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04 06 08Welcome Message More than one million job opportunities are projected in B.C. by 2022

Chair Welcome B.C. Workers and Young People have the right skills to be first in line for new jobs

Agenda Check out times and locations for our speakers

12 14 26Keynote Speaker Generations are not a box, but powerful clues that drive measurable results

Poll Everywhere APP We want to hear from you! Join today’s live poll.See page 22 for more information

Social Media Share your experience by using #TRADESFORUM2015

Bios A big thank you to all our speakers for taking the timeto share their knowledge

Partners Thank you to our generous partners for their contributions to today’s event

WIFI WIFI is in all of our meeting rooms and in adjacent foyer space. To Connect • Enable the WIFI on your device and search for open networks • Connect to the network called Skilled Trades Forum • Open a web browser and you will be redirect to login • Click connect (no Password required)

Connecting Event, June 2 4:30 – 6pm See page 27 for more information

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Honourable Shirley Bond Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour


On behalf of Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. government, I’d like to welcome everyone to the inaugural Skilled Trades Innovation Forum.

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 economy, 44 per cent of which are expected to be trades or technical occupations.

Almost half of all Aboriginal people in B.C. are under the age of 25 years. Aboriginal youth represent one of the fastest-growing demographics in the province and their participation in our apprenticeship program is critical to the success of B.C.’s economy.

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 10.5% of all apprentices. While that’s up from 8.5% in 2009, helping women get the skills they need to access well-paying jobs in the trades and other sectors will continue to be a priority.

Today’s forum can help us strengthen our apprenticeship 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.

It’s an opportunity to share ideas and learn from each other. Together, we can train a qualified workforce to build B.C.’s diverse, strong and growing economy.

We are starting the discussions today, however the work will continue long after today’s Forum is over.

Sincerely, Shirley Bond

The world of training and learning is constantly evolving. We need to embrace emerging technology and explore new ideas, like mobile training facilities and in-camp training, so B.C.’s skilled trades students, apprentices and employers remain at the top of their class.

When we released B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint a year ago, government committed to developing innovative ways to make trades training work better.

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Welcome to the First Annual Skilled Trades Innovation Forum.The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is excited to bring together partners in B.C.’s skilled trades training system as we explore and share new ideas and best practices to develop innovative ways to strengthen our trades training system.

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.

Over the past year, ITA has focused on transforming into a high-performance, customer-focused organization that is responsive and supportive of industry and apprentices. Many of you have been active collaborators in the process.

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 hope will become a “must attend” annual occasion.

This will be no ordinary forum. We need your active input, and we ask you to share your expertise, your most effective programs, and your visionary thinking. Together we will create a new culture of innovation within our province’s trades training and apprenticeship system, ensuring that B.C. has the right people in the right place at the right time.

Sincerely, Gwyn Morgan, C.M.

Gwyn Morgan Board Chair,Industry Training Authority

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Time MAIN ROOM BREAKOUT ROOM A BREAKOUT ROOM B BREAKOUT ROOM C BREAKOUT ROOM D

7:45 – 8:30am Registration, Networking and Breakfast

8:30 – 8:40am Opening Remarks with the Honourable Minister Bond Jobs Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour Aboriginal Welcome Eagle Song Dancers

8:40 – 9:00am Overview Remarks Gwyn Morgan, C.M. Board Chair, Industry Training Authority Gary Herman CEO, Industry Training Authority

9:00 – 10:00am Keynote Speaker: Jason Dorsey Recruiting and Retaining Young Workers (Millennials)

10:00 – 10:20am Connecting Break

10:20 – 10:50am Plenary Session: Creating a Culture of InnovationFacilitators: Tim Woods, Deliberation Network & Jane Worton, Queenswood Consulting

10:50 – 11:00am Transition Time

11:00 – 12:00pm Breakout Essential Skills & Employability

Moderator: Jane Worton Partner, Queenswood Consulting

Speakers: Faye Halls (Yeltsilewet) Department Head, Employment & Training, Squamish Nation

