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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

Looking for your next career opportunity? Join us at OACETT’s Engineering Technology & Applied Science Career Fair and connect directly with employers, industry professionals, and organizations across Ontario’s growing engineering technology sector. Whether you're a student, recent graduate or experienced professional, this is your chance to explore new opportunities and grow your network. ✔ Meet employers hiring across multiple disciplines ✔ Explore job openings & career pathways ✔ Share your resume and make meaningful connections 📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026 ⏰ 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM 📍 Hamilton Convention Centre – Albion Room 🎟️ FREE for OACETT members (check email for code) or $20 + taxes & fees Take the next step in your career 🔗 bit.ly/4tFfpHI #OACETT #CareerFair #EngineeringTechnology #AppliedScience #CareerDevelopment #Networking #Students #Technologists #CareerOpportunities

2026 #OACETT Salary & Compensation Survey is now available! 📊 Developed in partnership with Bramm Research, this report is built from insights shared by 2,200+ OACETT members and 125+ employers across Ontario, giving you valuable data on compensation, benefits, career growth, and professional development in the engineering and applied science technology industry. Use it to better understand: ✔ Certification value ✔ Base salary & premium compensation ✔ Industry trends Plus, explore the interactive dashboard tool to compare by region, discipline, education, and level of responsibility. Available free for all OACETT members on the member portal 👉 bit.ly/2026-salary-su… #SalarySurvey #CareerDevelopment #EngineeringTechnology #CompensationReport

On the National Day of Mourning, #OACETT remembers workers who have lost their lives, been injured, or become ill due to their work. We honour their memory and reaffirm our commitment to health and safety in every workplace. #DayOfMourning #NationalDayOfMourning #WorkplaceSafety #SafetyFirst

Join the CPD-approved workshop Design for Manufacturing, Assembly & Service (DFMA) and learn how better design decisions can cut costs, simplify builds, and improve quality using real-world manufacturing case studies. 📅 May 2, 2026 | ⏰ 8:30 AM–12:00 PM ET Register today 🔗 bit.ly/4bm0ig4 #Manufacturing #DesignThinking #ContinuousImprovement #LeanManufacturing #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #OACETT #EngineeringTechnology #OntarioTech #ReduceWaste

Get ready to win big while making a meaningful impact. The Fletcher Foundation 50/50 Draw Fundraiser is back and it's open to everyone! This is your chance to take home half the jackpot while supporting the next generation of engineering technology and applied science students across Ontario. Tickets will be available for: • 1 or $3 • 2 for $5 • 5 for $10 • 12 for $20 🎟️ Ticket sales start on Friday, May 1 —stay tuned and be ready to enter!

Last Friday, we had the privilege of participating in the 55th Engineering Symposium in the City of North Bay. We experienced an incredible day of partnership, seeing the OACETT Near North Chapter and the @NorthBayPEO join forces as part of the Engineering Symposium organizing committee, which truly highlights the strength of our professional community. Events like this remind us of the immense value we gain from sharing knowledge and building meaningful connections. From engaging technical sessions to direct connections with peers and industry leaders, the symposium provided a powerful platform for learning and building professional relationships. In one day, we learned what a downburst is and its devastating effects, the future of mining is electric, the complexity of running Ontario Northland, and the science behind active jacking (yes, it's a thing, and more important than you can imagine) for our aging building stock, and more. All in one day! Great to see the Hon. @VictorFedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and MPP for Nipissing, always supporting the symposium, as well as His Worship Peter Chirico (Mayor of @cityofnorthbay) and our engineering partners at @PEO_HQ, @O_S_P_E, and @EngineersCanada. Together, we are advancing the future of engineering and applied science technology. We were also inspired by a warm welcome and an insightful speech from our president-elect, Stephanie Nuttall-Pesheau, C.E.T., CAPM, CLC, Design IALD. Thank you to everyone who organized, presented, and attended to make this event a success. Remember, we are all applying engineering principles to make this province thrive!

🌍 This Earth Day, #OACETT recognizes the vital role engineering technology and applied science professionals play in building a more sustainable future. From infrastructure to innovation, your work helps protect our environment for generations to come. #EarthDay #Sustainability #ClimateAction #SustainableInfrastructure

More moments from behind the camera… 🎬 As we count down to the President's Awards Gala, we’re highlighting the organizations and teams driving real change across Ontario. The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), one of this year's recipients of the Outstanding Technical Achievement Award, will be honoured for its leadership in advancing a zero-emissions fleet of battery-electric buses, helping shape a more sustainable future for transit in Ontario. Representing the TTC during our video shoot: • Fortunato Monaco, P.Eng, MBA, PMP, COO, TTC • Sal Ciociola, Supervisor, Garages/Shops, Bus Maintenance & Shops, Vehicle Group, TTC Join OACETT in celebrating organizations like the TTC that are making a lasting impact. The President's Awards Gala takes place during From Grid to Greatness: Powering Ontario’s Future Conference on Saturday, May 30, from 6:30 pm - 11:45 pm at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel & Conference Center. 🎟️ Get your tickets today and use code GRID for 15% off: bit.ly/4sJtLWY #OACETTAwards #Grid2Greatness #OurCertificationYourSuccess

What happens when you have…. (Great Food + Continuing Professional Development + Exhibits)² + Entertainment = One Electrifying Experience Find out what an unforgettable and electrifying weekend looks like in Hamilton at the #OACETT 2026 Conference, Exhibitor Tradeshow and Awards Gala - From Grid to Greatness: Powering Ontario’s Energy Future! From insightful professional development sessions to a dynamic tradeshow, high-energy networking, and the President’s Awards Gala, this is your chance to connect, learn, and celebrate with the engineering technology and applied science community. 📅 May 29–31, 2026 📍 Sheraton Hamilton Hotel 🎟️ Use code GRID for 15% off Register: ow.ly/GuXt50YLemx Tickets available for members & non-members We hope to see you there ⚡ #Grid2Greatness2026 #OACETT #EngineeringTech #Energy

