Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta Newsletter 2009ecaa.ab.ca/Attachments/Contactor/Contactor2009-1.pdf · regarding how it will affect us in Alberta. Self-declared RME’s

2009 ECAA ConvEntionMay 29th & 30th

Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta Newsletter

“The Voice of the Electrical Industry in the Province of Alberta”11235-120 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2X9 • P: (780) 451-2412 • F: (780) 455-9815 • www.ecaa.ab.ca

Issue 1 2009

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Todd McKay, PresidentJust a quick note to all the members of the ECAA wishing everyone the best in these trying times and encouraging one and all to join us at this year’s convention and Annual General Meetings in Jasper May 29th -30th. Only through your involvement can we continue to grow this organization to the next level.

We are a proud trade and as such, we need to act in this manner through these trying times. Please join us at the AGM and your local meetings to see what the ECAA has been up to for the betterment of this industry. This will ensure you are informed and help you make informed decisions on what you can do to help your trade and your future. The time to act is now so get in touch with a Board member and/or the Provincial office to get involved.

I would personally like to thank all the members that work so hard for this organization without much thanks. We appreciate all that you do and recognize all the volunteer hours you contribute. I would also like to thank the office staff for all their exceptional efforts and hard work. We will miss Kyanne and wish her a very interesting year in Australia. We also wish Bill good luck in his transit to the for-profit sector.

Looking forward to socializing with all of you at the Convention/AGM in Jasper.

President’s Message

Chapter ReportsCalgaryDoug Fraser, PECOur first meeting of the New Year was held on Thursday, January 9th at the Blackfoot Inn. There were over 65 people in attendance despite the extreme weather and a Flames game. 15 new masters were recognized and 4 new members were welcomed.

Thanks to Texcan for sponsoring the bar and to Gescan for their presentation on Home Automation. I would also like to acknowledge Rob Perizollo of AT&L Electric for his donation of 50/50 winnings to STARS Air Ambulance. Lou Heimer was our special guest in February. He spoke about the new regulations, ring, stamp and seal to 85 members and guests. Two new masters were recognized. In March 52 members and guests were in attendance for presentations on World skills 2009, RAP and UPS systems and power distribution units from Eaton. Our Bar sponsors for February and March were Eecol Electric and Noramco Wire and Cable.

Our nominating committee is preparing for annual elections to be held on May 14th. We look forward to a family barbecue planned for Saturday, June 13th.

CentralDarcy Teichroeb, PECThe Central Chapter held a meeting on February 24th with very good attendance, including 28 guests and members. The main topic of the meeting was Lou Hiemer’s presentation of the enhanced Master’s program. The presentation was very well received generating many valid questions showing genuine interest in the new process. The TILMA topic also generated great conversation and interest in future implementation of process.

Gene Sale (SCO) advised all contractors to be aware of salvage/rebuild companies advertising/selling non-compliant altered electrical equipment represented as rebuilt to OEM spec. This problem is very prevalent and sacrificing electrical safety in the US. These companies have now targeted the Canadian electrical markets.

We are still having difficulty acquiring feedback from the Central Chapter membership. The written request circulated at the November meeting asking for meeting content and frequency produced zero response. However, the quarterly scheduled meetings seem to be producing acceptable attendance.

EdmontonKelly WildeWe have had a very busy New Year. The annual President’s Ball had a record attendance of over 280 people and seemed that most everyone had a great time. Looking to hold next years Ball at a new venue again.

Our attendance at meetings has been very good this year as well. We had over 60 people at the January meeting where guest speaker, Barry Lindgren, from Gescan, Home Builder’s Program gave us a good talk on the program. We also had a cake and singing for Steve Warholik’s 70th Birthday and presented certificates to the 8 New Masters in attendance.

At February’s meeting 80 members and guests introduced themselves. Stan Misyk reported on the EIAA conference February 6 & 7, 2009. This event was well-attended. There were 17 new subjects, as well as a great Arc Flash and Solar Power presentation, a faulty equipment presentation, a couple guest speakers from the government, complimentary open bar and great prizes. Our guest speaker, Patrick Lucas, Encore Trucking Ltd., Mini Cranes & Track-O gave us a presentation on their line of mini cranes. New Member presentation to Green Lantern Electrical Ltd.

