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Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) is the governing body for certified engineering technicians and technologists in Ontario. The Office of the Fairness Commissioner (OFC) oversees the registration practices of the association to ensure that they are transparent, objective, impartial and fair for anyone who wants to practise as a certified engineering technician or technologist in this province.

Report on Entry-to-Practice Review, 2011                  

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2010
Audit Report

Applications to Practise Processed by the OACETT in 2010
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received1,14633226101,442
Applicants who became members71613534801,082

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2009

In a July 2009 guide to help regulators conduct reviews of their entry-to-practice requirements, the OFC drew attention to certain promising practices of the OACETT:

For a description of all OFC-monitored developments for this profession for 2009, see the 2009-2010 Annual Report.

Applications to Practise Processed by the OACETT in 2009
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received1,10837343201,580
Applicants who became members6511652660938

Fair Registration Practices (FRP) Report, 2008

Applications to Practise Processed by the OACETT in 2008
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 Jurisdiction Where Applicants Received Their Training Total
Ontario Other Canadian Provinces USA Other International Unknown
New applications received801311143501,278
Applicants who became members6051332400861

During the fall and winter of 2007-2008, the OFC undertook a study of the OACETT to understand its 2007 registration practices and establish baseline data and information. PDF

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists does not fall under the jurisdiction of any ministry.

OACETT The OFC does not assess credentials, handle complaints or intervene in particular cases. Our mandate is one of systemic change. Please contact the OACETT for further information about your ability to practise as a certified engineering technician or technologist in Ontario.

Registration Improvement

The Association posts extensive FAQs for applicants about requirements, the application process, timelines, costs and appeals.

Did you know?

Unlike Ontario's other governing bodies for professions, OACETT does not fall under the purview of a provincial ministry. It operates in accordance with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists Act, 1998, which replaces an earlier governing statute.