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October 12, 2023

What we’re hearing: 5-Star Service, savings with MCABC’s Employee Benefits Plan

For Healthy Workplace Month, support your employees with Fortify Wellness!

MCABC’s employee benefits plan provides extended health and retirement solutions for employees on the job site and in the office, as well as their families.

Fortify Wellness provides top-notch coverage for your workers, while keeping costs reasonable and predictable.

Register Now for Two-Day Dispatcher Training Program

This two-day program will provide dispatchers with all the skills they need to dramatically improve job performance.

This program goes beyond traditional technical training to cover such critical dispatcher skills as leading technicians rather than letting technicians lead them, becoming the service manager’s partner, prioritizing customer emergencies, evaluating technician abilities, and managing their own careers in dispatching.

Date: November 7 & 8, 2023

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Location: Simon Fraser University (SFU) - Central City Campus, 13450-102 Avenue, Surrey, BC

MCABC CEO Kim Barbero to be a panelist at MOSAIC IPC

MCABC CEO, Kim Barbero, will join Boyden and the Royal Bank of Canada, on the employer panel for MOSAIC’s Immigrant Professionals Conference (IPC).

Committed to raising awareness of the industry and the many fulfilling career options, MCABC is focused on sharing the opportunities and career pathways available with our members

Date: October 28th, 2023

Location: UBC Robson Square

Field and Office Unite: Building Stronger Connections

More than just a pub night, this evening will feature an interactive panel session that highlights career pathways for both field and office staff. The panel will focus on creating greater connections with office and field staff, as well as opening up a dialogue around their respective career paths and daily work lives.

Date: Thursday, October 26th, 2023

Time: 5:00-8:00 PM

Where: Kelly O'Bryan's (800 Columbia St, New Westminster, BC)

Countdown to MCABC's 2023 Christmas Cocktail Lounge

Mark your calendars for our annual Christmas Cocktail Lounge!

Last year's cocktail event sold out quickly! With generous donations made from industry friends and members for our silent and live auctions, we raised funds in support of Ending Violence Association of BC.

Date: Wednesday, November 29th, 2023

Where: The Loft at Earls Yaletown (1095 Mainland St Second floor, Vancouver, BC)

Registration opens on October 17th, 2023. 

BC Chamber of Commerce Premier & Cabinet Luncheon

Members of MCABC’s Advocacy Committee and Board will be attending this year’s luncheon that provides an opportunity for leaders in private, non-profit, and First Nations sectors to discuss pressing business issues with the Premier and Cabinet. Participate in an exclusive on-stage discussion with Fiona Famulak, CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce.

Date: Thursday, December 7th, 2023

Time: 11:00 AM-1:45 PM

Where: Fairmont Waterfront Hotel, 900 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5

Registration will close on November 30th, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST.

WorkSafeBC's new Asbestos Abatement Licence Registry

In accordance with mandatory training and licensing requirements for asbestos abatement work, WorkSafe BC has introduced the Asbestos Abatement Licence (AAL) Registry on their website.

This tool lets you check the licensing status of asbestos abatement professionals in B.C. using their WorkSafeBC account number, legal name, or licence number.

New digital building permit tool will help create more homes faster

The Province is currently working with partners to develop an upcoming digital building permit tool that will expedite submissions for builders and simplify processing for local governments.

See what's happening at MCABC!

To register for any of our upcoming sessions, check out our Events and Education.