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Keynote Bios Partners
Speaker
A big thank you Thank you to
Generations to all our speakers our generous
are not a box, for taking the time partners for their
but powerful to share their contributions to
clues that drive knowledge today’s event
measurable results
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Connecting Event, June 2 4:30 – 6pm
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More than B.C. Workers and and locations for Poll Everywhere APP
one million job Young People our speakers We want to hear from you! Join today’s live poll.
opportunities have the right skills See page 22 for more information
are projected to be first in line
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We are co-hosting this event with the Industry
Training Authority (ITA) to connect with public and
private training providers, First Nations and industry
stakeholders so we can target training to meet
diverse industry needs.
More than one million job opportunities are projected
in B.C. by 2022, driven by retirements and a growing
Honourable economy, 44 per cent of which are expected to be
Shirley trades or technical occupations.
Bond Almost half of all Aboriginal people in B.C. are under
the age of 25 years. Aboriginal youth represent one
Minister of Jobs,
of the fastest-growing demographics in the province
Tourism and Skills
and their participation in our apprenticeship program
Training and Minister
is critical to the success of B.C.’s economy.
Responsible for
Labour Growing numbers of women are taking up the
challenge of the trades and the benefits it brings –
job satisfaction and great pay. There are currently
3,900 registered women apprentices in B.C., representing
On behalf of Premier Christy 10.5% of all apprentices. While that’s up from 8.5% in
Clark and the B.C. government, 2009, helping women get the skills they need to access
well-paying jobs in the trades and other sectors will
I’d like to welcome everyone continue to be a priority.
to the inaugural Skilled Trades
Today’s forum can help us strengthen our apprenticeship
Innovation Forum. system through innovation, so British Columbians are
first in line for jobs, allowing the province to meet the
needs of a rapidly-changing labour market.
The world of training and learning is constantly evolving. It’s an opportunity to share ideas and learn from each
We need to embrace emerging technology and other. Together, we can train a qualified workforce to
explore new ideas, like mobile training facilities and build B.C.’s diverse, strong and growing economy.
in-camp training, so B.C.’s skilled trades students, We are starting the discussions today, however the
apprentices and employers remain at the top of work will continue long after today’s Forum is over.
their class.
When we released B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint a year
ago, government committed to developing innovative Sincerely,
ways to make trades training work better. Shirley Bond
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Last April, the government presented B.C.’s Skills for Jobs
Blueprint: Re-engineering Education and Training, as
well as the Industry Training Authority and Trades
Training in B.C.: Recalibrating for High Performance
(McDonald Report). The goal has been to re-engineer
our provinces’ education and training system to
better meet our significant labour force needs, and
ensure B.C. workers and young people have the right
skills to be first in line for new jobs.
Gwyn Over the past year, ITA has focused on transforming
Morgan into a high-performance, customer-focused organization
that is responsive and supportive of industry and
Board Chair,
apprentices. Many of you have been active collaborators
Industry Training
in the process.
Authority
One of the recommendations stemming from this
plan was to hold an annual innovation forum uniting
as many stakeholders as possible from our trades
training system. Today marks the first of what we
Welcome to the First Annual hope will become a “must attend” annual occasion.
Skilled Trades Innovation Forum. This will be no ordinary forum. We need your active
input, and we ask you to share your expertise, your
The Industry Training Authority most effective programs, and your visionary thinking.
(ITA) is excited to bring together Together we will create a new culture of innovation
within our province’s trades training and apprenticeship
partners in B.C.’s skilled trades
system, ensuring that B.C. has the right people in the
training system as we explore right place at the right time.
and share new ideas and best
practices to develop innovative
ways to strengthen our trades Sincerely,
training system. Gwyn Morgan, C.M.
