| Regulated profession (NOC 2021) | Many job titles include the term "technician" or "technologist." Some technician or technologist positions have mandatory certification requirements with the Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) while others do not. Certification requirements will typically be included in the job posting. Chemical, mechanical, and industrial/manufacturing
Civil, architecture, design, and surveying
Computer network systems and telecommunications
Electrical, electronics, and instrumentation
Note: Avionics inspectors, mechanics and technicians who sign maintenance releases and certify airworthiness require an aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) licence (category E - avionics) issued by Transport Canada. Earth sciences and biological |
| Regulatory body | Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) |
| Regulated titles |
Note: CTTAM offers student membership for those enrolled in an appropriate full-time technology program. For further information, see the Membership levels section. |
| National bodies | Technology Professionals Canada (TPC) is the national organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the profession. TPC established and maintains the National Technology Benchmarks (NTB) in partnership with the National Council of Deans of Technology (NCDoT). |
| Certification process | See CTTAM - Application Process for Internationally Educated Professionals. |
| Credential assessment | CTTAM refers internationally educated applicants to World Education Services (WES) to obtain a WES ICAP (course-by-course) credential evaluation. |
| Language proficiency | There are no specific language requirements for certification. However, CTTAM recommends applicants have a minimum level of CLB 7 (or equivalent). |
| Professional competency profiles | See TPC - The National Technology Benchmarks. |
| Tools/resources | |
| Essential skills profile | Go to Job Bank - Explore careers by essential skills, search for the occupation via name or NOC code, and view the essential skills profile. |
| Employment outlook | Go to Job Bank - Explore job outlooks, search the occupation name or NOC code, and view employment outlook by provinces and regions across Canada. |
| Job search tools | See CTTAM - Careers. To search job postings in any occupation, visit Job Bank or Work in Manitoba. |
| Related occupations/alternate careers (NOC 2021) | Below are examples of occupations in the broader field of technology and related disciplines:
See Careers in Construction - Career Finder for more information on construction career options. While each occupation will have its own set of employment requirements, none are regulated occupations in Manitoba and therefore do not have certification/registration requirements with a professional regulatory body. Employers often, however, require applicants to have job-specific experience, training, and/or certification. Always check the hiring criteria carefully. Hiring criteria is set by the employer and will vary from employer to employer. |
Notes
- This fact sheet serves as a guide and will be updated periodically. When researching information on professional registration processes, always refer to the regulator to ensure accurate, up-to-date information.
- The Government of Canada updates the National Occupational Classification (NOC) every five years. At present, users can access four versions of NOC (2021, 2016, 2011, and 2006) on the NOC website. When searching an occupation on the NOC website, always use the most recent version (NOC 2021).
- The regulatory body is the only organization that can grant entry into a regulated occupation via registration and the issuing of a licence or certificate. Other organizations (e.g., national bodies, regional bodies, membership associations, etc.) are not regulatory bodies.