MCA 2020 Annual General Meeting
Your presence is requested (Virtual) – 1:30 pm September 17, 2020
The MCA – Annual General Meeting is your opportunity to learn what your organization has done for you and your industry over the past year, to hear about plans for the coming year and to bring forward your issues and concerns that you would have MCA address on behalf of the membership. Your attendance is important and voicing your concerns is the best way to ensure your needs are met and your investment is working for you.
Attending the AGM has never been easier. Your virtual presence will be just like being there!
Register right now, and you will receive login details prior to the meeting. Then login between 1:15pm and 1:30pm, Thursday, September 17, 2020 as a registered voter.
MCA Curling Leagues
The Monday night Calgary curling league has cancelled the 2020 - 21 season due to lack of teams interested. Stay tuned to hear more on the annual bonspiel in Red Deer in the New Year and perhaps a funspiel later in the spring.
Edmonton's league has 8 teams and will be moving forward. If you have specific questions please contact Mike Charlton at mcharlton@goldbarinc.com
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WCB: Is your 2020 assessable earnings estimate accurate?
Since March, WCB Employer Account Services team has connected with over 10,000 employers to verify their 2020 assessable earnings estimates. We recognize that the estimates employers provided last year have likely changed as employers wouldn’t have been able to anticipate the impact the pandemic would have on their business. We reached out to employers to ensure their 2020 estimate better reflects their current situation.
If your estimate has changed, please let us know. You can revise your estimate any time through WCB’s myWCB online services or by calling our contact centre at 1-866-922-9221
For more information about reporting assessable earnings, our employer fact sheet can guide you.
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Boilers to go condensing under new efficiency regulations
New energy efficiency regulations are going to make some commercial boiler retrofits significantly more difficult and expensive. Under Amendment 15 to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Regulations, all boilers must be 90 percent efficient – by Jan. 1, 2023 for residential units and Jan. 1, 2025 for commercial boilers.
Risks in Construction
Northbridge Insurance released a whitepaper that highlights the top risks facing those in the construction industry and ways to mitigate them, including best practices for infection control on-site to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Whether working in residential, commercial, institutional, or infrastructure construction, the risks vary in size and complexity, and they can evolve throughout a project. Risk management, as well as proper policies and procedures, can help to avoid many of these risks, hazards, and accidents.
Read full article and download whitepaper here
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FEATURED AFFINITY PROGRAM |
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Staying up to date with ever-changing employment regulations and health & safety requirements is more challenging than ever before. This is why we are pleased to announce our newest addition to the Affinity Program, Peninsula - one of Canada’s leading human resources (HR) and health & safety (H&S) specialists supporting small businesses.
Members looking for ongoing tailored support will be entitled to receive 10% discount on Peninsula’s paid services.
With our partnership, you gain immediate access to our dedicated consultant, Tali Kowall, who can provide you with complimentary consultations and advice. No question is too big or too small - We encourage you to reach out to Tali to receive professional guidance before acting. Tali can assist in all HR matters including employee management, contracts, essential policies, and occupational health and safety requirements.
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CERB Extension
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (“CERB”) by an additional four weeks to a maximum of 28 weeks.
On September 27, 2020, those still entitled to CERB will transition to a more flexible and expanded Employment Insurance (EI) program. Additionally, the Federal Government has announced three new temporary benefits are also being established, including a form of paid sick leave.
Read the details of the expanded EI program here
Extension of Suspension of Temporary Layoffs to January 2, 2021
On September 3, 2020, the Ontario government announced an extension of the suspension of temporary layoff provisions under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Previously set to expire on September 4, 2020, employers who previously placed workers on layoff due to COVID-19 and who are still struggling to get back to previous operating levels will now have until January 2, 2021 to return employees to work without triggering termination and severance obligations.
In this article, we outline the most recent changes to the COVID-19 period and its impact on temporary layoffs.
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Building Blocks Session
Building Blocks is a series put on by Safety Codes, Permits, and Inspections at the City of Edmonton to create a forum for learning, questions, and discussions on high performance buildings, code changes, industry best practices, and more. Speakers throughout the year will include City staff, builders, design professionals, manufacturers, and other industry experts.
Date: September 22, 2020
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Location: Online webinar via Google Meet
Remote Video Inspections
The City of Edmonton s pleased to announce that permit holders can now request remote video inspections (RVI) for building and trade permits (HVAC, plumbing, gas and electrical) via the Self Serve portal. RVI is available for inspections of occupied spaces within occupied residential and commercial locations.
