EDUCATION CATALOGUE 2018-19
Vancouver Island Construction Association
MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Vancouver Island’s construction industry continues to thrive with building permits on the rise year over year. With the current market, we understand that it’s difficult to free up time for professional development, which is why we offer both in class and online courses that are flexible, relevant, and designed to keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of the industry. With over 100 courses offered through our Training and Education programming, we’re here to help you connect, grow, learn , and save while you develop the communities we live and work in. We hope you continue to take time to invest in yourself, your staff, and your business this year — and for many years to come.
1075 Alston Street Victoria, BC, V9A 3S6
HOURS: 7:30am - 4:00pm
RECEPTION: 250.388.6471
TOLL FREE: 1.877.847-6471
Chenelle Falconer
250.483.7591 chenelle@vicabc.ca
Serena Huppe
250.999.8933 serena@vicabc.ca
#5-1850 Northfield Road Nanaimo, BC, V9S 3B3
HOURS: 7:30am - 4:00pm
* Closed for statutory holidays www.VICABC.ca
VICA VICTORIA
VICA NANAIMO
Chenelle Falconer
VICA Training & Education, Manager
Serena Huppe
VICA Online Courses, Administrator
The Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA) was founded in 1912 as a builders exchange and is one of the oldest not-for-profit construction associations in Canada.
CONNECT GROW LEARN AND SAVE WITH VICA
With 450+ member companies, we proudly serve the institutional, commercial, industrial, civil, and multi-family residential construction sectors on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, and other coastal areas of British Columbia. As an industry advocate, we promote construction investment, operational excellence, and fair, open, and transparent procurement practices.
By becoming a VICA member, you become part of a dynamic community that connects you to opportunity, helps you learn through training and resources, and saves you time and money with exclusive member benefits to help you grow your network and business. VICA brings you access to a broad network of skilled professionals, industry-specific training and education, and project opportunities that create success.
Whether you are an industry member, a public owner, or a provider of ancillary or professional services, you’ll find your fit in one of our membership tiers. Let us help you! Reach out to Dawn Charity, Manager of Member Services, at 250.483.7669 or dawn@vicabc.ca.
“VICA is the hub for construction professionals; they are where we go for education, networking, and support.”
- Gavin Chamberlain Owner, Heritage Masonry
FALL & WINTER
OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER
CONSTRUCTION LAW | Victoria | Oct. 25 & 26
SUPERVISORY & MANAGEMENT SKILLS | Victoria | Nov. 1 & 2
LEAN PROJECT DELIVERY BOOTCAMP | Victoria | Nov. 9
PLANNING FOR FOREMEN | Nanaimo | Nov. 14, 21 & 28
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING | Victoria | Nov. 15 & 16
CANNABIS IMPAIRMENT AWARENESS WEBINAR | Free | Nov. 22
CONSTRUCTION MGMT FOUNDATIONS | Nov. 22 & 29, Dec. 6 & 13
BUILDING ESTIMATION TUTORIAL | Victoria | Nov. 27
PROJECT MANAGEMENT | Nanaimo | Dec. 4 & 5
JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH
PLANNING FOR FOREMEN | Victoria | Jan. 28 & Feb. 4 & 11
CIVIL ESTIMATING TUTORIAL | Victoria | Jan. 29
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ETHICS | Victoria | Jan. 30
CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | Victoria | Feb. 7 & 8
LEAD TO SUCCEED | Victoria | Feb. 20 & 27 | 8 - 11:30 AM
PROJECT MANAGEMENT | Victoria | Feb. 21 & 22
SUPERVISORY & MANAGEMENT SKILLS | Nanaimo | Mar. 25 & 26
BUILDING ESTIMATION TUTORIAL | Victoria | Mar. 26
“Continuing education is critical to our success in the ever-changing construction landscape. VICA provides excellent tools for connecting us with education and training relevant to our people.”