Sue Grecki Manager Training and Development, SkillPlan

Steve Perry Associate Dean, Motive Power, BCIT

Breakout Trades Training Partnerships

Moderator: Jim Pelton Executive Director, Continuing & Professional Studies, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Speakers: Panel 1: John Webster CEO and President, Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS)

Merike Kolga Training Specialist, Seaspan ULC

Stephen Sallaway Associate Dean, School of Construction and the Environment, BCIT Panel 2:Regina Saimoto Eastern Regional Director, Northwest Community College (NWCC)

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)

Breakout Cultural Diversity in the Workplace: Overcoming Barriers and Seizing Opportunities

Moderator: Tamara Pongracz Chief Instructor Trades Access Department, BCIT

Speakers: Jerry Pedneault Operations Manager, Meridian Marine Industries Inc.

Rob Trampuh Founder & President, Timber Peak Construction Ltd.

Michael Lam Program Director, Employment Services, SUCCESS

Breakout Mentorship & Succession Planning

Moderator: Tim Woods Partner, Deliberation Network

Speakers: Andy Cleven Training Director, Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC)

Tim Muldoon Operations Manager, Two Rivers Specialty Meats

Victor Carreira Director Fleet Maintenance, Coast Mountain Bus

Time MAIN ROOM BREAKOUT ROOM A BREAKOUT ROOM B BREAKOUT ROOM C BREAKOUT ROOM D

12:00 – 1:15pm LunchJas Johal, Director Communications, BC LNG Alliance Interviews Apprentices about Innovation in Action

1:15 – 1:30pm Connecting Break

1:30 – 2:30pm Breakout Blending Old and New: Creative Approaches to Training

Moderator: Larry Richardson BC Director of Training, Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)

Speakers: Dean Cadieux Instructor & Chair, Automotive Technician Program, Vancouver Island University

Martin Barnett Chair & Instructor Professional Baking and Pastry Arts program, Vancouver Island University

Breakout Mobility of Apprentices and Skilled Workers

Speaker: Jeff Ritter CEO, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), & Chair, Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA)

Moderator for Q&A: Jeff Lekstrom Industry Training Authority Consultant for the Pan Canadian Harmonization Initiative

Breakout Regional Access: Taking Training To Apprentices

Moderator: Tim Woods Partner, Deliberation Network

Speakers: John Chenoweth Dean, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

Dr. Lindsay Langill Dean School of Trades & Technology, Thompson Rivers University

Al Phillips Executive Director, UA Piping Industry College of British Columbia (UAPIC)

Breakout Trades Training Partnerships

Moderator: Malcolm Hunter President & Chief Operating Officer, Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada

Speakers: Russell Workun Dean of Instruction, College of the Rockies

Grant Stevens Director of Human Resources, KF Aerospace

Steve Moores Dean Trades and Apprenticeship, Okanagan College

2:30 – 2:45pm Connecting Break

2:45 – 3:45pm Breakout Blending Old and New: Creative Approaches to Training

Moderator: Dennis Green Director, Industry Workforce Development, go2HR

Speakers: Gilbert Noussitou Chair Culinary Arts Program, Camosun College

James Kennedy Corporate Training Chef, White Spot Restaurants

Lawrence Parisotto Director, Collaborative Services, BCcampus

Breakout Leveraging Technology to Improve Apprenticeship Experience

Speakers: Jeff Nugent COO, Industry Training Authority

Alan Wrong Director of IT, Industry Training Authority

Facilitators: Edelman

Breakout Mobility of Apprentices and Skilled Workers

Speaker: Jeff Ritter CEO, Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC), & Chair, Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA)

Moderator for Q&A: Jeff Lekstrom Industry Training Authority Consultant for the Pan Canadian Harmonization Initiative

Breakout Building Successful Apprenticeships: Three Models

Moderator: Rick Gibbs Co-founder & President, Neutron Factory Works

Speakers: Helen Boyce Director, Trades Training & Apprenticeship, Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS)

Philip Hochstein President and CEO, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA)

Jeff Gorham Training Coordinator, International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)

3:45 – 4:15pm Group Discussions I Closing Remarks I Next Steps

4:30 – 6:00pm Connecting Event at Pan Pacific Hotel

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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

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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Jason Dorsey is The Gen Y Guy®. He has been featured on 60 Minutes, 20/20, The Today Show and dozens more. His gift is solving tough generational challenges for companies and leaders.


