BCIT Endorses Accreditation of Programs Leading to ASTTBC Registration

Technology Professions BC (TPBC) is pleased that BCIT has issued a statement of support for accreditation. At present BCIT has three of their technology programs accredited by TAC: Biomedical Engineering Technology, Forest and Natural Areas Management and Geomatics Engineering Technology.

TPBC CEO John Leech met with BCIT President Jeff Zabudsky in August 2024 to talk about BCIT technology programming and the importance of national accreditation and the need to graduate a sufficient supply of technologists to meet industry needs.

For more on this, please go to the Acvocacy/Accreditation Support page..

Posted 2025/Jul/31

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

TPBC Develops Vision Statement for People with Disabilities Program

Ameila 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. TPBC is in a solid position to bring about positive change built on this Vision Statement. Read the full statement HERE.

Posted 2025/Feb/06

EMCON Endorses Statement on Accreditation

EMCON President Frank Rizzardo, AScT Endorses Statement on Accreditation

"Nationally recognized accreditation has been the hallmark of Canadian portability for students across this country . As employers it is a significant benefit to be able to recognize that students (possible employees) have achieved the national standard of education. We operate in BC, Alberta and Ontario so it is helpful NOT to have three or worse sets of standards to rate individuals competence."

Posted 2025/April/03

BCEDA supports TPBCA's statement on accreditation

BCEDA Supports Accreditation Statement

The BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA) endorses the Accreditation Statement. Dale Wheeldon, President and CEO, said, "This statement strongly supports national recognition of technology education programs, an important building block for professionals registration. Students, parents and employers will be assured that the accredited program meets current standards here in BC, nationally and internationally." BCEDA develops programs and initiatives to support communities and economic development organizations.

Posted 2025/January/11

KPU supports TPBCA's statement on accreditation

KPU Endorses TPBCA Accreditation Statement

The Technology Professionals BC Association (TPBCA) is proud to announce that Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) has endorsed the TPBCA Statement on Accreditation. This endorsement highlights KPU’s dedication to ensuring high-quality technology education through third-party accreditation, benefiting students, employers, and the broader community.
Dr. Diane Purvey, Provost and Vice President, Academic at KPU, stated, “The TPBC Statement of Accreditation underscores the importance of third-party accreditation in ensuring high quality technology education in BC. Kwantlen Polytechnic University is proud to have our Environmental Technology Program accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada, ensuring that curriculum outcomes align with current industry standards and that our students’ career opportunities are enhanced.”
TPBCA commends KPU’s commitment to aligning educational programs with current industry standards and to fostering career success for its students. The endorsement reflects a shared vision for advancing technology education in British Columbia. TPBCA looks forward to ongoing collaboration with KPU to promote excellence and innovation in applied science and engineering technology programs.

Posted 2025/January/11

Herold Engineering Endorses Statement on Accreditation

Herold Engineering Endorses TPBC's Statement on Accreditation

We are pleased to report that Herold Engineering has indicated support for our Statement on Accreditation. Managing Principal, Lee Rowley, FEC, P.Eng., M.I.Struct.E., M.I.C.E., LEED AP, stated, "I certainly support the TPBC Statement on Accreditation of Technology Programs. It is a major step in ensuring consistency and quality, for those taking programs leading to registration with ASTTBC as technologist, technician or technical specialist."

Herold Engineering is a well-diversified Vancouver Island based consulting engineering company with their corporate office in Nanaimo and offices in Victoria and Ucluelet, BC. Herold Engineering is involved in a wide variety of building, municipal, transportation and marine projects throughout British Columbia with the majority of their work on Vancouver Island.

Posted 2025/Feb/27

TPBC CONGRATULATES INCOMING TRU PRESIDENT

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Thompson Rivers University has named Dr. Airini, an internationally recognized researcher, teacher, and leader in higher education, as its next President and Vice-Chancellor. Her five-year term begins July 1.

Currently holding the role of Provost and Vice-President Academic at the University of Saskatchewan, Airini is known for her work on student success, equity, and education systems reform. She served as Dean of TRU’s Faculty of Education and Social Work from 2014 to 2021.

“Returning to TRU is both an honour and a responsibility,” said Airini. “It’s an enormous privilege to take on this role. We know that TRU became a full university 20 years ago because of this community’s strong vision and advocacy,” she said. “It is from these roots that this dynamic university is serving the region, and quietly yet boldly changing the province and the world.”