Forty-seven members and guests introduced themselves at the March meeting on the 16th. We found out that if you have any pictures you want posted on ECAA’s website, give them to the Provincial office and they will be posted onto the web where others can download them from.

Our guest speaker was Rob Tauber, from Safety Lighting Products, and he showed us a safe swivel pole they have for special sites. We had a new member presentation to CMRev Western Communications Ltd. – Darren Hood.

I would like to remind everyone that we are having elections in May and need to have nominations in by April 20th. June 9th is the summer Picnic in the Park at Fort Edmonton – come out and join us for this fun event. A code seminar has been scheduled for Saturday June 13th at the Mayfield Inn. Registration forms on ECAA website www.ecaa.ab.ca.

North EastJonny Nielsen, PECI was invited to tour the new facilities at Portage College in Bonnyville, where first year electrical is being taught. It was recommended that they now teach 2nd year as well (registrations being accepted).

It was noted that some RTM homes and trailers that have been installed in the NE Chapter did not have an AMA sticker but only a CSA sticker. Permits were pulled and homes were energized under the impression that all the requirements were met. It was then discovered that a Standata in 1997 in the Building discipline was issued stating that all RTM’s and trailers installed in Alberta also have an AMA sticker. The Chief Electrical Inspector confirmed that the AMA sticker does apply to the electrical discipline as well. A request has been made to the Chief Electrical Inspector that a Standata also be issued in the electrical discipline.

A trade fair is being planned in Lloydminster for early next year. As Lloydminster is a border city, Saskatchewan contractors and suppliers will be invited to participate. Another round of master exams are being written in April. Code upgrading courses will be offered in both Lloydminster and Cold Lake in the fall. A recent concern raised in our area has resulted in inspectors now requiring a plan review prior to permits being issued.

The inspectors sub-committee meeting was held in March and we were very pleased to have the Chief Electrical Inspector, Pierre McDonald, in attendance. It was noted that Municipalities are now responsible to get any deficiencies cleared up. They can ask the inspector to write an order, however the final responsibility lies with the Municipality.

The next Chapter meeting is scheduled for May. I would like to thank the Chapter members for their participation and input.

North WestLes Dzwonkiewicz, PECECAA North West Chapter PEC meeting was held February 17th at the Stoneridge Hotel in Grande Prairie. Sheri McLean, Lou Hiemer and Steve Warholik attended from Edmonton. Thank you to EECOL for sponsoring the bar.

Lou made a presentation on the amended PEC & Master Electrician Regulation. A vote on FSR(a) and FSR(b) was held to comply with TILMA and to recognize these designations under our Regulation as a CME(a) and CME(b). The TILMA agreement between BC and Alberta was discussed with questions and answers regarding how it will affect us in Alberta. Self-declared RME’s and CME’s will be invited to attend the PEC Annual General meeting in Jasper as Regulatory members.

Congratulations to Mr. Frank Biegel who won the complimentary PEC course door prize.

The PEC ring and seal were shown to all who attended with the option to purchase through the Provincial Office in Edmonton.

Commitee Reports

Clem and

Mr. Dykstra

Clem Gratton, PECThe last ETC (Electrical Technical Council) meeting was held Tuesday March 3rd, 2009 in Calgary, the next ETC meeting will be held in Edmonton May 5th, 2009. Approval was given for Safety Codes Council to develop an on-line code updating course for the SCO’s (Safety Codes Officers). The question was asked if CME’s (Certified Master Electrician) would be allowed to take this course also and the Council did not see why not. This information will be forwarded to the Education Committee to see if they will recognize the course for the purpose of the CME requirement to take code updating every code cycle. Having this available through the internet will greatly help us Masters to get our upgrading done conveniently.

The Chief Electrical Inspector has advised that all is going as planned with the review process of the new Canadian Electrical Code 21st Edition, and that the in effect date of September 1, 2009 should be right on target.