SPRING 2019
APRIL 2019
TRADE CONTRACTS | Victoria | April 2
PLANNING FOR FOREMEN | Nanaimo | April 3, 10 & 17
CONSTRUCTION MGMT FOUNDATIONS | Victoria | April 3, 10, 17 & 24
CONSTRUCTION LAW | Victoria | April 4 & 5
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING | Nanaimo | April 11 & 12
MAY, JUNE 2019
LEAD TO SUCCEED | Nanaimo | May 1
BONDING & INSURANCE BASICS | Victoria | May 2
CONSTRUCTION 101: INDUSTRY BOOTCAMP | Victoria | May 7 & 8
SUPERVISORY & MANAGEMENT SKILLS | Victoria | May 9 & 10
LEAN PROJECT DELIVERY BOOTCAMP | Victoria | May 14
PLANNING FOR FOREMEN | Victoria | May 15, 22 & 29
PROJECT & PROCUREMENT RISK MANAGEMENT | Victoria | May 16
PREFABRICATION: THINK OUTSIDE THE SITE | Victoria | May 22
CIVIL ESTIMATING TUTORIAL | Victoria | May 28
INFRASTRUCTURE MASTERCLASS | Victoria | June 4
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ETHICS | Victoria | June 5
PROJECT MANAGEMENT | Victoria | June 6 & 7
“The diverse selection of training material from VICA and high level of professionalism from the staff has been excellent.”
- Adam Pakvis, Coordinator, Contract Services Defence Construction Canada
GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATION
Gold Seal Certification (GSC) is recognized as the standard of excellence for Canadian construction management professionals. Earning your GSC demonstrates to your peers, colleagues, and the construction community that you have what it takes to lead and execute with excellence. Check out our course calendar for the next Gold Seal Exam.
WWW.VICABC.CA/GOLDSEAL
• Estimator
• Superintendent
• Owners’ Construction Manager
• Project Manager
• Safety Coordinator
• Foreman 6 DESIGNATIONS
At VICA, we proudly assist many candidates through the GSC application process. We are available to answer questions and give you advice on how to navigate this exciting step in your professional development.
The Vancouver Island Construction Association’s Construct Your Future program provides an opportunity for participants to learn about construction roles, responsibilities, and safety requirements while gaining knowledge from and connections to those working in the industry.
WHAT IT INCLUDES
• 6 weeks of interactive training: classroom and on-site
• 3 weeks of paid work experience
• 1 week of additional job search support
• Fall Protection Training
• Construction Safety Training System
• Confined Space & Entry
• WHMIS 2015
• OFA First Aid Level 1
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training
• Ladder Safety
• Hilti Qualified Operator of Powder-Actuated Tools
*There is no cost to participate and there is a cash bonus upon completion.*
TRADE CONTRACTORS
If you are a trade contractor and/or a small business owner, these courses are ideal for you to help you benefit your bottom-line.
TRADE CONTRACTS: PROTECT YOURSELF
In this hands-on course, we’ll be using the CCA 53 : Trade Contractor’s Guide & Checklist to Construction Contracts, to help you identify common clauses that can negatively impact your rights and obligations. Using a green, amber, and red-light system, you will learn which subcontract clauses to be on the lookout for when reviewing contracts.
April 2, 2019
$699 Public | $499 Member*
* Only $399 when you register 2 or more
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Build valuable skills in finance, marketing, and personnel management, and learn how to improve your business and management systems. This two-day course will give you the tools you need to apply strategic planning in your own workplace and become a more efficient and effective business leader.
February 7 & 8, 2019, Victoria
$799 Public | $599 Member
LEAN PROJECT DELIVERY
An interactive workshop that introduces Lean project fundamentals and practices. Improve productivity and deliver high value in less time, at lower cost, with reduced risk.
November 9, 2018, Victoria May 14, 2019, Victoria
$899 Public | $699 Member*
* Only $599 when registering 2 or more
CONSTRUCTION 101
Gain valuable insight into the various industry stakeholders and their roles/responsibilities, construction documents and contracts, risk management, construction law, bidding and tendering, and more!