Acclaimed SpeakerJason has received over 1,000 standing ovations fromaudiences as large as 16,000–all without PowerPoint. He delivers a new take on generations based on his cutting edge research and ready-to-use actions. He’s funny, too. A key takeaway: Generations are not a box, but powerful clues that drive measurable results. More sales. Better leaders. Faster innovation.

Bestselling AuthorJason wrote his first bestselling book at age 18 (slightoverachiever). His newest bestseller is Y-Size YourBusiness. He also recorded the acclaimed trainingprograms Managing Across Generations and InsiderSecrets for Selling to Millennials.

Millennials ResearcherJason is Chief Strategy Officer at The Center forGenerational Kinetics. In this role, he goes behind thescenes with companies–and their data–around theworld. These insights enable him to identify emerging trends early, so you can too.

Proven ResultsJason won the Austin Under 40 Entrepreneur of the Year Award at age 25–one of the youngest winners ever. He now serves as a board member for venture-backed and emerging technology companies.

And, yes, he text messages his mom every day.

Jason DorseyChief Strategy Officer ,Center for Generational Kinetics

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Director of College Advancement and Business Development at North West Community College

Brian has been the Director of College Advancement and Business Development at North West Community College (NWCC) since 2014. He began at NWCC as a carpentry student in 1988 earning his Red Seal in 1992. Brian’s approach to institutional development is based on developing meaningful and mutually-beneficial relationships with NWCC’s industry partners and community stakeholders in the best interest of the college’s students. In 2008 he was hired as the Trades Chair where he initiated community based trades training in the 34 communities served by NWCC, including First Nations communities and School Districts.

MARTIN BARNETT▨

Chair & Instructor, Professional Baking and Pastry Arts Program, Vancouver Island University

Martin has been the Program Chair and Baking Instructor at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo since 2002. He previously enjoyed a 20-year-career with his own Rising Star Wholefoods Bakeries in Victoria, and is a Red Seal Baker and a Certified Bakery Specialist. He is involved in the BC Chapter of the Baking Association of Canada, and currently sits on the National Board of Directors. Martin is a fierce defender of traditional baking and methods, and enjoys pushing his students to maximize their potential. He has worked extensively on curriculum and program development with the ITA and other industry stakeholders.

HELEN BOYCE▨

Director, Trades Training & Apprenticeship, AboriginalCommunity Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS)

Helen has worked with ACCESS since 2003 when she was hired to coordinate a BladeRunners Women in Trades research project. In 2005, Helen changed positions within ACCESS to establish the Trades Training and Apprenticeship Program. Ten years later, ACCESS Trades is widely known as a successful

model for Aboriginal Trades Training. Helen credits her ACCESS team and industry partners for the success that Aboriginal trainees have achieved. Helen’s past experience includes working as a welder and project coordinator in structural steel for almost ten years. During this time she became a Canadian Welding Bureau certified welding supervisor.

DEAN CADIEUX ▨

Instructor & Chair, Automotive Technician Program, Vancouver Island University

Dean has been an Instructor at Vancouver Island University since 2000 and is the Automotive Department Chair. He holds a BC Instructor’s Diploma and has been a Red Seal Automotive Service Technician since 1990. He is also Red Seal Certified as a Commercial Transport Technician, Motorcycle Technician, and Automotive Parts/Warehousing person. Dean was instrumental in the implementation of a blended learning model into the Apprenticeship Program at Vancouver Island University. Since its inception two years ago, using this model has seen apprentice’s marks and completion rates soar above Provincial averages.

