The early bird registration for ECAO's highly anticipated 2023 Annual Industry Conference ends July 18, 2023. This year's conference will be held at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Boston from September 17 to September 21, 2023, and is sure not to disappoint.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and expand your professional network. The conference agenda features a lineup of distinguished speakers, engaging sessions, and much more.

To Register, please visit: https://www.ecaoboston-2023.com/

The registration cut-off date is August 17, 2023.

Conference Inclusions

All group events outlined in the Conference Program of Events including the following:

• 4-Nights accommodation at the 5-Star Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Boston
• 2 Group Dinners with Open Bar and Wine in the hotel
• 3 Full Breakfasts in the hotel
• 2 Companion Activities
• Fenway Park Guided Tour
• Welcome to Boston Private Group Historical Trolley Tour (6 Trolleys)
• Half-Day Business Session with Coffee break Including guests Speaker: Josh Bone, Executive Director, ELECTRI International as well as NECA Boston Chapter, IBEW Local 103, NECA National and IBEW International
• 1 Half-Day Optional Site Tours /Pre-Fabrication Warehouse / High Profile Job Site and/or Apprenticeship Training School Tour
• 3 Hosted Afternoon Networking Cocktail Sessions
• 4 Nightly Hosted Networking Cocktail Sessions

For Sponsorship Information, and, for any questions, please contact: Shelley Sparrow at shelley.sparrow@3inc.ca or 647-505-1296.

It is that time of year again when we are reaching out to offer scholarships to post-secondary graduates for children or wards of salaried employees of ECAO Member Companies.

ECAO offers scholarships to post-secondary graduates for children or wards of salaried employees of ECAO Member Companies. The scholarship was launched in 2004 and awards 5 successful recipients with a scholarship of $5,000 each. In 2021 the ECAO Executive approved the increase to $5,000 in recognition of the cost-of-living increases especially for kids in school.

The scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students enrolling in a course leading to a University degree or Community College diploma. The award will be based on academic achievement in the previous academic year, however, academic achievement will not be the sole basis of review. Extracurricular activity, work experience, employment, application and supporting material, handwritten submission and course of study will also be an important aspect of selection. Preference will be given to those showing interest in the construction industry.

The submission deadline is July 31st, but this may be adjusted based on students’ ability to receive their academic records for 2022/2023.

Please take a look at the application form below along with details on the criteria required to submit an application.

Application Form

Please submit your applications to Kamakshi at kahluwalia@ecao.org directly.

Thank you and we look forward to the 2023 submissions.

The WSIB/ECAO Safety Excellence program helps member contractors reduce incidents and injuries through the development, implementation and maintenance of health and safety policies, programs, and procedures.

In addition to the benefits of building a robust health and safety management system that protects worker health and safety while reducing the costs of incidents, members can also receive rebates on their WSIB premiums.

In 2022 ECAO member contractors received $394,000 in the form of premium rebates because of their successful membership in the safety excellence program. To date, in 2023 members have received $147,000 in premium rebates.

We encourage all members to join us in building solid safety management systems that will not only reduce costs associated with incidents and accidents but also help to attract and retain the best talent while earning rebates on WSIB premiums.

What is the WSIB/ECAO Safety Excellence Program?

The Safety Excellence Program is designed to help you identify gaps in your health and safety management system that could lead to higher incident and injury rates. Once gaps have been identified and with the help of the ECAO, members develop a health and safety action plan based on the chosen focus areas, or “program topics.”

Topics are spread across three levels: foundation, intermediate and advanced, with 36 in total to choose from.

Benefits of participation in the Safety Excellence Program include:

• Reduced risk and cost of incidents, injuries, and illnesses in your workplace.
• A stronger health and safety culture.
• Earning rebates on your WSIB premiums.
• Recognition that demonstrates your commitment to health and safety to your employees, customers, and community.
• Smaller businesses (1-99 full-time employees) can earn double the rebates on your annual WSIB premiums, plus $1,000 from WSIB upon enrollment.

Regardless of size – whether you are just getting started or want to build on safety practices already in place, the ECAO can help.

Participation in the Excellence Program is FREE for all ECAO members. Please contact safety@ecao.org for more information.

Changes to the OHSA: Naloxone in Ontario Workplaces

Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers to:

• Provide a naloxone kit when he or she (i.e., the employer) becomes aware, or ought reasonably to be aware, that there may be a risk of a worker having an opioid overdose at the workplace.

• Maintain the naloxone kit in good condition.

• Ensure that, any time there are workers in the workplace, the naloxone kit is in the charge of a worker who works near the kit and who has received training on recognizing an opioid overdose, administering naloxone, and any hazards related to the administration of naloxone.

As of June 1, 2023, Ontario law requires at-risk employers to ensure their workplaces have naloxone kits on site, as well as workers who are trained on how to administer naloxone.

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The NECA Project Excellence Awards were created to recognize member companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project across 13 different market sectors! We want to see the innovative and cutting-edge projects that your company completed in 2022. Get a chance to be celebrated on stage at our annual convention in September where the PEA awards will be presented!

The 13 different categories are:

• Commercial/Institutional
• Design-Build
• Educational
• Energy Solutions/Green Building
• Health Care
• Industrial
• Low Voltage/Technology
• Overhead Transmission
• Residential
• Street Lighting/Traffic Signal
• Substation/Interconnection
• Transportation & Infrastructure
• Electric Vehicle (EV)

The new deadline to submit is July 14, 2023. Applications submitted must be based on projects completed in 2022. View more information and rules here.

SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT TODAY

Leading in a World of Innovation: Embracing Continuous Learning for the Next Generation Workforce

Join NETCO for an engaging keynote presentation on "Leading in a World of Innovation: Embracing Continuous Learning for the Next Generation Workforce." This thought-provoking session will explore the crucial role of leaders in navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of technology while fostering a culture of continuous learning.

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