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Time MAIN ROOM BREAKOUT ROOM A BREAKOUT ROOM B BREAKOUT ROOM C BREAKOUT ROOM D Time MAIN ROOM BREAKOUT ROOM A BREAKOUT ROOM B BREAKOUT ROOM C BREAKOUT ROOM D
7:45 – 8:30am Registration, 12:00 – 1:15pm Lunch
Networking and Breakfast Jas Johal, Director Communications, BC LNG Alliance Interviews Apprentices about Innovation in Action
8:30 – 8:40am Opening Remarks with the 1:15 – 1:30pm Connecting Break
Honourable Minister Bond
Jobs Tourism and Skills Training and
1:30 – 2:30pm Breakout Breakout Breakout Breakout
Responsible for Labour Blending Old and New: Mobility of Apprentices Regional Access: Trades Training Partnerships
Aboriginal Welcome Creative Approaches to Training and Skilled Workers Taking Training To Apprentices
Moderator:
Eagle Song Dancers Moderator: Speaker: Moderator: Malcolm Hunter
8:40 – 9:00am Overview Remarks Larry Richardson Jeff Ritter Tim Woods President & Chief Operating Officer,
Gwyn Morgan, C.M. BC Director of Training, CEO, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Partner, Deliberation Network Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada
Board Chair, Industry Training Authority Christian Labour Association and Trade Certification Commission
Speakers: Speakers:
Gary Herman of Canada (CLAC) (SATCC), & Chair, Canadian Council of
John Chenoweth Russell Workun
CEO, Industry Training Authority Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA)
Speakers: Dean, Nicola Valley Institute Dean of Instruction,
9:00 – 10:00am Keynote Speaker: Jason Dorsey Dean Cadieux Moderator for Q&A: of Technology College of the Rockies
Recruiting and Retaining Young Workers Instructor & Chair, Jeff Lekstrom
Dr. Lindsay Langill Grant Stevens
(Millennials) Automotive Technician Program, Industry Training Authority
Dean School of Trades & Technology, Director of Human Resources,
Vancouver Island University Consultant for the Pan Canadian
Thompson Rivers University KF Aerospace
Harmonization Initiative
10:00 – 10:20am Connecting Break Martin Barnett
Al Phillips Steve Moores
Chair & Instructor
10:20 – 10:50am Plenary Session: Creating a Culture of Innovation Executive Director, UA Piping Industry Dean Trades and Apprenticeship,
Professional Baking and
Facilitators: Tim Woods, Deliberation Network & Jane Worton, Queenswood Consulting College of British Columbia (UAPIC) Okanagan College
Pastry Arts program,
10:50 – 11:00am Transition Time Vancouver Island University
11:00 – 12:00pm Breakout Breakout Breakout Breakout
Essential Skills & Employability Trades Training Partnerships Cultural Diversity in the Mentorship & Succession Planning 2:30 – 2:45pm Connecting Break
Workplace: Overcoming Barriers 2:45 – 3:45pm Breakout Breakout Breakout Breakout
Moderator: Moderator: Moderator:
and Seizing Opportunities Blending Old and New: Leveraging Technology to Improve Mobility of Apprentices and Building Successful
Jane Worton Jim Pelton Tim Woods
Partner, Queenswood Consulting Executive Director, Moderator: Partner, Deliberation Network Creative Approaches to Training Apprenticeship Experience Skilled Workers Apprenticeships: Three Models
Continuing & Professional Studies, Tamara Pongracz Moderator: Speakers: Speaker: Moderator:
Speakers: Speakers:
Kwantlen Polytechnic University Chief Instructor Trades Access Dennis Green Jeff Nugent Jeff Ritter Rick Gibbs
Faye Halls (Yeltsilewet) Andy Cleven
Department, BCIT Director, Industry Workforce COO, CEO, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship Co-founder & President,
Department Head, Speakers: Training Director, Electrical Joint
Employment & Training, Panel 1: Speakers: Training Committee (EJTC) Development, go2HR Industry Training Authority and Trade Certification Commission Neutron Factory Works
Squamish Nation John Webster Jerry Pedneault (SATCC), & Chair, Canadian Council of
Tim Muldoon Speakers: Alan Wrong Speakers:
CEO and President, Aboriginal Operations Manager, Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA)
Sue Grecki Operations Manager, Gilbert Noussitou Director of IT, Helen Boyce
Community Career Employment Meridian Marine Industries Inc. Chair Culinary Arts Program, Industry Training Authority Moderator for Q&A: Director, Trades Training & Apprenticeship,
Manager Training and Two Rivers Specialty Meats
Services Society (ACCESS) Camosun College Jeff Lekstrom Aboriginal Community Career Employment
Development, SkillPlan Rob Trampuh Facilitators:
Victor Carreira
Merike Kolga Founder & President, Industry Training Authority Services Society (ACCESS)
Steve Perry Director Fleet Maintenance, James Kennedy Edelman
Training Specialist, Timber Peak Construction Ltd. Consultant for the Pan Canadian
Associate Dean, Coast Mountain Bus Corporate Training Chef, Philip Hochstein
Seaspan ULC Harmonization Initiative
Motive Power, BCIT Michael Lam White Spot Restaurants President and CEO,
Stephen Sallaway Program Director, Independent Contractors and
Lawrence Parisotto
Associate Dean, Employment Services, SUCCESS Businesses Association (ICBA)
Director, Collaborative Services,
School of Construction BCcampus Jeff Gorham
and the Environment, BCIT Training Coordinator, International Union
of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
Panel 2:
Regina Saimoto
Eastern Regional Director, 3:45 – 4:15pm Group Discussions I Closing Remarks I Next Steps
Northwest Community College (NWCC)
4:30 – 6:00pm Connecting Event at Pan Pacific Hotel
Brian Badge
Director of College Advancement
and Business Development,
North West Community College (NWCC)
Chris van der Mark
Superintendent of Schools
in SD#54 (Bulkley Valley)
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ROOM NAME LOCATION
BREAKOUT A 202 – 204
BREAKOUT B 208 – 209
SPEAKER’S LOUNGE 210
MAIN 211 – 214
BREAKOUT C 215 – 216
BREAKOUT D 217 – 219
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MORE THAN READY
BCIT provides British Columbians with quality
trades training options that meet the province’s
labour force needs.
▨ BRIAN BADGE Our grads have contributed to British Columbia’s
model for Aboriginal Trades Training. Helen credits her ACCESS success for the past 50 years and will continue
Director of College Advancement and Business team and industry partners for the success that Aboriginal to support the province’s growth in the years
trainees have achieved. Helen’s past experience includes to come.
