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2019 EFMA Conference and Trade Show program
may 27th – may 31st, 2019
Working TogeTher To help Build The FuTure in educaTion
MONDAY, May 27th
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REquIRED FOR PROFESSIONAL SESSIONS
PrOfessiONAl DevelOPMeNt A:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
advanced project management
This two-day workshop provides more advanced project management skills and practical tools to tackle issues such as: changing client requirements, multiple scope change requests, limited resources, lack of authority and difficult clients. Based on the Project Management Institute (PMI) and PMBOK® best practices, this workshop is a comprehensive overview of the issues project managers face every day in their work environment.
PrOfessiONAl DevelOPMeNt B:
Please note: the cost is $1,000 reduced to $600, but offered to our members for $300.
workplace incident investigations: principles & practice
Bruce Jackson, Advocate Workspace Safety Services
This workshop will address both foundational and advanced concepts relating to the investigation of workplace incidents, including the applicable legislation, data collection, human error, incident causation, and developing effective recommendations to reduce the potential for incident recurrence.
tUesDAY, May 28th
PrOfessiONAl DevelOPMeNt A: cONtiNUeD
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
advanced project management
This two-day workshop provides more advanced project management skills and practical tools to tackle issues such as: changing client requirements, multiple scope change requests, limited resources, lack of authority and difficult clients. Based on the Project Management Institute (PMI) and PMBOK® best practices, this workshop is a comprehensive overview of
PrOfessiONAl DevelOPMeNt c:
the issues project managers face every day in their work environment.\
optimizing the work environment for complex learners
Speakers: Gina Vahlas and Jenny Colman, WorkSafeBC
Surrena Craig and Jennifer Turner, SD #6 Rocky Mountain This workshop will provide you with an ergonomics/human factors approach to optimizing the work environment for complex learners. It will provide an understanding of how the design and the features of the environment affect the ability to optimally care for the complex learners. By optimizing the work environment, improvements can be made to the learning experience for the learner and the health, safety, and wellbeing of the education assistants.
eFma 23rd annual 2 x 9-Hole golf tournament Penticton Golf & Country Club
Holes sponsored by: Detex
Goodbye Graffiti Hakai Energy Solutions Milwaukee Tool National Air Technologies Rocky Point Engineering Ltd.
Exhibitors Set-up
South Lobby
Ballroom II/Salon A
Winmar Property Restoration Specialists
Registration – Members and Exhibitors Opening Ceremonies Presidents Reception – Entertainment Sponsored by: Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance
North Lobby
10:00 .p.m – 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Suite – Everyone Welcome Sponsored by: Canstar Restorations
Kimco Controls Ltd. RCABC Guarantee Corp. Rocky Point Engineering Ltd. Kettle Valley Station Pub, Ramada
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration – Members and Exhibitors
New Member Orientation
Zone Meetings – Continental Breakfast — Zone I Kootenays — Zone II Okanagan — Zone III and Zone VI North Coast & North Central — Zone IV Mainland Fraser Valley — Zone V South Coast Vancouver Island
Zone Chair and Executive Meeting
Visit Exhibitors Booths - Coffee
Delegates, Exhibitors and Partners Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Carla Reiger Sponsored by: Quantum Lighting Inc.
Visit Exhibitors Booths - Coffee
1. transportation
Speaker: Robyn Stephenson
Bus seatbelts, consultants, routing, training.
South Lobby
Boardroom
Ballroom II/Salon A
Salon B/C
Ballroom II/Salon A
2. energy – BC Hydro and Fortis BC The Rubik Cube of Low Carbon Electrification, CleanBC and BC Hydro Speaker: Cory Farquharson, BC Hydro
In this session we will be talking about energy and the relation with school districts. We will highlight the new CleanBC plan and how that changes the dynamics and focus on goals and targets for the K-12 sector and how BC Hydro can support those initiatives. This electrifying session will highlight successes and stories from other districts and leave you with “energy” to explore opportunities within your own respective organizations.
Energy at Work: Working with FortisBC to Maximize Energy Savings & Rebates Speakers: Vladimir Kostka – Major Commercial Key Account Manager; Stephanie Au – Energy Solutions Manager for Interior & Northern BC (Natural Gas); Perry Feser – Technical Advisor for South Okanagan/Similkameen (Electricity)
Discussion of FortisBC commercial natural gas and electric rebate programs, Energy Specialist program, testimonials of successful projects, and a workshop to capture energy savings and rebate opportunities with the audience.
