.E.T.
Dennis Weber, C.E.T.
Donald Brown, C.E.T.
Garry Hardy, C.E.T.
Gordon Kirk, C.E.T.
Jerry Galang, C.E.T.
John Robson, C.E.T.
Kenneth Duchnycz, C.E.T.
Kenneth Tarte, C.E.T.
Kurt Jakob, C.E.T.
Lawrence Borys, C.E.T.
Lou Anna Roberts, C.E.T.
Marlowe Prasek, C.E.T.
Maurice Steffano, C.E.T.
CTTAM recognizes its long-term members. They are part of the foundation that this Association was built upon. It is an honour to acknowledge
their commitment to CTTAM – (50, 40, 35 & 25 year members listed here:)
Mervyn Anderson, C.E.T.
Peter Arlukiewicz, C.E.T.
Ray Dearman, C.E.T.
Raymond Jacobson, C.E.T.
Roger Ledet, C.E.T.
35 Years
Anthony Gunkel, C.E.T.
Brian Larson, C.E.T.
Brian Miller, C.E.T.
Bryan Pyziak, C.E.T.
Ceasar Lourenco, C.E.T.
Christopher Richter, C.E.T.
Darrel Driver, C.E.T.
David Johannson, C.E.T.
David McNeil, C.E.T.
David Wong, C.E.T.
Dennis Beattie, C.E.T.
Douglas Auch, C.E.T.
Edmond Mackay, C.E.T.
Emmanuel Bettencourt, C.E.T.
Ernest Haak, C.E.T.
Gerhard Hoppenheit, C.E.T.
Gordon Cassel, C.E.T.
Gordon Steiss, C.E.T.
Jason McKenzie, C.E.T.
John Kuchak, C.E.T.
Leonard Berube, C.E.T.
Luc F. Vanderdonckt, C.E.T.
Rob Zanewich, C.E.T.
Robin Lytle, C.E.T.
Tracey Stople, C.E.T.
Tony Capizzi, C.E.T.
W. Spencer Martin, C.E.T.
25 Years
Antonio Campos, C.Tech.
Bradley Driedger, C.E.T.
Brian Hargreaves, C.E.T.
Curtis Risbey, C.E.T.
Daryl Friesen, C.E.T.
Dean Degelman, C.E.T.
Douglas McKay, C.E.T.
Douglas Sneesby, C.E.T.
Enrico San Miguel, C.E.T.
Gerald Jones, C.E.T.
Harkamal Saggi, C.E.T.
Jan Drewniak, C.E.T.
Jan Poprocki, C.E.T.
Jeffrey Sadler, C.E.T.
Jerry Kondi, C.E.T.
Jerzy Skop, C.E.T.
John Trueman, C.E.T.
Jonathan Peters, C.E.T.
Keith Fitchett, C.E.T.
Lincoln Oree, C.E.T.
Lonnie Debin, C.E.T.
Murray Pouteau, C.E.T.
Nelson Morrison, C.E.T.
Nick Bevilacqua, C.E.T.
Octavio Pereira, C.E.T.
Peter Lawes, C.E.T.
Robert P. Marion, C.E.T.
Shane Sutyla, C.E.T.
Shawn Keith, C.Tech.
Silvester Sodja, C.E.T.
Stephen Hayward, C.E.T.
Ted Slowik, C.E.T.
William Cheung, C.E.T.
NEWLY CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS
Congratulations to Our Newly Certified Members
Michael Whalen, C.Tech. AMPS Powerline
Krunalkumar Patel, C.Tech. General Electric Canada
Lynn Doerksen, C.Tech. Manitoba Hydro
Sherrisse Stangeland, C.Tech. Norwest Corp.
Tyler Dychko, C.Tech. Associated Engineering
Waldemar Lorenz, C.Tech.
NEWLY CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGISTS
Airenell Cano, C.E.T. ERL Phase Power Technologies Ltd.
