BCEA Power Up
November 21, 2024
Product Care Association of Canada
Events
Trivia Night - November 21st
Join us tonight, 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
Join us next week at our annual holiday awards and luncheon on Friday, November 29th at 11am at the Delta Hotel, Burnaby. Mingle with other members as we celebrate the holiday season, our BCEA award winners, and induct our new alumni at this event. 

Our keynote speaker this year is Natacha Dupuis, a 5-time gold medalist from the Invictus Games. Thank you to Code Electric for being our speaker sponsor, and thank you to National Cable Specialists for being our Table Wine Sponsor!

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

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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In the Media
Grounded in Ontario: Exploring a Career as an ESA Inspector
Diana Madill, a technical advisor, discusses her experience of evoling in her career from electrician to inspector.

Source: Electrical Industry News Week
1,600 EV chargers to be installed across Canada with $18.6 million from ZEVIP
$18.6 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada will be spread among multiple organizations to permit the installation of 1600 Level 2 and 3 electric vehicle chargers.

Source: Electrical Business
Grid modernization is critical to achieving Canada’s net-zero goal by 2050 and will help reduce capital investments needed by allowing further integration of renewables.
The Canada Energy Regulator indicates that significant and broad-ranging clean generation investments are required to meet Canada’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Source: PwC Canada