3. university inclusive Design & maintaining Safe play environments
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Speaker: Steve Doyle & Adam Walsh, Habitat Systems
This education session will discuss the importance of universally inclusive playground designs by examining global trends and their impacts on designing. We will discuss the goals of working towards creating spaces where children of all abilities can explore in a variety of settings, while addressing a variety of interests, senses and skills through inclusive and accessible play. Finally, participants will gain an understanding and highlight the primary causes of playground injuries and discuss the responsibilities we have for providing and maintaining safe playgrounds.
4. workSafeBc: the certificate of recognition program (cor)
Speaker: Mike Roberts, British Columbia Municipal Safety Association
Overview of the Certificate of Recognition Program, including the benefits, challenges and
Exhibitors Hosted Evening
future state of the program. Costume: “Team Sports” Hospitality Suite – Everyone Welcome Sponsored by: Canstar Restorations
Kimco Controls Ltd. RCABC Guarantee Corp.
tHUrsDAY, MAY 30th
Ballroom II/Salon A
Kettle Valley Station Pub, Ramada
Buffet Breakfast - Everyone Welcome
EFMA Annual General Meeting
Rocky Point Engineering Ltd.
Sponsored by: FortisBC
Drinking water Quality
Salon B/C
Salon B/C
Speaker: Chris Russell, Specialist Environmental Health Officer, Interior Health This presentation will provide an overview of some of the key issues related to drinking water safety and will focus on stand-alone water supply systems. This will include a discussion on some of the hazards present in drinking water, typical components of a drinking water system, some of the drinking water parameters that should be monitored, and the
Exhibitors Meeting – Appointing New Exhibitor Representative
Ballroom II/Salon A
responsibility to respond when a problem is detected. Visit Exhibitors Booths / Hosted Luncheon Sponsored by: Bunzel Cleaning & Hygiene
Ballroom II/Salon A
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
5. ministry presentation Salon C
6. Facility care “Did you know” Facts, myths and other info
Speaker: Mike Watt, Director, Training and New Product Development, Avmor Limited
Mike will be sharing his industry experiences on what he has determined to be the key factors in lowering risk, making life or work easier, being the lowest overall cost alternative and where appropriate, increasing competitive advantage.
7. canadian mental Health association
Speaker: Liesel Reimer, Community Educator, Canadian Mental Health Association Increasingly we are recognizing the need to implement psychological safety in the workplace. Around one-quarter of sick leaves are related to mental health challenges, including stress. Workplace stress contributes to absenteeism and decreased performance. This workshop will enable you to build your capacity to mitigate workplace stress for your employees. You will learn how to identify causes of stress in the workplace, how to help reduce stress, and how to respond to employees who are experiencing mental health challenges.
8. energy manager and energy Specialists round table
Chair: Cory Farquharson, BC Hydro Chair: Vladimir Kostka, Stephanie Au, Perry Feser, Fortis BC
9. maintenance round table
10. custodial round table
11. Health & Safety round table
Chair: Terry Gomez, SD#41 Burnaby
Chlorox 360 machine.
Reception, BBq Dinner and Social Entertainment: uptown 10 Sponsored by: BC Hydro
Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12. High-tech tools for Schools – what are the Health and Safety risks?
Speaker: Geoff Clark, Sr. Occupational Hygienist, WorkSafeBC
Robots, 3D printers, laser cutters, engravers, and Makerspace projects – these marvelous new “tools” have been making their way into our classrooms. What are the hazards of these devices? Do they pose a risk to students and teachers? What can be done to make them safer? Are there regulatory requirements that have to be met? Come to this session and find
out.
13. Shared Services
Speaker: Bruce Tisdale, Executive Director, BC Education Marketplace (BCEM) Kelly Pollack, Executive Director, BC Education Marketplace (BCEM)
Salon C
Preview of current procurement projects, changes and trends. update on transition of BCEM/ERAC to a single entity, including introduction of new staff contact lead and the impact of this move in the sector.
BcpSea
Deborah Stewart, Executive Director, Corporate Services and Communications An update on exempt staff compensation matters in the K-12 public education sector.
Renzo Del Negro, BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) Renzo will provide an update on key BCPSEA initiatives, including the current rounds of collective bargaining with unionized teachers and support staff.