Development at North West Community College
working as a welder and project coordinator in structural steel
Brian has been the Director of College Advancement and
Business Development at North West Community College
for almost ten years. During this time she became a Canadian bcit.ca
Welding Bureau certified welding supervisor.
(NWCC) since 2014. He began at NWCC as a carpentry student
in 1988 earning his Red Seal in 1992. Brian’s approach to ▨ DEAN CADIEUX
institutional development is based on developing meaningful
and mutually-beneficial relationships with NWCC’s industry
partners and community stakeholders in the best interest of Instructor & Chair, Automotive Technician Program,
the college’s students. In 2008 he was hired as the Trades Vancouver Island University
Chair where he initiated community based trades training in Dean has been an Instructor at Vancouver Island University
the 34 communities served by NWCC, including First Nations since 2000 and is the Automotive Department Chair. He holds
communities and School Districts. a BC Instructor’s Diploma and has been a Red Seal Automotive
Service Technician since 1990. He is also Red Seal Certified as
▨ MARTIN BARNETT a Commercial Transport Technician, Motorcycle Technician, 1 Ad Name: Brand support electrical trades training. He served on the Heavy
and Automotive Parts/Warehousing person. Dean was 2 Media: ITA Agenda/Forum
▨ JOHN CHENOWETH Industry Training Advisory Steering Committee (HITAC) in
instrumental in the implementation of a blended learning
Chair & Instructor, Professional Baking and
model into the Apprenticeship Program at Vancouver Island 3 PO#: A2015-0017 developing a program for the red-seal trade of Industrial
Pastry Arts Program, Vancouver Island University Dean, Nicola Valley Institute4ofSize: 1/2 pg, 7.25 x 4.625
Technology Electrician based on a Competency Based Modularized
University. Since its inception two years ago, using this model
5 Colour: Training and Assessment system.
Martin has been the Program Chair and Baking Instructor at has seen apprentice’s marks and completion rates soar above John is the Dean for the Nicola Valley CMYK
Institute of Technology
Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo since 2002. He previously Provincial averages. 6 Comments:
(NVIT) in Merritt, BC. He is responsible for all academic and
enjoyed a 20-year-career with his own Rising Star Wholefoods applied programs at NVIT. John has been with NVIT ▨ RICK GIBBS
Bakeries in Victoria, and is a Red Seal Baker and a Certified
7 Artwork Deadline: Mayfor14eight
2015
years, working previously within the K-12 education system as
Bakery Specialist. He is involved in the BC Chapter of the ▨ VICTOR CARREIRA Co-founder & President, Neutron Factory Works
a school Principal and Educator. He has an extensive back-
Baking Association of Canada, and currently sits on the National ground in developing and delivering programs in BC within Rick is the co-founder and President of Neutron Factory Works
Board of Directors. Martin is a fierce defender of traditional Director, Fleet Maintenance Aboriginal communities. John is a member of the Upper based out of Delta, BC. Launched in 1999 as an electrical
baking and methods, and enjoys pushing his students to Coast Mountain Bus Company Nicola Indian Band in the Nicola Valley, and has been involved contracting company, today, Neutron provides Refrigeration,
maximize their potential. He has worked extensively on Victor has been the Director of Fleet Maintenance for Coast in Aboriginal education at both the K-12 and Post-Secondary Mechanical, Electrical, Programming, Welding and Fabricating
curriculum and program development with the ITA and Mountain Bus Company since 2011 and leads the maintenance levels during his entire career. services and equipment to over 300 customers in BC, Alberta,
other industry stakeholders. of revenue and non-revenue fleet. He oversees a workforce of Alaska, California, Japan, Shanghai and beyond. Rick took over
over 600 employees and an operating budget of $150 million. ▨ ANDY CLEVEN as President in 2009. Some of his recognitions include BCFPA’s
▨ HELEN BOYCE Victor’s primary objective is to provide a sufficient quantity of Leadership Award in 2013, E&Y’s Entrepreneur of the Year finalist
safe reliable clean vehicles in a timely and cost effective manner. in the B2B category in 2014 and Small Business BC’s top 5
Training Director, Electrical Joint Training Committee
His Fleet Maintenance team is responsible for ongoing employers award in 2014.
Director, Trades Training & Apprenticeship, Aboriginal
maintenance of a revenue fleet of over 1500 buses that travel After a successful career as an electrician spanning over
Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS) a distance of 90 million kilometers per year, generating over 30 years, Andy Cleven was appointed as Training Director to
Helen has worked with ACCESS since 2003 when she was 15,000 preventative maintenance inspections. An additional the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) in September
hired to coordinate a BladeRunners Women in Trades research 320 non-revenue support vehicles are also maintained. 2004. The EJTC is a longstanding partnership between the
project. In 2005, Helen changed positions within ACCESS to IBEW Local 213 and the ECA of BC, and is the largest single
establish the Trades Training and Apprenticeship Program. sponsor of electrical apprentices in BC. Andy has become a
Ten years later, ACCESS Trades is widely known as a successful leader in regional, provincial and national initiatives that
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Diploma Programs), the Income Assistance Department and
the Squamish Nation Trades Centre. Faye has continued to ▨ PHILIP HOCHSTEIN
build partnerships, and develop and implement new and
innovative Foundation Trades Programs. This last term there President of the Independent Contractors
were four programs running from the SN Trades Centre and Businesses Association of BC
including Foundations to Piping, Foundations to Craft Worker
Philip Hochstein is President of the Independent Contractors
(two classes) and Environmental Monitoring. She continues to
and Businesses Association of BC (ICBA). ICBA services and
be an advocate for all First Nations in literacy, training and
represents BC’s open shop construction sector that is responsible
apprenticeships.
for the vast majority of construction work in the province.