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Posted 2025/Apr/03

TPBC CONGRATULATES INCOMING UFV PRESIDENT

University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) has appointed Dr. James Mandigo as its next President and Vice-Chancellor. He succeeds Dr. Joanne MacLean, who will retire in June.

Mandigo, currently UFV’s Provost and VP Academic, served as acting president in 2023, and steered the university through a challenging time of transition post-COVID with his calm and level-headed leadership.

“James is a passionate educator and the UFV Board of Governors views him as the ideal person to lead UFV into the future,” Board Chair John Pankratz said. “Building on the steady foundation that Dr. MacLean has created, we believe Dr. Mandigo will provide strong, strategic direction as the university continues to realize its vast potential.”

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Posted 2025/Apr/05

BCEDA Launches DisasterSmartBC

BCEDA Launches DisasterSmartBC: Leading Canada in Economic Resiliency and Recovery

Penticton, BC – April 16, 2025 – The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) isproud to announce the launch of DisasterSmartBC, a cutting-edge platform designed to equip communities and businesses with the tools and resources they need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. The DisasterSmartBC website is expected to launch later this year and serve as a centralized hub for:

Comprehensive Disaster Resources: Offering guidance, tools, and best practices to help communities prepare for and recover from natural and man-made disasters.
Economic Recovery Strategies: Providing templates, case studies, and actionable plans to accelerate recovery efforts.
Collaboration Opportunities: Creating a space for stakeholders to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and build long-term resilience.

Learn more.

TPBC has a Memorandum of Understanding with BCEDA; click here

Posted 2025/Apr/17

Black Wolf Consulting Inc. Endorses AccreditatiON STATEMENT

Black Wolf Consulting Inc., is pleased to support TPBC’s Statement on Accreditation.

Grant Lachmuth, AScT, RTMgr, President stated, "We fully support the TPBC Statement on Accreditation of Technology Programs. Accreditation of these programs is essential in ensuring a high level of consistency and quality, for students taking technology programs leading to registration with ASTTBC as a technologist, technician or technical specialist. Additionally, Black Wolf Consulting also acknowledges Technology Accreditation Canada as the primary authority for the accreditation of engineering and applied science technology programs in BC."

Posted 2025/May/09

Marlon Coy-Veliz Appointed as community rep

Marlon Coy-Veliz, CTech Appointed Community Rep - Victoria

We're pleased to share a bit about Marlon, who is serving as a CR in Victoria.

Marlon Coy-Veliz has been a Structural Technologist for 10 years. He attended KPU (Kwantlen Polytechnic University) in 2012 where he completed certificates in Architectural, Mechanical and Structural Drafting and Design. His career has included working at small, medium and large engineering firms where he’s been involved in projects ranging from small residential renovations to concrete towers.

Prior to his current path, Marlon was a self-employed painter for 20 years which taught him:

the value of time and resource management
coordination with other disciplines
how to deliver projects on time
proper and concise communication

All vital skills in his role as a Structural Technologist at Herold Engineering Ltd.

Marlon received his CTech designation from the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC in October 2023.He has a passion for learning and sharing knowledge/ skills/ resources with others.

Marlon is excited to start his role as a Community Representative for TPBC.

Posted 2024/Aug/21

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

EMCON Endorses Statement on Accreditation

APB supports TPBCA's statement on accreditation

BCEDA supports TPBCA's statement on accreditation

KPU supports TPBCA's statement on accreditation

Herold Engineering Endorses Statement on Accreditation

TPBC CONGRATULATES INCOMING TRU PRESIDENT

TPBC CONGRATULATES INCOMING UFV PRESIDENT

BCEDA Launches DisasterSmartBC

Black Wolf Consulting Inc. Endorses AccreditatiON STATEMENT

Marlon Coy-Veliz Appointed as community rep

EVEN OLDER TPBC NEWS BYTES HERE!

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

EMCON Endorses Statement on Accreditation

APB supports TPBCA's statement on accreditation

BCEDA supports TPBCA's statement on accreditation

KPU supports TPBCA's statement on accreditation

Herold Engineering Endorses Statement on Accreditation

TPBC CONGRATULATES INCOMING TRU PRESIDENT

TPBC CONGRATULATES INCOMING UFV PRESIDENT

BCEDA Launches DisasterSmartBC

Black Wolf Consulting Inc. Endorses AccreditatiON STATEMENT

Marlon Coy-Veliz Appointed as community rep

EVEN OLDER TPBC NEWS BYTES HERE!

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