BCEA Power Up
October 31, 2024
Product Care Association of Canada
Member News
Fall Trade Show Recap

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to our trade show last week at the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver! It was such a success thanks to our exhibitors, attendees, staff, volunteers, and sponsors.

Thank you to Joel Feenstra and CSA for putting on the opening seminar on the topic of code changes to the 2024 electrical code.

Thank you to our reception sponsors: Eaton, ECS, and EB Horsman & Son and thank you to ECA BC for hosting it with us!

Thanks to our prize draw sponsors IPEX and Elec-Tech Sales, we were able to award a total of $1500 to two of our attendees!

We hope to see you all at our next trade show in November 2025 at the PNE with CIPH!
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
Trivia Night - November 21st
Join us on November 21st at 5pm when the AMP network will be putting on a holiday themed trivia night at the Barley Merchant in Langley! All teams will be assigned randomly the night of, so you will have a chance to meet new members. First place team will win a prize, and there is a door prize up for grabs for all attendees!

There is no cost to attend but we ask that you register at the link below so we know how many people will be coming.
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.
Wine Wednesday - December 11th
The final Wine Wednesday of this year will be held at One Sixty Wine Bar & Cafe in Port Moody on Wednesday December 11th. Join the Women's and AMP networks as they celebrate another great year of events and networking!

There is no cost to attend but we ask that you sign up at the link below so we know how many people to expect.
Standard Products Inc.
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.
Mark Your Calendars
21 Nov 2024
Learn More ArrowsAMP Trivia Night
29 Nov 2024
Learn More ArrowsAnnual Holiday Awards & Luncheon
11 Dec 2024
Learn More ArrowsWine Wednesday - Year End Wrap Up
In the Media
How B.C. is leading the charge in electric aviation
British Columbia has become home to a new era of sustainable flight as the province has emerges as a hub for electric aviation, led by local companies such as Sealand Flight and Harbour Air.

Source: Business in Vancouver
Site C begins generating electricity
On October 20, BC Hydro announced that electricity has started to flow from the Site C hydroelectric project.

Source: Prince George Citizen
Calgary hosts Canada’s largest clean energy conference
More than 2,600 people attended Canada’s premier clean-energy industry conference and exhibition, the flagship conference of the Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA), held again this year in Calgary, Alberta.

Source: Globe Newswire