Philip currently serves on the Government of BC’s Roundtable
▨ GARY HERMAN on the Economy and the Environment. Previously, he served
as Chair of the Coalition of BC Businesses that represents over
Chief Executive Officer, Industry Training Authority 50,000 small and medium sized businesses on labour and
Gary is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Industry employment policy issues. Philip earned a Master’s Degree in
Training Authority (ITA), responsible for the governance, Public Administration from the University of Victoria and an
expansion and improvement of BC’s industry training system. Honours Degree in History from McGill University in Montreal.
He was appointed interim CEO in August 2013 after joining
the organization as Chief Operating Officer in January 2013. ▨ MALCOLM HUNTER
For the past twenty years, Gary has served in senior operations
management positions including ThyssenKrupp Fabco, VAE
Nortrak and Ebco Industries. Gary began his career by President & COO,
apprenticing for seven years in three trades and is certified Deely Harley-Davidson® Canada
as a Tool & Die Maker and as a Die Sinker (forging). He is also
Malcolm Hunter is President and Chief Operating Officer
a certified Manufacturing Engineer and has a Business
of Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada. Under his guidance,
Administration Diploma and an Executive MBA.
the company has earned the 50 Best-Managed Companies in
Canada designation for the last 20 years. Other recent awards
Development with SkillPlan where she focuses on developing
▨ JEFF GORHAM strategies to improve the Essential Skills of people working in
the construction, mining and other industries.
Training Coordinator,
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) ▨ DENNIS GREEN
Jeff is a Red Sealed Carpenter and has been employed by the
Operating Engineers local 115 Training Association as a Senior Director, Industry Workforce Development, go2HR
Training Coordinator since 2006. He manages the progress of Dennis is the Director of Industry Workforce Development for
their sponsored apprentices, and the delivery of the Heavy go2HR where he has worked since 2007. He is responsible for
Equipment Operator, Asphalt Laydown Technician and Mobile go2HR’s industry training projects, including, ongoing
Crane Programs, as an ITA Designated Trainer. Jeff currently collaboration with the ITA and other government agencies.
serves as the Technical Chair for the Hydraulic Mobile Crane He brings more than 20 years’ experience as a Red Seal Cook,
Operator Competition for Skills BC. In 2001 Jeff started most recently as Executive Chef at Bishop’s Restaurant in
working as an Apprenticeship Counselor for the Industry Vancouver. Dennis has co-authored two cookbooks, traveled
Training and Apprenticeship Commission and in 2004 he internationally as a guest chef, and has been featured in
worked as an Assessment Officer for the ITA. television and print media. He also volunteers his time as
co-chair of the Potluck Café Society and is the 2nd Vice
▨ SUE GRECKI President of the BC Chefs Association.
Manager of Training and Development, SkillPlan ▨ YELTSILEWET (FAYE R. HALLS)
Working nationally and provincially, Sue Grecki has 20 years
of experience in Essential Skills instruction, profiling and Department Head, Employment and Training,
To the over 9,800 employer sponsors who support apprenticeship
benchmarking, developing work-related learning materials Squamish Nation in our province, thank you for helping build the trades that build BC.
and skills assessments. She also has experience designing
courses that address specific skill needs of workers, and Faye is a member of the Squamish Nation and is currently Download our “Proud Sponsor” sticker: itabc.ca/employers
mentoring instructors on integrating Essential Skills into Department Head of Employment and Training. Her department
training. Sue is currently the Manager of Training and oversees; Eslha7an Learning Centre (literacy and Dogwood
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include being named to the roster of the Top 40 Employers in
B.C. and Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the past four years.
Malcolm’s education includes graduating from the Simon
Fraser University Economics and Commerce Department and
the Queen’s University Executive MBA Program. He achieved
his Institute of Corporate Directors ICD Designation last year.
This designation is the only professional designation for
Canadian directors recognized both nationally and internationally.
▨ JAS JOHAL
Director of Communications, BC LNG Alliance
Jas Johal is the Director of Communications for the British
Columbia Liquefied Natural Gas Alliance. The BC LNG Alliance
came together to serve as the common voice for the province’s
leading LNG project proponents. Jas was a veteran journalist
who joined the organization after a 23-year reporting career.
He worked as Global Television’s Asia Bureau Chief in Beijing,
and previously in New Delhi. Jas has reported extensively on
Asia’s rise, focusing on economic, foreign policy and energy
issues. In 2013 he became a media fellow at the Asia Pacific
Foundation, where he produced a documentary on Asia’s
energy security need.