I attended the annual EIAA (Electrical Inspectors Association of Alberta) meeting held February 6th, and 7th, 2009 at the new location of the Chateau Louis Hotel and Conference Centre. It was a very well attended couple of days, with manufacture/supplier display tables at the back of the room showing new products. One of the suppliers graciously held a cocktail session after the Saturday sessions with beef on a bun sandwiches, and a prize give away of a 46” flat screen T.V. A great many issues and concerns were discussed by the delegates with a few being sent to the AEICTC (Alberta Electrical Industry Code and Technical Conference) for further debate and resolutions. Next years conference will be held in the same place Feb 5th and 6th, 2010. At the conference it was unanimously voted that the inspectors would now be looking for GFCI protected receptacles on the panel boards of homes under construction throughout Alberta. They agreed to deem the temporary fridge or 2nd floor plug as permanent wiring thus not requiring GFCI protection under Section 76 - Temporary Wiring.

The Safety Codes Council annual summit will be held in Banff this year on June 10-13th.The AEICTC (Alberta Electrical Industry Code and Technical Conference) will likely be held on the Wednesday June 10th and the Utility Code Committee will likely be held on the Thursday June 11th. Safety Codes Council sessions will be held throughout Thursday and Friday.

Code & Electrical Technical Council

Apprenticeship AIT Awards NightAlberta Top Apprentice - Scott Dykstra

I spent a couple of days Jan. 29th and 30th reviewing exam questions for each term of our technical training, 100 questions per period. The review was to make sure questions made sense and were not misleading, also to make sure they were right. Plus they were tailored to mirror the new course outline we reviewed and

approved last year. All in all a well-spent couple of days, I believe the same thing is or was happening in Calgary with another group for another batch.

I had the pleasure of attending the Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) Awards ceremony February 6th at the River Cree Marriott Resort. I joined the Apprenticeship Chair Brian Bickley, and Minister Doug Horner in presenting the ECAA sponsored top Electrical Apprentice Award to Scott Dyrkach, of Beaverlodge Alberta, Scott is currently working with the city of Grande Prairie. The event was very well done by AIT in recognizing these apprentices for their dedication and hard work.

The latest on the hot topic of Ontario Industrial Electrician is Apprenticeship and Industry Training is still recognizing the Red Seal Industrial Electrician as being able to work

in Alberta, but they are not issuing any equivalency certificates. In fact they have suspended issuing any equivalency certificates at this time.

The PAC (Provincial Apprenticeship Committee) is holding a special meeting April 1, 2009 to review membership, and I see that Cathodic Protection is on the agenda as well.

Employees and Apprentices should be checking out these two incentives by the Government of Canada, Tradesperson’s Tools Deduction up to $ 500.00 for any employed tradesperson. The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant cash grant of $ 1,000.00 per year to registered apprentices once they have completed their 1st or 2nd year (or equivalent) of an Apprenticeship Program. An apprentice can only receive 2 of these grants to a maximum of $2,000. To apply they need to have completed both technical and on the job training between Jan 1st and Dec. 31st, 2008. Application deadline is June 30, 2009. Also remember to have apprentices apply for the following scholarships that are available and note that the application deadlines for both are June 30th, 2009. There are 500 $1,000 RAP Student and 280 $1,000 Apprenticeship Scholarships available.

For any information and registration forms about the grants, or scholarships or Apprenticeship in general have a look at the web site www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca. As you can tell from my notes above it is a valuable source of information for the tradesman and employer looking to stay on the top of their game.

EmployErsDon’t forget about the Apprentice Job Creation Tax Credit which is available through the Government of Canada, You can find the link to this program on the Trade Secrets web site in the News and Announcements section. A tax deduction allowance of $2,000.00 per 1st and 2nd year apprentice.

Clem Gratton, PEC

Labour

A lot has changed in the four months since we reported in November. The full-out boom in Alberta has lost a lot of its steam with the worldwide economic collapse. To date most Unionized Electrical Contractors seem to be holding their own but are bracing for tougher times down ahead.

On the positive side the Labour Committee, on behalf of the Unionized members of ECAA, is introducing some initiatives for the betterment of that sector.

THM Industrial Audiology Group Ltd. is being contracted to provide audiometric testing to Contractor’s employees at the industrial worksites. The testing will comply with the audiometric testing requirements, protocols and orders established in the Occupational Health and Safety Code of the Province of Alberta applicable to construction industry workers.

