Professionalism is receiving far more recognition than ever before as it leads to strong reputation, a high-level of work ethic and ultimately, to workplace excellence. In this video, Harry evaluates the Professional Governance Act (PGA) and various regulations, bylaws and practice guides as tools to professionalism and risk prevention. When utilizing such tools, a framework is established where professionalism can flourish and organizations can be successful.
Headquartered in Surrey, BC, ASTTBC acknowledges the traditional Lands of the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqayt and Tsawwassen Peoples.
We thank our hosts for their graciousness in welcoming us to carry out our work on their Land. In so doing, we recognize their inherent Indigenous rights and title, the implementation without qualification of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), and our support for the 94 calls to action by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
We serve the public by contributing to a safe, sustainable society and environment by regulating technology professionals. We accomplish this through supporting the competent, safe, and ethical practice of applied science technology in British Columbia.
Regulation of technology professionals that safeguards the public through leadership and excellence.
The Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) is seeking feedback on establishing Reserved Practice1 for Applied Science Technologists and Certified Technicians.
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The latest issue (No.162) of ASTTBConnect, our quarterly publication, is now available! This issue includes an important update from our Chair and CEO, a spotlight article from Kate Haines, Acting Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, two ASTTBC registrant profiles, and more.
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Sever Rondestvedt, one of ASTTBC’s founding members and among our first registrants, passed away in Kimberley, BC, on September 6, 2023, at the age of 91. He was an ASTTBC...
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ASTTBC is deeply saddened by the recent BC wildfires and the people, communities, and First Nations that have been impacted across the province. As a regulator, ASTTBC is doing all...
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ASTTBC’s Bylaw amendments were declared in force by the Superintendent of Professional Governance effective September 8, 2023. Please review the significant changes that have been made.
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Regulatory bodies, like ASTTBC, under the Professional Governance Act (PGA) contribute to upholding the common protective purposes – safety, health, and welfare of the public, including the protection of the...
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Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (ASTTBC) and Forest Professionals British Columbia (FPBC) signed a Joint Statement of Understanding, March 8, 2023, a collaborative agreement between the organizations that will further...
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