Exploring Career Alternatives Engineering & Applied Science Technology through ASTTBC

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1 Welcome Exploring Career Alternatives Engineering & Applied Science Technology through ASTTBC Jacqueline de Raadt Manager, Executive Initiatives September 12 th, 2016 M.O.S.A.I.C. Webinar

2 Presentation: Overview This presentation offers an overview of ASTTBC, potential career opportunities and the services we offer. Who is ASTTBC? Why Technology careers? What are the employment opportunities in the Tech Sector? Where to begin? How can we help? Intro to ASTTBC

3 Who are we? : Applied Science Technologists, Technicians and Specified Technical Specialists of British Columbia (ASTTBC) Protect public interest Register and regulate technologist, technicians and technical specialists in BC 10,500+ members and one of BC s largest professional associations Professional Association Known for high standards, addressing skills shortages, and promoting technology careers Membership opens doors to career opportunities, networking and mentorship

4 Career Networking Affiliated Organizations ITTP - Internationally Trained Technology Professionals BC BC Women in Technology First Nations Career Council

5 Career Networking Networking Partnerships Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) Technology Education and Career Council (TECC) Society of Internationally Trained Engineers of BC (SITE-BC) Society of Punjabi Engineers and Technologists of BC (SPEATBC) Association of Consulting Engineering Companies in BC (ACEC-BC) Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC)

6 Future Outlook Technology Sector Employment in the Technology sector in BC is the second fastest growing sector after construction. In 2012, approximately 150,000 British Columbians worked in engineering and applied science technology occupations. In 2007, the engineering and applied science technology sector produced $18.1B in revenues with $2.7B (18%) derived from export revenues. The sector accounted for about 5.9% of GDP in 2007, and more significantly it outperformed GDP growth in the overall economy. It is a current and future key contributor to BC s economy and growth.

7 Future Outlook Technology Careers: Smart Choice! Results released April 13 th, 2016 in a Conference Board of Canada study show; Employment growth has strongly outpaced overall employment growth for Canada as a whole for the past 15 years Average weekly wage rate has remained more than 20 per cent above the national average from to

8 Technology Careers: Hot Jobs ASTTBC recently release a labour market study undertaken with APEGBC, ACEC-BC, and APGST projecting in demand skills and labour shortages to ,000 job openings by occupations, including engineering and technology professionals. Future Outlook The study concludes part of the solution to fill significant job vacancies over the next 10 years includes employing immigrants and workers who are new to the workforce.

9 90,000 Labour Force Supply: All Eng., T&T Occupations, British Columbia, Moderate Development Scenario 85,000 80,000 75,000 70,000 65,000 60,000 55, Base Supply New Entrants Mobility Occupational Mobility Immigration Demand

10 Skills Shortages Skills Shortages The 31,000 new openings expected by 2024 Demand for new talent is higher than the output of BC s post-secondary institutions. Youth, foreign-trained workers and unemployed in the current labour force are three key sources to creating and developing a workforce to help address this skills shortage.

11 Pathways to Employment Do you have clients who have talent, a natural ability, or enjoys and is interested in... Basic Skills & Abilities How things work and using their hands Using tools or equipment Doing simple calculations to solve problems Working in various locations and settings

12 Tech Career Alternatives Technology Jobs: 19 Disciplines ASTTBC registers and certifies a wide range of AScT and CTech Disciplines. Biological Sciences Biomedical Engineering Building Chemical Civil Electrical Electronics Environmental Gas & Petroleum Geomatics Industrial Technology Information Technology Instrumentation Mechanical Metallurgical Mining Marine systems

13 City Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Director of Engineering P.Eng. Manager of Environmental Services P.Eng. Assistant Manager of Environmental Services AScT Environmental Services Specialist P.Eng. Fire Chief, AScT Manager of Roads & Drainage AScT Supervisor of Roads & Drainage AScT Roads Technician AScT Director of Development & Regulatory Services AScT Manager of Land Development AScT Development Tech (x2) AScT Utilities Engineer P.Eng. Utilities Technician AScT Director of Operations AScT, RTMgr Utilities Superintendent AScT, RTMgr Operations Technician CTech Watercourse Specialist AScT

14 Technical Specialists: 9 Disciplines ASTTBC registers and certifies a wide range of Technical Specialists Construction Safety Officer Fire Protection Technician House & Property Inspector Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Public Works Inspector Steel Detailer Residential Building Designer Site Improvement Surveyor Underground Utility Locator Tech Career Alternatives

15 What do Fire Protection Technicians do? Inspect and test fire protection equipment: ex. extinguishers, sprinklers, alarm systems Travel from site to site Work for a Fire Protection servicing company Hands-on work but not physically demanding Provide excellent customer service Fire Protection

16 Fire Protection Fire Protection Technician Endorsements 10 Endorsements: EX Fire Extinguishers VI Verification of Fire Alarm Systems AL Fire Alarm Systems GS Generator Systems CO Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning SM Smoke Control Systems EM Unit Emergency Lighting SP Special Fire Suppression Systems WA Water-Based Fire Protection Systems FP Fire Pumps

17 Fire Protection Technician Labour Market Facts Over 100 current job openings & a growing industry. Starting wage is approximately $15 hour as a Fire Protection Technician Assistant. Wage increases occur as more endorsements are attained. Potential long term career salary of 80K. Fire Protection

18 Specialized Assessment Support ASTTBC created two online assessment tools designed to support both PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition) and FCR (Foreign Credential Recognition). 1) Technology Registrations Canada Clients register and create an account: Poses questions Guides responses Determines eligibility Provides feedback Offers recommendations Encourages application for certification Specialized Assessment Tools

19 2) International Technology Education Recognition A searchable database of Technology Education programs that have been assessed as meeting academic requirements for certification in Canada as a technology professional. The database includes: 537 programs 414 institutions 311 cities 79 countries. Specialized Assessment Tools

20 Additional Services Online Job Board Once you are certified and registered with ASTTBC, we have an online job board with postings from companies looking for candidates with our credentials

21 Career & Job Search Support Additional Services ASTTBC's Career Planning and Job Search Strategies website has been designed to assist individuals who are looking for work, considering a career change or wanting to advance their career to the next level.

22 The End Questions? Thank you attending this webinar! Jacqueline de Raadt X260