VICTOR CARREIRA▨

Director, Fleet MaintenanceCoast Mountain Bus Company

Victor has been the Director of Fleet Maintenance for Coast Mountain Bus Company since 2011 and leads the maintenance of revenue and non-revenue fleet. He oversees a workforce of over 600 employees and an operating budget of $150 million. Victor’s primary objective is to provide a sufficient quantity of safe reliable clean vehicles in a timely and cost effective manner. His Fleet Maintenance team is responsible for ongoing maintenance of a revenue fleet of over 1500 buses that travel a distance of 90 million kilometers per year, generating over 15,000 preventative maintenance inspections. An additional 320 non-revenue support vehicles are also maintained.

BRIAN BADGE▨▨

JOHN CHENOWETH▨

Dean, Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

John is the Dean for the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) in Merritt, BC. He is responsible for all academic and applied programs at NVIT. John has been with NVIT for eight years, working previously within the K-12 education system as a school Principal and Educator. He has an extensive back-ground in developing and delivering programs in BC within Aboriginal communities. John is a member of the Upper Nicola Indian Band in the Nicola Valley, and has been involved in Aboriginal education at both the K-12 and Post-Secondary levels during his entire career.

ANDY CLEVEN▨

Training Director, Electrical Joint Training Committee

After a successful career as an electrician spanning over 30 years, Andy Cleven was appointed as Training Director to the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) in September 2004. The EJTC is a longstanding partnership between the IBEW Local 213 and the ECA of BC, and is the largest single sponsor of electrical apprentices in BC. Andy has become a leader in regional, provincial and national initiatives that

support electrical trades training. He served on the Heavy Industry Training Advisory Steering Committee (HITAC) in developing a program for the red-seal trade of Industrial Electrician based on a Competency Based Modularized Training and Assessment system.

RICK GIBBS ▨

Co-founder & President, Neutron Factory Works

Rick is the co-founder and President of Neutron Factory Works based out of Delta, BC. Launched in 1999 as an electrical contracting company, today, Neutron provides Refrigeration, Mechanical, Electrical, Programming, Welding and Fabricating services and equipment to over 300 customers in BC, Alberta, Alaska, California, Japan, Shanghai and beyond. Rick took over as President in 2009. Some of his recognitions include BCFPA’s Leadership Award in 2013, E&Y’s Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in the B2B category in 2014 and Small Business BC’s top 5 employers award in 2014.

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JEFF GORHAM▨

Training Coordinator, International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)

Jeff is a Red Sealed Carpenter and has been employed by the Operating Engineers local 115 Training Association as a Senior Training Coordinator since 2006. He manages the progress of their sponsored apprentices, and the delivery of the Heavy Equipment Operator, Asphalt Laydown Technician and Mobile Crane Programs, as an ITA Designated Trainer. Jeff currently serves as the Technical Chair for the Hydraulic Mobile Crane Operator Competition for Skills BC. In 2001 Jeff started working as an Apprenticeship Counselor for the Industry Training and Apprenticeship Commission and in 2004 he worked as an Assessment Officer for the ITA.

SUE GRECKI ▨

Manager of Training and Development, SkillPlan

Working nationally and provincially, Sue Grecki has 20 years of experience in Essential Skills instruction, profiling and benchmarking, developing work-related learning materials and skills assessments. She also has experience designing courses that address specific skill needs of workers, and mentoring instructors on integrating Essential Skills into training. Sue is currently the Manager of Training and

Development with SkillPlan where she focuses on developing strategies to improve the Essential Skills of people working in the construction, mining and other industries.

DENNIS GREEN ▨

Director, Industry Workforce Development, go2HR

Dennis is the Director of Industry Workforce Development for go2HR where he has worked since 2007. He is responsible for go2HR’s industry training projects, including, ongoing collaboration with the ITA and other government agencies. He brings more than 20 years’ experience as a Red Seal Cook, most recently as Executive Chef at Bishop’s Restaurant in Vancouver. Dennis has co-authored two cookbooks, traveled internationally as a guest chef, and has been featured in television and print media. He also volunteers his time as co-chair of the Potluck Café Society and is the 2nd Vice President of the BC Chefs Association.