October 2 & 3, 2018, Victoria May 7 & 8, 2019, Victoria
$699 Public | $499 Member*
*Only $399 when registering 2 or more
ASK US ABOUT COGs
Find out how you can participate in our pilot program of our Contractor Owners Groups. education@vicabc.ca
PREFABRICATION
Benefits & drawbacks of prefabrication.
May 22, 2019, Victoria
$399 Public | $199 Member*
*Only $149 when registering 2 or more
SUPERINTENDENTS
Are you a superintendent or a foreman who is aspiring to become one? We have the ideal courses for you!
SUPERVISORY & MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Expand your leadership capacity and experience valuable training in communication, negotiation, and conflict management. By the end of the course, you will know how to deliver a successful toolbox talk, deal with difficult people, and more!
November 1 & 2, 2018 | May 9 & 10, 2019, Victoria
March 25 & 26, 2019, Nanaimo
$799 Public | $599 VICA Members
CONSTRUCTION 101
Don’t be misled by the 101 — over 30% of our course attendees have 10+ years of industry experience! Topics include:
• Construction Documents & Contracts
• Project Management & Administration
• Tenders, Bids, Award of Contracts
October 2 & 3, 2018, Victoria
May 7 & 8, 2019, Victoria
$699 Public | $499 Member*
*Only $399 when registering 2 or more
LEAD TO SUCCEED
Do you know the difference between management and leadership? Discover how effective leaders create an environment where they inspire their teams to perform at their highest levels of productivity every day.
February 20 & 27*, 2019, Victoria
*2 morning sessions over 2 weeks
May 1, 2019, Nanaimo
$699 Public | $499 Member**
**Only $399 when registering 2 or more
LEAN PROJECT DELIVERY
An interactive workshop, with case studies and simulations, that introduces Lean project fundamentals and practices. Improve productivity and deliver high value in less time, at lower cost, with reduced risk.
November 9, 2018, Victoria
May 14, 2019, Victoria
$899 Public | $699 Member*
* Only $599 when registering 2 or more
CONSTRUCTION MGMT
Designed specifically for leaders in project, people, and site management, this comprehensive foundational course will give you tools and resources you can put to work immediately.
Nov. 22 - Dec. 13*, 2019, Victoria
April 3 - 24*, 2019, Victoria
* 1 morning/week for 4 consecutive weeks
$799 Public | $599 Member**
**Only $499 when registering 2 or more
HOME BUILDERS
VICA is an Approved Education Provider for Licensed Residential Builder training through BC Housing, department of Licensing and Consumer Services. With over 20 in-class and online courses currently approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for Licensed Residential Builders, VICA welcomes home builders to participate in our training and education programming. If you need to earn CPD points, we can help!
COMMITMENT TO OUR CONSTRUCTION COMMUNITY
Our commitment to industry professional development is a commitment to you. We hope you will get more than just CPD points out of our training and education programming — our goal is to see you grow your business and career, learn new skills, and expand your professional network.
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VRBA
As part of our commitment to support industry professional development, we have partnered with the Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA). Members of the VRBA receive VICA member pricing on our courses, seminars, and workshops. If you are a VRBA member that would like to register at this exclusive price, please contact us at 250.388.6471.
“VRBA partners with VICA because they offer the industry’s most effective, affordable courses that qualify for CPD, including Estimating, Construction Law and Ethics — all essential for managing a professional residential construction company in today’s competitive world.”
- Casey Edge, Executive Director VRBA
HOME BUILDERS
Earn your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points throughout the year in our classroom courses in Victoria and Nanaimo.
CONSTRUCTION MGMT FOUNDATIONS
Designed specifically for leaders in the residential & ICI sectors, this comprehensive course will leave you with tools and resources you can put to work immediately.
November 22 - December 13, 2018 | April 3 - 24, 2019* *
* 1 morning/week for 4 consecutive weeks
$799 Public | $599** Members
** Only $499 when registering 2 or more
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Build valuable skills in finance, marketing, and personnel management, and learn how to improve your business and management systems.
30 CPD Points (Group B, Formal)
* Requires in-class attendance and successful completion of an online assignment/exam.
