Education & Events

Webinar – Summary of Changes: Bargaining 2022

June 17, 2022

To learn more about the changes negotiated during the latest round of collective bargaining, join ECAO’s webinar on June 21, 2022 from 9:00 a.m- 10:30 a.m.

Overview:
• Changes to the Provincial Blue Pages
• Changes to the non-ICI Linework agreement (Yellow Pages)
• Changes to the Communications Agreement (Green Pages)
• Wage Agreement
• Impact of the Post Negotiated Wage Adjustment

Jun 21, 2022 09:00 AM ET

Go HERE to register

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Watt’s the Word: What’s New in the Code

With the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (25th Edition) now in effect (in Alberta), Watt’s the Word thought this was a great time to re-visit their first episode of the show.

EIN 22 CS COCA bill97 400

Education & Events

Adjudication – It’s Not as Complicated as You Think

The prompt payment and adjudication provisions of the new Construction Act took effect more than two years ago, to date only about 100 adjudications have been initiated.

Education & Events

Apprenticeship Registration and Completion Rates Webinar

August 16, 2023 Learn about apprenticeship registration and completion rate trends based on the latest data from Statistics Canada. Date: September 13, 2023Time: 1:00pm – 2:00 pm EDTLocation: Online Go HERE to register

Education & Events

Info-Session for Financial Essentials for Trades Workers

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Education & Events

EV ChargeON Application Information Session

November 6, 2023 The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has launched a competitive, application-based funding program for public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations called EV ChargeON. Details can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ev-chargeon-program Please join EV ChargeON for an upcoming webinar on navigating the application process. This session will include a brief overview of the program and a detailed explanation of how to…

EIN 10 CS BCEA 400

Education & Events

B.C: Canadain Electrical Code Online Course Starting September 12

he objective of this course is to become familiarized with the current edition of the Canadian Electrical Code in use as amended for use in the province of British Columbia, the Safety Standards Act, the Safety Standards General Regulation, the Electrical Safety Regulation and the Technical Safety BC Bulletins, Directives and Fee Schedule.

Education & Events

Watt’s the Word: What’s New in the Code

With the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (25th Edition) now in effect (in Alberta), Watt’s the Word thought this was a great time to re-visit their first episode of the show.

EIN 22 CS COCA bill97 400

Education & Events

Adjudication – It’s Not as Complicated as You Think

The prompt payment and adjudication provisions of the new Construction Act took effect more than two years ago, to date only about 100 adjudications have been initiated.

Education & Events

Apprenticeship Registration and Completion Rates Webinar

August 16, 2023 Learn about apprenticeship registration and completion rate trends based on the latest data from Statistics Canada. Date: September 13, 2023Time: 1:00pm – 2:00 pm EDTLocation: Online Go HERE to register

Education & Events

Info-Session for Financial Essentials for Trades Workers

August 9, 2024 Date/Time: August 15 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm PDT This course covers all the basics of how to make the most of your career as a trades worker and to come out ahead financially. Taking this course will allow you to begin to take the necessary steps to access the many qualified grants available,…

Education & Events

EV ChargeON Application Information Session

November 6, 2023 The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has launched a competitive, application-based funding program for public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations called EV ChargeON. Details can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ev-chargeon-program Please join EV ChargeON for an upcoming webinar on navigating the application process. This session will include a brief overview of the program and a detailed explanation of how to…

EIN 10 CS BCEA 400

Education & Events

B.C: Canadain Electrical Code Online Course Starting September 12

he objective of this course is to become familiarized with the current edition of the Canadian Electrical Code in use as amended for use in the province of British Columbia, the Safety Standards Act, the Safety Standards General Regulation, the Electrical Safety Regulation and the Technical Safety BC Bulletins, Directives and Fee Schedule.

Education & Events

Watt’s the Word: What’s New in the Code

With the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (25th Edition) now in effect (in Alberta), Watt’s the Word thought this was a great time to re-visit their first episode of the show.

EIN 22 CS COCA bill97 400

Education & Events

Adjudication – It’s Not as Complicated as You Think

The prompt payment and adjudication provisions of the new Construction Act took effect more than two years ago, to date only about 100 adjudications have been initiated.

Education & Events

Apprenticeship Registration and Completion Rates Webinar

August 16, 2023 Learn about apprenticeship registration and completion rate trends based on the latest data from Statistics Canada. Date: September 13, 2023Time: 1:00pm – 2:00 pm EDTLocation: Online Go HERE to register

Education & Events

Info-Session for Financial Essentials for Trades Workers

August 9, 2024 Date/Time: August 15 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm PDT This course covers all the basics of how to make the most of your career as a trades worker and to come out ahead financially. Taking this course will allow you to begin to take the necessary steps to access the many qualified grants available,…

Education & Events

EV ChargeON Application Information Session

November 6, 2023 The Ontario Ministry of Transportation has launched a competitive, application-based funding program for public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations called EV ChargeON. Details can be found at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ev-chargeon-program Please join EV ChargeON for an upcoming webinar on navigating the application process. This session will include a brief overview of the program and a detailed explanation of how to…

EIN 10 CS BCEA 400

Education & Events

B.C: Canadain Electrical Code Online Course Starting September 12

he objective of this course is to become familiarized with the current edition of the Canadian Electrical Code in use as amended for use in the province of British Columbia, the Safety Standards Act, the Safety Standards General Regulation, the Electrical Safety Regulation and the Technical Safety BC Bulletins, Directives and Fee Schedule.

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