AIT has recently introduced the Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor (ICCS) as an Occupational Certification. The program recognizes supervisory skills in the construction industry. Many electrical workers have already met most of the

requirements to qualify for this certification by virtue of having taken Better Supervision and Leadership in Safety Excellence with 1000 hours field experience as a supervisor. Employees of Unionized Electrical contractors who qualify for ICCS are eligible to have the certification fee paid by the Education Trust Fund. ECAA, IBEW and the Edmonton Training Centre are working with Norquest College and Alberta Employment and Immigration to develop English language programs specific to the electrician trade for those members who require help with language skills.

The Training Centres are partnering with Tradewinds to Success. Tradewinds is an ASEP program that is designed to help Aboriginal people enter the trades and be indentured as apprentices through partnerships with construction unions including the IBEW.

A Joint Conference Committee meeting was held on March 11, 2009. JCC meetings are held regularly with attendance by ECAA Labour Committee and Local 424 Business managers. The purpose is to discuss any and all issues that jointly concern the parties. The March 11th meeting was attende attended by 14 contractors and 12 IBEW representatives. Good discussions took place.

Master Electrician Program Update Since my last report the TILMA by policy issue was put to Legislative Council by Municipal Affairs, and Legislative Council determined that the POARA Act does not allow for the Policy approach. The Act does not provide the ECAA Board the authority to make policy statements, which may be seen as amending the Regulation.

ECAA Masters Committee met with Municipal Affairs along with representation from Professions and Occupations and determined that the only course of action open to us to address TILMA was to create a third title, CME-B for example, which would provide for B.C. contractors identified as FSR-B, restricted to installations of 750 volts or less.

The necessary amendments were quickly drafted and routed back to Legislative Council.

The ECAA learned informally this week that Legislative Council has a concern, which has been sent for a legal opinion. We have no formal identification of the concern, but we have been advised informally that it seems someone in Legislative Council believes that our titles do not belong in POARA, but in Advanced Education. If this is true, it is an alarming turn of events, as our regulation was successfully amended to adopt the CME and RME titles up to this point, and a question exists in my mind as to the PEC title as well.

I left a message with Ivan Moore Monday seeking clarification of this issue. My call was returned Thursday March 19 at 16:27, and he advised that he has no concrete information to offer, other than he heard the same information about the general nature of the issue. I asked him if Municipal Affairs was exploring a Plan B or C with respect to this delay, and he advises that they are considering amending their Regulation to extend the status quo and provide for TILMA requirements to meet their deadline obligations.

This may or may not be a serious issue. We won’t know more for sure until the legal opinion is in hand and we have time to digest it. The opinion is expected in roughly a week and a half.

Kelly Morris, PEC

Steve WarholikSales calls are still being made throughout the Northern Chapters and Edmonton. Recent trips were made with Sheri McLean and Lou Hiemer to Grande Prairie, Calgary and Red Deer to discuss the recent changes in the PEC and Master Electrician Regulations. From these meetings Summit Controls in Grande Prairie and Finning Canada applied for membership. In total I would like to welcome the 14 new members to the Association which are listed on the back cover.

Due to economic conditions some contractors have decided to wait and see how things pan out and will look at joining ECAA once things pick up again.

We are currently looking for bar sponsors for Calgary and Edmonton as attendance has been steadily increasing and so has the tab! If you are interested in sponsoring the bar at a Chapter meeting, please contact the Provincial office.

Membership

Public Member ReportSophie Schmaltz As we move closer to self-regulation, there is no lack of activity and meetings to ensure a smooth transition in April, 2009.

I attended meetings held in Calgary, Edmonton, and Red Deer where members were updated on:• PEC and Master Electrician regulation• Certification and Permit regulation• Ethics and Code upgrading courses• the level of responsibility and legal implications that come with the PEC stamp and seal.

The points of TILMA were reviewed and received overwhelming support from the PECs.

Regular Chapter Meetings followed the PEC meetings, where additional discussion regarding the upcoming changes carried on.

I participated in two Trade/Career Shows:

Alberta Electric League Learning Expo

Pierre McDonald, Chief Electrical Inspector, gave a presentation on the upcoming Code upgrades. He also made reference to the ECAA and the changes to the Masters. We had a fairly active trade show booth, with many questions being asked about the upcoming changes. A number of membership and PEC applications were taken. Thank you to Ernie Mortimer, Abe Herrewynen, and Tom Morin for their time and assistance at our booth.

