Advocacy
Advocating for the technology professions in engineering and applied science technology
TPBC is working to make sure there is no misunderstanding about TPBC’s mandate and its role, which is NOT the role of a professional regulator. We also wish to be clear that the Professional Governance Act does not in any way regulate professional organizations such as TPBC or lend authority to advocacy activities conducted by professional organizations.
Advocacy Initiatives
Build Better BC
Build Better BC
BUILD BETTER BC (BBBC) is an initiative of Technology Professions BC Association (TPBC), the advocacy voice for engineering and applied science technology. OUR PURPOSE with BBBC is to help find solutions to current issues within TPBC’s mandate.
Indigenous Relations
Indigenous Relations
Technology Professions British Columbia humbly acknowledges the ongoing work being done through many territories of unceded lands within BC. TPBC is a friend and ally in the complex work of restoring and enhancing the unique relationship with Indigenous peoples within this area. We share the responsibility of fostering good relations and working to excel at uplifting our communities.
Through TPBC we proudly support and believe that the work we perform every day is done with open hearts, open minds and for the well-being of all.
Internationally Qualified
Internationally Qualified Members (IQM)
TPBC is developing an initiative that will provide information that assists technologists and techicians holding international credentials find their path as they build careers in Canada. Our focus will be providing information on organizations which offer support for IQMs. Watch this site as we build the program.
People With Disabilities
People With Disabilities
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melia Cooper, TPBC Board Director, and CEO John Leech have been hard at work developing a Vision, Mission and Goals statement for our STEM Pathways : empowering abilities program. The Vision statement: A world where everyone has fair and equal opportunities for education and employment in technology, especially people with disabilities working in STEM-related professions.
Techtalent BC
TechTalent BC
TechTalentBC is the platform on which TPBC focuses on education and careers in engineering and applied science technology.
TEChub
TEChub
TEChub is a new ‘blue chip’ group of leaders from business, NGOs, and education developed to advise our association on technology education and careers. This body helps advocate on matters of interest to our educational system, employers and our economy in general.
TPBC's MOA's
TPBC’s MOA’s
TPBC has formalized Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with a number of organizations.
Women4Tech
Women4Tech
TPBC is supporting women and girls as they look to a career in STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. We will strive to support women already in the field and who are looking for assistance as they move along in their career.
TechENVIRO
TechENVIRO
TPBC has formalized Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with a number of organizations.
Accreditation Statement
TPBC believes accreditation of engineering and applied science technology education programs is a necessary element of a professional regulatory framework and strongly encourages all eligible technology programs to achieve accreditation.
Accreditation Support
Technology Professions BC (TPBC) is pleased that a number of organizations have issued statements of support for accreditation.
TPBC Advocacy Policy
The TPBC Board is currently developing an Advocacy Policy that will frame the work of TPBC as it serves to advocate for technology professionals. It is anticipated that the Policy will be finalized by mid 2024.
It is still early days in the life of TPBC and hence not possible to forecast what lies ahead on specific matters in which some form of advocacy might be embraced by TPBC. It is anticipated that both a Professional Regulator and TPBC may be a common interest on certain matters, in which case TPBC will consider whether it is appropriate and helpful, in the public interest, for TPBC to engage as an advocate for technology professionals.
Role of Professional Regulators
The Office of the Superintendent of Professional Regulation (OSPG) has established a Guide for professional regulators. The Guide cites the PGA on advocacy:
“A regulatory body may only act in an advocacy role in accordance with this act and in accordance with rules, conditions or limits prescribed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. (S22(3)
Pursuant to the PGA the OSPG has framed for professional regulators the OSPG Guidance: Advocacy Activities Evaluation Framework:
https://professionalgovernancebc.ca/app/uploads/sites/498/2023/07/Advocacy-Framework-Web-20230728.pdf
Professional Regulators, including ASTTBC, have established a policy to guide their advocacy.