Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA)

📚 Know Your Legal Responsibilities Under the ESA As a manager or employer, navigating the BC Employment Standards Act (ESA) can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for our course Following the ESA Rules, where you’ll learn the essential legal responsibilities you need to know to manage your team effectively and avoid potential issues. 🗓️ Date: November 8, 2024 ⏰ Time: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM 💻 Location: LIVE, Online 💵 Price: VICA Member Rate $69.99 excl. GST / Non-Member $129.99 excl. GST Whether you're dealing with need-to-knows, what-ifs, or exceptions, this 3-hour session will help clarify the complexities of the ESA. Course Instructor: Sharde Long believes in building stronger communities by bringing people together. With several years of direct management and HR experience, along with a CPHR designation, she focuses on creating authentic relationships and clearly defining the rules of engagement. Can’t make this date? Suggest another time that works for you! Register today: https://ow.ly/6bFu50TWuhl #EmploymentStandards #BCESA #VICA #ManagerTraining #ConstructionIndustry #LegalResponsibilities #BCEmploymentLaw

It's that time of year again! VICA is hosting Flu Clinics to help you stay healthy this season with British Columbia Construction Association Employee Benefit Trust (BCCAEBT). Join us in Victoria on October 28th from 8:30am to 10:30am at 1075 Alston Street, Victoria, BC V9A 3S6, or in Nanaimo on October 29th from 8:30am to 10:30am at #5-1850 Northfield Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3B3. Registration is required! Register for Victoria: October 28th, 8:30am - 10:30am: https://ow.ly/7It850TSLZC Register for Nanaimo: October 29th, 8:30am - 10:30am: https://ow.ly/M74b50TSLZF We look forward to seeing you there! #FluClinic #FluShot #EmployeeBenefitTrust #BCCA #Register #VICA #VancouverIslandConstructionAssociation

💼 Master Your Finances, Master Your Business! Join us this November for Financial Literacy Month with our course: Mastering Financial Management for Construction Business Owners. This 3-hour intensive session will give you the tools to unlock the financial potential of your construction business. Learn the ten drivers of profit and cash flow, master job costing essentials, and discover strategies to optimize cash flow management. 🗓️ Date: November 22, 2024 ⏰ Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM 💻 Location: LIVE, Online 💵 Price: VICA Member Rate $329.99 excl. GST / Non-Member $379.99 excl. GST Course Instructor: Jeffrey Denissen is a seasoned financial expert and the principal instructor at Profit Guard Consulting. With over 20 years of senior management experience, he holds credentials as a CPA, CA, and Certified Internal Auditor. Jeffrey is also a Certified Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the financial knowledge you need to boost your business’s bottom line! Secure your spot today: https://ow.ly/n2aK50TRYqY #FinancialLiteracy #ConstructionBusiness #VICA #JobCosting #CashFlowManagement #BusinessGrowth #ConstructionIndustry #FinancialSuccess

#MeetMingleAndMentorship *𝐿𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑆𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑠 𝐴𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒* Come hang out, make connections, and get some valuable advice - it's gonna be awesome! Where: Swans Pub, 1601 Store Street Victoria, BC When: November 6, 2024 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM This event is all about connecting with like-minded individuals in a casual setting. Whether you're looking for mentorship, new opportunities, or just want to expand your professional circle, this event is for you. Sponsored by BCCA -Building Builders and supported by Vancouver Island Construction Association and RavenStone Construction Ltd. See you there! Register here: https://ow.ly/zsbU50TQTWf #BCConstruction #ConstructionEvents #ConstructionJobs #Mentorship #VictoriaEvents #VictoriaToDo #SwansPub #VICA #VancouverIslandConstructionAssociation

🎉 What an incredible night at Builders in the Basement event! We had so much fun connecting, creating, and making a difference together. Thank you to everyone who joined us in support of Help Fill a Dream—your generosity will help bring joy and hope to those in need. Can't wait for next year! 💖 Thank you to ALL the sponsors! Ocean View Mechanical Mountain Peak Heating & Cooling Webb & Hamilton Blue Anvil Alpine Island Spray Foam Blackcrete Builders Convoy Supply Downtown Victoria BC Starlight Developments Wilson M. Beck Insurance Omicron Camosun Women in Trades MGM Mechanical Abstract Developments Westcom Business Solutions Travelers Insurance Gordon 'N' Gordon Interiors Western Grater Contracting #YoungBuildersNetwork #YBN #BuildersInTheBasement #BITB #BITB2024 #WicketHall #VictoriaBC #ConstructionIndustry #Networking

Reminder: Our office will be closed on October 18 as we take time for a staff retreat. We'll be back on October 21, ready to tackle new challenges! #OfficeClosed #TeamBuilding #VICA

It's that time of year again! VICA is hosting Flu Clinics to help you stay healthy this season. Join us in Victoria on October 28th from 8:30am to 10:30am at 1075 Alston Street, Victoria, BC V9A 3S6, or in Nanaimo on October 29th from 8:30am to 10:30am at #5-1850 Northfield Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 3B3. Registration is required! Register for Victoria: October 28th, 8:30am - 10:30am: https://ow.ly/o1jy50TMcS7 Register for Nanaimo: October 29th, 8:30am - 10:30am: https://ow.ly/pMZN50TMcS6 We look forward to seeing you there! #FluClinic #FluShot #EmploeeBenefitTrust #BCCA #Register #VICA #VancouverIslandConstructionAssociation

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at VICA! 🍁🦃 We hope you have a wonderful day filled with gratitude, good food, and great company. Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, October 14th, as we celebrate the holiday. We'll be back on Tuesday, ready to assist you! #HappyThanksgiving #Thankful #VancouverIslandConstruction #HolidayHours

A huge thank you to Defence Construction Canada for hosting an incredible B2B networking event in Comox yesterday! 🎉 Our VICA team had a fantastic time connecting with everyone and sharing more about our key initiatives to support the construction industry on Vancouver Island. We’re grateful for the opportunity to engage with such a vibrant community and look forward to building stronger connections. Here's to future collaborations and continued growth together! 🤝🔨 #VancouverIslandConstruction #Networking #VICAEvents #BuildingConnections #ThankYou

Our Women’s PPE Showcase on October 3rd was a fantastic event dedicated to highlighting body-appropriate safety gear and empowering tradeswomen! We’re thrilled to extend that support with the Vancouver Island Women’s PPE Grant! This grant helps ensure that financial barriers won’t stop women (including transwomen) and nonbinary construction workers from accessing quality PPE. 🌟 Are you a construction worker or student on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands, or a BC coastal community? You could receive $500 toward essential workwear! Simply share how women are changing the construction sector. Applications are due by Dec 15th, and successful applicants will be notified by Jan 30th. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/gsURhAr5 Mark's British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) BC Centre for Women in the Trades Construction Foundation of BC WiC Victoria Peggy Workwear Slegg Building Materials Wilson M. Beck Insurance Services Camosun College #WomensPPE #Showcase #PPEGrant #VICABursary #SafetyFirst #ConstructionCareers