▨ JAMES KENNEY
Corporate Training Chef, White Spot Restaurants
James is a Certified Chef de Cuisine and has been the Corporate
Training Chef for White Spot Restaurants for 8 years. He is Lindsay left the Ministry in 2005 to join the newly forming manufacturing industry as an Apprentice Tool and Diemaker,
responsible for developing and implementing all of their ▨ MICHAEL LAM Industry Training Authority as Director of Red Seal programs Journeyperson Machinist and Supervisor, Steve has been
training programs including Red Seal Levels 1 and 2, and and further, Senior Director of Program Standards. He has a employed in the secondary and postsecondary education
In-Store Training and Restaurant Opening packages. James is Director of Employment Services, S.U.C.C.E.S.S Bachelor of Education, Master of Arts and Doctor of Education. systems for over 25 years. During this time he has been
also the Operational Liaison for 64 full-service White Spots involved in the design, delivery and administration of
restaurants as well as BC Ferries and Triple O’s China operations. Michael is currently the Director of Employment Services at ▨ JEFF LEKSTROM Apprenticeship and Vocational programs in Canada and
His past experience includes being an Executive Chef for the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. He works closely with the federal and provincial overseas. Additionally Steve has worked as a Project Manager
Harbour House Revolving Restaurant and the Lonsdale Quay governments to address labour market demand and supply responsible for projects funded by ACCC and CIDA in excess
issues. Having worked in the field of employment services ITA Consultant for the Pan Canadian of $10million.
Hotel in Vancouver. James is currently a member of the
Tourism and Hospitality Steering Committee. and training since 1990, Michael has initiated partnerships Harmonization Initiative
with various industry employers and associations, and ▨ GWYN MORGAN
Jeff is the owner of his own consulting firm and is currently
piloted pre-apprenticeship and bridging programs for skilled
▨ MERIKE KOLGA immigrants. In recent years, he has launched two major
working on the Pan Canadian Harmonization initiative with
the ITA. He has been involved in Trades, Apprenticeship and Board Chair, Industry Training Authority
FCR pilots to assist internationally-trained professionals
Training Specialist, Seaspan ULC Education for over 35 years and holds an Inter-provincial
to pursue their licensing and careers in their original and Gwyn was appointed Chair of the Industry Training Authority’s
Red Seal. With over 25 years experience in Trades and
Merike is a Training Specialist with Seaspan ULC where she alternate profession. Michael sits in different local and (ITA) Board of Directors in May 2014. Until the end of 2005,
Apprenticeship Education in the BC Post-Secondary system
works as an internal learning consultant to the Seaspan national committees on FCR issues. he was the founding CEO of EnCana Corporation, Canada’s
and internationally, he has worked in the instructional field,
Shipyards and Corporate business units. She started her largest energy company. He has served on the Board of
administration and 10 years as Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship.
career providing administrative and research support for Directors of five global corporations and is a Trustee of the
▨ LINDSAY LANGILL Jeff has also served on various committees related to Trades
Fraser Institute, the Manning Centre for Building Democracy
leadership development. Merike continues to expand her Education and has been involved in Aboriginal education
portfolio and education within Adult Education, providing and the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. Gwyn has
Dean, School of Trades Technology, both in BC and Internationally.
creative solutions for leadership training, eLearning development, been recognized as Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year, as
and workshop facilitation, as well as program and learning Thompson River University Canada’s Most Respected CEO, and as a Member of the Order
strategy development. Currently her projects are related
▨ STEVE MOORES of Canada in 2010 by Governor General the Right Honourable
Lindsay holds a 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate along
to the Apprenticeship Program and skills development in with Red Seal trade Certifications of Qualification in Millwright, David Johnston.
the Shipyards. Welder, and Pipefitting. He has been an award winning Dean Trades and Apprenticeship, Okanagan College
teacher and administrator in the K-12 system prior to joining Steven is currently the Dean Trades and Apprenticeship
the Ministry of Education to work on the development of the at Okanagan College. After an extensive career in the
Secondary School Apprenticeship and ACE-IT programs.
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▨ TIM MULDOON winning many national and international awards. Gilbert ▨ LAWRENCE PARISOTTO Meridian Marine. His focus is on creating real, tangible and
joined Camosun College in 1987. He is Red Seal certified effective growth strategies for increasing the profitability of
Operations Manager, Two Rivers Specialty Meats Instructor and has attained the Certified Chef de Cuisine Director of Collaborative Services, BCcampus the company. Jerry’s credentials include a Bachelor of Science
in Business Management, along with an Honourary Masters
Tim is an Operations Manager with Two Rivers Specialty designation. As well as chairing the culinary arts programs, Lawrence is the Director of Collaborative Services at BCcampus. Degree in Business Administration, and Sales and Marketing.