February 7 & 8, 2019, Victoria
$799 Public | $599 VICA Members
CONSTRUCTION LAW
Gain practical skills to effectively and proactively deal with conflict situations and avoid litigation.
30 CPD Points (Group B, Formal)
* Requires in-class attendance and successful completion of an online assignment/exam.
October 25 & 26, 2018, Victoria April 4 & 5, 2019,Victoria
Public $799 | Member $599
20 CPD Points Group A, Formal
*Requires in-class attendance and completion of online assignment/exam.
10 CPD Points Group A, Informal
*Full attendance is mandatory.
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
Improve your knowledge of estimating! Gain skills you need to accurately estimate projects and prepare a successful bid.
30 CPD Points (Group A, Formal)
* Requires in-class attendance and successful completion of an online assignment/exam.
September 27 & 28, 2018, Nanaimo November 15 & 16, 2018, Victoria April 11 & 12, 2019, Victoria
$799 Public | $599 VICA Members
FIRST LEVEL SUPERVISOR
This online course offers the critical basic skills and concepts needed to supervise a crew in the residential, institutional, commercial, industrial, and civil construction sectors. It is designed for new and developing leaders.
26 CPD Points (Group A, Formal) Online, On-Demand | $400
It’s your business. You've nurtured it, grown it, and made it successful — congratulations!
Now there are even bigger opportunities ahead, but ARE YOU READY?
With 30+ years of working in the industry with major contractors, I can help you strengthen your company’s foundations while preparing you for the growth that lies ahead.
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ESTIMATORS
Courses designed for current construction estimators and those with moderate industry experience keen on learning more about estimating.
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
Gain the skills you need to accurately estimate projects and prepare a successful bid. Course topics include project analysis, risk analysis, bid strategies and processes, Construction Division Codes, bonding, insurance, and much more!
September 27 & 28, 2018, Nanaimo
November 15 & 16, 2018 | April 11 & 12, 2019, Victoria
$799 Public | $599 VICA Members
CONSTRUCTION 101
Don’t be misled by the ‘101’ — over 30% of our course attendees have 10+ years of industry experience! Topics include:
• Tendering, Bidding, Award of Contracts
• Construction Documents & Contracts
• Project Management & Administration
October 2 & 3, 2018 & May 7 & 8, 2019
$699 Public | $499 Member*
*Only $399 when registering 2 or more
PREFABRICATION
This workshop includes hands-on examples and will cover the benefits and drawbacks of prefabrication, how to spot opportunities for prefab, and then how to successfully include prefab in your projects.
May 22, 2019, Victoria
$399 Public | $199 Member*
*Only $149 when registering 2 or more
LEAN PROJECT DELIVERY
An interactive workshop, with case studies and simulations, that introduces Lean project fundamentals and practices. Improve productivity and deliver high value in less time, at lower cost, with reduced risk.
November 9, 2018, Victoria
May 14, 2019, Victoria
$899 Public | $699 Member*
*Only $599 when registering 2 or more
ESTIMATING TUTORIALS
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dig in to these hands-on practical workshops at VICA Victoria.
Civil Estimating Workshop (2 hrs)
September 25, 2018
January 29, 2019 & May 28, 2019
Building Estimation Tutorial (2 hrs)
November 27, 2018 & March 26, 2019
$299 Public | $149 Member*
*Only $99 when registering 2 or more
PROJECT MANAGERS
These courses are ideal for project managers and coordinators or administrative staff aspiring to be project managers.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Learn how to successfully manage a complex project and receive essential project planning tools in order to avoid risk and benefit your bottom-line. We will use the PMBoK (5th Edition) approach.
October 11 & 12, 2018, Victoria
February 7 & 8, 2019, Victoria
December 4 & 5, Nanaimo
$799 Public | $599 Member
CONSTRUCTION 101
Don’t be misled by the 101 — over 30% of our course attendees have 10+ years of industry experience! Topics include:
• Project Management & Administration
• Tenders, Bids, Award of Contracts
• Construction Documents & Contracts
Oct. 2 & 3, 2018, Victoria
May 7 & 8, 2019, Victoria
$699 Public | $499 Member*
*Only $399 when registering 2 or more
TRADE CONTRACTS
Learn how to protect yourself.
