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Standardization Of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC)

The Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) is a committee delegated by, and responsible to, the Canadian Association of Chief Inspectors (ACI). SOPEEC is a national committee representing all Canadian jurisdictions (since Quebec joined in August 2006) and the Federal department of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD). The committee consists of one representative from each jurisdiction and from HRSD.

The committee meets annually in conjunction with the Interprovincial Power Engineering Curriculum Committee (IPECC) which represents educators, training providers and industry from across Canada. The two committees work together to enhance the power engineering program throughout Canada. Areas of responsibility include: power engineering program and course curriculum development, standardized examination content, development of examination syllabi, development of recommended reading material, and power engineering certification that are interprovincial in nature. The committee also strives for standardization of Power Engineers’ Regulations throughout Canada. However, this is a lengthy and difficult process as the contents of each Provincial Regulation are political in nature and are applicable only to that specific Jurisdiction. In most cases, a change in regulation requires an act of legislation. The SOPEEC committee does not have any authoritative powers, but makes recommendations to the ACI which in turn considers and decides on direction.

The committee elects a Chairman and an Examinations Coordinator to conduct the day-to-day business activities. The current Chairman is Mr. Ray Kolbuch (MB) and the Examination Coordinator is Mr. Parkson Yeung (AB). The Chairman is responsible for meetings, minutes and communicating with the ACI. The Coordinator is responsible for a number of day-to-day functions including examination content.

Funding for the operation of SOPEEC is provided by each Jurisdiction and the Federal Government Department of Human Resources and Labour.

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Updated Jun 24, 2008