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Our 2026 #OACETT President’s Awards Gala emcee, Sandy Jobin-Bevans, is back, and he’s already on his way to Hamilton! Let’s just say it involves a TTC bus and an interesting travel plan. Watch a short message from him as he shares why it's more than just a celebration: it’s a chance to connect, network, and be part of the energy of the full 2026 OACETT Conference, Exhibitor Tradeshow & Awards Gala. Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our Provincial Honours and Awards recipients and experience a full day of professional development, industry insights, and meaningful connections. 📅 May 29 - 31, 2026 📍 Sheraton Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre REGISTER: bit.ly/4cSPq8H Tickets Available for: • Member - All Access - Conference Pass • Non-Member - All Access - Conference Pass • President's Awards Gala & Reception Ticket We’ll see you in Hamilton, and hopefully Sandy makes it too... #OACETTAwards #OACETT2026 #Grid2Greatness #OurCertificationYourSuccess

Strengthen your understanding of management systems for water and wastewater utilities. Join Management Systems 101 on November 12 & 13 to explore DWQMS and ISO 14001:2015 requirements, compliance obligations, incident response and strategies for setting up effective management systems. 📅 November 12 & 13, 2026 | 8 a.m.–12 p.m. ET 💻 Virtual, Instructor-Led 🎓 8 Active CPD & MI Hours 💲 Members: $200 | Non-Members: $300 + taxes & fees Register: ow.ly/feZg50ZB2YZ #OACETT #WaterUtilities #Wastewater #WaterManagement #DWQMS #ISO14001 #EnvironmentalManagement #EngineeringTechnology #CPD

The final stages of a construction project can be the most challenging and costly, if not managed properly. This CPD & MI-approved course covers best practices, tips, and proven strategies to achieve substantial and total performance efficiently, avoid delays, and ensure a smooth owner handover. Learn the 5 key phases of construction closeout, from pre-construction to financial closeout, and make sure the last 3% of the project doesn’t become 15% of the effort. 📅 November 5 & 6, 2026 🕗 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET Register today 🔗 ow.ly/JNFL51016mo

Strong construction meetings and accurate minutes are essential to successful project delivery. This CPD & MI-approved course focuses on best practices for conducting effective site meetings, capturing clear and reliable minutes, and managing risk through proper documentation. 📅 October 29, 2026 🕗 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET Register today 🔗 ow.ly/mGwc50ZgSXR

Join us for Accessibility in Action: Building Spaces That Work for Everyone, a free webinar hosted by #OACETT’s Belonging and Inclusion Committee (BIC) and presented by Julie Sawchuk, B.Sc., B.Ed., RHFAC, accessibility advocate, international speaker, best-selling author and recipient of the King’s Coronation Medal. Discover how accessibility can be practical, achievable and impactful. Through real-life examples and lived experience, explore common barriers, challenge misconceptions and learn strategies to create more inclusive spaces that support safety, dignity and independence for everyone. 📅 Tuesday, November 24, 2026 ⏰ 5:00–6:00 p.m. ET 💻 Zoom Webinar ✔️ FREE | CPD-approved (Active) Register today 👉 bit.ly/3W12zYm #BelongingAndInclusion #Accessibility #InclusiveDesign #EngineeringTechnology #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #AccessibleSpaces

Ready to make a stronger impact in meetings? Join leadership and communication coach Linda Raynier on Tuesday, October 27 from 12PM - 1PM for Session 2 of the Confident Communication for Quiet Technical Professionals lunchtime webinar series - From Doer to Leader in the Room. Earn CPD and learn how to: ✔ Turn routine project updates into meaningful conversations ✔ Read the room and tailor your message to your audience ✔ Communicate with greater clarity and confidence ✔ Build professional relationships that strengthen your leadership presence 📅 October 27, 2026 ⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM ET 💻 Live on Zoom 💰 Only $20 + taxes and fees Register today! 🔗 bit.ly/4sgXDug #OACETT #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #LeadershipSkills #CommunicationSkills #CareerGrowth #EngineeringTechnology

#OACETT members are invited to attend the next CPD-approved Fireside Chat with OACETT Leadership on Thur, Nov 19, @ 5:00 PM. Join us to learn what’s happening at OACETT and bring your questions about any aspect of OACETT’s activities! Register 👉 bit.ly/4zEvwI2

Do you have the qualifications, but you need to learn how to stand out to potential employers? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Then you need to attend the CPD-approved course, From Qualified to Chosen: A 3-Day Career Advancement Intensive for Professionals that will help you gain the practical strategies to help you get noticed by employers. Led by Rosalie Salamone, Recruitment Professional and Founder of Dedita Recruitment Consultant Inc., this live virtual course, with a small class size, draws on 20+ years of recruitment experience to help you: ✔ Strengthen your resume, LinkedIn presence and professional visibility ✔ Develop a strategic approach to job searching and networking ✔ Build confidence in interviews and salary negotiations 📅 November 5, 12 & 19, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET 💻 Live virtual sessions - Zoom Webinar Register today! 🔗 bit.ly/4hC9lwa #OACETT #CareerAdvancement #ProfessionalDevelopment #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #EngineeringTechnology