Meats in North Vancouver. Two Rivers supplies healthy happy he is a key player in the development and delivery of the BCcampus collaborates with and offers consultation services
proteins to restaurants and retailers throughout BC. Tim is award winning online cook e-prenticeship program. to post-secondary institutions and stakeholders in BC to develop
▨ STEVE PERRY
responsible for the production, shipping and delivery of all innovative solutions to institutional and systemic needs.
products created within the creative walls of their production ▨ JEFF NUGENT BCcampus Collaborative Services includes educational
facility. He is passionate about his work environment and technology adoption and operations, online collaborative Dean, Motive Power,
treats all of his peers as part of the family. The driving force program coordination, and collaborative innovation projects. British Columbia Institute of Technology
about Tim’s philosophy is “retain don’t retrain.” He is a strong Chief Operating Officer, Industry Training Authority Lawrence previously led the E-PPRENTICE (Flexible Learning As the Associate Dean of Motive Power Programming at
supporter of the ITA and specifically the Meat Cutting program Jeff is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Industry Training for Trades Training) Initiative sponsored by BC’s Industry BCIT for the past 4 years, Steve Perry has managed all of
offered at Thompson River University. Tim currently sits on Training Authority (ITA) which was managed by BCcampus the ground transportation technical training programs.
Authority (ITA), responsible for ITA’s program standards,
the Sector Advisory Committee representing Hospitality as the host organization. He currently manages the educational delivery of heavy
and Tourism. training delivery, labour supply and customer service activities.
equipment, commercial transport, diesel engine, and railway
Jeff joined ITA in August 2004 after serving three years as
▨ JERRY PEDNEAULT and marine mechanical training programs at the new Annacis
▨ GILBERT NOUSSITOU a senior policy analyst with the Canadian Federation of Island Campus. Throughout his career, Steve has been an
Independent Business. Prior to that, he worked for two years Automotive Technician, Truck and Bus Technician and Inspector,
Operations Manager, Meridian Marine, Industries Inc.
with the Alberta government in the area of business planning Service Advisor, Automotive Instructor, Chief Instructor and
Chair, Culinary Arts Program, Camosun College Jerry has acquired a vast knowledge of matters related to
and performance measurement. Jeff is also involved in a Manager. He is a Red Seal Certified Technician, and holds a
A graduate of L’École Hôtelière Des Pyrénées in Toulouse business and finance over the past 40 years. Utilizing his Master’s Degree in Education.
France, Gilbert Noussitou has been practicing his trade for number of pan-Canadian level strategic initiatives, and in exceptional organizational skills, Jerry has owned and
over 40 years in some of the finest establishments of France, September 2014, was recognized in Business in Vancouver’s operated a variety of businesses in various industries.
England and Canada. His extensive and varied experience prestigious list, Forty Under 40, for his many accomplishments. He also has international experience through over 9 years
of direct management exposure in companies with 100+
TO SECURING YOUR WORKFORCE.
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About 50% of the population are women, but only 10% of apprentices are women.
Qualified tradeswomen will play an important role in BC’s skilled labour pool
50%
and in ensuring our province has enough skilled labour to meet the demand.
10%
Download the free Best Practices Guide for hiring and retaining tradespeople:
itabc.ca/managing-apprentices/best-practices-guides
About Only of
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Project Manager: Michelle Hazlett
Size: 7.25" x 4.625"Al is also the President of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union,
▨ JIM PELTON Local 170, representing over 4,000 members across BC; a
position he has held for the past six years. Most recently, he
was appointed to the Premier’s LNG Working Group Subcom-
Executive Director of Continuing & Professional Studies,
mittees for Foreign Workers and Integration Implementation.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Jim is the Executive Director of Continuing & Professional ▨ TAMARA PONGRACZ
Studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where he is
responsible for developing and delivering training that meets Chief Instructor Trades Access Department,
the needs of mature students, working professionals, industry, British Columbia Institute of Technology
governments and not-for-profit organizations. Previously, he
was the Director of Training Delivery at the Industry Training Tamara is an Inter-Provincial certified Plumber with a Master of
Authority (ITA) where he worked with institutions to support Education Degree from Simon Fraser University. For over 15 years,
she has been the Chief Instructor of the Trades Access Department
the delivery of trades training across BC. Jim has also worked
at BCIT. Because of Tamara’s passion and effort, the BCIT Trades
at SAIT Polytechnic where he held several roles related to
Discovery Programs has helped hundreds of men and women
meeting industry training needs. He holds masters degrees
find their trade career match. She has over 25 years experience
in environmental management and business administration.
working, teaching and counseling in the construction industry.
She was awarded Outstanding Woman in Construction 2007
▨ AL PHILLIPS by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association and
received a BCIT Teaching Excellence Award in 2005.
Executive Director, UA Piping Industry College of BC
Al is the Executive Director of the UA Piping Industry
▨ LARRY RICHARDSON
College of BC, a leading training provider in the piping trades.
Al assumed the role of Executive Director in 2006, and has BC Training Director,
since expanded UAPICBC from a small private welding test Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)
centre to an advanced training institution; with four campuses Larry is the BC Training Director for CLAC, a national, multi-trade
located throughout the province. union. Innovation, responsive change, problem-solving, and
working with people have been the common links throughout
all his career choices. After working at BC Tel for 7 years in the
craft sector he began his post–graduate career with a Bachelor
of Commerce. Following graduation Larry was an Excavator
Operator and Maintenance Welder for 10 years. His welding
experiences lead him to industrial sales and technical welding
support followed by a superintendent position of a galvanizing
plant. Larry has also worked as a Program Manager in the ITA
apprenticeship system for 4years.