Angelito Manabat, C.E.T. Emergent Bio Solutions
Brodie O’Rourke, C.E.T. Tolko Industries Ltd.
Chad Erickson, C.E.T. Griffin Wheel Company
Dante Gonzales, C.E.T. Carte International Inc.
Evan Cook, C.E.T. WSP Canada
Janaka Koruwage, C.E.T. GE Transportation- Iders
Jason De Castro, C.E.T. Tower Engineering Group
Jeffrey Magaoay, C.E.T. Honeywell
Jelena Emric, C.E.T. Con-Pro Industries Canada Ltd.
Jeremy Smith, C.E.T. RM of Springfield
Michael Gonzales, C.E.T. Manitoba Hydro
Midhun Babu, C.E.T. Serta Bedding Canada
Pilsun Song, C.E.T. Standard Aero
Pritpal Munga, C.E.T. New Flyer Industries
Ron Paragas, C.E.T. River East Transcona School Division
Ryan Stoddart, C.E.T. City of Winnipeg
Sean Wotton, C.E.T. PCL Constructors Canada
Steven Fitzpatrick, C.E.T. MCM Architects Inc.
Teody Leano, C.E.T. Government of Canada
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everal Red River College retirees have received some
well-deserved recognition recently from organizations
with which they were associated during their careers.
On October 14, Fred Doern, formerly Chair, Mechanical,
Manufacturing and Communications as well as
Chair, Applied Research for the School of Transportation, Aviation
and Manufacturing and Dr. Dale Watts, former Dean of the School
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Red River College Retirees Recognized
of Construction and Engineering Technologies were recognized by
the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba
(CTTAM) with an Honorary Lifetime Membership.
Fred served for several years as a lay representative on the CTTAM
Board. Dale worked collaboratively with CTTAM for approximately
18 years as the Dean. The membership awards were presented at the
CTTAM Annual General Meeting.
Technology Ring
he technology ring is a symbol of professionalism and
is worn on the fifth finger. It is the exclusive domain of
certified engineering and applied science technicians
and technologists in Canada. The ring is formed
by a repeating pattern of five gears bracketed by a
maple leaf on each side. The gears represent the five members of the
Tengineering team: trades person, technicians, technologists, engineers
and scientists.
Certified Technicians and Technologists can obtain a
technology ring from the CTTAM office located at 602 –
1661 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. The cost of the ring is $100.00.
Contact Anita at 204-784-1083 if more information is required.
ew applicants applying for certification with CTTAM
are now able to write the Professional Practice Exam
online through the Technology Registrations Canada
website as part of the application process. In order for
an application to be processed, the applicant must
Professional Practice Exam is Now Online for New Applicants
write and pass the Professional Practice Exam.
The exam is based on the Certified Applied Science Technologists
Act of Manitoba, CTTAM’s Bylaw and Code of Ethics.
By writing the exam on-line applicants no longer have to take
time off from work and are able to write the exam at their leisure.
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11th Annual Wind Turbine Competition
n October 30, 2017, CTTAM,
Skills Manitoba and Red River
College co-sponsored the
11th Annual Wind Turbine
Competition. Given a specific
set of materials to work with, approximately
60, grades 9 and 10 students from around
the province used their skills and ingenuity
to design and construct a working model
wind turbine. The event was held at Red River
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Best Construction Award – SPC Barons from St. Paul’s Collegiate
College. There were three trophies presented
as follows: “Best Design” by Skills Manitoba;
“Most Voltage” by Red River College and
“Best Construction” which was presented by
Robert Okabe, CTTAM’s Executive Director &
Registrar on behalf of CTTAM.
