BCEA Power Up
October 24, 2024
Product Care Association of Canada
Member News
Celebrate your Company's Success and Nominate Them for This Year's Awards!

Nominate a fellow employee or member company for one of our annual awards! Deadline for nominations/applications is November 8th. Download the applications at the links below and send completed forms to bcea@bcea.bc.ca.


Project Excellence - The purpose of this award is to recognize projects that have demonstrated design and/or construction excellence, energy efficient buildings, or new uses of technology. It is not intended that the project size (financial or dimensional) be a significant criteria for selection of the award winner. 


Outstanding Individual Award - The purpose of this award is to recognize an individual that has shown leadership and noteworthy achievement in their community and have demonstrated professional contributions to the electrical industry. The individuals are not required to be a member of the BCEA but their accomplishments must be recognized in the electrical trade
in British Columbia.  


Community Contribution - The purpose of this award is to recognize a company or individual who has given back to the community, whether financially or with time volunteered.   


Betty Lou Pacey Education Relief Award - To win this award, individuals must have worked in our industry for a minimum of 3 years, have made an impact within their organization, and have volunteered time to the association or the industry. The award can be used towards upcoming education costs or student loans that have yet to be paid off.

Events
Annual Holiday Awards & Luncheon - November 29th
Registration is now live for our annual holiday awards and luncheon on Friday, November 29th at 11am at the Delta Hotel, Burnaby. Join your colleagues as we celebrate the holiday season, our BCEA award winners, and induct our new alumni at this event. 

Tickets are $105/ea for members and $150/ea for non-members. You can also purchase a table of 8 seats for $800.
Trivia Night
Mark your calendars for November 21st when the AMP network will be putting on a trivia night at the Barley Merchant in Langley. More information and registration to come next week!

 
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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

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.
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Mark Your Calendars
29 Nov 2024
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In the Media
Canada’s First Certified Zero-Carbon Building Offsets its Energy Use Over Three Years with Rooftop and Carport Solar System
Over a three year period, the evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park in Waterloo, Ontario system offset 105% of the facility’s energy use and saved approximately $360,000 in energy costs thanks to the installation of an innovative DC-optimized rooftop and carport solar system. 

Souce: Electrical Industry News Week
BC's Electric Highway
BC's Electric Highway, a network of strategically placed EV charging stations across the province, provides a big step towards sustainable transportation in British Columbia.

Source: Electricity Forum
Energy Storage Canada shines a light on storage and batteries at third annual awards
Five leaders and innovators from the energy storage sector were recognized by Energy Storage Canada during its third annual awards ceremony.

Source: Electrical Business