Registered Technical Specialists

The road construction technical specialist designation is available in Ontario.  

Applicants interested in certification and registration in road construction may get additional information from the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT). 

Associate/Technical Specialist are individuals registered with the Canadian Fire Alarms Association (CFAA) Fire Alarm Technicians that have been issued a Limited Specialized Trades Licence as a Fire Alarm Technician (M-S Licence) by the Office of the Fire Commissioner of Manitoba shall be eligible to apply for membership with CTTAM as an Associate/Technical Specialist.

Registered Fire Protection Technicians (RFPT) inspect and test fire protection and life safety systems in private and commercial buildings including multi-story residential buildings, hotels, hospitals and industrial facilities. Certified and registered individuals are authorized to provide inspection and testing services in compliance with British Columbia Fire Code and municipal bylaws.

Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioners (ROWP) plan, design, install and maintain onsite sewage treatment and dispersal systems in compliance with regulations and standards specified by the British Columbia Public Health Act, Sewerage System Regulation.

Registered House and Property Inspectors (CHI) and (CPI) are qualified to assess the condition of residential and commercial buildings including strata properties requiring reserved fund analysis and reports.  

Registered Construction Safety Officers (RCSO) are responsible for health and safety of workers and the public on or around construction sites or production facilities. RCSOs find employment on construction projects or production enterprises in economic sectors such as mining, forestry, manufacturing and transportation

Registered Building Designers (RBD) specialize in the design and detailed drawing of residential and light commercial buildings that are within the scope of the RBDs competence and experience. Services may be provided within architectural firms or be self-employed.  

Registered Public Works Technicians (RPWT) work for municipal or regional authorities to build, operate and maintain public facilities such as roads, sidewalks, potable and waste water systems, parks, recreation and public buildings. 

Registered Utility Locator Technicians (RULT) use various techniques and specialized equipment to identify the location of various underground utilities such as electricity and communications cables, gas, water, sewage pipes and other features. 

Registered in Site Improvements Surveys (RSIS) are individuals that determine the relative location of structures to cadastral survey monuments and Land Titles Office records and plans.  These surveys are typically required by lending institutions as a condition of mortgage approval and by municipal authorities, as part of the building permit process, for the location and related ancillary works prior to construction.

Registered Steel Detailers (RSD) prepare detailed drawings of the structural steel components of buildings, bridges, industrial processing plants and other structures. Steel detailing is a specialized field requiring compliance to a wide range of codes and standards to ensure adequate strength.