Highest Voltage Award –
Sponsored by Red River College
“Team Miami 2” from Miami High School
Best Construction Award –
Sponsored by CTTAM
“SPC Barons” from St. Paul’s Collegiate
Best Design Award –
Sponsored by Skills Manitoba
“Pinoy Squad” from Sisler High School
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n historic agreement has
been signed by the Certified
Technicians and Technologists
Association of Manitoba
(CTTAM) and the Applied
Science Technologists and Technicians of
British Columbia (ASTTBC) that joins the
two in managing state-of-the-art software
for professional certification, providing a
much more effective pathway, especially for
newcomers to Canada. Key features include:
• Assessment for certification based on
competencies
• Self-assessment process, giving the
applicant the lead role
• National technology standards guide
the assessment
BC & Manitoba Sign Agreement to Co-Manage Professional Registration Software
Pictured are: (seated) CTTAM Executive Director and
Registrar, Robert Okabe (right) and ASTTBC CEO
John Leech; (standing) Kellie Orr, CTTAM President
(right) and Trent Reid, ASTTBC President.
• Completely paperless application process
• Applicant can track progress and status
of the application
• Professional references complete all
work online
• Board reviewers can complete their
work online
• Time to complete application is reduced
ASTTBC developed the software package as
a result of a partnership agreement with the
Government of Canada. With four years of
use, ASTTBC is thrilled with the magic of the
software and how it improves the professional
certification process and enhances the
applicants’ experience. The British Columbia
Government worked with ASTTBC to add
further resources for applicants.
CTTAM 52nd Annual General Meeting
Kellie Orr, C.E.T., CTTAM’s President Scott Payne, C.E.T.
TTAM held its 52nd Annual
General Meeting on October
14, 2017, at the Delta Hotel
Winnipeg. In addition to the
presentation of committee
and financial reports, there were certificates
presented to newly designated members
and anniversary pin presentations were
made to 25, 35, 40 and 50-year members.
The 2017-2018 CTTAM Board of Directors
were introduced as follows: Kellie Orr, C.E.T.,
President; Neil Klassen, C.E.T., Past President;
Andrew Procca, C.E.T., President-Elect; and
Directors: Michelle Amigo, C.E.T.; Gerhard
Hoppenheit, C.E.T., Grant Nicol, C.E.T., Juli
Cox, C.E.T.; Jeffrey Leinweber, C.E.T., David
Little, C.E.T.; and Larry Nasberg, LLB.
Thank you to CTTAM
Member Scott Payne,
C.E.T., for presenting an
information session on
The City of Winnipeg
Rapid Transit System.
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CTTAM 2017 Scholarships
t an awards ceremony that
was held on November 30,
2017, at Red River College,
CTTAM presented its annual
scholarships to Red River
College award recipients. There were three
students who are entering their second year of
Municipal Engineering Technology, Electronic
Engineering Technology and Mechanical
Engineering Technology received the awards
based on their academic standing.
AAllison Kryschuk
Municipal Engineering Technology
Rudolf Pankraz
Electronic Engineering Technology
Lane Peters
Mechanical Engineering Technology
CTTAM also presented an award on behalf
of TD Insurance Meloche Monnex to
Heather Schiller, Architectural Engineering
Technology. This award is presented to a
second or third year student of a technology
program who has a minimum GPA of 3.0,
and who exhibits teamwork and leadership
in the classroom and/or in the workplace.
CTTAM Competency/Certifi cation Exams
TTAM is now off ering competency/certifi cation
exams. Existing Certifi ed Technicians (C.Tech.) who
are required to write a technical report in order to
re-class to a technologist now have the option of
writing a competency exam. Certifi ed Technicians
who want to re-class to a Certifi ed Technologist can also write a
competency exam and if a passing grade is received, can submit a
re-class application. The re-class application must be accompanied
by a competency summary signed by their immediate supervisor
as part of the re-class process.
New applicants who have completed a Canadian non-
accredited engineering technology program or foreign program
that has been assessed by the panel of examiners as equivalent
to technologist academics will now be required to write a
competency exam and submit a competency summary to achieve
the technologist academic classifi cation. You must be certifi ed as
a Technician (C.Tech.) in order to qualify for writing a competency
exam. Associates are not eligible to write the competency
exam. Go to CTTAM’s website at www.cttam.com, >Membership,
>Competency Exams for more information or contact the CTTAM
offi ce at 204-784-1082.
