The organization represents applied science and engineering technology professionals in industry, educational institutions, the public and the government.

[1] ASET also evaluates the qualifications of individuals who voluntarily apply for certification and issues professional credentials accordingly.

A paid, administrative staff operates out of the ASET office in Edmonton, including the Executive Director who liaises with the council.

Since then, it has joined Technology Professionals Canada, which is not a signatory of the Sydney or Dublin Accords.

ASET includes a panel of professional members that evaluates applications for certification and registers engineering and applied science technicians and technologists who meet established Canadian standards in education and experience.