SHAWN BISHOP, PEC

On May 22, 1992, the members of the ECAA passed a resolution at the annual general meeting to proceed with the application of professional status for what would become the PEC designation. On May 12, 1993, the ECAA received professional status under the Professional and Occupational Associations Registration Act as Professional Electrical Contractors (PEC).

The six core courses that are required for Master Electricians to receive the PEC designation are Accounting Principles, Business Development, Estimating and Finalizing the Tender, Legal Implications, Electrical Project Management, and Safety Principles. Also available is Basic Electrical Estimating (BEE), a continuing education course.

COVID saw us through many challenges and changes in the PEC Program, mainly in course delivery. Five out of the six required courses moved from an in-person delivery to online, virtual instructor led. This format allowed us to continue to deliver courses throughout the pandemic. By making this change, we have made the courses more accessible to those throughout the province and continue the virtual format to this day.

These courses are constantly being reviewed, updated, and improved to ensure that the training provided meets the requirements of today’s industry. As PEC students complete these core courses, they build relationships with the instructors and their peers, and much of the learning that takes place comes from the open discussions during these classes.

Because of the foresight of the pioneers of this program, hundreds of Master Electricians have successfully completed the requirements to obtain the Professional Electrical Contractor (PEC) designation. As a professional and regulated tradesperson, each PEC is committed to providing a higher standard for safe electrical services. Through accountability and continuing education, PEC’s maintain these high levels of professional competence and standards by continually upgrading their knowledge and skills through annual professional development. This program has sparked interest from other associations across the country as its benefits provided to our members and industry has become known.

Congratulations to the ECAA on achieving the 60-year milestone and thank you to all who have gone before to pave the trail we are following today. n

Air Control Solutions For The Heating Industry

Air Control Solutions For The Heating Industry Since 1984

Air Control Solutions For The Heating Industry

Hoyme “ADP” Adaptors interface with Motorized Dampers, Furnaces, HRVs and Ventilation Fans

Hoyme “ADP”

with Motorized

interface with Motorized Dampers, Furnaces, HRVs and Ventilation Fans

Sizes: 2” - 30”

HAC Universal Air Damper

Hoyme Adaptors come with a variety of relay combinations to include Milli-volt DC, 24Vac and 120Vac using a combination of 1 to 4 Relays in one unit. The most common Include:

Hoyme Adaptors come with a variety of relay combinations to include Milli-volt DC, 24Vac and 120Vac using a combination of 1 to 4 Relays in one unit. The most common Include:

3 CGA/AGA Approved for furnaces and boilers using natural gas, propane, or oil

3 10 Year Limited Warranty

Sizes: 4” - 9” + Modules

ADP-1101-05A, ADP-1102-TWP

Hoyme Adaptors come with a variety of relay combinations to include Milli-volt DC, 24Vac and 120Vac using a combination of 1 to 4 Relays in one unit. The most common Include:

ADP-0241-05A, ADP-0242-05A

ADP-1101-05A, ADP-1102-TWP

ADP-0241-05A, ADP-0242-05A

ADP-1101-05A, ADP-1102-TWP

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ADP-0241-05A, ADP-0242-05A

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HOM Combustion Air Damper

I would recommend the installation of these units wherever fuel fired appliances are installed... ...from a letter by B. Mould, while Chief Building Inspector

For Motorized Dampers contact your local Heating & Ventilation Supplier

For Motorized Dampers contact your local Heating & Ventilation Supplier