Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta
17723 103 Ave NW # 17725 T5S 1N8 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Once again this year the Calgary Chapter is collecting food and cash donations for the Calgary Food Bank. You can help in a couple of ways. We are looking for member companies in Calgary willing to serve as a drop off point for non-perishable food items. If you're interested contact Cindy Cameron at [email protected] or Matthew Hale at [email protected]. You and your company can also contribute cash at the link below. Please give generously this year because i...t's needed more than ever. https://events.ecaa.ab.ca//calgary-chapter-food-bank-drive/ See more

We have a few more spots if you would like to join us in person this Thursday night in Grande Prairie for the North West Chapter meeting. It's at the Pomeroy Hotel. Doors open at 5:00pm and the meeting starts at 5:30pm. We will be following social distancing rules and masks are required. To register contact Camille at [email protected]... If you want to join us over Zoom you can do that too. Here's the link to register. https://buff.ly/2IJMXTO

There are certain advantages of membership and this is one of them. The ECAA has partnered with DAD Sales and Flo and is pleased to announce that we will be applying for the federal government's Clean Fuels’ ZERO Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program to deploy a network of zero-emission vehicle charging stations across Alberta. ECAA Members can receive funding up to $100,000 per project to support the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Deadline to submit le...tters of intent to ECAA is November 30. There is a ton of information on this project, so please contact Ben Wells at DAD Sales and he can fill you in. [email protected]

ECAA held an informative and well attended seminar this morning on electric vehicles (EV), EV charging stations and how members can get involved with a federal government program that will contribute to new public charging stations getting built. Larry Cantelo, PEC gave an informative presentation on electric vehicles and charging stations and then Rory Gattens from Flo talked about how members can get involved with the federal government program. ECAA is applying to serve as a delivery agent for the program. If you would like more information, contact Rory at [email protected] or call (604) 679-7176.

The Edmonton Chapter meeting continues with Scott Lee of Powerco Canada speaking about advances in motor protection for VFD systems.

We're sad to report that Ray Lutz has passed away. Ray started Lutz Electric with his longtime friend Graham Place over 50 years ago and was an ECAA member for many years. https://edmontonjournal.remembering.ca//raymond-lutz-10809

ECAA's Edmonton Chapter meeting is underway. The first presentation is now being done by Michael Gonzlez of LSW Lighting. His topic is Simple Cost Effective Solutions for NECB 2017 Lighting Requirements.

Just a reminder that ECAA is offering an online seminar tomorrow on electric vehicles. It starts at 10:30am and runs until around noon. The seminar will include an overview of the three EV configurations and EV charging options and it will be delivered by Larry Cantelo, PEC. We'll also have people online to talk about how ECAA members can be part of a federal government program that provides funding to build EV charging stations. Sign up for the seminar now.... https://buff.ly/3pJmVke See more

A few days ago, we had a post regarding a new program from the federal government that will provide funding for electrical vehicle (EV) charging stations. We now have an online seminar planned for early next week about electric vehicles and EV charging. This will include an overview of the three EV configurations and EV charging options. Additionally, the electrical code rules regarding installation of electric vehicle supply equipment will be discussed. We will also have pe...ople on hand who can give you information on how to apply for the program. The seminar is open to everyone, but only ECAA members can participate in the grant application program. The seminar will take place next Tuesday at 10:30am. Sign up now. https://buff.ly/3pJmVke

We are just about finished the lunch break during Training Day 2. Grant Ainsley was the last speaker before lunch and his presentation was about social media and using it to build your brand and make money. He talked about how social media influencers are being used and pointed to this Instagram post from Justin Bieber for Crocs that hiked Crocs shares by 13% yesterday.

This morning, ECAA's Edmonton Chapter is kicking off a Christmas fundraising drive for the Edmonton Food Bank. You can help in two ways. You can donate non-perishable food items at the ECAA office, which is located at 17725-103 Avenue in Edmonton. The office is open from 8:00am - 4:30pm, but closed from noon - 1:00pm. You and your company can also make a cash donation at the link below. Collections and donations will be accepted until December 16th.... https://buff.ly/3pPhGPV See more

Training Day 2 is underway over Zoom. The first presentation is from Wayne Budge and Reza Kamrani and they will work their way through the entire alphabet and talk about 26 risks for business in 2020. Spoiler alert: M is for Murder Hornets and in case you're wondering A is for Amazon and Wayne talked about how the pandemic changed business risks dramatically for Amazon.... The day will continue with three more presentations.

Alberta Municipal Affairs has released a Standata related to Fire Stop Technical Judgements. Read the Standata here - https://buff.ly/34dMlwy

Training Day 2 takes place this Friday over Zoom and there's still time to register. Grant Ainsley will be one of our speakers, and he'll be talking about ways to use social media to build your brand and advertise online. Check out our other speakers and register today - https://ecaa.ab.ca/HotTopicDetails.aspx?id=329

The Central Chapter will meet tomorrow evening for the first time since the pandemic was declared. The meeting will be via Zoom and we have some really informative speakers to provide an excellent evening of education. It begins at 5:30pm tomorrow and here's the link to register:... https://us02web.zoom.us//tZcqcOyopzwjH9F7IjOKXpZw9g0bxVB6y See more

Have you signed up yet for Technical Training Day 2 this Friday? If not, what are you waiting for? It will be a full day of great speakers talking about everything from business succession planning, to ways to retain employees during tough times, to insurance tips to social media lessons on how to build your brand. You can get the training without leaving your home or office.... https://ecaa.ab.ca/HotTopicDetails.aspx?id=329 See more

