Jason Jung and Geoff Sale with ASTTBC take a closer look at career pathways in the applied science and engineering technology sectors.

2. THE ASSOCIATION FOR
TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Presented by:
Jason Y. Jung, AScT
Manager, Professional Practice & Development
Geoff Sale, AScT
Manager, Internationally Trained Professional
Program

3. • Established in 1958
• Incorporated as ASTTBC under ASTT Act in 1985
• Self-governing professional association with power
to make regulation.
• 10,000+ registered members in BC
• 16 applied science / engineering disciplines
• 8 technical specialist disciplines
• Over 60,000 technologists & technicians registered
in Canada.
• 3rd largest tech assoc. in Canada, 8th largest in BC.
Who is ASTTBC?

4. • Biological Sciences • Gas & Petroleum
• Biomedical Engineering • Geomatics
• Building/Architectural • Industrial
• Chemical • Information Technology
• Civil • Mechanical
• Electrical • Metallurgy
• Electronics • Mining
• Environmental • Forest Engineering
Disciplines of Certification

5. Sectoral Hierarchy Analogy
Many models are well-understood by the public:
• Health (Doctors, Nurses, Technicians, Administrators,
Hospital Staff)
• Military (General, Ranking Officers, NCO’s, Privates)
• Justice (Law makers, Judges, Lawyers, Police,
Criminals)
• Business (CEO, VP’s, Middle Managers, Supervisors,
Administrators, Consultants, Specialists, Workers)

6. OUR MODEL IS NOT WELL UNDERSTOOD BY
THE PUBLIC!
Engineering, Construction, Applied Science
• Scientists, Researchers, Lab Technologists
• Engineers, Technologists, Technicians, Trades
Our Sector Roles

7. The Engineering Team
Professional Engineering
Licensed to practice
4 years, DegreeP.Eng or P.Geo
Engineering Technology
Licenses seldom
required
1 to 3 years, Certificate
or Diploma of Technology
AScT or CTech
Trades
License required
to practice
40 weeks over 4 years
Red Seal (national) or
Provincial Certification
Journeyperson
Tradesperson
Skilled Labour
No licence required
10 weeks to qualify
In a subtrade
Skilled Worker

8. • Employment in technology specific occupations 2012
was approximately 150,000.
• ASTTBC technologist/technician jobs represent 38.3%
1. Professional, Scientific & Management Sectors (41%)
2. Government Services
3. Health & Social Services
4. Manufacturing
5. Trade – domestic and international
What Sectors do Technologists and
Technicians Work?

9. • Engineering and applied science occupations are found
everywhere including:
1. Provincial/Federal Government
2. Local Government – engineering, infrastructure
3. Utilities – BC Hydro, TELUS, Fortis
4. Professional consulting firms, IT industry
5. Technical services companies – construction related,
health sector, environmental, new media, etc.
Where do Technologists and Technicians
Work?

10. • Labour market outlook projects 25,621 new jobs
between 2010-2020.
• Just over 50% of these jobs are expected to be
created in the Professional, Scientific and
Management Occupation cluster.
• ASTTBC technologists and technicians could
represent 33.7% of this total growth.
Job Growth in Technology…

11. • Five largest occupational categories for employment
growth areas:
• Computer and informational systems
• Medical technologists and technicians
• Engineers
• Technical occupations in computer systems
• Technical occupations in electronics and
electrical engineering.
• This represents 65% of the new employment
growth.
Job Growth in Technology…

12. • Technologist - $6,670
• Technician - $5,945
• Engineering General - $6,250
• Electronics - $5,800
• Environmental - $5,700
• IT - $5,900
• Mining - $7,250
** From the ASTTBC 2013 MCS
What are the Median Monthly Salaries?

13. • Technology workers are found in virtually all sectors
• Incredible growth opportunities in industry
• Technologist/technicians make up about 38% of
those jobs and 26,000+ jobs created by 2020 will be
technology based occupations.
• Jobs generally pay well – not many realize this.
Summary

14. • Secondary curriculum based on clearly defined
career pathways fulfill hiring demands.
• Opportunities to engage in science exploration with
a connection to jobs and roles.
• Understanding roles of people/jobs within sectors.
• Outreach organizations working collaboratively in
like areas – no more working in silos!
• Mentorship
• Industry support and program stewardship
So What’s Next? What’s Needed?

15. THE ASSOCIATION FOR
TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Thank You!