In-person inspections continue to be required for unoccupied residential and commercial construction sites, most utility service disruptions in occupied homes and businesses, and exterior structures (eg. decks).
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LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Upgrade your knowledge and skills by engaging in live webinars, self-paced online learning and virtual Instructor-led online training.
Virtual Instructor led training (live)
September 10: Getting Paid and Managing the Cash Flow. Register here.
September 15: Managing Change in Construction. Register here.
September 16: NEW How to Forecast a Large Construction Project. Register here.
September 22: CCA Subcontracts 101. Register here.
S eptember 23: Microsoft Project Intermediate. Register here
September 24: Managing Shop Drawings, Samples and Submittals. Register here.
October 6, 7, & 8th: NEW PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS "Know your Responsibilities" . Register here.
Product Technical Training Webinars (live)
September 15: AIR-TO-WATER HEAT PUMP SYSTEM. Register here
E-learning (self guided) NEW
MCA is proud to partner with BCG Partners Inc. to provide these new, self -paced online courses with Gold Seal credits.
Construction Law. Course outline here. Register here
Project Management. Course outline here. Register here
Construction Estimating. Course outline here. Register here
Supervisory & Management Skills. Course outline here. Register here
Construction Business Management. Course outline here. Register here
Change Order Management. Course outline here. Register here
Project Accounting and Cost Control. Course outline here. Register here
The courses are a series of user friendly video modules from expert instructors. Each module concludes with a short, multiple choice quiz that requires an 80% pass mark before proceeding to the next video module. Upon successful completion of all modules you will receive a certificate of completion.
View full events calendar here
If there is a topic that you would find helpful please contact Lisa@mca-ab.com.
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Plumb Run Mechanical
4030 – 8 Street SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 3A7
587-700-5098
Ely Ryan
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Do you have this poster in your workplace?
Employers are required by law to display this poster in the workplace. The 1-2-3 poster gives workers the basic steps of who to contact to report a workplace injury. Under the Workers' Compensation Act, Section 145, employers are required to display this poster where employees can see it.
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SAFETY TALKS
Do you need ideas for tool box meetings? Here we will list different topics each month that you can take and use at your company.
For your own protection
Some people won’t wear personal protective equipment (PPE) unless they absolutely have to. But the fact is nobody wants to be injured or killed That’s why employers conduct hazard assessments to determine what PPE is required and when.
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Certificate of Recognition (COR)
The COR program has introduced two new options to help those employers who have completed a full three-year audit cycle (2017 to 2019) and now must recertify their COR in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both options qualify for PIR refund eligibility from WCB.
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Hour Bank Group Insurance – MCA Employee Benefit Plan
MCA Alberta is pleased to offer hour bank group insurance to our members through our MCA Employee Benefit Plan.
Coverage includes: Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, disability insurance, health care (including eye exam, prescription drug and paramedical services coverage), travel insurance and dental care.
For more information or a free, no obligation proposal for a plan that will best suit your company, please contact Vicky at 403-250-7237 or Vicky@mca-ab.com.
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Check out our Member Discount Programs
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Thank you
Thank you to Barb from Juna Consultants for providing members with a great webinar on Orientations and On-boarding in the new reality. Members enjoyed receiving your "Feedback Model"
Please let us know other HR topics you would like to see presented this fall/winter.
Bill 32 Update: Changes to Alberta's Workplace Laws are Here and More are Coming
Alberta's Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Alberta's Workplaces Act, 2020 received Royal Assent on July 29, 2020 and is now officially law. The Bill introduced major changes to the labour relations and employment standards climate in the province. Some of those changes are already in effect while others will become effective in the near future. Join MathewsDinsdale for a complimentary review of how Alberta workplaces will need to adapt under the new rules, and other impacts Alberta businesses can expect from the changes.
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About the MCAA
Since the early 1900's, Alberta's plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters, gasfitters and mechanical contractors have utilized the united voice, programs, information, service and social network of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Alberta (MCAA).
Today, the MCAA strives to create value for its members by identifying and mitigating issues that affect the industry, the development and delivery of high-quality education programs, providing a competitive group health insurance benefit plan, facilitating member benefit programs and services, and providing opportunity for social and professional networking.
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