April 2, 2019, Victoria
Public $699 | Member $499*
*Only $399 when registering 2 or more
PREFABRICATION
Benefits & drawbacks of prefabrication.
May 22, 2019, Victoria
Public $399 | Member $199*
*Only $149 when registering 2 or more
CONSTRUCTION MGMT
Designed specifically for leaders in project, people, and site management, this comprehensive foundational course will give you tools and resources you can put to work immediately.
Nov. 22 - Dec. 13, 2018, Victoria*
April 3 - 24, 2019, Victoria*
* 1 morning/week for 4 consecutive weeks
$799 Public | $599 Member**
**Only $499 when registering 2 or more
LEAN PROJECT DELIVERY
This interactive workshop introduces Lean project fundamentals and practices. Improve productivity and deliver high value in less time, at lower cost, with reduced risk.
Nov. 9, 2018, Victoria
May 14, 2019, Victoria
$899 Public | $699 Member*
*Only $599 when registering 2 or more
Created by the industry for the industry, Construction 101 was developed by the CCA to give participants an opportunity to see how different pieces in our industry fit together.
Don’t be misled by the ‘101’ — over 30% of attendees have 10+ years of industry experience!
Construction 101 is perfect for procurement professionals and buyers, suppliers, and developing leaders, as well as operations and administrative staff.
You will get valuable insight into the various industry stakeholders’ roles and responsibilities, construction documents and contracts, risk management, construction law, bidding and tendering, project management, and more!
PAST PARTICIPANTS
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Advicas Group Consultants
AFC Construction
Alpine Insulations
Apex Steel & Gas
Aral Construction
Barkley Project Group
Capital Regional District
Canem Systems
CanWest Mechanical
Century Group Inc. Constructors
City of Duncan
City of Victoria
City of Langford
City of Nanaimo
Coastal Community Credit Union
Defence Construction Canada
District of Saanich
Draycor Construction
Durwest Construction Management
Emco Corporation
Greater Victoria School Distric t
Heritage Masonry
Houle Electric
Island Health
Island Floor Centre
Island West Coast Developments
Kinetic Construction
Knappett Projects
McGregor & Thompson Hardware
MNP LLP
Morinwood Manufacturing
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools
Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal
North West Environmental Group
Osprey Electric
Parker Johnston Industries
Partnerships BC
Rada Resurfacing Enterprises
Summit Mechanical
Surespan Structures
ThyssenKrupp Elevator
University of Victoria
Van Isle Coastings & Sealants
West Bay Mechanical
WORD ON THE STREET
“Knowledgeable guest speakers with real hands-on industry experience.”
“Excellent course! Highly recommended for buyers in municipal roles.”
“Informative discussion about contract language and common clauses; I now have a better understanding of holdbacks and know how to deal with liens.”
PUBLIC OWNERS
Are you a public owner looking to advance your professional skills as it relates to construction? We can help.
INFRASTRUCTURE MASTERCLASS
This workshop reviews foundational best practices in procurement and highlights issues relevant to today’s unique construction market challenges. Take advantage of an opportunity for a tangible return on training dollars, measured by reduced risk of litigation and scope creep, achieved timelines, and more in-budget bids.
June 9, 2019, Nanaimo
$799 Public | $599 Member
CONSTRUCTION 101
Don’t be misled by the ‘101’ — over 30% of our course attendees have 10+ years of industry experience! Topics include:
• Project Management & Administration
• Tendering, Bidding, Award of Contracts
• Construction Documents & Contracts
May 7 & 8, 2019, Victoria
$699 Public | $499 Member
* Only $399 when registering 2 or more
PREFABRICATION
This workshop will include hands-on examples, and cover the benefits and drawbacks of prefabrication, how to spot opportunities for prefabrication, and then how to successfully include prefabrication in your projects.
