You are Invited!
Register for ECAO- JEPP 2022 AGMs and Gala Night!
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We are thrilled to announce that the Registration for ECAO- JEPP 2022 AGMs and Gala Night has opened! We are so excited to meet everyone back in-person! Just like 2019, this year ECAO is again partnering with our industry partners from the Joint Electrical Promotional Plan (JEPP) with the objective of bringing more ECAO members together to better understand how JEPP initiatives promote our industry.
Reserve your calendars for May 18-19, 2022. This year we are taking to you see Canada’s beautiful capital city, Ottawa at Fairmont Château Laurier. The theme this year for our Gala Night is Masquerade Ball. ECAO has also secured special discounts rates with Air Canada for the event.
The Annual General Meeting for ECAO is on May 18th, which is open to only ECAO Members and JEPP Annual General Meeting is on May 19th, which is open to all members!
Sponsorship Opportunities
There are a lot of Sponsorship opportunities available! Please contact Cathy or Kamakshi.
For your safety and the safety of our guests, we will be implementing measures to make sure everyone is comfortable, and this event is safe for everyone. We will be communicating those in upcoming weeks.
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Register for Session 2 of D&I Leadership Surge Training
ATTENTION ECAO MEMBERS!
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Why Do CEOs of Global Companies Rank Leadership Development as One of their Top Five Human Capital Strategies?
Strong leaders drive competitive advantage. They’re better positioned to navigate change, attract and retain top talent, and drive higher productivity through increased engagement. Despite the proven benefits, most leaders say they’re not satisfied with their organization’s development offerings. Sound familiar?
Leadership Surge offers comprehensive leadership development programs and training to help your organization address your leadership gap and prepare your team for the future. Led by Alex Willis, Leadership Surge delivers high-energy, highly effective services and programs that positively impact organizational culture.
This training has been designed to address the unique challenges faced by electrical contractors on this very topical subject.
Please reserve your calendars for February 22nd, from 10 am to 12 noon EST. Zoom Link will be provided on February 16th.
Course Description for Second Session
Every individual has a unique spectrum of personality traits that impact the way he or she communicates. During the Right-Thinking® workshop, participants are introduced to The Four Lenses®.
This personality assessment helps everyone identify and understand their own temperament (i.e., Green, Gold, Blue, Orange). Groups then learn how to communicate with each other through a process of empathic listening. Rather than judge others for flawed behaviors, participants learn how to value diversity and appreciate unique perspectives. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of themselves and a greater social awareness and acceptance of others.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- understand people better
- learn to communicate with power and purpose
- reduce stress and conflict in relationships
- use practical techniques to increase their leadership influence
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Collaboration, Education, and Opportunity Behind Partnership Between NECA and ECAO |
ECAO and NECA have announced that on January 1 ECAO officially joined NECA as their 119th Chapter. Executive Director Graeme Aitken joined NECA CEO David Long on LinkedIn Live to announce the partnership.
Given the similarities between the two organizations, ECAO is looking to create more opportunities for its electrical contractor members and this further collaboration will allow them to facilitate that. As well as drawing on the educational opportunities that NECA can offer.
“What we’re looking for is integration, professionalism, but most importantly to expand our community."
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ECAO 2022 Annual Industry Conference
September 17/18- 24, 2022
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Register for the ECAO 2022 Annual Industry Conference in Prague from September 17/18 to September 24, 2022.
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Diversity & Inclusion Column
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Black History Month
February marks Black History Month. Let's celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate and prosperous nation it is today.
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Anti- Racism Toolbox Talk
Racist actions, activities, tones, or remarks have no place in Ontario workplaces including construction sites!
Not only does the ECAO have a zero-tolerance for any form of racism or intimidation; we are taking our responsibility to stand up and be actively anti-racist in policy and action.
To assist and educate our member companies and their employees on what racism is, how to recognize it on construction sites, and how to eliminate it for the good of all; we have developed the toolbox talks and accompanying poster.
Please take the time to have the discussion clearly communicating that racism is unacceptable in your company and on your worksite and get a commitment from workers to “See it, Say it, Stop it”.
Please print and post the poster to reinforce our message to all workers, contractors, and visitors: racism of any kind will not be tolerated.
Resources
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Wishing you, your families and all who celebrate, a year full of wisdom, courage and strength. |
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ECAO-WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program |
ECAO is a provider of the WSIB’s Health & Safety Excellence Program (HSEP) and member companies can sign up and participate directly through the ECAO.
Businesses creating safer workplaces through the HSEP earn financial rewards as well as recognition while achieving health and safety program goals.