YELTSILEWET (FAYE R. HALLS) ▨

Department Head, Employment and Training, Squamish Nation

Faye is a member of the Squamish Nation and is currently Department Head of Employment and Training. Her department oversees; Eslha7an Learning Centre (literacy and Dogwood

Diploma Programs), the Income Assistance Department and the Squamish Nation Trades Centre. Faye has continued to build partnerships, and develop and implement new and innovative Foundation Trades Programs. This last term there were four programs running from the SN Trades Centre including Foundations to Piping, Foundations to Craft Worker (two classes) and Environmental Monitoring. She continues to be an advocate for all First Nations in literacy, training and apprenticeships.

GARY HERMAN▨

Chief Executive Officer, Industry Training Authority

Gary is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Industry Training Authority (ITA), responsible for the governance, expansion and improvement of BC’s industry training system. He was appointed interim CEO in August 2013 after joining the organization as Chief Operating Officer in January 2013. 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 apprenticing for seven years in three trades and is certified as a Tool & Die Maker and as a Die Sinker (forging). He is also a certified Manufacturing Engineer and has a Business Administration Diploma and an Executive MBA.

PHILIP HOCHSTEIN▨

President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC

Philip Hochstein is President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC (ICBA). ICBA services and represents BC’s open shop construction sector that is responsible for the vast majority of construction work in the province. Philip currently serves on the Government of BC’s Roundtable on the Economy and the Environment. Previously, he served as Chair of the Coalition of BC Businesses that represents over 50,000 small and medium sized businesses on labour and employment policy issues. Philip earned a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Victoria and an Honours Degree in History from McGill University in Montreal.

MALCOLM HUNTER▨

President & COO, Deely Harley-Davidson® Canada

Malcolm Hunter is President and Chief Operating Officer of Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada. Under his guidance, the company has earned the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada designation for the last 20 years. Other recent awards

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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 responsible for developing and implementing all of their training programs including Red Seal Levels 1 and 2, and In-Store Training and Restaurant Opening packages. James is also the Operational Liaison for 64 full-service White Spots restaurants as well as BC Ferries and Triple O’s China operations. His past experience includes being an Executive Chef for the Harbour House Revolving Restaurant and the Lonsdale Quay Hotel in Vancouver. James is currently a member of the Tourism and Hospitality Steering Committee.

MERIKE KOLGA ▨

Training Specialist, Seaspan ULC

Merike is a Training Specialist with Seaspan ULC where she works as an internal learning consultant to the Seaspan Shipyards and Corporate business units. She started her career providing administrative and research support for leadership development. Merike continues to expand her portfolio and education within Adult Education, providing creative solutions for leadership training, eLearning development, and workshop facilitation, as well as program and learning strategy development. Currently her projects are related to the Apprenticeship Program and skills development in the Shipyards.

MICHAEL LAM ▨

Director of Employment Services, S.U.C.C.E.S.S

Michael is currently the Director of Employment Services at S.U.C.C.E.S.S. He works closely with the federal and provincial governments to address labour market demand and supply issues. Having worked in the field of employment services and training since 1990, Michael has initiated partnerships with various industry employers and associations, and piloted pre-apprenticeship and bridging programs for skilled immigrants. In recent years, he has launched two major FCR pilots to assist internationally-trained professionals to pursue their licensing and careers in their original and alternate profession. Michael sits in different local and national committees on FCR issues.

LINDSAY LANGILL▨

Dean, School of Trades Technology, Thompson River University

Lindsay holds a 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate along with Red Seal trade Certifications of Qualification in Millwright, Welder, and Pipefitting. He has been an award winning teacher and administrator in the K-12 system prior to joining the Ministry of Education to work on the development of the Secondary School Apprenticeship and ACE-IT programs.

Lindsay left the Ministry in 2005 to join the newly forming Industry Training Authority as Director of Red Seal programs and further, Senior Director of Program Standards. He has a Bachelor of Education, Master of Arts and Doctor of Education.

JEFF LEKSTROM▨

ITA Consultant for the Pan Canadian Harmonization Initiative

Jeff is the owner of his own consulting firm and is currently working on the Pan Canadian Harmonization initiative with the ITA. He has been involved in Trades, Apprenticeship and Education for over 35 years and holds an Inter-provincial Red Seal. With over 25 years experience in Trades and Apprenticeship Education in the BC Post-Secondary system and internationally, he has worked in the instructional field, administration and 10 years as Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship. Jeff has also served on various committees related to Trades Education and has been involved in Aboriginal education both in BC and Internationally.