Western Canada High School Symposium for your Future

In excess of 2000 high school students and 50 exhibitors participated in the Symposium. Our booth was not overly busy, but a number of questions were asked about starting an apprenticeship and there was a fair amount of interest in learning more about opportunities for women in the trades. The questions were enthusiastically and knowledgeably answered by our two young electricians, Kevin Wentz and Angelo Rinaldi, who volunteered their time and assistance at our booth. Thank you to both.

The Trade and Career Shows are an excellent marketing and networking opportunity to profile our Association, Membership, and Profession to both the participants and exhibitors.

This is an exciting time for the ECAA and its membership. Become involved!

Terry Sawatzky, ChairThe Associates Committee plans to table a session at the Annual General meetings in Jasper May 29/30 this spring. Discussion topics to include Membership value (both Contractor and Associate), Associates participation, networking within the industry and Partnering, to name but a few. Agenda items can be forwarded to any of the committee members:

Terry Sawatzky (Schneider Electric) 780-447-6608 (Provincial Chairperson)John Robinson (Guillevin) 403-287-1680Art McCandless (Ilsco) 780-990-9466Neil Tidsbury (CLRA) 403-250-739.

Associate feedback is one of our mandates for the committee. We also endeavor to expand our focus of Associate discussion topics to all Chapters within the Province – looking to improve total membership value.

Associates are all busy for the most part -- as the Media continues to fuel our downturn in the economy.

Wishing you all the best in 2009 and looking forward to your participation at AGM!

Associate Members

Willard KondroA teleconference was held with the CECA Board on February 3rd. The meeting was very productive with the approval of the new and revised bylaws, the business plan and a staff duty report. There was more interest taken by CECA Board members by some of the questions that were asked to improve CECA’s way of doing business. Minutes were forwarded to ECAA’s office.

A letter was sent to CECA by our President requesting information about CECA’s bylaws and business plan. These items are now in order. CECA’s staff are now reporting to the CECA Board monthly and must be accountable. These are major steps forward, which add value to our membership dollars.

I believe it’s time to revisit ECAA’s membership fees to belong to CECA.

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ilKeven Lefebvre, PECThe first 3 hours of this meeting was a presentation by Kidde Canada on the fire alarm technology they have available as well as some sobering statistics in regards to Carbon monoxide. Very informative.

The FTC approved a variance with regards to upgrading existing non-compliant tanks and is working on an information bulletin concerning life safety components being added to security systems.

The Media announced the adoption of the HIRF code changes to the fire and building codes this week and I am working on a presentation on these which may be presented along with the upcoming CEC code update course.

Firefighter safety in regards to Solar installations was tabled due to lack of time. Pierre Macdonald is to be invited to the next FTC meeting to help interpret where the Electrical Code is at in this regard. Fire Technical Council may have some specific concerns and foreword them to the Electrical Technical Council for consideration.

CFAAA meeting of the Canadian Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) Alberta board was held in Calgary and the following items discussed: One of the members of the Alberta board attended a meeting with CFAA National last month where a Q&A session answered some of the formalities and identity issues of CFAA Alberta. CFAA national and CFAA Alberta have both stated that they appreciate the input ECAA has (CFAA Alberta is the only board to include manufacturers, engineers, installers, and end users at the same table). The CFAA Alberta chapter representation is being looked at to be the national model for future board representation across Canada. CFAA Alberta Mission statement: To maximize the use and effectiveness of Fire Alarm Systems in the Protection of Life and Property in Canada. Board meetings will be monthly for the time being, with 2 meetings being held in Edmonton annually. The Technical Seminar date has been set (Sept 30/2009 Calgary), Edmonton date yet to be set. The next edition of the Fire Alarm System Guide “blue book” has been revived from the Municipal Affairs shelf and will be final edited by members of CFAA Alberta in an effort to make the guide a more useful reference for design engineers, installers, manufacturers, Safety Codes Officers (SCOs), and end users of Fire Alarm Equipment. This guide provides an overview of the regulatory requirements in effect in the province of Alberta with explanatory and interpretive insertions. This should be done in the next 6 weeks and returned to Municipal affairs for printing. CFAA Alberta has approximately 65+ members in Alberta to date and welcome more members who are interested in a unified direction for the Fire Alarm Industry. This group brings Engineers, SCO’s, Installers, and Manufacturers, and end users to the same table for the betterment of the Fire Alarm Industry. An “information gathering” meeting has been scheduled by an interested person on March 24 in Edmonton, although this is not a CFAA Alberta Chapter sanctioned meeting, I will be attending representing ECAA and CFAA board. Your input is always welcomed. Next board meeting is scheduled for March 26th in Calgary.

