BCEA Power Up
March 6, 2025
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Member News
BCEA is excited to partner with CIPH to offer direct access to stakeholders, professionals, partners and prospective partners at a new combined networking and business event, CIPHEX West. Exhibitor booth sales are now available to BCEA members. Sign up now at the link below as space will fill up quickly!
 
Events
Celebrate international women's day with our women's network at a webinar hosted by Jessica Coulthard, where she will discuss tools for communicating effectively in the workplace. This webinar is free to attend but we ask that you register so we can send you the zoom link and an assessment to fill out prior to the webinar. 
 
 
Join our AMP committee for their annual AMP Pong Tournament at the Lougheed Village Pub on Friday March 21st at 6pm.

Compete in teams of two to win this friendly tournament. There is also a team costume and team name contest so dress to win! Tickets are $25/ea and you can sign up as a team or alone and we will pair you up.
 
Spark'd Sessions: Cooper Lighting Solutions - Wavelinx CAT

March 11th, 2025 @ 10am

Discover the latest innovations from Cooper Lighting Solutions Controls: the WaveLinx CAT, a revolutionary connected lighting system, the new Dual-Tech Sensor for enhanced detection, the advanced Emergency Device for reliable safety, and the 347V Device designed for unique voltage needs. Join us to explore how these cutting-edge solutions simplify installations, improve efficiency, and elevate lighting performance for any project.
 
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

EECOL Electric - Langley
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
‘Dynamic’ response needed to address construction’s lingering labour shortage: Buildex panel
Construction stakeholders from a range of industries joined in a panel discussion at Buildex Vancouver in a session called "Working Together to Address the Construction Labour Shortage" to outline plans for attracting, recruiting and retaining workers in the construction industry.

Source: Journal of Commerce
Survey of Electro-Federation Canada members finds 60% back retaliatory tariffs

Members of the Electro-Federation Canada—a national association representing companies that manufacture, distribute, sell, and maintain a range of electrical products in Canada—responded to an associaiton survey with concern about rising costs, difficulties with supply chain, and reduced competitiveness of Canadian electrical exports. 

Source: Electrical Business

Ford doubles down on threat to cut off energy to U.S. amid spectre of trade war
Ontario Premier Doug Ford renewed his threat to cut off electricity  from Ontario to several American states if U.S. President Donald Trump implements the proposed tariffs.

Source: Radio-Canada
EECOL Electric - Langley
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