CINDE News
Annual General Meeting for CINDE - June 17, 2008 |
| Posted: Thu, Feb 14th 2008 at 1:35 PM The Annual General Meeting for 2008 will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 1:00 p.m., at the Canadian Institute for NDE, 135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton, Ontario. During the AGM, Directors will be elected, and awards will be presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of NDT in Canada, and technical achievement through publication in our Journal. We encourage all members to take part at this meeting. This is your organization and we welcome your participation. Please contact us if you choose to attend. BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe Nominating Committee is in the process of selecting a slate of Officers and Directors for each elective office or position on the Board which shall become vacant at the close of the next Annual General Membership Meeting of CINDE. Members can submit the name(s) for membership on the Board to the Nominating Committee.To be an eligible candidate, the secretary shall confirm that the nominee:(a) is a member if good standing (b) has indicated an understanding of the duties required and his/her availability and willing to serve if elected (c) if nominee for the position of Vice President, has served previously on the Board as a member of the Executive Committee. FELLOW OF CINDEEstablished in 1983, this award is given to a member who has made continued significant contributions to the advancement of NDT. Contributions may be in the scientific, technical, educational, managerial or related areas. Nominees must have at least 10 years membership in CINDE, with 5 continuous years of membership immediately prior to the nomination. A limited number of awards are presented each year. The award is in the form of a Fellowship Pin and Certificate. TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDEstablished in 1983, this award is given to an individual who has made an outstanding technical contribution to NDT in Canada. The achievement must be reported in an article printed in an official CINDE or other recognized publication. Recipients are selected on the merits of technical achievement and resulting written contribution. The recipient or recipients receive a wooden plaque. W.E. HAVERCROFT AWARDEstablished in 1977, this award is named after William E. Havercroft, a pioneer in Canadian NDT. It is given to a member of CINDE who has made an outstanding contribution towards NDT in Canada. Contributions may be in any area of NDT, including technical, educational or managerial capacities. One recipient each year receives a wooden plaque, and an Honorary Life Membership in CINDE. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDThis award is given to a member of CINDE who has been recognized for their outstanding achievement in continuous advancement of educational knowledge in the field of nondestructive testing. The recipient of this award receives a wooden plaque and is presented with a cheque in acknowledgement for this achievement.NOMINATION CRITERIAA nomination form shall be obtained and properly completed and used to assist the selection committee in the selection of the Award recipient. Nominations for the awards may be submitted by any member of CINDE. Nominees shall be sponsored by the Awards Committee for a further period of two years. The nominee shall be eligible for the award during this period unless his or her name has been withdrawn by the sponsors. If, in the opinion of the Awards Committee, no person qualifies for an award, the award will not be conferred for that year. Deadline for submissions is June 1, 2005.Nominations for these awards should be submitted to: Awards Committee, c/o Canadian Institute for NDE 135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3T2 Canada Tel. 905-387-1655 Fax: 905-574-6080 Email: nominations@cinde.ca |
A fond farewell to Alison Smit, 1949 - 2007 |
| Posted: Thu, Feb 14th 2008 at 1:35 PM Peacefully, surrounded by family. at the Bob Kemp Hospice on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, in her 59th year. Beloved wife of Stephen for 23 years. Loving and devoted mom of Karen Karuna, Ami D’Amico (Aldo), and Christopher Smit. Cherished nana of Elijah and Ethan Karuna. Loving sister of Hilary Bradburn (Bob), Gail Copple, Scott McDermid (Diana), Rob and Jan McDonald. Dear daughter-in-law of Felix and Lou Smit. Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and extended families. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Bob Kemp Hospice for their love, compassion, care and support. Alison Smit |
New Quality Engineering Technician NDE Program |