For membership, publications, educational courses, and other info, the CFAA national website is: www.cfaa.ca. CFAA Alberta Chapter email: [email protected].

Bob Maslanko, PECThis year the ECAA has assumed new responsibilities with changes to the enhanced Master Electrician Program, amendment to the PEC and Master Electrician Regulation, TILMA (Trade, Investment& Labour Mobility Agreement with BC) coming into force, and AIT (Agreement in Internal Trade) looming in the future. The ECAA has now taken on a much larger workload then ever before with these added responsibilities.

Naturally along with these new a responsibilities comes added revenue along with new expenses. Your Provincial Board has had a tough time with this year’s budget. We are trying to breakdown the budget and appropriately assign the revenue and overhead costs to the new cost centers created for the Master program, Labour and the PEC program that we offer. Doing this detailed breakdown will help us establish proper and appropriate structures for CME, RME, PEC, Associate and Membership fees. As you can tell the accounting process here at the ECAA is going to have to make major changes so it can be more useful for those making future budgets.

This current year’s budget, which was recently approved in January, is a deficit budget. This will require us to try and cut expenses, or to increase the membership fees to help make up the deficit. It has been several long years since the ECAA has had a fee increase and this will be a hot topic for discussion at the upcoming AGM in Jasper. Your ECAA Board of Directors wishes to maintain all the present programs and will continue to represent the membership to the best of our ability.

Please plan to attend AGM as your participation and input into the membership fees is very important.

Treasurers Report

Edmonton Chapter monthly meetings held at the Derrick Golf & Winter Club

Getting to Know Your Associates

Electrical Wholesalers first opened its doors for business July 1st, 1975 in Edmonton, Alberta. We are an independent electrical distributor, locally owned and operated, serving the Edmonton & area markets. We provide electrical products to customers in the commercial, industrial, institutional, maintenance and residential sectors. Ewel is proud to announce the opening of its 3rd location in Sherwood Park, December 2008.

Ewel offers a variety of different services for our customers. Our Quotation Department offers timely, competitive pricing for small to large construction projects, domestic and international. Our counter service is top of the line and can tackle any problem promptly and efficiently. We have a Project Management team in place to cover all the elements required to ensure our customer’s goods arrive correctly, and on time. In addition to our Project Management team, we also have a sound shipping and receiving service.

We pride ourselves on having access to a variety of local resources, making it easy to provide prompt and efficient solutions for even the toughest problems. In addition to these resources, our large and complete inventories are stocked with quality products from industry leading manufacturers. We also continually monitor and update our inventory to ensure they meet local product/market requirements. For example, we now stock a long line of GREEN, “energy saving” products to meet growing ecological concerns.

Lastly, Ewel is equipped with a reliable “Outside Sales team” able to provide quick solutions to you, the customer. This team includes technical sales specialists to ensure you have the right product for the job.

For a look at the quality manufacturers Ewel stocks and promotes, and for more information, please visit our website at www.ewel.ca or call (780) 451-2311.

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ENMAX Power Corporation, a subsidiary of ENMAX Corporation, and its predecessors have provided Albertans with safe and reliable electricity for more than 100 years. One of the most reliable urban utilities in Canada, ENMAX Power owns, operates and maintains the distribution and much of the transmission network in and around Calgary, which are activities regulated by the Alberta Utilities Commission. Non-regulated subsidiaries provide engineering, procurement,

construction and maintenance for electrical servicing of residential and commercial developments and light rail transit systems as well as fiber optic networks for high speed data and internet communications. Visit our website at www.enmaxpower.com.

For any questions about new services, electrical contractors can contact the ENMAX Power Coordinator, New Services and Locates at (403) 514-2944.

