Electrical Industry Training Centres Of Alberta
4234-93 Street T6E 5P5 Edmonton, AB, Canada

EITCA offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2020 for Remembrance Day. LEST WE FORGET

Attention Calgary members! There are seats available for the Heat Trace Controllers Thermon-1818 training in Calgary on November 3 & 4, 2020 and an additional course on November 5 & 6, 2020. Register now at eitca.ca to reserve your spot.

Two seats are still available for the Conduit Bending course in Calgary on October 15 & 16, 2020.

English as a Second Language The Building Trades of Alberta Training Society is offering an English as a Second Language training course. Online classes are offered on Monday evenings and in-class sessions are on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm. In order to register please contact Building Trades of Alberta Training Society at 587-488-4227.

Your call is important to us and it seems we may have missed you! The Electrical Training Centres phone lines were nonoperational for a short time this afternoon and we apologize for the inconvenience. We are working on resolving this issue and should have them back in working order on Friday October 9, 2020 at 8:00 am. We look forward to hearing from you!

The Long Wait Has Arrived! The new website has now been launched. At this time EBFA has not joined the new site, as they work hard to bring you a full featured ...website. We expect them to join us shortly. Most of you received an email from us today, originally the instructions did not work. This has been fixed and you may try again. If we did not have your email on file the create an account section should be running as soon as possible, in the meantime you can still see the jobline you just cannot access the members only section or use the online bid system. you may still call in to bid as normal (There are no jobs for Sept 09 2020) Please have patience as we work through the issues over the next few days. Also please feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions or concerns it may take a bit to get back to you but I will do my best. Comments and suggestions are welcome here in the comments section. Enjoy!

Please note EITCA offices will be closed on Monday, May 18th in observance of Victoria Day. Stay safe everyone!

Thank you 424 Members for all the responses to our call for Website Beta-Testers! The application form is now closed and we are in the process of reviewing all submissions. Those chosen will be contacted soon!

Members - we need more website beta-tester volunteers! Here is a sneak peak of the EITCA Member Profile area to show where the testing will take place. This is just one area of the new website but it's really important that we get some feedback before we launch. There will also be tasks to complete for Job Bidding in the IBEW 424 area. After watching the video, if you are interested in helping us out, please fill out the online form by clicking the link below: https://forms.gle/YqedLNodCFWGVHjD8

Local 424 and EITCA are in need of Beta Testers for our new website. The new IBEW424\EITCA\EBFA website is almost finished and we need your help to get across t...he finish line. We need members to test feature & check content. If you fit the bellow profile please email [email protected] Are you an active member? Do you have some free time? Do you have a reasonable knowledge of computer use? Are you actively bidding on jobs? Are you available throughout the day for contact from site admins? If you answered yes to all these then email your Full Name, Member Number and current contact information to [email protected] . See more

Please note EITCA phone lines are closed today, as we observe Good Friday. We hope everyone enjoys a safe, healthy and happy Easter.

From the Canadian Construction Association COVID-19 - STANDARDIZED PROTOCOLS FOR ALL CANADIAN CONSTRUCTION SITES Read the Full Document >> https://www.cca-acc.com//cca-releases-covid-19-standardiz/... The Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites outlines the best practices for construction sites in order to maintain the health and safety of all workers required to perform duties during the COVID-19 crisis. The protocols, which include prevention, detection and rapid response measures, will minimize the impacts of the crisis and ensure business continuity in the construction industry. The objectives of the Standardized Protocols are to: Prioritize the health and safety of workers and of their surrounding communities; Apply recommendations and best practices from federal, provincial and municipal public health authorities to construction site procedures; Establish and maintain a common COVID-19 Pandemic Response Plan across construction sites; and Foster open communication amongst stakeholders and ensure a respectful work environment.

IMPORTANT information from Energy Safety Canada regarding extension for Certifications with expiry dates between January 1, 2020 and September 1, 2020. Please Read and Share!

Below is an update regarding Apprenticeship training during the current Covid-19 situation in Alberta (details www.tradesecrets.alberta.ca). Some key points listed below: The March-April and May-June intakes for apprenticeship education are cancelled; Apprenticeship students who started classroom instruction on or after March 2, 2020 should discuss tuition refund options with their institutions and will receive priority for fall intake.... Apprenticeship students who started classroom instruction before March 2, 2020 will be advised by their institution about next steps for distance learning options, assessments and completion. Clients should be advised that their post-secondary institution is developing a plan to determine the next course of action, based on critical learning outcomes. Apprentices who complete the program and are in good academic standing will not be required to challenge the provincial theory or practical examinations. AIT’s attendance policy is suspended during this time to eliminate any confusion about program cancellation or apprenticeship suspension. All Apprenticeship and Industry Training exams being written at an AIT office will be suspended until April 1, 2020. Reintroduction of exams will be dependent on the development of a plan that protects the health of AIT staff and clients; All practical examinations are suspended until the fall. Client Service offices will suspend counter-services until further notice to protect the health of AIT staff and clients. Services will continue to be provided online through My Tradesecrets and through the AIT Information Line. AIT Officers will be temporarily suspending site visits until further notice. Information gathering and follow up on compliance activity will be done by telephone or targeted site visits.

