BC Electrical Association invites its valued members to actively participate and contribute to the growth and development of the association by volunteering for the Membership Committee and/or the Education Committee. By joining these committees, members have the opportunity to engage with industry peers, share their expertise, and shape the future direction of the association.

Our Membership Committee plays a vital role in enhancing member experience and fostering a strong sense of community within the association. 

Our Education Committee focuses on advancing educational initiatives and professional development opportunities for members.

Many BCEA member companies encourage their employees to volunteer to grow their knowledge and network. Our goal is help you while you help your community!

Contact beth@bcea.bc.ca if you are interested in volunteering on one of these committees.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Morgan Creek Golf Tournament last week!

Our 1st place team was Jeff Pierce, Liam Phagura, Todd Williams, and Mike Piercy from EB Horsman & Son. Our 2nd place team was Andrew Wallace, Ryan Callaghan, Doug De La Mare and Shane Black from Mac's II Agencies and Prime Engineering. Our reverse draw winner was Jordi Muckle from Guillevin. Our 50/50 winner was Riley Burns from Protec Installations Group who donated his winnings back to the scholarship fund! We were able to raise over $2000 for our scholarship fund because of this.

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors: IPEX, Nedco, City Electric Supply, Bartle & Gibson, Sunbelt Rentals, Goodwin, Guillevin, Liteline, Aerotek, CoreOne Consulting, Eaton, Bridge Electric, Cawley Curran Wong & Associates, Mac's II Agencies, Wesco, EECOL, EB Horsman & Son, and Hubbell! We couldn't have put on such a successful tournament without you.

And finally, a massive thank you to our volunteers Jesse Reshetylo and Diana Nguyen!

BCEA is hiring a new Executive Director as we say goodbye to our fearless leader Barbette Igonia at the end of this year.

Find out more information on the job at the link below.

The BC Electrical Association, along with the Island committee, will hold a North Island golf tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Tee times start at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 1:30 p.m. Only 60 golfers can take part in this tournament, so get your tickets quickly!

Following your round, you will have the opportunity to network with your peers at the awards dinner. Golf fees are $250 for members and $350 for non-members and include a golf cart and dinner.

For more information, sponsorships, and to register, click the link below.

Join us for a friendly 9-hole golf tournament put on by the BCEA Women's and AMP networks! The event will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Tee times start at 1:00 p.m., and there will be a BBQ dinner and reception to follow. All skill levels welcome!

BCEA is continuing to bring back our trade shows this year! Our next show will be at the Show Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Vancouver on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be an educational seminar with Joel Feenstra at 11:00 a.m. on the topic of the changes and updates to the 2024 Electrical code from CSA.

Exhibitors can purchase a 10x10 booth with pipe, drape, and power included at the link below. Booths are $975 for members and $1,200 for non-members.

Sponsorships are also available to highlight your company at this event. Thank you to our Reception Sponsor: Eaton!

Attendee registration is open now at the link below.

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.

The total value of building permits in Canada was down 12.2% in May to $11.7 billion from a record high of $13.4 billion in April. British Columbia saw a significant drop of 50.7% after experiencing a record high for the total value of building permits issued in April. 

Source: Electrical Industry News Week

Chris Varcoe of the Calgary Herald looks at why the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, along with parts of the power sector, are concerned about Ottawa’s proposed Clean Electricity Regulations.

Source: Calgary Herald

Ford Motor Co. announced on July 18 that it is not proceeding with plans to build electric vehicles at its Oakville Assembly plant in Ontario. The auto maker had planned to invest $1.8 billion in the Oakville facility to manufacture three-row electric SUVs. 

Source: Electric Autonomy

York Region Transit in the Greater Toronto Area will receive $76 million from the federal governemtn to fund its expansion of its electric bus fleet and infrastructure.

Source: The Energy Mix