BCEA Power Up
January 16, 2025
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Member News
Advertise with BCEA in our Annual Member Directory
Take your business to new heights through a unique partnership with Naylor Association Solutions, the dedicated publisher working with BCEA to produce the Annual Membership Directory. This collaboration ensures that your advertising space in the directory becomes a powerful tool to showcase your products and services to a targeted audience within the electrical community. Sales end for the member directory ads on January 17th.

To learn more about advertising opportunities and book your space, please contact Angela McDougall at amcdougall@naylor.com or visit our media guide via the link below.
Events
Health and Wellness Webinar - February 13
Join Marlo van den Brink as she leads a health and wellness webinar with our Women's Network on February 13th at 11am. This will be similar in format to past year's webinars, with a presentation by Marlo followed by roundtable discussion and questions on the topics of eating healthy, exercise, and mental health. 

There is no cost to attend but we ask that you register at the link below so we can send you the Zoom link.
 
Mac's II Agencies Events

Member Company Mac's II Agencies has the following events coming up:

 

Northern Lights Fest: Presented by Mac’s II Agencies
Date: Jan 29, 2025

Register FREE today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/macsiiagencies/1487863

Experience the Future of Lighting & EV Charging in Northern BC! Start 2025 charged up with the latest technologies while networking with the brightest minds in lighting and EV innovation – all right here in the hub of the North. Plus, enter to win an exciting door prize – tickets to see Bachman-Turner Overdrive live at the CN Centre!

 

 

Mac’s Mixer: Human-Centric Wellness
Date: Feb 7, 2025


Register FREE today: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/macsiiagencies/1339643


Enhance Human Experience, Performance, and Wellbeing with Cutting-Edge Lighting + Electrical Solutions. Explore how the latest wellness-driven lighting and electrical solutions are elevating educational and municipal spaces with 2 CEU Courses! After the mixer, join us for an unforgettable hockey night at the Langley Events Centre as the Vancouver Giants take on the Portland Winterhawks!

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 

(now teaching 2024 Canadian Electrical Code)

TELC-0107 Electrical Code-50 Hour 
TELC-0144 Low Energy Electrical Worker 
TELC-0161 High Voltage

Member Benefits
Group Health Plans
BCEA is partnered with ICBA to launch our 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
Electricity Canada's 2025 Technology Trends Report
Read Electricity Canada's 2025 Technology Trends Report now.

Source: Electricity Canada
Electric Learning: Camosun College receives ‘EVan’ for electric vehicle repair learning opportunity

Victoria's Camosun College has announced plans to drive electric vehicle repair education through hands-on learning experiences using the ‘EVan,’ a new BrightDrop Zero 40, which will allow students  in trades programs such as automotive repair to learn about repairing vehicles with high-voltage systems.

Source: Collision Repair Mag

Electric vehicle rebates paused as federal program runs out of money

An incentive program that offered Canadians rebates of up to $5,000 when buying or leasing electric vehicles has been paused. According to Transport Canada, the "funds have been fully committed."

Source: The Canadian Press

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