Engineering Technologies Canada Ltd.

About ETC

Our Story

Engineering Technologies Canada Ltd. (ETC) is an award-winning engineering consulting firm and manufacturer of unique electronic devices and systems for the environmental sector. The company is based in Stratford, Prince Edward Island (PE), Canada. ETC was founded in 1996 by President, Kelly Galloway, P.Eng., specializing in decentralized approaches to wastewater management.

Company Structure

ETC has two divisions: an Environmental Consulting Services Division and an Electronics/Manufacturing Division (Dynamic Monitors).

The Environmental Consulting Division provides award-winning solutions to municipal, governmental and private sector clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

ETC works on decentralized design projects throughout the Maritime provinces, and is registered to practice engineering in PEI, NB and NS.

ETC has consulted to the NB Department of Health and to the BC Ministry of Environment on technical and policy aspects of their guidelines and regulations.

We have developed and delivered training courses and seminars to installers, regulators and engineers on various topics related to decentralized wastewater management.

ETC and our projects have been the recipient of multiple awards at the provincial and national level for excellence in engineering and sustainable design. ETC has a reputation as an innovative firm who does not hesitate to depart from traditional engineering approaches when there is a better solution.

ETC’s areas of consulting activity encompass all aspects related to decentralized wastewater management including: planning and design of on-site sewage systems, soils investigations, on-site sewage assessments, comprehensive water and wastewater planning studies for rural communities, development of policies and technical guidelines and training.

Innovative Products

In recent years, ETC identified several technology gaps in the decentralized wastewater industry which were in need of a solution. Through our Electronics/Manufacturing Division (Dynamic Monitors), we have embarked on a mission to design and develop specialized electronic monitoring devices to make on-site sewage systems more effective, affordable and easier to maintain.

ETC’s Electronics/Manufacturing Division also provides product development services to external clients offering consulting, hardware and software design, through to complete turn-key manufacturing.

ETC Pask Permeameter

The ETC Pask Permeameter is a device designed to measure the field saturated hydraulic conductivity or permeability of soil and septic fill efficiently and accurately in situ. It offers a cost-effective, user-friendly, and rapid method to assess soil drainage properties.

SepticSitter™

SepticSitter™ is the world’s first internet-connected, septic tank Monitor and alarm with an early warning alert system. Helping you prevent costly mishaps. SepticSitter is protected by U.S. Patent No. 8100006, and Canadian Patent No. 2598215.

IVM6000™

The first electronic monitor and early-warning alert system for all major third-party 6000 series mechanical indexing and distributing valves by K-Rain®, Clarus/Zoeller®, Orenco® and others. The IVM6000-LP™ Intelligent Valve Monitor™ ensures reliable designs and peace of mind, by confirming even distribution to all zones, as well as providing early detection and immediate alert of valve malfunctions.

Awards & Recognition

Engineering Technologies Canada Ltd. (ETC) takes great satisfaction in its history of quality and innovation in the environmental field. In a testament to our dedication to sustainable engineering solutions, ETC was awarded the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Sustainable Communities Award in the Water Category in 2011. ETC’s innovation was subsequently acknowledged in 2009 for the Victoria Water & Waste Water Project when it was awarded the Engineers PEI Award of Engineering Achievement. We are committed to improving engineering practices and strengthening communities both within and outside of Canada.