EITCA continues to monitor the changing developments in response to COVID-19 coronavirus and haven taken into consideration public health advice, and ensure the health and safety of our staff, members and community. For this reason, EITCA is postponing all upcoming training until further notice. Administrative services continue to be available by phone and email. Edmonton: 780-462-5729... Calgary: 403-291-2787 email: [email protected] It is our sincere hope that everyone stays well and follows the direction of Public Health Authorities to ensure everyone is doing their part to flatten the curve. Updates will be posted as they become available.

Valued Members, Please be advised that EITCA is implementing the same safety protocols for COVID-19 Coronavirus as initiated by IBEW LU 424 and EBFA. Thus, the Training Centres in Edmonton and Calgary are closed to outside visitors. At this time, staff will still be available to assist members on the phone at 780-462-5729 or 403-291-2787 and over email at [email protected] during regular business hours. ... Those registered in upcoming courses have been informed of cancellations. Currently, the closure of our facilities to outside visitors will be enacted for the next 30 days. The health and safety of staff, members and everyone in our community is at the forefront of this action and we appreciate your understanding. We encourage members to follow the guidelines set out by Provincial and Federal Regulatory bodies such as Alberta Health Services and Health Canada for current information on COVID-19. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16944.aspx https://www.canada.ca//d/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html

With the recent announcement of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, even though at this moment the risk for contracting the virus in our province is low, we want to ensure we do what we can to be socially responsible and raise awareness. Following simple preventative measures, such as washing your hands, coughing or sneezing into your elbow and staying home when you are ill, will significantly reduce the spread of communicable diseases. Visit the below resources for more... information on COVID-19 coronavirus for Albertans. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16944.aspx https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx

Today, March 8, 2020 marks Internation Women’s Day. This video provides a historical overview of the significance of this day. Other links: http://www.ibewcanada.ca/news/international-womens-day-2018/... http://www.donewaiting.ca https://youtu.be/qEGB82ZMW_4

What are you doing this weekend?? There are currently TWO seats available for the 2-day Motor Controls course at EITCA Edmonton Main on Saturday and Sunday (March 7-8, 2020) Click to register >> https://www.bistrainer.com/index.cfm

Volunteers needed!!!! We are nearing the March 21, 2020 Oil Kings Hockey night and currently only have 8 volunteers to sell 50/50’s. ... For us to participate and receive a portion of these funds for the BTA Charitable Foundation, we require a minimum of 23 volunteers. If we cannot supply the volunteers we will be required to forfeit this opportunity. Please leave a reply here if you would be interested in volunteering. We will reach out to you shortly.

We are still accepting applications for the next PACT Program Intake which begins on April 6th. Applications can be picked up from the Edmonton Main Training Centre or downloaded from the EITCA website tab here >> http://ibew424.net/training/pact.html In the youtube video below, PACT Alumni Vibol Bundy shared his experience during his time in the PACT Program WAY back in 2003. ... Help us spread the word by commenting and sharing this post with anyone who might be interested in applying! https://youtu.be/8JXtLf06WIw

There are seats available in tomorrow's Heat Trace Introduction course at EITCA Edmonton tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3. Heat Trace Introduction is a pre-requisite for all other Heat Trace Courses. Click to Register >> eitca.ca

Attention Calgary Members! There are seats available in the following upcoming courses at EITCA Calgary: First Aid (2 days) - March 10... Motor Controls (2 days) - March 14 Conduit Bending (2 days) - March 14 Substation Construction (5 days) - March 16 (last one for the year) Register Online at eitca.ca

There is room in the following upcoming courses: Calgary --------------------- VFD Level 1... February 29 - March 1, 2020 Edmonton --------------------- Heat Trace Intro Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Register online >> www.eitca.ca

The Electrical Industry Training Centres of Alberta would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Colton Quast. Colton sadly lost his life as a result of an electrical worksite injury this week. This tragedy has touched our staff on a personal level reminding us of the fragility of life and the dangers faced daily by electrical workers.