STEVE MOORES▨

Dean Trades and Apprenticeship, Okanagan College

Steven is currently the Dean Trades and Apprenticeship at Okanagan College. After an extensive career in the

manufacturing industry as an Apprentice Tool and Diemaker, Journeyperson Machinist and Supervisor, Steve has been employed in the secondary and postsecondary education systems for over 25 years. During this time he has been involved in the design, delivery and administration of Apprenticeship and Vocational programs in Canada and overseas. Additionally Steve has worked as a Project Manager responsible for projects funded by ACCC and CIDA in excess of $10million.

GWYN MORGAN▨

Board Chair, Industry Training Authority

Gwyn was appointed Chair of the Industry Training Authority’s (ITA) Board of Directors in May 2014. Until the end of 2005, he was the founding CEO of EnCana Corporation, Canada’s largest energy company. He has served on the Board of Directors of five global corporations and is a Trustee of the Fraser Institute, the Manning Centre for Building Democracy and the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education. Gwyn has been recognized as Canada’s Outstanding CEO of the Year, as Canada’s Most Respected CEO, and as a Member of the Order of Canada in 2010 by Governor General the Right Honourable David Johnston.


TIM MULDOON ▨

Operations Manager, Two Rivers Specialty Meats

Tim is an Operations Manager with Two Rivers Specialty Meats in North Vancouver. Two Rivers supplies healthy happy proteins to restaurants and retailers throughout BC. Tim is responsible for the production, shipping and delivery of all products created within the creative walls of their production facility. He is passionate about his work environment and treats all of his peers as part of the family. The driving force about Tim’s philosophy is “retain don’t retrain.” He is a strong supporter of the ITA and specifically the Meat Cutting program offered at Thompson River University. Tim currently sits on the Sector Advisory Committee representing Hospitality and Tourism.

GILBERT NOUSSITOU▨

Chair, Culinary Arts Program, Camosun College

A graduate of L’École Hôtelière Des Pyrénées in Toulouse France, Gilbert Noussitou has been practicing his trade for over 40 years in some of the finest establishments of France, England and Canada. His extensive and varied experience

includes owning a restaurant, a catering company and winning many national and international awards. Gilbert joined Camosun College in 1987. He is Red Seal certified Instructor and has attained the Certified Chef de Cuisine designation. As well as chairing the culinary arts programs, he is a key player in the development and delivery of the award winning online cook e-prenticeship program.

JEFF NUGENT ▨

Chief Operating Officer, Industry Training Authority

Jeff is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Industry Training Authority (ITA), responsible for ITA’s program standards, training delivery, labour supply and customer service activities. Jeff joined ITA in August 2004 after serving three years as a senior policy analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Prior to that, he worked for two years with the Alberta government in the area of business planning and performance measurement. Jeff is also involved in a number of pan-Canadian level strategic initiatives, and in September 2014, was recognized in Business in Vancouver’s prestigious list, Forty Under 40, for his many accomplishments.

LAWRENCE PARISOTTO ▨

Director of Collaborative Services, BCcampus

Lawrence is the Director of Collaborative Services at BCcampus. BCcampus collaborates with and offers consultation services to post-secondary institutions and stakeholders in BC to develop innovative solutions to institutional and systemic needs. BCcampus Collaborative Services includes educational technology adoption and operations, online collaborative program coordination, and collaborative innovation projects. Lawrence previously led the E-PPRENTICE (Flexible Learning for Trades Training) Initiative sponsored by BC’s Industry Training Authority (ITA) which was managed by BCcampus as the host organization.

JERRY PEDNEAULT ▨

Operations Manager, Meridian Marine, Industries Inc.