🎙️ New Tech Takes Episode: Click Before You Dig: Ensuring Safety with Ontario Dig Authority Understanding underground infrastructure is essential to safe excavation and construction across Ontario! Tune in to OACETT's latest edition of the Tech Takes podcast with guest Mitch Panciuk, CEO of @DigAuthority (formerly Ontario One Call), as he discusses: • The importance of safe digging and damage prevention • Ontario Dig Authority's rebranding and evolving role • Modernizing processes and improving regulatory compliance • Strengthening infrastructure safety through industry collaboration Listen today at bit.ly/4BbwFs9 OACETT members can continue their learning through the Ontario Dig Authority and receive 15% off all Ontario Dig Authority courses with an exclusive promo code! Check your email for the code. #OACETT #TechTakes #OntarioDigAuthority #UndergroundInfrastructure #SafeDigging #DamagePrevention #EngineeringTechnology #Podcast

OACETT is at the Best Defence Conference today at RBC Place in Greater London, Ontario. We’re connecting with manufacturers about hiring certified technical professionals and supporting certification for the talent already on their teams. Our C.Tech. and C.E.T. Certifications provide independent validation of technical education and experience, helping employers hire with confidence, recognize staff expertise, and reinforce a commitment to quality and professional accountability. And look who popped by the booth to say hi, OACETT member Mel Nywening, C.E.T.! Great to see you, Mel! Stop by the OACETT booth #66 - Let’s talk about the technical talent behind your next defence project. #OACETT #ODA #BestDefenceConference #OntarioDefenceAssociation #DefenceIndustry #OntarioDefence #CanadianDefence

Attending the Southwestern Ontario Water and Wastewater Conference 2026 in Kitchener? Stop by the OACETT booth and say hello! Carol Warner, C.Tech., Deputy Registrar, Registration & Professional Practice and Ana Sierra, Marketing Specialist, Member Engagement Services, look forward to connecting with water and wastewater professionals and sharing how OACETT can support your professional growth and certification journey. We look forward to seeing you there! #OACETT #SCOWWA #WaterAndWastewater #EngineeringTechnology #ProfessionalDevelopment

After the success of the first session, Kevin Ramdas, Ph.D., is back with a second: AI - The Mechanics of Prompting and Building Context. In this CPD-approved lunchtime webinar, you'll learn the best practices on how large language models work and walk away with the ability to explain *why* a prompt works, not just how to copy templates. 📅 November 4, 2026 ⏰ 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET 💻 Zoom Webinar Register 👉eventbrite.ca/e/ai-the-mecha…

Strong construction meetings and accurate minutes are essential to successful project delivery. This CPD & MI-approved course focuses on best practices for conducting effective site meetings, capturing clear and reliable minutes, and managing risk through proper documentation. 📅 October 29, 2026 🕗 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET Register today 🔗 ow.ly/gZQ050ZgT2k

Our #OACETT team recently visited @imax in Mississauga to interview Paul Constantinou, VP of Hardware Engineering, and explore the people and technology behind some extraordinary cinematic experiences. IMAX projectors are assembled right here in Mississauga, a tangible connection between Ontario’s technical expertise and what audiences experience around the world. And the company continues to push the boundaries. Did you know that Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey became the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX film cameras? A remarkable example of technical ingenuity expanding what’s possible in storytelling. IMAX systems have been in space, under the depths of the OACETT and helping the Dark Knight chase down the Joker. For OACETT, building relationships with innovative employers like IMAX helps us understand evolving industry needs, raise the visibility of our members’ expertise and explore opportunities for learning and career development. It also helps us show the next generation where a technical career can take them. That connection to the next generation led to one of my favourite moments. When we asked Paul what advice he would give a young technician or technologist starting their career, his answer was simple: “Find something that you love and do that.” We also had a chance to speak with a few OACETT members who work behind the scenes at IMAX and make the magic happen. A sincere thank you to Paul Constantinou, Viktor Maksimowicz and the IMAX team for welcoming us and sharing their time, insights and enthusiasm. Look out for this special feature in our Fall 2026 edition of the OT!