▨ JEFF RITTER
CEO, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification
Commission, & Chair, Canadian Council of Directors
of Apprenticeship
Jeff has led the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade
Certification Commission (SATCC) as CEO since September
of 2012. He is guiding the SATCC in building a more efficient,
effective and adaptable organization that continues to deliver
outstanding service to a growing number of apprentices and
stakeholders. He is also the Chair of the Canadian Council of
Directors of Apprenticeship, and leads the Harmonization Task
Force. Jeff has extensive experience in strategy development,
finance and organizational performance management in
Saskatchewan’s public service, and has led major renewal
projects. He holds a Masters of Business Administration,
2015 SKILLED TRADES INNOVATION FORUM BIOGRAPHIES I 23training by moving towards a more blended format, aligning customized training programs throughout Canada and
technology with the modern learning styles of today. Stephen
holds a Bachelor of Education from UBC, and is a journeyperson
Fraser Valley’s #1 provider of job- abroad. Russell sees the growing importance of innovation,
technology, and flexibility in his delivery models as an
Electrician and Heavy Duty Mechanic with an Inter-provincial focused technical and applied training opportunity to reduce dependence on government funding
Red Seal in both. and create a seamless transition from training to employment.
$378 MILLION
in Revenues for Governments in 2013
▨ GRANT STEVENS
We offer both
▨ TIM WOODS
apprenticeship and
Director of Human Resources, KF Aerospace
entry-level trades Partner, Deliberation Network
400 new Grant is the Director of Human Resources at KF Aerospace in training options on a
Tim Woods has worked in political and public process
transit buses Kelowna. He brings extensive Human Resources and Labour state-of-the-art campus
$100,000 per bus Relations experience, working in forestry and aviation for over in Chilliwack, B.C. communications for over 25 years and is currently a Partner
25 years. During his career, Grant has been involved in the at Deliberation Network. He has taken senior communications
Seven new selection, hiring, promotion, and training of hundreds of A Bachelor of Business positions with trade associations and an Ottawa-based research
high schools Administration in Trades
EXCITING CAREERS$50,000,000
in the per apprentices; and involved in over 20 different trade qualifications. Management is also available
institute. Tim formed his own communication consultancy in
AUTOMOTIVE PROFESSION
high school
A strong industry proponent, he has recently served as Chairman through UFV School of Business. the 1990’s, working for trade associations, unions, companies,
not-for-profit organizations and government agencies. More
of the Board of Directors with transCDA, an Industry Training
TODAY’S AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY is a DYNAMIC sector Organization representing the Rail, Road, Marine and Aviation recently, he played a leadership role in dialogue and deliberation
thatOne new evolving
is constantly regionalto meet the needs of a HIGH-TECH
community
SOCIETY. hospital
For those who are looking for an INTERESTING, sectors in BC; and sits on ITA’s Sector Advisory Group for Aerospace. initiatives sponsored by the Industry Training Authority and
rewarding CAREER, +
$400,000,000 BC’s NEW CAR DEALERS offer a wide variety Grant was finalist in the 2015 Human Resources Management Immigrant Employment Council of British Columbia. In 2006,
of challenging, WELL-PAYING jobs for qualified, MOTIVATED
PEOPLE. We’re looking to fill up to 16,000 JOBS in the next decade. Association annual awards for Top HR Professional in BC. Tim became a founding Director in the Canadian Community
Driving The Economy Trades & Technology Centre for Dialogue and Deliberation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT ▨ ROB TRAMPUH 5579 Tyson Rd
Chilliwack, BC V2R 0H9
WWW.NEWCARDEALERS.CA ufv.ca/trades ▨ JANE WORTON
Follow on Twitter @NCDA_BC | #CarCareer Founder and President, Timber Peak Construction Ltd. 1-888-504-7441, local 5448
Beginning his construction and contract career in 1999, has Partner, Queenswood Consulting Group
extensive experience within all aspects of the industry. He Jane Worton, a partner at Queenswood Consulting Group,
▨ isREGINA
and SAIMOTO
proud to call Regina home. was the founder and director of Timber Peak Homes in 2005, works as a management consultant, facilitator and researcher.
▨ JOHN WEBSTER She is a trusted resource for a number of government and
which later evolved to Timber Peak Construction in 2012,
Eastern Regional Director, where he is the Founder and President, as the scope of the non-profit organizations, providing strategic advice, research
President and CEO, Aboriginal Community Career and analytical services, and business and thinking tools. A
Northwest Community College (NWCC) business grew from residential and commercial construction Employment Services Society (ACCESS) skilled facilitator, Jane uses dynamic and interactive tools to
Regina (BSc, MSc, RPBio) is the Eastern Regional Director for and renovations to include a landscaping division. With a
John is the President and CEO of Aboriginal Community engage participants and reach desired outcomes. She has
Northwest Community College (NWCC). She obtained a focus on environmental impact and green building, Rob also had the pleasure of working with the Industry Training
Bachelor’s degree (Biology) from the University of Winnipeg Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS), the Urban AHRDA
has experience with NetZero homebuilding. He is actively Authority on a number of projects.
