The regulatory changes involving Gasfitter Certification remove the second level of the B Gas certification from Plumbing, Steamfitter - Pipefitter and both Residential and Commercial Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanics trade programs. The impacted trades will transition from a five-level apprenticeship to four effective March 18. MCAM's Gasfitter Certification Working Group(consisting of a cross-section of the membership) and industry partners spent countless hours advocating with Apprenticeship Manitoba and department staff, emphasizing the need for dual certification within the Manitoba market. Despite industry efforts, Apprenticeship Board recommendations have been accepted. MCAM continues to work with our industry partners for government to pause implementation and re-engage industry.

 

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Winnipeg - The provincial government’s decision not to repeal the Construction Industry Wages Act
(CIWA) was applauded by industry leaders Thursday, following a meeting with Finance Minister Scott
Fielding who also committed to establishing a CIWA review panel with broad worker-employer
representation to update the construction industry minimum wage rates.

 

The Marc Lynch Scholarship Award is a legacy in honor of Marc Lynch of Randall Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Marc passed away Jan. 5, 2016.  

 

Marc was a quiet strength behind the Mechanical Contractors Association of Manitoba. He had a vision of what the association should be and passionately communicated his vision to the staff and the board of directors. The association intends to carry out his vision of excellence in the industry.

 

Funded by the Mechanical Contractors Association of Manitoba, this scholarship is intended for MCAM member companies’ staff and families.

 

SAVE THE DATE: Spring Education Month - Building Capacity from Within is April 2021. This annual event will feature workshops preparing staff for increasing roles of resposibility, leading technology trends. 

 

MCAM’s Next Gen Committee is thrilled to launch and host Thirsty Thursdays Virtual Happy Hour. Thirsty Thursdays take place on the last Thursday of each month and are a casual virtual Zoom Happy Hour to meet up, network and take part in conversations with the mechanical industry’s future leaders.

The most recent Thirsty Thursday was Feb. 25 via Zoom and sponsored by Midwest Engineering.

 

This month's special VIP guest was professor Timothy Wentz 

 

To learn more in becoming a sponsor contact Illyssa Dzama at illyssa@mcamb.ca.

 

 Winnipeg, MB (February 11, 2021) — Following wise counsel from Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous community leaders, staff and church leaders, Siloam Mission has announced plans to develop and launch a comprehensive Indigenous Relations Strategy, led by respected external consultant, Crystal Laborero of Laborero Consulting.

 

“In light of recent criticism, we asked ourselves as a Board, how can we actively do better in serving our patrons, half of whom are Indigenous,” said newly elected Board Chair, Garth Manness, CEO of Credit Union Central of Manitoba. “Today, as we commit to walking a collaborative path toward reconciliation and healing, we acknowledge our mistakes and thank so many for helping us learn and grow as individuals and as an organization.”

MCAM Student Chapter is hosting Crafts & Craft Beers, an online event. This will be on evening of March 11 and would involve a simple design challenge with prizes for the Top 3 designs.

 

The basic materials necessary along with some beverages would be delivered as a care package prior to the event and the design challenge concept would be released the day of.

 

Cost of $15 for industry participants and $5 for students.

Duration: Two hours

 

Contact student chapter president Brady Harris at bradytrannharris@gmail.com for more information on registration.

 

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MCAM is excited to announce and welcome new member Action Mechanical Services,

expert in prefabrication, design and installation and all other facets of mechanical construction.

MCAM is excited to announce and welcome new member Can-Aqua International.

Can-Aqua is a manufacturing agent, specialized in the representation and the distribution of mechanical plumbing and architectural products.

This program, a portion of which is open to Federated Insurance policyholders and is
administered nationally by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, provides a one-time grant of up to
$5,000 to help eligible customers cover pandemic-related expenses incurred since March 15, 2020,
including:

• Purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Renovation of space to adhere to re-opening guidelines
• Website enhancements/development of e-commerce capabilities
• Other expenses related to operating and sustaining the business during the pandemic

 

Any MCAM member with up to $3 million in revenue, fewer than 75 employees and property insured by
Federated on Dec. 1, 2020 is eligible to apply online at https://occ.ca/federated-insurance.

Increasing value of MCAM membership is a top priority of MCAM. The board of directors believes supporting local businesses and offering membership premium discounts and preferred rates is another great reason to be an MCAM Member.

 

MCAMs Website Training Video is available for viewing. The video was created by Unite Interactive, experts in branding, web design, digital marketing, video production and web hosting services.

 

Subscribe to the MCA Manitoba channel and watch for more videos to come!

Dear Wise Wayne,

 

I am a red seal plumber and currently employed by a reputable local plumbing company. I have been working there as a service technician for over five years now and I am interested in growing with the company, but I have limited training on how to become a better foreman or maybe even a project manager one day. Are there any courses that will help get my feet wet?

 

From,
Wanting to Learn More

 __________________

 

Dear Learn More,

 

I am glad you reached out as the timing could not be better! MCAM’s Education Month is April and the theme will be Building Capacity From Within, featuring workshops preparing staff for increasing roles of responsibility and leading technology trends. Rick Korving, partner at Randall Heating and Plumbing is a colleague of mine and he says, “As a member of MCAM’s education committee, I have been directly involved in the development of the 2021 course content. MCAM’s 2021 Education Month will prepare your staff (Journeymen through PMs) for the next steps in their career.”  

 

I believe the workshops that are offered this year will help get your feet wet. For now, save the date and let your employer know what you have shared with me. I am confident they will be pleased that you are interested in advancing your career.

 

News and current events can be found by clicking below and all the information on how to register will be found on there and on our website www.mcamb.ca.

 

Wishing you the best,
Wise Wayne