| Posted: Thu, Feb 14th 2008 at 1:35 PM Quality Engineering Technician — NDE Program The Canadian NDT Industry is not unlike the rest of the world with an increasing shortfall of Nondestructive Testing Technicians. A recent survey in North America indicated that the shortage of NDT Inspectors is greater than 5000 (3,500 US and 1,500 CA) and with an average age of 43 to 47 in the United States and Canada respectively, the problem is increasing. It is estimated that 50% of the present workforce will leave the NDT profession through attrition and advancement opportunities. The Canadian Institute for NDE and Mohawk College have jointly addressed the need for promoting and educating our next generation to fill the increasing gap through a fast track two year co-op program, Quality Engineering Technician - NDE. The Quality Engineering — NDT Technician will provide the necessary knowledge base through classroom training to meet the requirements of ISO 9712, Level 2 Certification in Radiography, Ultrasonics. Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle and Eddy Current technologies. The aggregated work semesters will provide the students with the experience to meet the requirements of level 1 or 2 in one or more of the five major methods studied. We are excited about this joint program and the opportunity to address a growing problem in the NDT inspection community. The program was developed by industry experts to meet the needs of the community and will be delivered by experienced professionals certified in each method. For more information on student availability for co-op work terms, please contact: |
Welcome new Mohawk Student Chapter! |
| Posted: Tue, Feb 5th 2008 at 2:49 PM CINDE would like to welcome the newest chapter to our organization, the Mohawk College Student Chapter. To find out more about them, please visit their chapter page:
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Careers at CINDE |
| Posted: Tue, Feb 5th 2008 at 2:40 PM Full or Part-time NDT Training instructors Increased demand for NDT training and certification testing has created opportunities for you to join our team in Hamilton, Ontario, CANADA as a full or part-time NDT Training instructor. As an NDT Training Instructor you will deliver CINDE training courses to meet the requirements of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), through the CANMET Materials Technology Laboratory (MTL), the Certifying Agency for the Canadian Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Personnel Certification Program. The Canadian Institute for NDE (CINDE) is a leading provider of NDT training in North America and around the world. For over 30 years, CINDE has trained and tested thousands of students, enabling them to pursue highly successful careers within the NDT industry. Some of the most talented and skilled NDT practitioners apply their CINDE training in steel and aluminum manufacturing, automotive assembly, civil inspection, aviation maintenance, and power generation companies. Our success is the result of highly professional training delivered to meet the needs of our customers. The strength of our relationships with our students and customers results from consistently working to exceed their expectations. "The highly professional instructor delivery of course materials using state of the art equipment in modern facilities is our key competitive advantage." These positions will appeal to people interested in developing themselves as an education professional, while supporting CINDE's mission of providing World Class Training for NDT. Sharing your technical knowledge and expertise with students is a very satisfying personal experience. And teaching NDT is also a way to gain renewal points towards your ASNT recertification. To apply, please send your resume in Word or pdf file format to recruiting@cinde.ca stating your education, work experience and salary expectations. |
New CINDE Chapters? |
| Posted: Tue, Feb 5th 2008 at 10:22 AM CINDE would like to hear from members who are interested in establishing a CINDE Chapter in their area. This is an opportunity to become more involved in your career and to provide a venue for the NDT community around you to network with fellow NDT'ers. If you are a dedicated and dynamic individual and are interested in providing a leading role in your community contact our office. Contact: i.hall@cinde.ca |
CALL FOR NDT TECHNICAL MATERIAL |
| Posted: Tue, Feb 5th 2008 at 10:22 AM The Canadian Institute for NDE continues to strive for excellence and dissemination of technical, scientific and research material through our technical Journal. i.hall@cinde.ca |
Technical Papers Needed |
| Posted: Tue, Feb 5th 2008 at 10:22 AM The CINDE Journal is looking for interesting and relevant technical articles for future issues of the Journal. Articles should be submitted on a 3.5" diskette in either WordPerfect or Microsoft Word format along with a hard copy of the material. Photographs or figures should be of a quality suitable for printing. Please submit material to: |
A Challenge to CINDE Members Across Canada |
| Posted: Mon, Jan 28th 2008 at 5:19 PM Every February - March, Big Brothers Big Sisters in communities across |
