Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer
To earn the Technician Aboriginal Economic Developer, candidate (student in the process) must demonstrate 11 Competencies that can be earned either through post-secondary study (delivered through an accredited program - universities and colleges across Canada), course by course match up and/or through Cando Assessment to measuring past learning and experience.
The steps to Technician Level Certification are as follows:
- Complete the Certification Interview Assessment.
- Complete the Technician Level Certification Application.
- Submit the Cando Membership form and $149.00 registration fee (includes membership fee, transcript review and Cando publication. If you are applying for prior learning assessment and recognition, a $75.00 fee is required in addition to the TAED registration fee). Note: plus applicable taxes.
- Submit a copy of your original transcripts and resume.
- Submit all documents by mail, fax or email.
The steps to Technician Level Certification through Accredited Programs are as follows:
- Accredited Program's contact person will submit a form indicating that you are eligible for TAED Certification, eligibility is based on graduating from the Accredited program from one of our 8 Accredited Institutions.
- Complete TAED (Accredited) Application form. Note: Applications provided by Accredited Program, however you can also contact Certification Coordinator at Cando for details.
- Submit completed Cando Membership form.
- Submit a copy of your original transcripts.
- Submit all documents by mail, fax or email.
Please note: the deadline for processing TAED applicants is September 20, 2023.
For more information:
Western Region (Manitoba and west)
Geraldine Potts, Cando Certification Coordinator at 1-780-990-0303 ext 221
or email: geraldine.potts@edo.ca for more information.
Eastern Region (Ontario and east)
Anita Boyle, Cando Certification Coordinator at 1-506-623-9596
or email: anita.boyle@edo.ca for more information.