BCEA Power Up
March 14, 2024

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Member News
Sales Outsource Solutions Partners with Ericson Manufacturing
  
New member company Sales Outsource Solutions has recently partnered with Ericson Manufacturing. Ericson is an American manufacturer of high-quality jobsite power and protection, jobsite lighting, portable power, and pendant power and control products. Sales Outsource Solutions represents the line nationally, with strong coverage in all provinces and territories.
Dominika Pilat Wins "Giving Back" Award
  AMP committee member Dominika Pilat was recognized with the "Giving Back" Award by E.B. Horsman & Son last week. This award is given to an employee who has shown leadership in social responsibility within the company and in the communities they serve. Congratulations Dominika!
     
Events
AMP "Beer" Pong Tournament
On Friday, March 22, join the AMP Network for its famous Beer Pong Tournament! Friendly reminder that this is not your traditional game—we put water in the cups. We encourage everyone to know your limits and to ensure you have a safe drive to and from the event. Compete in teams of two to win this round robin style tournament. There is also a team costume contest and best team name prize!

Tickets are $25+GST each or $50 for a team of two. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m., and the games will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Island Trade Shows – Victoria and Nanaimo
The BC Electrical Association in conjunction with the Victoria distributors and manufacturers committee on the Island will be holding two Island shows this April:

   • Tuesday, April 16 at the Nanaimo Vancouver Island Convention Centre
   • Thursday, April 18 at the Westin Bear Mountain Resort & Spa

The Island shows have been very popular the last few years, and we are happy to extend them to the Nanaimo area. During our member forums, manufacturers and manufacturer agents felt it was time to bring Island shows back. There will be an opening seminar with Joel Feenstra on the topic of the new changes to the 2024 electrical code. This show will also double as a career fair for the local community. Don't miss your opportunity to meet future employees! Details and table registrations can be found on our website.
THRIVE Summit – May 9, 2024
Registration is now open for BCEA's THRIVE summit in collaboration with our Women's Network. THRIVE stands for Think Help Relate Inspire Validate and Equity. This conference is an opportunity for women and men from the electrical industry to uplift women in leadership, network, and attend sessions about various topics, including public speaking, philanthropy, organization, mentorship, and more. 

Tickets for the full day are $375 for members and $475 for non-members.

The conference will end with a reception and networking event. We will then move to the Match restaurant for dinner for anyone who would like to join. If you would like to book a ticket to just the networking reception, please contact beth@bcea.bc.ca
2024 Golf Tournament Registrations Now Open

BCEA's golf tournaments are back this summer!

This year there will be a reverse draw for $1000 at the Victoria and Kelowna tournaments, and a chance to win a $1500 travel voucher at the Morgan Creek tournament! Your ticket cost includes a lunch voucher, golf cart, golf fee, and an awards dinner.

Sponsorships are available for all three tournaments. Find out more information at the links above.

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Education
Basic Electricity Course – Online
Registration for our online Basic Electricity Course is now live. This course is a great primer for anyone new to the industry or who wants a refresher on the more basic aspects of the supply chain industry. The cost is $299+GST for members and $399+GST for non-members. Upon registration, you can complete the course at your own pace.
BCIT Training Courses

Member company BCIT offers many electrical training courses to keep your credentials up to date. Explore the following options:
 
TELC-0208, FSR Electrical Code Continuing Education, various training options available 
TELC-0107 Electrical Code-50 Hour 
TELC-0144 Low Energy Electrical Worker 
TELC-0161 High Voltage

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Member Benefits
Group Health Plans
Great news! BCEA has partnered with ICBA to launch its own group benefit plans to give our members competitive rates and top-notch service in offering group health, dental, retirement, and other benefits. These benefits are great for your workers, their families, and your bottom line.
 
Need a plan? BCEA Benefits can help you find a cost-effective option. Already have a plan? We can review the performance of your current benefit plan to find opportunities for improvement and cost savings. Visit our benefits home page for more information.
Purolator Discounts for Members

BCEA has partnered with Purolator to offer our members discount pricing on all Purolator shipping services! For more information, contact Tim.Hick@purolator.com and let him know you are a member of BCEA in good standing. A landing page with more info will be posted in a future newsletter.

This discount is not eligible to companies that already have a discount pricing agreement with Purolator.

Sandman Discount Rate for BCEA Members
BCEA has renewed our agreement with Sandman hotels so we can offer a competitive corporate rate discount to all our active members. To access this discount, please contact beth@bcea.bc.ca for the discount code. 
In the Media
FortisBC Leads $50 Million Pilot Project To Reduce Energy Use in Older Homes
“This real-world study of deep energy retrofits will be vitally important for not only reducing B.C.’s emissions, but also putting money right back in people’s pockets through savings on their home energy bills,” says Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation.

(Source: FortisBC)
These Three Indigenous Women are Leading the Future of Canadian LNG
These three female Indigenous leaders in British Columbia are leading the future of Canadian LNG.

(Source: EnergyNow)
Proposed Regulatory Amendments for Licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians Regulation
The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (MPBSD) is proposing amendments to modernize the license renewal process for electricians, aiming to streamline procedures and transition to digital licenses.

(Source: Electrical Industry News Week)
BC Hydro Joins New North American MHDV Charging Advocacy Supergroup
Leading truck OEMs and industry giants form coalition PACT to advocate for and address barriers to large-scale electric truck infrastructure, with BC Hydro as its first Canadian member.

(Source: Electric Autonomy)