November 6-7: Supporting Women in Trades Conference, Halifax, NS
Learn about great initiatives underway across Canada to help address challenges faced by women in the skilled trades.
Technical Safety BC Adds Vancouver Island Events
New locations and dates for Vancouver Island have been added to Technical Safety BC’s fall 2018 guest speaker series.
Current by GE Partners with Nokia to Unleash Smart City Technology Across Canada
Nokia is teaming up with Current, powered by GE to bring cutting edge smart city technology to cities across Canada. The two companies have announced a commercial partnership that will help Canadian cities improve operational infrastructure and expand new services to citizens.
Alberta: Fall 2018 PEC Course Schedule
The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta is offering four courses this fall as part of its Professional Electrical Contractor (PEC) training program.
Alectra Utilities and General Motors Generate Energy Savings That Could Power 3,000 Homes
By working with Alectra Utilities, GM’s St. Catharines, Ontario facility replaced 854 interior bay metal halides with 700 energy-efficient LED fixtures and upgraded 17 air make-up units with high efficient motors and VFD controls.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Delivers an “Open for Business” Blueprint to New Premier
In a wide-ranging letter to newly elected Premier Doug Ford and all his cabinet ministers, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has suggested a series of policy initiatives to make Ontario “open for business,” one of Ford’s key campaign messages.
Federal Funding to Help Apprentices in Atlantic Canada Complete Their Training
The Atlantic Canada Regional Council of Carpenters, Millwrights and Allied Workers (ACRC) is set to receive more than $280,000 from the federal government for its Work Ready Advancement Project.
September 11-12: Canadian Utilities Equipment and Engineering Trade Show
With over 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space, CUEE showcases over 45 different categories of products and services relevant to the utility sector. It’s a one-stop-shop for everything utility related.
Manitoba Hydro to Begin Enforcing Manitoba Electrical Code, 13th Edition on October 1, 2018
All permits issued prior to October 1, 2018 will be based on the 12th edition. New Manitoba Hydro electrical permit fees took effect August 1, 2018. However, All permit applications received prior to August 1, 2018 will be based on the current permit fee schedule.
Liteline Communications: Introducing Jake Summers as Director, National Accounts
Liteline Corporation is excited to introduce Jake Summers as Director, National Accounts. With an educational background from the University of Illinois and over 20 years of industry experience, Jake will leverage his knowledge of the lighting industry to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of Liteline.
EHRC Project to Identify Impact of Technology and Innovation and Explore Gender Diversity in Leadership Roles
Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) has received funding for a new project that will explore the transformational impact of technology, digitalization and innovation on the changing nature of work in the sector.
Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project Training Program Celebrates Inaugural Graduating Class
The 15-week certificate program, held in Thunder Bay, Ontario, started in April and is designed for those looking to gain direct or in-direct employment in the construction of the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission Project and the powerline industry.
Call for Nominations: BC Lieutenant Governor Safety Awards
The Lieutenant Governor Safety Awards are back, recognizing individuals and organizations who demonstrate exceptional leadership, achievement, or innovation in technical safety in BC. Submission deadline: September 14, 2018.
Zero Emissions Building Exchange Launches in Vancouver
A pioneering collaboration to accelerate zero emission buildings in Vancouver and British Columbia officially launched earlier this month.
Alberta Invests in ERA Clean Technology Challenge
Up to $70 million is available through the Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Biotechnology, Electricity and Sustainable Transportation (BEST) Challenge to develop new clean-technology projects to cut their energy costs, while reducing greenhouse gases. Funding for the program is provided by the provincial government through ERA.
Call for Nominations: CAF-FCA Board of Directors
In preparation for the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s Annual General Meeting on October 18, 2018 in Ottawa, the Nomination Committee is calling for nominations to fill seats subject to election. Deadline nominations: September 17.