A signed agreement, a great podcast conversation, and plenty of common ground. #OACETT is pleased to share that OACETT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with @DigAuthority, formerly Ontario One Call, to strengthen our collaboration on safe excavation, underground infrastructure protection, and professional development. For OACETT members, this partnership brings practical value: • A 15% discount on Ontario Dig Authority courses. (check your email for the code) • Safe-digging education integrated into our continuing professional development program. • Opportunities to learn through joint presentations, workshops, and technical sessions focused on damage prevention. Engineering technicians and technologists play an important role in Ontario’s infrastructure. Connecting their expertise with Ontario Dig Authority’s educational resources helps support informed decisions, safer projects, and stronger communities. We also had a great podcast conversation with Ontario Dig Authority’s President and CEO, Mitch Panciuk. Thank you, Mitch, for joining us and bringing your perspective and enthusiasm to the conversation. There was plenty to dig into! Check out the podcast here: bit.ly/4hVp6NE Not to mention, be sure to read more about the Ontario Dig Authority in the Winter edition of the OT magazine. Thank you to everyone at Ontario Dig Authority and OACETT who helped bring this partnership together. Ontario’s future depends on what we build, and what we protect beneath it.

Master Construction Contract Administration with Confidence 🏗️ Gain a practical understanding of the administrative responsibilities, documentation, and processes required to successfully manage construction contracts using CCDC contract forms. This CPD-approved & MI-approved course is designed to help construction professionals reduce risk, improve communication, and support successful project delivery from start to closeout. ✔ Understand construction contract roles, responsibilities & obligations ✔ Learn how to interpret and manage CCDC contract documents & forms ✔ Apply payment, inspection, documentation & work control processes ✔ Explore warranties, allowances, quality control & project closeout procedures ✔ Strengthen communication and contract administration practices 📅 October 27 & 28, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET 💻 Virtual, Instructor-Led 📚 6 Active CPD Hours 👉 Register today: bit.ly/4uwY97k #Construction #ContractAdministration #CCDC #ProjectManagement #ConstructionManagement #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #OACETT

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from OACETT! 🦃 This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our members, volunteers, partners and the entire engineering technology and applied science community across Ontario. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🍁 #HappyThanksgiving #Thanksgiving #EngineeringTechnology #AppliedScience

A body in a wastewater treatment plant turns an ordinary workday into a mystery full of secrets, suspects and shocking twists in Murder in the Primary. Join author and wastewater expert John Seldon, C.E.T. for this CPD-approved event as he explores the story and discover the fascinating systems that keep our communities running. Come for the mystery, meet the author and leave with a fresh perspective on water and wastewater! Why you need to attend: ✔ First 5 registrants receive a FREE copy of Murder in the Primary! ✔ Food and beverages provided for in-person attendees ✔ Earn CPD hours while having fun 📅 October 22, 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Bostwick Library, 501 Southdale Rd W, or Zoom 🔗 Register Today: bit.ly/4zqIfhC If you cannot attend in person, please join us online, register at bit.ly/47aE3q5 #OACETT #WomenInTechnology #WIT #BookClub #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #WastewaterTreatment #EngineeringTechnology #LondonOntario

New CPD Course! From Qualified to Chosen: A 3-Day Career Advancement Intensive for Professionals Being qualified is only part of the equation. Learn how to stand out, communicate your value and confidently take the next step in your career! Join Rosalie Salamone, Recruitment Professional and Founder of Dedita Recruitment Consultant Inc. for his 3-day live virtual CPD-approved course offering practical strategies backed by 20+ years of experience to help you: ✔ Strengthen your resume, LinkedIn presence and professional visibility ✔ Build a strategic job search and networking approach ✔ Master interviews and navigate salary negotiations with confidence 📅 November 5, 12 & 19, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM 💻 Zoom Register today! 🔗 bit.ly/4hC9lwa Invest in your professional growth and position yourself for your next opportunity! #OACETT #CareerAdvancement #CPD #CareerGrowth #JobSearch #Networking #InterviewSkills #EngineeringTechnology

Join us for Professional Identity & Inclusion in Practice, the third webinar in #OACETT’s Belonging & Inclusion learning series. Explore neurodiversity and gender inclusion in the engineering technology profession and gain practical strategies to help create more inclusive, supportive professional environments. 📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026 ⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m. ET 💻 Zoom Webinar ✔️ 90 minutes | CPD-eligible Hosted by BIC Chair Lara Widdifield, C.E.T., with facilitator Matthew Fleming from CultureAlly. Register today 👉 bit.ly/4AQdST7 #BelongingAndInclusion #EngineeringTechnology #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #InclusiveWorkplaces #Neurodiversity #GenderInclusion

Strengthen your drainage design skills with this two-day, CPD-approved online course! Explore practical methods for culvert, open channel and storm sewer design through real-world scenarios, case studies and specialized software tools. 📅 October 22–23, 2026 💻 Online | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET 💰 Use code OACETT for 10% off Register today! ow.ly/2C1x50ZV3b1 #OACETT #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #CivilEngineering #DrainageDesign #StormwaterManagement #EngineeringTechnology