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Allison Kryschuk, Municipal Engineering Technology Rudolf Pankraz, Electronic Engineering Technology Lane Peters, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Go to CTTAM’s website at www.cttam.com, >Membership,
>Competency Exams for more information or contact
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CTTAM Award Winners
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If you haven’t already done so, dues may be paid by:
• Going on-line at www.cttam.com; simply log into your member profile, click on
“My Invoices & Receipts”, select the 2018 invoice and click on “Pay Now”.
• Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard)
• Cheque
• Contacting the office at 204-784-1083 or 204-784-1082
Your dues are tax deductible.
For the protection of the public and our Members, the Certified Applied
Science Technologists Act of Manitoba restricts the use of the designations
C.E.T., C.Tech. and A.Sc.T. to only those individuals who are registered with
CTTAM and are “in good standing”.
Invoices for 2018 Membership Dues have been posted on CTTAM Member profiles.
Paper copies have not been mailed out.
Life Member Awards
are presented to those
CTTAM Members who are
recognized by unanimous
decision of the entire Board
of Directors to have made an exceptional
contribution to the Association. Such
membership is for the lifetime of the
member and is without fees or dues.
Honorary Member Awards are
presented to those individuals who are
not members of the Association but have
rendered distinguished service to this
Association or to engineering technology
and by unanimous decision of the entire
Board of Directors are awarded “Honorary
Member” status. Such membership is for the
lifetime of the member and is without fees
or dues. Honorary Members may not hold
office or vote.
Life and Honorary Member Awards
were awarded to:
Life Members
Lubomyr (Lou) Banias, C.E.T.
Ralph Caldwell, C.E.T.
Robert (Bob) Chochinov, C.E.T.
Larry Drebniski, C.E.T.
Dave Fillion, C.E.T.
James Lear, C.E.T.
Will Miller, C.E.T.
Roger Twerdun, C.E.T.
Honorary Members
Dr. Dale Watts
Fred Doern
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ngineers Geoscientists
Manitoba has a new type
of license category – the
Specified Scope of Practice
License (otherwise known
as the Limited License).
This new category allows those
who have a non-engineering or
non-geoscience degree to be able to
practice engineering or geoscience
within a limited scope of a specific
discipline. Eligible applicants include
those who have either college diplomas
in engineering technology or bachelor
degrees in related fields which are not
engineering or geoscience – for example,
chemistry, biology, environmental
science, physics or mathematics.
Changes to The Engineering &
Geoscientific Professions Act of Manitoba
that took place in 2015, put in place the
proper regulatory framework for this
new license category. The Act changes
were precipitated by license categories
already in place in other provinces such
as British Columbia, Saskatchewan and
Alberta. Common license categories
across Canada allow for mobility
between provinces. A lot of work
was done by Engineers Geoscientists
Manitoba’s Limited License Task Group
to finalize the qualification criteria;
these criteria are referred to as “paths”
which are now on the website. A big
“thank you” to the CTTAM members who
participated on the task group.
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
started taking applications as of
January 1, 2017. To date, there are 16
people who are ‘beta testing’ the online
registration system by inputting real
information. So far the feedback has
been positive.
Reviewing the online files of limited
license applicants will begin in autumn,
when the digital files are ready for the
Specified Scope of Practice committee.
The committee anticipates a few
challenges and as they move forward;
as with any new system it is important
to proceed carefully to avoid any
lurking pitfalls.
To find out more about this new
license category, please go to the
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Specified Scope Of Practice LicenseBy Sharon E. Sankar, PEng., PE, FEC
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba website
at: www.enggeomb.ca/SSPL.html
Website information will be updated
with the feedback received, so please check
back often for updates. In the meantime, if
you have questions beyond what’s indicated
or are not certain how to proceed, please
contact Director of Admissions Sharon Sankar
Sharon E. Sankar, PEng., PE, FEC
Director of Admissions
Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba
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