BCEA Power Up
March 27, 2025
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Member News
AMP Pong Tournament Recap

We had such a fun time at our AMP Pong tournament last Friday! Thank you to everyone who came out and competed, and a special thank you to our table sponsors Code Electric, Guillevin Industrial Electrical, and Wesco!

Congrats to all the winners:
1st place team - "Drink Distributors" (Kyle Johnston and Kevin Hodgkinson from Wesco)
2nd place team - "Back to Back Champs" (Dallas Schmidt from Adanac Sales and Andrew Charnock from Quasar Engineering)

Best Team Name - "Maiden Canada" (Jeff Macpherson and Gord Thomson from Wesco)


Best Team Costume - "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" (Brendon Brown and Josh Francis from Code Electric)

We'll see you all at the next tournament!

Events
  
BCEA's Island Committee presents a Self-Defence for Women, 2-day class at the Victoria Judo Club starting at 10am on May 3rd and May 10th. Empower yourself with confidence and safety by joining this class, which features two sessions of essential strategies and techniques taught by certified female black belt judo instructors. Don't miss this opportunity to learn important skills to feel secure in any situation. 

Only 15 people can attend these sessions, so sign up fast at the link below!
 
Back for its 4th year, BCEA Women's Network's THRIVE Summit will take place on May 8th at the Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel from 8:30am-5pm. Our keynote speakers are Selina Robinson, former MLA and Finance Minister, and Lindsay Benard from Dale Carnegie.

Change Sponsors: Wesco, Eaton, and IPEX

Inspire Sponsor: Mac's II Agencies

Tickets and sponsorships are on sale now at the link below.
 
Join our Island Committee for their annual golf tournament at Olympic View Golf Course in Victoria on May 13th. The shotgun start will be at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $250 for members and $350 for non-members and include a lunch voucher, golf cart, round of golf, and dinner.

Get your tickets fast at the link below!
 
EECOL Electric - Langley
Education
  
Ready to elevate your leadership? The Art of Leadership Women is returning to Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Toronto! This one-day conference features an inspiring lineup of speakers sharing actionable strategies and insights on today’s most critical leadership challenges. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to develop your leaders, engage your talent, and build high-performing teams. Join us for an empowering day of learning, networking, and women’s leadership. Use promo code BCEA45 and save $50 per pass, or save $100 per pass for groups of 5 or more. Register at the link below today!
Basic Electricity Course – Online
Registration for our online Basic Electricity Course is now live. This course is a great primer for anyone new to the industry or who wants a refresher on the more basic aspects of the supply chain industry. The cost is $299 GST for members and $399 GST for non-members. Upon registration, you can complete the course at your own pace.
BCIT Training Courses

Member company BCIT offers many electrical training courses to keep your credentials up to date. Explore the following options:
 
TELC-0208, FSR Electrical Code Continuing Education, various training options available 

(now teaching 2024 Canadian Electrical Code)

TELC-0107 Electrical Code-50 Hour 
TELC-0144 Low Energy Electrical Worker 
TELC-0161 High Voltage

Member Benefits
Group Health Plans
BCEA is partnered with ICBA to launch our own group benefit plans to give our members competitive rates and top-notch service in offering group health, dental, retirement, and other benefits. These benefits are great for your workers, their families, and your bottom line.
 
Need a plan? BCEA Benefits can help you find a cost-effective option. Already have a plan? We can review the performance of your current benefit plan to find opportunities for improvement and cost savings. Visit our benefits home page for more information.
IPEX Inc.
In the Media
$11M in federal funding supports net metering, solar PV, energy retrofits in remote communities
 Natural Resources Canada is supporting 15 energy projects in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Quebec to the tune of over $11 million, primarily through the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (CERRC) program.

Source: Electrical Business
British Columbia! The 2024 CE Code-Part I is now in effect
 The Province of British Columbia has adopted the 2024 edition of the Canadian Electrical Code-Part I (C22.1 “Safety standard for electrical installations”).

Source: Electrical Business
EECOL Electric - Langley
IPEX Inc.