Fact Sheet – Engineering Technician and Engineering Technologist

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 22100 – Chemical technologists and technicians 22301 – Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians 22302 – Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians 22230 – Non-destructive testers and inspectors 22312 – Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics Civil, architecture, design, and surveying 22300 – Civil engineering technologists and technicians 22210 – Architectural technologists and technicians 22212 – Drafting technologists and technicians 22213 – Land survey technologists and technicians Computer network systems and telecommunications 22220 – Computer network and web technicians 22222 – Information systems testing technicians 72204 – Telecommunications line and cable installers and repairers 72205 – Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians Electrical, electronics, and instrumentation 22310 – Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians 22311 – Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) 22313 – Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors 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 22101 – Geological and mineral technologists and technicians 22112 – Forestry technologists and technicians 22110 – Biological technologists and technicians
Regulatory body	Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba (CTTAM) Internationally educated professionals
Regulated titles	Certified Engineering Technician (C.Tech.) Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) Certified Applied Science Technician (A.Sc.T.; C.Tech) Certified Applied Science Technologist (A.Sc.T.; C.E.T) 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	CTTAM – FAQs Engineering Technology Canada Technology Registrations Canada (TRC)
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: 22303 – Construction estimators 22233 – Construction inspectors 21120 – Public and environmental health and safety professionals 22232 – Occupational health and safety specialists 92101 – Water and waste treatment plant operators 12102 – Procurement and purchasing agents and officers 51112 – Technical writers 62100 – Technical sales specialists – wholesale trade 70012 – Facility operation and maintenance managers 75101 – Material handlers 22221 – User support technicians 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

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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.