Just another average Friday for the ECAA and its many volunteers. The Executive of ECAA's Board of Directors meets today, along with its Marketing Committee. As those meetings take place, a PEC course (Safety Principles) is being delivered online. Preparations will also continue for Training Day 2, which is now only a week away. Make sure to register if you haven't already.... https://ecaa.ab.ca/HotTopicDetails.aspx?id=329 See more

ECAA has an important all-day seminar coming up this Saturday and there is still time to register. It will come your way over Zoom and it starts at 8am. Here are some of the topic areas: Scope/Objectives Fundamental Principles... Definitions/Special Terminology Types of grounding systems High voltage vs. low voltage vs. extra-low voltage bonding Electrical equipment Non-electrical equipment Grounding/bonding other sections of the code You will will have access to a 72-page manual which can be used as follow-up reference material. Register here: https://events.ecaa.ab.ca//grounding-and-bonding-seminar-/

Good morning Fort McMurray. Members there will meet this evening for a different kind of chapter meeting. The meeting at the Best Western Sawridge Suites will be in-person, but speakers will be brought in via Zoom. If you need more information about the meeting, contact Camille at the ECCA - [email protected]

It's Day 1 of the first in-person PEC class held since the pandemic was declared. Basic Electrical Estimating is being held at the ECAA offices in Edmonton and our Boardroom allows us to easily move tables around, so everyone can socially distance.

Wayne Budge of Federated Insurance, talks about his presentation with the interesting title of - Murder Hornets and Other Unprecedented Risks in 2020. He will be one of the speakers at ECAA's Technical Training Day 2, on October 2, 2020. You can register to attend the full day of training with Wayne and other great presenters here - https://events.ecaa.ab.ca/events/training-day-part-two/

The Edmonton Chapter has several new members to welcome and we would like to introduce them to you... Contractors: Alberta’s Custom Electrical Services, Brandon Hamlyn Creative Power, Robert Germin... Indigo Construction Services, Ron Despins North Phase Electrical, Paul Aldous Prestige Electric, Jordy MacDonald Refine Electric, Trevor Nicolai Roadscape Electric, Robert Dirks Sheeler Electric Ltd., Chad Sheeler Associates: Cooper Equipment Rentals, Kelly Collins & Corey Frederick Cummins, Terry Gamble Electric Power & Equipment, Mark Maurison PEC: Sean Black Journey Person Associate: Paul Fraser Welcome to the ECAA!

We're now just 10 days away from our virtual Technical Training Day 2 on October 2. We'll have speakers on topics ranging from insurance, to retaining good employees to social media. Business consultant Jane Halford will also be speaking and her topic is Leadership Transition - Minimize Risk, Mazimize Impact. We talked to her about it.... If you haven't registered yet, here's a link to sign up - https://buff.ly/3clziMW

At today’s virtual Edmonton Chapter Meeting, Terry Milot reported on Prompt Payment issue and had some good news. He said the provincial government is now writing regulations and Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish wants prompt payment legislation to be adopted quickly. It’s expected to go ahead during the fall session of the Legislature. He also reported on some technical and legal issues that are still being worked on. ... Terry was thanked for his hard work on the issue by Edmonton Chapter President Jason Kuziw.

Today's the day. It will be our first fully virtual chapter meeting, as the ECAA works hard to bring our members together safely. The online meeting begins at 4pm, and we will be saluting our Associate members. Members can use the link below to sign up for the meeting and then you'll be emailed instructions on how to log in. We will see you online later today.... https://us02web.zoom.us//tZEkd-Chpz4tE9XkNWYmxh37ipbHJkUFq See more

It's been a long seven months since the last time ECAA members got together for an in-person chapter meeting, but a successful meeting was held last night in Grande Prairie. A large ballroom was used, allowing members to spread out. Jason Bradshaw, PEC is the new North West Chapter President. He's with Alpha Omega Electric.... Thanks to Kenton Dueck of Federated Insurance for taking the photos.

Tonight is a significant night in the industry's return to normal, as the North West Chapter holds a meeting in Grande Prairie, under proper health and safety protocols. The meeting takes place at the Pomeroy Hotel and starts at 5:30pm. Please contact Camille Austin at the ECCA for more information - [email protected]

It's September and that means the return of chapter meetings across the province. This year will be different though and local chapters have decided to do a combination of in-person and virtual meetings. The first meeting takes place tomorrow night at the Pomeroy Hotel in Grande Prairie, beginning at 5:30pm. It will be an in-person meeting. Next Monday night, the Edmonton Chapter will meet via Zoom, starting at 5:00pm. Please contact Camille Austin to register for both meetings. You can send her an email at [email protected]

Our popular Fire Alarm Training Course returns in late October, so avoid disappointment and register today. This course meets the requirement for journey persons who wish to apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) for the maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems. This will be an in-person course at our offices in Edmonton.... https://events.ecaa.ab.ca//edmonton-fire-alarm-training-c/ See more

ECAA's Tecnhical Training Day 2 takes place on October 2, so it's less now than three weeks away. One of the speakers will be media expert Grant Ainsley, who will have a presentation on social media. Grant explains what he'll be talking about in this short video. http://ecaa.ab.ca/HotTopicDetails.aspx?id=329