BCEA Power Up
November 28, 2024
Product Care Association of Canada
Member News
Trivia Night Recap

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Trivia Night at the Barley Merchant last week! It was a great time guessing holiday themed questions and networking with colleagues from many different member companies.

Congratulations to our first place team: "The Christmas Lights"

(Aaron Loughran, Kaushik Tilak, Beth Beardsley, and Hayley Lofty)

And congrats to Aaron Loughran for winning our door prize!

(sponsored by Wesco and Mac's II Agencies)

Member company Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd., a Western Canada-based premier plumbing, heating and electrical distributor, proudly announced on Monday, November 25th, a new regional partnership to distribute Electric Avenue, providers of convenient, affordable and easy-to-use smart charging solutions for residential and commercial use, across Western Canada.
Electric Avenue was founded in 2021 with one simple mission: to speed up electric vehicle adoption in North America. All of their products are powered by custom-designed, open-source enterprise software that provides businesses with full management of their charging stations, from station health monitoring and flexible payment/billing options, to user access and dynamic load management. They are committed to continuously innovating and creating smarter solutions for our grid and environment. 

You can read the full press release at the link below.
 
Events
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.
GIMBAL - Meet the Future of Downlights!
Standard Products Inc. ®
Introducing the LED Gimbal Downlight – Compact design meets impactful performance. Embrace a seamless blend of style and efficiency with its compact aperture, delivering brilliance without compromise. Elevate your lighting game with options: opt for the 7 W, available in 3” for the smallest and more seamless result or 4” for retrofitting existing recessed or bask in the radiance of the 12 W for higher output in a 3.5” opening aperture.
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Mark Your Calendars
11 Dec 2024
In the Media
Fee Changes at TSBC
Technicial Safety BC has released a new schedule of fees slated to come into effect as of January 1, 2025.

Source: Technical Safety BC
Red Seal Self-Assessment Questions
Assess your preparedness for the challenging Red Seal exam with this helpful, industry-specific self-assessment tool.

Source: Electrical Industry News Week
Canada’s building construction investment rises 2.1% in September 2024
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