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The origins of Guillevin International Co. date from a business founded in 1906 by François-Xavier Guillevin on Notre-Dame Street in Old Montreal. In 1965, Jeannine Guillevin Wood assumed the presidency of the business upon the death of her husband François, the son of François-Xavier. Under her leadership, the Company has expanded considerably through strategic acquisitions and the opening of numerous locations.

Today, with its nationwide distribution network, Guillevin International ranks among Canada’s largest distributors of electrical material. It is also a major distributor of industrial supplies as well as safety products and equipment. Its 1,200 employees based at 100 Profit Centers and more ensure Guillevin’s success by distributing more than 90,000 products coming from a multitude of world class manufacturers. Throughout the years, the company gained an enviable position in the forefront of the North-American distribution industry owing to its flawless commitment towards its customers.

OUR MISSIONTo be a world class leader in the distribution of products in which we chose to specialize. Since its earliest beginnings, the company’s values lean on service, quality and its employees.

OUR VALUESGuillevin International has a nationwide network of more than 100 Profit Centers. Each of them has a deep understanding of the local customers’ specific needs. It meets the expectations of its customers and enables them to benefit from the advantages of a nationwide distributor. Its sales and professional teams provide a service of quality as they have a perfect knowledge of new products, enhancements and market requirements. Guillevin has always been keen to provide its employees with an environment favorable to the development of their competencies, hence enabling them to excel in their respective positions and better fulfill the customers’ needs.

To meet customers’ expectations by offering excellent service and share the success with its employees are the values sustaining the management philosophy of Guillevin International.

SERVICE is our business Leading the way since 1906, the name Guillevin has been synonymous with quality, efficiency and innovation in the field of product distribution and supply. Driven by our uncompromising commitment to satisfying customers requirements, we have established a vast network of distribution centers all doing business based on the needs of their local customers.

QUALITY is our priority

Board of DirectorsElectrical Contractors Association of AlbertaExecutive:President: Todd McKayVice President: Ron MackenzieTreasurer: Bob Maslanko, PECSecretary: Clem Gratton, PECPast President: DJ Coppens

Chapter Presidents & ECAA Directors:Calgary Doug Fraser, PECCentral Darcy Teichroeb, PECEdmonton Kelly WildeNorth East Jonny Nielsen,PECNorth West Les Dzwonkiewicz, PEC Lethbridge Todd McKayMedicine Hat Larry ElhartFort McMurray Gord Stuve

Directors-at-Large:North Terry MilotSouth Ken Rickbeil, PEC

Committees:ACSA Dave HagenACA (South) Al MillerApprenticeship Clem Gratton, PECAssociate Liaison Terry SawatzkyCECA Willard KondroCode Clem Gratton, PECCommunications Tom Morin, PECConvention '09 Todd McKayConvention ’10 Ron MackenzieLabour Relations - Union Brian HalinaLabour Relations – Non-Union DJ CoppensLegislation Master’s Kelly Morris, PEC Membership Steve WarholikNominations DJ Coppens Willard Kondro Terry MilotPEC Lou Hiemer, PECPublic Member Sophie SchmaltzSafety Codes Council: Fire Keven Lefebvre, PEC Electrical Clem Gratton, PECWays & Means Bob Maslanko, PEC

Regular MembersAecon Industrial - EdmontonBishop & Bohn Electrical Contractors Ltd. - CalgaryCMRev Western Communications Ltd. - EdmontonElectri-Can Installations Ltd. - EdmontonEndure Electric Ltd. - CalgaryGreen Lantern Electrical Ltd. - EdmontonOilers Electric Ltd. - EdmontonOMS Electric Ltd. - CalgaryOrd’s Electrical Company Ltd. - EdmontonPro-Fx Services Inc. - CalgarySpectre Electrical Services Ltd. - EdmontonSpratt Contracting Ltd. - CalgarySummit Controls - North West

Associate MemberFinning Canada - Calgary

The Contactor is the official publication of the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta. We welcome articles and paid advertisements.Contact:Sheri McLean, CAE, Executive Director Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta11235 - 120 StreetEdmonton, AB T5G 2X9(780) 451-2412 or 1-800-252-9375email: [email protected]: www.ecaa.ab.ca

ECAA pleased to announce On-line

Ethics course launch date Wednesday, April 8th.

Log onto www.ecaa.ab.ca to register.