Companies successfully implementing selected topics (validated by WSIB) receive a rebate on WSIB premiums, can influence future premium rates and receive recognition.
Participating companies can earn rebates of 10% of annual WSIB premiums, while ensuring worker safety and building a robust health and safety management system.
Small business receive a minimum of $1000 per topic completed.
Recognition in the form of badges used on websites, email signatures, and on advertisements display your commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace. Badges are also visible on your WSIB business profile when searching for safety stats.
Choosing the ECAO as your provider ensures access to the knowledge, experience, and guidance of our health and safety team as you plan topic and validation materials.
In addition, companies have access to resources, updates, mentorship and advice; enabling them to build strong, compliant health and safety management systems; preventing workplace illnesses and injuries, while improving morale, and corporate responsibilities.
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James Barry appointed to Board of Skilled Trades Ontario |
Skilled Trades Ontario has released the names of those appointed to their Board. James Barry, Executive Secretary Treasurer of the IBEW Construction Council of Ontario has a seat.
"I am very honored to be appointed to the Board of Directors of the newly established Skilled Trades Ontario, a Crown agency established by the Ontario government to help oversee the training and promotion of skilled trades.
I look forward to working with the Ontario government and the other Directors of the Board to help ensure we have a robust system that leads the way in training and safety for our skilled workers." - James Barry, Executive Secretary Treasurer, IBEW Construction Council of Ontario
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Skilled Trades Ontario officially launches; Melissa Young at the helm |
As we reported back in May 2021—and now come to fruition—the Ontario government has officially launched Skilled Trades Ontario.
The new Crown agency aims to improve trades training and simplify services. It will “promote and market the trades, develop the latest training and curriculum standards, and provide a streamlined user-friendly experience for tradespeople”.
“We’re redrawing the system to address Ontario’s labour shortage and make the trades a career of choice for more people,” said Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development. “By creating this new agency, we are working for workers and delivering the generational change that labour leaders and employers have been calling for.”
“I commend this government for bringing generational change that will remove the stigma surrounding the trades, cut down on red tape, and ensure all young people know these jobs offer a clear path to a better life,” said the agency’s new CEO and Registrar, Melissa Young.
Prior to this appointment, Young served as executive director of NETCO (National Electrical Trade Council), which is jointly sponsored by IBEW Canada and the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA) to address workforce development for Red Seal electrical trades.
Young also served on the province’s 5-member Skilled Trades Panel to provide advice and recommendations to Minister McNaughton on developing “a new approach to training and certification”.
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Technical Q&A with ESA Technical Advisor Malcom Brown |
This technical Q&A was done as part of ESA’s annual License Holder Meeting on November 18th. A recording of the entire meeting is available online. The technical Q&A began with a general overview of ESA’s top 5 changes provided to the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code by Malcom Brown. Following that, Brown goes through a number of questions submitted by LECs (Licenced Electrical Contractors), covering several topics, including EV energy management systems, GCFI and AFCI protection, nuisance tripping for washing machines and microwaves, smoke alarm requirements, and common inspection defects.
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CCDA Releases New Tool to Support Success on Red Seal Exams |
The Red Seal website now has another tool to help exam candidates to better prepare to write the Red Seal exam. Each trade has its own self-assessment guide, available on each trade’s Red Seal Exam Breakdown page.
The guide is designed to help candidates evaluate their own knowledge and experience in the trade and readiness for the exam. Candidates can then use the results to identify the areas of the trade where additional preparation, or more experience may be required.
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Construct Canada 2022 economic outlook with Alex Carrick |
ConstructConnect chief economist Alex Carrick is looking at where Canada and the global economy are headed in 2022 with the ongoing pandemic and the shift towards sustainability top of mind.
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EBPowerCon engages with subject matter experts—one-on-one and via panel discussion—to shed light on trends and technologies so as to empower electrical professionals with knowledge and insight into markets and opportunities.
Featuring 3 special Extravaganza Days, EBPowerCon is OPEN 24/7 for 6 weeks—January 17 to February 25—giving everyone ample opportunity to check out the Sessions and our Valued Supporters.
To learn more about joining our Sponsors or our Exhibit Hall, contact Jennifer at jdiiorio@ebmag.com.
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Registration is now open for NETCO 2022 Cost to Coast Conference.
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OCS State of the Industry & Outlook Conference 2022
Hold the Date!
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The Ontario Construction Secretariat will host its 22nd Annual State of the Industry & Outlook Conference on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Stay informed with up-to-date information by checking the events page of our website.
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