May 22, 2019, Victoria
$399 Public | $199 Member
* Only $149 when registering 2 or more
LEAN PROJECT DELIVERY
An interactive workshop, including case-studies and simulations, that introduces Lean project fundamentals and practices. Improve productivity and deliver high value in less time, at lower cost, with reduced risk.
November 9, 2018, Victoria May 14, 2019, Victoria
$899 Public | $699 Member
* Only $599 when registering 2 or more
RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk is inherent in every project, but unlike other issues like construction costs, bid prices, and maintenance costs, risk is sometimes not explicitly described or accounted for. Having a risk management framework is essential in anticipating and taking steps to limit your exposure to risk,
May 16, 2019 (2 hrs), Victoria
$79 Public | $39 Member
OPERATIONS & ADMIN
These courses are perfect for anyone in an operational, administrative, or assistant role looking to gain a holistic understanding of the industry.
CONSTRUCTION 101: INDUSTRY BOOTCAMP
This course has something for everyone, whether you have years of experience or are new to the industry. You’ll get valuable insight into the various industry stakeholders and their roles/responsibilities, construction documents and contracts, risk management, construction law, bidding and tendering, and more!
October 2 & 3, 2018 | May 7 & 8, 2019 | Victoria
$699 Public | $499 VICA Members * Only 399 when registering 2 or more
CONSTRUCTION LAW
Gain practical skills to effectively and proactively deal with conflict situations and avoid litigation. Course topics include contract law, environmental law, and safety law; the Builders’ Lien Act; CCDC/CCA documents; bonding and insurance; and much more!
October 25 & 26, 2018, Victoria
April 4 & 5, 2019, Victoria
$799 Public | $599 Member
BONDING & INSURANCE
This workshop will cover the basics and improve your knowledge of risk management in construction projects.
• Bid Bonds
• Consents of Surety
• Performance Bonds
• Labour & Material Payment Bonds
• Maintenance/Warranty Bonds
November 8, 2018, Victoria
May 2, 2019, Victoria
$99 Public | $59 Member
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Learn how to successfully manage a complex project, and receive essential project planning tools. We will use the PMBoK (5th Edition) approach to gain an understanding of the processes and constraints PMs face on the job.
October 11 & 12, 2018, Victoria
December 4 & 5, 2018, Nanaimo
February 21 & 22, 2019, Victoria
$799 Public | 599 Member
ESTIMATING TUTORIALS
Civil Estimating (2 hrs)
January 29, 2019, Victoria May 28, 2019, Victoria
Building Estimation (2 hrs)
November 27, 2018, Victoria March 26, 2019, Victoria
$299 Public | $149 Member
* Only $99 when registering 2 or more
SAFETY TRAINING
VICA is a proud partner of the BC Construction Safety Alliance and shares its commitment of “Making Safety Simpler” in the construction industry. We host BCCSA courses throughout the year at our offices in Victoria and Nanaimo. Visit www.vicabc.ca for a complete course listing.
BCCSA CLASSROOM COURSES
• COR™ Internal Auditor Training
• Leadership for Safety Excellence
• WHMIS 2015 – Train the Trainer
• Principles of Injury Management
• BC Construction Safety Legislation & Administration
FEATURED ONLINE SAFETY TRAINING
Manager & Supervisor Due Diligence Training (1 hr, $79)
Learn the obligations and potential liabilities that apply to company owners, managers, and supervisors, as well as the critical elements of a strong health and safety program.
Joint Health & Safety Committee Training (2 hrs, $225)
JHSC teams provide workers with greater protection against work-related injury, illness, and death. Useful for employers and committee members, this course covers the duties, functions, and procedures of a JHSC, as well as incident investigations and inspections.
If your employer belongs to construction sector 72, or has the classification unit (CU) number 704008, or CU 712033 then you are eligible for FREE training in BC for some safety courses. For more information about BCCSA’s No Cost Training , please call 1-877-860-3675 or email info@bccsa.ca.
ONLINE COURSES
It’s not easy to step out of the office or leave the jobsite to attend a course, which is why we offer over 25 courses online. You can work on your time, at the venue of your choice, at the pace that suits you best.
