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OCNI Newsletter
January 2021 | Issue 1
Upcoming Events

> OCNI + BP Supplier Day | January 15, 2021

> ATP.ed: Codes and Standards 101 | January 21, 2021


> Canada-Wales Digital Trade Mission | January 25-29, 2021

For a full listing of OCNI events visit the OCNI events calendar page here.
Dear OCNI members, partners and friends,

We are back to work and jumping into it with both feet!
 
I hope you all enjoyed a safe and restful Christmas holiday break. Our small OCNI team is working tirelessly on developing and rolling out virtual webinars, technical workshops, and on-line trade missions. We kicked off 2021 with our first session in our “Leaders” series when Alison and I sat down last Friday for a conversation on leadership with Mike Rencheck, CEO of Bruce Power.     
 
Also, I want to take this time to congratulate Desiree Norwegian. founder of Atunda Inc. and OCNI Board Treasurer, who was recently recognized in the Fall 2020 issue of “Aboriginal Business” magazine as a successful Indigenous Women in Business who is “breaking through barriers”.

Des we are very proud of you!

Read the article here.

Ron Oberth
President & CEO, OCNI

Member Spotlight

"As the world’s largest supplier of nuclear protective clothing and accessories, we help drive efficiency, reduce cost and improve processes out in the field. It’s what we do, every day.”
We sat down with Kent Anderson, the Director of Canadian Operations to reflect on some of the success stories from the past 20 years for UniTech Services Canada, Ltd.

Watch the interview and stay tuned for a free download from UniTech Services Group!
In October 2020, AECOM announced the sale of its power construction business unit, AECOM Power E&C, Inc. and its Canadian operating unit, AECOM Canada Nuclear Operations, Inc., and its rebranding as United E&C, Inc.

We asked United Associate Vice President Doug Brophy about the transaction.

News You Can Use
Shape the Modernization of Canada’s Policy on Radioactive Waste
On November 16, 2020 NRCan launched www.radwastereview.ca as the virtual hub for discussion and dialogue with Canadians on Canada’s Radioactive Waste Policy Framework (1996) . These conversations continue with all stakeholders, including industry, in order to provide greater leadership on radioactive waste management and ensure that Canada continues to meet international best practices, as well as to reflect the values and principles of Canadians. Since the site’s launch a number of discussion papers have been posted for direct comment and input is encouraged to be sent via e-mail or on the discussion forums on the site.

Additionally, OCNI is working with the NRCan team to ensure that OCNI members have the ability to provide input and shape the policy modernization. We will be hosting a roundtable dialogue with NRCan in early February (date tbc) and would like you to participate and provide feedback.

ADDITIONAL DATES for Supplier Culture of Excellence (SCOE) Virtual Training Courses
Pleased to report that COG now has a set dates for two additional four-module training sessions.

The 2nd and 3rd sessions of the four-module training course will run during the dates indicated below. The cost for the four-module training is $250 for COG SP company employees and $300 for employees of non-SP companies. Please note that COG is a not-for-profit organization. The fees will cover the costs associated with training preparations and delivery.
 
Session # 2:
Module 1: March 2 -- 9:30 -11:30AM
Module 2: March 4 -- 9:30 -11:30AM
Module 3: March 9 -- 9:30 -11:30AM
Module 4: March 11 -- 9:30 -11:30AM

Session # 3:
Module 1: May 12 -- 9:30 -11:30AM
Module 2: May 14 -- 9:30 -11:30AM
Module 3: May 18 -- 9:30 -11:30AM
Module 4: May 20 -- 9:30 -11:30AM

Instructions to register:
 
The link below will lead you to the Configio registration page for the course. If you have not used COG’s Configio registration system before, you will need to create an account. You can do so by clicking “Register for a Configio Account” and then filling in the required information.

 
Your registration will include all 4 modules on the session dates you select.
 
Once you have chosen to register for the March 2nd or the May 12th module, the subsequent 3 modules will be added to your cart automatically – no need to select them.
 
PS…There is also one seat still available for the Jan. 13th session.

Please note that registration for each session will close upon reaching the 20 participant limit.

We would like as many staff from each interested SP and OCNI company as possible participating. We had strong endorsement from all of our COG member utilities of our Human Performance Metrics initiative which includes the planned four-module training course. They all see Human Performance training as a cornerstone of CANDU industry’s move towards best in class performance in terms of safety, reliability and economics. We intend to provide a listing of participant names and company affiliation to OPG, Bruce Power and NB Power upon successful completion of the four-module training course.
 
Best regards,
 
M. Macit Cobanoglu
Manager, Supplier Participant Program
CANDU Owners Group
+1 647 468 8530
 
A Big Thank You to our Bruce Power Supplier Day Sponsors!
OCNI Members/ Partners in the News
Share Something Good!
We want to hear from you, share any good news relevant to your company and/or the nuclear supply chain!
Event Recap
OCNI & CNL Industry Day
OCNI and the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories were joined by almost 300 attendees to discuss organizational outlook, industry updates, and peer to peer networking opportunities.
Leaders Series with Mike Rencheck
Over 200 people joined our first installment of the leaders series with Bruce Power President & CEO Mike Renchek who shared with us:

"We have a fantastic opportunity in Ontario, and Canada for the nuclear industry to be a bright light around the world. We just have to courageous enough to keep working at it when it's hard"
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