Looking to stay ahead of environmental compliance & due diligence, then you need to attend CANECT's 2026 Training Event. Join #OACETT members in Vaughan on April 28–30 for CANECT's three-day CPD-approved training event featuring renowned speakers addressing all things environmental, from contaminated sites to environmental regulation and compliance, and much more. OACETT members can get up to $200 OFF the ticket price. Be sure to check your email for the promo code! 🔗 Register today: canect.net/registration/ We look forward to seeing you there! #OACETT #CPD #EnvironmentalCompliance #DueDiligence #EnvironmentalProfessionals #CANECT2026

As we continue the countdown to the President's Awards Gala, we’re proud to spotlight another of this year’s Provincial Honours and Awards recipients. Peter Mitchell, C.E.T., Technical Manager at @wsp, is being recognized for his outstanding contributions to #OACETT and his lasting impact on the engineering technology and applied science profession. Join us in celebrating his achievements at the President's Awards Gala, taking place during From Grid to Greatness: Powering Ontario’s Future—the Conference & Exhibitor Tradeshow on Saturday, May 30, from 6:30 PM to 11:45 PM at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel & Conference Center. 🎟️ Get your Presidents Awards Dinner ticket today and use code GRID for 15% off: bit.ly/4sJtLWY #OACETTAwards #Grid2Greatness #OurCertificationYourSuccess

AI and Canada’s push for sovereignty are driving the largest infrastructure buildout since electrification, with Ontario at the centre. This session explores how AI data centres—drawing up to 30x more power—are reshaping energy demand, infrastructure, and data sovereignty. Join Kevin Ramdas, Ph.D., Director, Training Solutions of @TelecomTrain, for "When AI Meets the Grid: What Data Centres Mean for Ontario," a professional development session taking place at From Grid to Greatness: Powering Ontario Conference, Tradeshow & Awards Gala. 📅 May 30, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Sheraton Hamilton 🎟️ Day passes and full conference tickets are available. Use code GRID for an additional 15% off Get your ticket today: 👉 bit.ly/4t551c8 #OACETT2026 #Grid2Greatness #AI #DataCentres #DigitalInfrastructure #CPD

This National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the incredible #OACETT volunteers who make it all possible— chapter executives, committee members, and Board of Directors. Your dedication drives our community forward. Thank you! #NationalVolunteerWeek #VolunteerAppreciation #Leadership #CommunityImpact

Master grading plans in Civil 3D! Join Civil 3D Grading Best Practices on April 27, 2025 and learn pro tools for surfaces, volumes & more. CPD & MI approved. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4fwWHvA

From hydrogen-powered rail to hyperloop-speed travel and energy-saving tech that cuts waste by up to 45%, this seminar dives into the innovations redefining how we move. Smarter, cleaner, faster, and built for a greener planet. Join Mohamed Z. Youssef, Ph.D., P.Eng., SMIEEE, Professor for PEDAL Group, @ontariotech_u, Canada, for "Innovative Propulsion Packages for a New Transportation Era" professional development session taking place at From Grid to Greatness: Powering Ontario Conference, Tradeshow & Awards Gala. 📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026 ⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Sheraton Hamilton 🎟️ Day passes and full conference tickets are available. Use code GRID for an additional 15% off! Don’t wait — secure your spot today: bit.ly/41RJdV4 #OACETT #Grid2Greatness #TransportationInnovation #FutureMobility #CPD

Join the Construction & Design Alliance of Ontario (CDAO) for Procurement Day 2026—a FREE virtual event bringing together public sector professionals, industry leaders, and procurement experts. Explore the trends, policies, and strategies shaping the future of infrastructure procurement in Ontario. 📅 April 30, 2026 ⏱️ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 🎟️ Free to attend Register now 👉 bit.ly/CDAO2026 #Procurement #Infrastructure #Ontario #ProfessionalDevelopment

As battery energy storage systems (BESS) grow, so do the risks and the need to get safety right. From thermal runaway to real-world fire lessons, this session breaks down what every engineer and technician needs to know to design smarter, safer BESS installations. Join Iman Yavari, IntPE, P.Eng., P.E., ing., PMP, CEO & Principal Engineering of AI Integrated Systems Inc. for "Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)" professional development session taking place at From Grid to Greatness: Powering Ontario Conference, Tradeshow & Awards Gala. 📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026 ⏰ 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM 📍 Sheraton Hamilton 🎟️ Discounted day passes and full conference tickets are available! Use code GRID for an additional 15% off Don’t wait — secure your spot today: bit.ly/487FWVx #OACETT #Grid2Greatness #EnergyStorage #BESS #PoweringOntario #CPD

Build more inclusive, high-performing teams 🤝 Join us for Cultural Competency & Psychological Safety in Technology Environments webinar, an interactive, CPD-approved session designed to help you apply inclusion in real-world technical settings. ✔ Understand cultural competency, bias & inclusion in the workplace ✔ Learn how psychological safety drives team performance ✔ Gain practical tools you can apply immediately 📅 April 28, 2026 ⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM ET 📍 Virtual (Zoom) Hosted by Lara Widdifield, C.E.T., with facilitator Matthew Fleming (CultureAlly). 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/4vpfvof #OACETT #BelongingAndInclusion #WorkplaceCulture #EngineeringCareers #ProfessionalDevelopment

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. 📅 April 15 & 16, 2026 🕗 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET Register today 🔗 bit.ly/4pIbFlQ