2022 OCA Construction Symposium & Trade Show |
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EXHIBITING & SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! |
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The OCA is excited to announce that Exhibiting and Sponsorship Registration for the
2022 OCA Construction Symposium & Trade Show is NOW OPEN!
Visit the OCA website to register your Exhibiting booth or to select a Sponsorship opportunity.
The Show Program and Attendee Registration will be available early in the NEW YEAR.
The 2022 show will feature the Youth Engagement Zone promoting the construction industry to High School students.
For assistance with your registration, please contact
We look forward to seeing you all on
April 12 & 13, 2022 at the EY Centre!
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Call for Speakers & Session Topic Suggestions |
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The OCA is calling for speakers and session topic suggestions for the upcoming 2022 OCA Construction Symposium & Trade Show.
Should you have suggestions or interested in a speaking opportunity, please contact John DeVries, OCA President & General Manager.
*Please note, all suggestions will be considered and speaker selection is at the discretion of the Ottawa Construction Association (no guarantees).
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2022 OCA Membership Renewal |
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In June 2021 OCA moved to a new membership platform which now allows members to renew their membership directly online via credit card.
You may have or will soon receive a membership renewal reminder via email. The renewal reminder email will go to the "membership owner", which is generally the individual who registered for the membership at the time of application.
Simply visit the OCA website and login to your account. Once you login, if you are the "membership owner", you will see the screen below (if you have saved a credit card on file you will not need to renew at this time as your card will be automatically charged on January 1st, 2022 or the date your membership is due for renewal).
**Please note if you received an email saying your credit card will be charged, chances are you do not have a credit card on file. You can either save a credit card on your profile or simply pay via cheque or EFT.**
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If you are not sure who is the "membership owner" or require any assistance with your renewal, please contact Stephanie Wallace, Assistant General Manager / Director of Membership.
We also suggest you take the opportunity to update your profile and review your category listings for the Who's Who Buyers Guide and the online Directory.
Please note, you can still pay your membership renewal via EFT or by sending your renewal cheque to the OCA offices located at:
9 Antares Drive, Ottawa ON K2E 7V5.
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Co-op students are eager to start applying to your jobs for the summer! |
Hiring an Algonquin College co-op student is a great way to access some of Ottawa's top talent, don't miss out and post your jobs on HireAC before January 18th to be included in the first round of hiring.
Students are taught by industry experts, have in-demand professional and technical skills and are ready to hit the ground running as a member of your team.
Important Co-op Dates
Hiring - Round 1
Details Dates
Jobs close on HireAC January 18
Interview period January 20-27
Employer ranking deadline January 27, by 3pm
Offers available to students January 27, by 3pm
Hiring - Round 2
Details Dates
Jobs close on HireAC Feb. 1
Interview period Feb. 3 - 10
Employer ranking deadline Feb. 10 by 3pm
Offers available to students Feb. 10 by 3pm
Need help? The Co-op Team is here to help you every step of the way!
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Peter Alan Winch
Owner - Scott Electric Ltd.
February 02, 1943 - November 15, 2021
On November 15th a very bright light was dimmed. We are saddened to announce that a beloved husband, father & grandfather passed away suddenly in his 79th year in Biloxi, Mississippi while visiting his daughter. We will never forget that sparkle in his eyes or his smile that lit up any room that he entered.
Peter is survived by his loving wife and best friend Christine (nee Bratt), his children Kim, Scott (Cathy) and grandchildren Kyle and Morgan. He will be lovingly remembered by his step-children Karen (Scott), Sandra (Brian), Joanne (David), Christopher (Suzanne) and their children, Melissa, Robert, Clara, Jessica, Emma, Ella, Jacob, James, Gracie, Chloe and Christopher. Peter is also survived by his two older brothers Donald (Terry), Lionel (Jillian) and their families. He also leaves behind many close life-long friends and a large extended family.
Peter was born in Ilford, Essex, England. He came by ship ‘the Aquitania’ with his Mother and brother’s to join his Father and build a new life together in Canada where they resided in Stittsville, ON.
Peter was involved in the Electrical Industry for over 50 years, where he worked in Sales (Holophane) and as owner of Scott Electric Ltd, where he continued to work as a Master Electrician up until his passing.
Peter built the family home in Kingston, overlooking lake Ontario where Peter loved family gatherings and spent his spare time between his love of animals particularly his dogs (Jasper & Tessa), dancing with Christine listening to their favorite music, playing golf, Sailing in Lake Ontario, Flying many of his remote control planes, building elaborate miniature railways and cooking for the family.