in 1989, and a Masters degree (Zoology) from UBC in 1993. in Vancouver. He has been involved in the employment and
involved with the Industry Training Authority and is committed
Regina has worked as a Consultant, Educator, and Manager in training industry for over 20 years. As Executive Director for
to the training and development of youth in trades. ▨ ALAN WRONG
the Bulkley Valley since, and has been in management with the Southwest Aboriginal Training and Employment Society
NWCC since 2009. With over 25 years of experience she has (SATES) from 1992 to 1997, John was instrumental in empowering
▨ CHRIS VAN DER MARK Director, Information Technology, Industry Training Authority
fostered partnerships and innovation in Northwest BC. Regina the Aboriginal peoples of BC in managing their own employment
has worked on the development and implementation of and training funding and programming. During this time, Alan Wrong is the Director of Information Technology for the
various training programs, incorporating hands on learning John was also appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the National Industry Training Authority (ITA), responsible for applying
Superintendent of Schools, SD#54 The Buckley Valley
and ensuring relevance to industry. One Agreement Model Committee, which undertook a information technologies within ITA to support operational
For the past four years Chris van der Mark has been the nation-wide review of the Aboriginal Employment strategy. and business process excellence, empower information workers,
▨ STEPHEN SALLAWAY Superintendent of Schools in SD#54 (The Bulkley Valley), and enable evidence-based decision-making. He has over 25
having previously been Assistant Superintendent for three ▨ RUSSELL WORKUN years of technology and business process experience in a
Associate Dean, School of Construction and the Environment, diverse range of business environments, including manufacturing,
years. SD#54 is a small district with 2100 students, located
commercial real estate, and architectural design. Alan joined
British Columbia Institute of Technology in the Northwest corridor where industry plays a vital role Dean of Instruction at College of the Rockies
ITA in 2012 as the organization’s first IT Director, and works
Stephen is the Associate Dean of the School of Construction in their communities. A significant focus of Chris’s team in Russell Workun is the Dean of Instruction at College of the closely with many stakeholders inside ITA and across the
and the Environment, and has overseen the Carpentry, SD#54 has been their work in dramatically increasing skills and Rockies, in Cranbrook. He is responsible for Trades and province to put technology in place to help apprentices reach
Joinery, Piping, and Sheet Metal trades programs at BCIT since trades training, and other opportunities for personalization Apprenticeships, Timber Frame, Adult Basic Education, Office their goals and become certified.
2009. Prior to this, Stephen was Chief Instructor in Electrical and flexibility in the K-12 education system by engaging Administration, Hair Dressing, Culinary Arts, and Fire Training
Apprenticeship at BCIT where he taught for 22 years. As community, industry and post secondary. programs. He has been with College of the Rockies for two
Associate Dean, he works to improve the delivery of trades years, working previously with colleges in Alberta. Russell has
an extensive background in developing and delivering
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▨ BRONZE PARTNERS
The BC Federation of Labour represents over About CGI: CGI is Canada’s largest independent Improved safety and better performance
Thank you to our generous Partners, who have contributed greatly to 500,000 members from affiliated unions
across the province, working in every aspect
IT Services firm with 68,000 professionals
in more than 40 countries, providing the
for the High Voltage industry is what EITI
Global is all about. EITI Global delivers
the success of today’s event. Find out more about these organizations of BC’s economy. It has a proud history of full spectrum of information technology real-world, apprenticeship training in
fighting for the rights of all working people services to government and industry. both the classroom and in the field.
below and by visiting their company website to a safe workplace and fair wages. cgi.com/en eiti.bc.ca
bcfed.ca
▨ GOLD PARTNERS
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companies primarily involved in coastal and family-style restaurants throughout BC (60) and
deepsea transportation, bunkering, ship Alberta (4). White Spot enthusiastically supports
repair and shipbuilding services in Western Red Seal training, with many employees currently
North America. working towards their Red Seal certification.
seaspan.com whitespot.ca
As one of the largest providers of trades training UA Piping Industry College of BC, with four campuses located
programs in Western Canada, BCIT has trained throughout BC, provides pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship
the next generation of skilled tradespeople for training, as well as journeyperson upgrading in Plumbing,
more than 50 years. Sprinklerfitting, Steamfitting and Welding.
bcit.ca uapicbc.ca You're Invited to the Connecting Event
Right after the Skilled Trades Innovation Forum concludes.
▨ SILVER PARTNERS
It’s a great opportunity to network with your
peers while enjoying canapés and BC wine tasting.
Only a three minute walk away.
go2HR, BC’s tourism and hospitality human The NCDA represents 360+ New Car Dealers UFV’s Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies.
resource association, coordinates BC’s Tourism throughout BC, who generate close to $11 billion in We are the #1 provider of job-focused
WHEN: Tuesday, June 2nd 4:30 – 6:00pm
Labour Market Strategy and offers resources economic activity, pump $1.8 billion net GDP directly technical and applied training in the Fraser
WHERE: Pan Pacific Hotel
into BC’s economy, and employ 36,000+ high paying Valley and offer both apprenticeship and
on recruitment, retention and training. Ocean View Suite 5-8, Level R
jobs in 55 communities they serve. entry-level options. 300-999 Canada Place
go2HR.ca newcardealers.ca ufv.ca/trades
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