Jerry has acquired a vast knowledge of matters related to business and finance over the past 40 years. Utilizing his exceptional organizational skills, Jerry has owned and operated a variety of businesses in various industries. He also has international experience through over 9 years of direct management exposure in companies with 100+

employees. Currently Jerry is the Operations Manager for Meridian Marine. His focus is on creating real, tangible and effective growth strategies for increasing the profitability of the company. Jerry’s credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, along with an Honourary Masters Degree in Business Administration, and Sales and Marketing.

STEVE PERRY ▨

Dean, Motive Power, British Columbia Institute of Technology

As the Associate Dean of Motive Power Programming at BCIT for the past 4 years, Steve Perry has managed all of the ground transportation technical training programs. He currently manages the educational delivery of heavy equipment, commercial transport, diesel engine, and railway and marine mechanical training programs at the new Annacis Island Campus. Throughout his career, Steve has been an Automotive Technician, Truck and Bus Technician and Inspector, Service Advisor, Automotive Instructor, Chief Instructor and Manager. He is a Red Seal Certified Technician, and holds a Master’s Degree in Education.

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Only 10% of apprentices are women

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Qualified tradeswomen will play an important role in BC’s skilled labour pool and in ensuring our province has enough skilled labour to meet the demand.

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JIM PELTON ▨

Executive Director of Continuing & Professional Studies,Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Jim is the Executive Director of Continuing & Professional Studies at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where he is responsible for developing and delivering training that meets the needs of mature students, working professionals, industry, governments and not-for-profit organizations. Previously, he was the Director of Training Delivery at the Industry Training Authority (ITA) where he worked with institutions to support the delivery of trades training across BC. Jim has also worked at SAIT Polytechnic where he held several roles related to meeting industry training needs. He holds masters degrees in environmental management and business administration.

AL PHILLIPS ▨

Executive Director, UA Piping Industry College of BC

Al is the Executive Director of the UA Piping Industry College of BC, a leading training provider in the piping trades. Al assumed the role of Executive Director in 2006, and has since expanded UAPICBC from a small private welding test centre to an advanced training institution; with four campuses located throughout the province.

Al is also the President of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, 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-mittees for Foreign Workers and Integration Implementation.

TAMARA PONGRACZ▨

Chief Instructor Trades Access Department, British Columbia Institute of Technology

Tamara is an Inter-Provincial certified Plumber with a Master of Education Degree from Simon Fraser University. For over 15 years, she has been the Chief Instructor of the Trades Access Department at BCIT. Because of Tamara’s passion and effort, the BCIT Trades Discovery Programs has helped hundreds of men and women find their trade career match. She has over 25 years experience working, teaching and counseling in the construction industry. She was awarded Outstanding Woman in Construction 2007 by the Vancouver Regional Construction Association and received a BCIT Teaching Excellence Award in 2005.

LARRY RICHARDSON ▨

BC Training Director, Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC)

Larry is the BC Training Director for CLAC, a national, multi-trade 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 CertificationCommission, & Chair, Canadian Council of Directorsof 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,


training by moving towards a more blended format, aligning technology with the modern learning styles of today. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Education from UBC, and is a journeyperson Electrician and Heavy Duty Mechanic with an Inter-provincial Red Seal in both.

GRANT STEVENS ▨

Director of Human Resources, KF Aerospace

Grant is the Director of Human Resources at KF Aerospace in Kelowna. He brings extensive Human Resources and Labour Relations experience, working in forestry and aviation for over 25 years. During his career, Grant has been involved in the selection, hiring, promotion, and training of hundreds of apprentices; and involved in over 20 different trade qualifications. A strong industry proponent, he has recently served as Chairman of the Board of Directors with transCDA, an Industry Training Organization representing the Rail, Road, Marine and Aviation sectors in BC; and sits on ITA’s Sector Advisory Group for Aerospace. Grant was finalist in the 2015 Human Resources Management Association annual awards for Top HR Professional in BC.

ROB TRAMPUH ▨

Founder and President, Timber Peak Construction Ltd.

Beginning his construction and contract career in 1999, has extensive experience within all aspects of the industry. He was the founder and director of Timber Peak Homes in 2005, which later evolved to Timber Peak Construction in 2012, where he is the Founder and President, as the scope of the business grew from residential and commercial construction and renovations to include a landscaping division. With a focus on environmental impact and green building, Rob also has experience with NetZero homebuilding. He is actively involved with the Industry Training Authority and is committed to the training and development of youth in trades.