Family and friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home-Kanata Chapel, 580 Eagleson Road, Kanata, ON K2M 1H4, 613-591-6580 on Friday, December 10th, 2021 from 2-4pm and 5-7pm and Saturday December 11th, 2021 from 10am until Funeral service in the Chapel at 11.
Burial will take place following the service at Highland Park Cemetery, 2037 McGee Side Rd, Carp, ON K0A 1L0. A Celebration of Life will also be held at later date in Kingston, ON.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local Humane Society, Salvation Army or the Charity of your choice in Peter’s name.
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Richard O'Reilly
Founder - O'Reilly Brothers Limited
1941 - 2021
Richard O'Reilly passed peacefully at home on November 30, 2021 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Laurence (née Rheaume) for 56 years, best friend and love of his life. Adoring father of Susan (Roger Smith) and Terry.
Cherished grandfather of Tatum, Harrison and Maddie. Loving brother of Mary (George) Barrett, Joseph, Lila, Claire (Pat) Mulvihill and Dan (Laura). Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and his dear friends, too many to mention but you know who you are. Predeceased by Noreen (Eddy) Farrell, Gwen (Mike) Murphy, Gloria (Ray) McKibbon, Jack, Charles (Nancy), Gerald (Lois), James, Michael (Patricia) and Anne (Cy Mitchel).
He lived each day to the fullest. His generosity was exceeded only by his sense of humour. We will all miss him dearly. Due to covid-19 a celebration of life will be held when we can all gather in a more comfortable setting.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kelly Funeral Home, 613-235-6712.
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OCA 2021-2022 Holiday Hours |
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Upcoming Educational Sessions |
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Managing Time & Priorities
January 13th, 2022
9:00 am -11:00 am
Location: Virtual
Time management is the way we decide to utilize our time to maximize our priorities, productivity in achieving certain long-term goals. Good work habits and strategies to better organize yourself and your work – especially vital when most of our communication is done digitally – ensure we are making the most impact, every day.
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Coaching Skills
February 9th, 2022
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: The Ottawa Construction Association
Coaching Skills for Supervisors will help you build the skills you need to effectively coach others regardless of the circumstance, the time you have available, the employee or the performance. Supervision can be challenging, and coaching allows you to place the responsibility where the responsibility lies, with the employee.
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Jennie West-Correia, CPF, CEC
Senior Consultant, Facilitator and Executive Coach
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Oh Crap! I'm a Supervisor
January 21st, 2022 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Ottawa Construction Association
This course will help you establish yourself as an effective Supervisor by introducing you to leadership principles necessary to your role, and defining qualities and strategies to expedite your success as a leader in construction. This course will also highlight some of the challenges Supervisors encounter to ensure you are better equipped on the job site.
This 3.5 hour module provides you with course certificate worth 1/2 Gold Seal Credit.
Come kick off this season's Construction Supervisor Training taught by an industry professional! We have the wonderful privilege of having the President of Ron Eastern Construction Bruce Thomas to facilitate this course.
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Bruce Thomas, P. Eng.
President - RECL Construction
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YMCA-YWCA Ontario Newcomer
Trades Action Program
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OCA Members, Join us January 20th - 1:00PM for the ONTAP Webinar for Employers:
Learn how to attract and retain newcomer talent.
Find out about incentives and grants available to qualified employers and employees.
Learn how you can help internationally trained employees through apprenticeship and trade equivalency assessment processes
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Project Name: Laporte and Leonard WWPS Reliability Upgrades
OCA#: OCA-21-2754
Link2Build#: 2021-014217
Solicitation#: 36521-91345-T06, CR013875, CR013786
Site Location: 1056 Laporte Street , Ottawa ON, 115 Leonard Avenue , Ottawa ON,
Description: To provide all labour, equipment and material for the Laporte and Leonard WWPS Reliability Upgrades.
Closing Date: Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 at 15:00 hours
Closing Location: Electronic Submission
Project Notes: Vendor Performance Management (VPM) scores will be considered in the awarding of this contract. Tenderers should note that the proportion of financial and VPM points for this Request for Tender is 80/20.
Contacts Owner: City of Ottawa
Julie-Ann Williams, p: 613-580-2400 ext. 15102
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*You must be an OCA member to access projects*
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Around Ottawa Construction Comment Magazine |
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Consider featuring your project in the "Around Ottawa" section of the Construction Comment magazine which regularly features projects by members in the centerfold area.
We are in need of projects for future issues
OCA prefers that the project is IN A STATE OF CONSTRUCTION versus a completed one - preferably showing more than a hole in the ground.
If you have a project for the "Around Ottawa" spread, please contact Angela Tristram.
It is FREE advertising for members, there's is no catch nor pressure to advertise. Highlight your project today, email Angela Tristram.
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