CONNECT: Designed by the industry, for the industry, many of our online courses are offered through BuildForce Canada’s E-Learning Center.
GROW: Learn how to build your business and mitigate risk with online courses in topics from construction law to safety management.
LEARN: Training that puts you in the driver’s seat. You decide when you want to learn and how quickly you want to work through the material.
SAVE: VICA’s online training is a cost-effective solution, whether you want to earn professional development credits or train several team members at one time.
BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP
• Communication, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution
• Construction Industry Ethics
• Construction Law
• Construction Project Management
• First Level Supervisor Training
• Intro to Building Information Modeling
• Intro to Construction Estimating
SAFETY LEADERSHIP
• Incident Investigation Training
• Joint Health & Safety Committee Training – BC
• Manager & Supervisor Due Diligence Training
• Workplace Inspection Training
SAFETY AWARENESS
• Aerial Lift Training
• Confined Spaces Safety Awareness
• Ergonomics Training
• Fall Protection Training
• Fire Safety Forklift Training
• Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) Training
• Ladder Safety
• Lockout Tagout Training
• Manual Material Handling
• National Construction Safety Awareness
• Pipeline Construction Safety Training
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• WHMIS 2015
• Workplace Violence & Harassment Training
All Business & Leadership courses and bolded courses are eligible for GSC or CPD points.
VICA has developed strategic partnerships that result in immediate savings for members. These savings add up quickly to help you benefit your bottomline; in many cases, covering a portion of your membership investment.
YOUR VICA MEMBERSHIP PAYS FOR ITSELF
From hotels, flights, fuel, and home insurance to office supplies, transactions, and statutory declarations, we can help you save money and time on everyday expenses and tasks. Stay tuned to our members-only eNewsletter & Project Bulletin to discover new ways to save with your VICA membership while keeping abreast of industry news and projects coming down the pike. Visit VICABC.CA/PARTNERS or connect with Dawn Charity, our Manager of Member Services, at dawn@vicabc.ca or 250.483.7669 to start saving today!
* Please note that we are only able to notarize construction documents.
IN CASE YOU NEED US, TOO
You met Rory, Chenelle, and Serena on page three, but there’s a whole team that serves the VICA membership. See how they can help you, too!
DIRECTORY
Kelly Marion kelly@vicabc.ca
250.800.0918
Sarah Bartfai sarah@vicabc.ca
250.900.0395
Dawn Charity dawn@vicabc.ca
250.483.7669
John Espley john@vicabc.ca
250.213.6905
Kendra Renaerts kendra@vicabc.ca
250.800.2027 VICA OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm
* Closed for all statutory holidays.
Kelly Marion Manager, Marketing & Communications
John Espley Manager, Member Engagement
Renaerts Coordinator, Project Services (Nanaimo)
Bartfai Manager, Events & Administration
Charity Manager, Member Services (Nanaimo)
Sarah
Dawn
Kendra
VICA EVENTS: AT A GLANCE
In addition to the training and education we offer, VICA has an extensive events program that includes regular U40 and Women in Construction (WiC) events, member mixers, and Capital Project Plan Series lunches, as well as major annual events like the VICA Christmas Luncheon, Awards Gala, and the Vancouver Island Construction Conference.
Oct. 17
Oct. 24
Oct. 25
Nov/Dec
Nov. 14
Nov. 27
Nov. 28
Dec. 7
Dec. 12
Dec. 13
CPPS Nanaimo Annual General Meeting
U40 CI Leadership Event Holiday Toy Drive Flu Clinics @ VICA Member Breakfast*
A WiC VIC Christmas Christmas Luncheon
Open House Nanaimo Holiday Mixer Courtenay
Feb. 6
Feb. 13
Mar. 6
Feb. 22
Apr. 23
Apr. 24
June 9
July 17
CPPS Victoria**
CPPS Nanaimo**
CPPS Comox Valley**
U40 VIC Charity Casino**
VICA Awards Gala VICA Conference Hardhats in the Ballpark** WiC NAN Summer Social**
** Dates are subject to change * Held on last Tuesday of the month
