2023/24 Council Nominations!

Please see below letter’s from this year’s candidates. Please note that all positions are acclaimed so voting will not be required.

 

Candidates for this year’s election

Councillors:

AETTNL Members:

Please accept this letter as my intention to run for one of the three open seats on council.

I am an Industrial Engineering Technologist, having graduated from the Marine Institute in 1997.

The first half of my career, I spent in Ontario’s manufacturing sector, working in roles in planning, continuous improvement, facilities management, and plant management. For the last fifteen years, I have been an instructor, program developer and instructional coordinator at College of the North Atlantic. For the past three years, I have worked extensively on program accreditation to ensure graduates continue to enjoy ease of transition to AETTNL and other engineering technology associations as well as employment mobility nationally and internationally.

As a member of AETTNLs CRB and PR committees I am happy to assist our association in any way possible.

I would appreciate the opportunity to serve our membership as we move forward.

Thank you,

Yvonne Lannon, PTech

 

Dear Membership,

I would like to put my name forward as a nominee to serve on the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL) council.

I have been living in my new home of St. John’s for nearly three years now and love it. My wife and two young boys have settled nicely at work, school, and daycare. I workremotely for the Mechanical and Electrical consulting firm Crossey Engineering Ltd. in Toronto, ON. I hold a Degree in Philosophy from the University of Waterloo and an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design from Centennial
College.

I have been involved with the AETTNL community for nearly three years since I moved here and find the lot to be welcoming and encouraging in my endevours to help advance our interests here in Newfoundland and Labrador. I have been serving on the Legislative Committee for the last year and have enjoyed working with Matt (chairperson) and the entire team to push our initiative toward securing the government support needed to
advance the goal of achieving our right to title.

As a member of the council, I would encourage our programs to continue to flourish. AETTNL provides an invaluable service to its members and I would hope to build on that example.

Please consider me for one of the positions on the council, and I look forward to serving the membership of the association.

Sincerely,

Brendan Zamojc, P.Tech / C.E.T

 

AETTNL members,

Please take this letter as my intention to run for council. I began my post-secondary education training in multiple fields, including Electrician, Plumber and Sheetmetal Worker. Ultimately, I decided on a different path and completed my Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology from College of the North Atlantic in April 2021.

Since the completion of my program, I’ve had experience in a Project Coordinator role in Labrador city and Planning/Project control role with Aker Solutions. As of August 2024, I have transitioned to a Planning/Project control role with NL Hydro.

I have recently obtained my PTech, and would like the opportunity to contribute my expertise/background as a new technologist to the association.

Sincerely,

Clinton Genge, P.Tech

 

President Elect:

Dear Esteemed AETTNL Members –

Please accept this letter as my formal notification to seek the position of President-Elect (Vice-President) of the Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL) at this year’s 56th Annual General Meeting.

Over the past two years, I’ve had the honor of serving our membership as a councilor. During this time, I have worked very closely with my colleagues to represent our members’ interests, and to ensure that our association continues to provide the highest level of support and advocacy for certified engineering technicians and technologists across Newfoundland and Labrador.

In addition to my role as councilor, I also served as a member of the Legislative Committee. Our committee, and the association, have made significant strides over the past two years in advancing the right-to-title legislation for our members. This work is crucial in order for us to achieve the protection and recognition of our titles, and to further legislatively recognize the important role certified technicians and technologist play in our respective fields – ex. government, healthcare, education, industry. I am proud of the progress we have made to date and, as President-Elect, I will continue to work on your behalf to achieve this important legislation.

I have also had the privilege of serving you as a member of the Strategic Planning Committee. Working alongside members of the current executive, we developed a solid 5-year strategic plan designed to guide our association’s growth and development. This plan aims to strengthen our profession, enhance member services, and ensure the long-term sustainability of our association.

Recently, I also became a member of the CRB Committee to help advance the certification application process.  Supporting this process, and its immense quality value to the association, is very important to me.  I will continue working where I can to advance our association and its valued members.

As President-Elect, I will bring the same dedication and commitment to this role as I have in my previous positions within the association. I am passionate about moving our association forward, and believe that, together, we can continue to build a strong and vibrant association that meets the evolving needs of our members, as well as supporting the value of a strong national body and voice.

I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to AETTNL in an executive capacity, and feel that my dedication and passion for AETTNL is a good fit for what the role requires.  I am proud to be a member of our great association, and would be honored to receive your support in this election.

Thank you for considering my candidacy. I look forward to the opportunity to continue serving our members and working together to achieve our shared goals and advancement of AETTNL.

 

Sincerely,

Gerard Warfield, P.Tech