CHRIS VAN DER MARK ▨

Superintendent of Schools, SD#54 The Buckley Valley

For the past four years Chris van der Mark has been the Superintendent of Schools in SD#54 (The Bulkley Valley), having previously been Assistant Superintendent for three years. SD#54 is a small district with 2100 students, located in the Northwest corridor where industry plays a vital role in their communities. A significant focus of Chris’s team in SD#54 has been their work in dramatically increasing skills and trades training, and other opportunities for personalization and flexibility in the K-12 education system by engaging community, industry and post secondary.

and is proud to call Regina home.REGINA SAIMOTO ▨

Eastern Regional Director, Northwest Community College (NWCC)

Regina (BSc, MSc, RPBio) is the Eastern Regional Director for Northwest Community College (NWCC). She obtained a Bachelor’s degree (Biology) from the University of Winnipeg in 1989, and a Masters degree (Zoology) from UBC in 1993. Regina has worked as a Consultant, Educator, and Manager in the Bulkley Valley since, and has been in management with NWCC since 2009. With over 25 years of experience she has fostered partnerships and innovation in Northwest BC. Regina has worked on the development and implementation of various training programs, incorporating hands on learning and ensuring relevance to industry.

STEPHEN SALLAWAY ▨

Associate Dean, School of Construction and the Environment,British Columbia Institute of Technology

Stephen is the Associate Dean of the School of Construction and the Environment, and has overseen the Carpentry, Joinery, Piping, and Sheet Metal trades programs at BCIT since 2009. Prior to this, Stephen was Chief Instructor in Electrical Apprenticeship at BCIT where he taught for 22 years. As Associate Dean, he works to improve the delivery of trades

JOHN WEBSTER ▨

President and CEO, Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS)

John is the President and CEO of Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS), the Urban AHRDA in Vancouver. He has been involved in the employment and training industry for over 20 years. As Executive Director for the Southwest Aboriginal Training and Employment Society (SATES) from 1992 to 1997, John was instrumental in empowering the Aboriginal peoples of BC in managing their own employment and training funding and programming. During this time, John was also appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the National One Agreement Model Committee, which undertook a nation-wide review of the Aboriginal Employment strategy.

RUSSELL WORKUN ▨

Dean of Instruction at College of the Rockies

Russell Workun is the Dean of Instruction at College of the Rockies, in Cranbrook. He is responsible for Trades and Apprenticeships, Timber Frame, Adult Basic Education, Office Administration, Hair Dressing, Culinary Arts, and Fire Training programs. He has been with College of the Rockies for two years, working previously with colleges in Alberta. Russell has an extensive background in developing and delivering

customized training programs throughout Canada and abroad. Russell sees the growing importance of innovation, technology, and flexibility in his delivery models as an opportunity to reduce dependence on government funding and create a seamless transition from training to employment.

TIM WOODS ▨

Partner, Deliberation Network

Tim Woods has worked in political and public process communications for over 25 years and is currently a Partner at Deliberation Network. He has taken senior communications positions with trade associations and an Ottawa-based research institute. Tim formed his own communication consultancy in the 1990’s, working for trade associations, unions, companies, not-for-profit organizations and government agencies. More recently, he played a leadership role in dialogue and deliberation initiatives sponsored by the Industry Training Authority and Immigrant Employment Council of British Columbia. In 2006, Tim became a founding Director in the Canadian Community for Dialogue and Deliberation.

JANE WORTON ▨

Partner, Queenswood Consulting Group

Jane Worton, a partner at Queenswood Consulting Group, works as a management consultant, facilitator and researcher. She is a trusted resource for a number of government and non-profit organizations, providing strategic advice, research and analytical services, and business and thinking tools. A skilled facilitator, Jane uses dynamic and interactive tools to engage participants and reach desired outcomes. She has had the pleasure of working with the Industry Training Authority on a number of projects.

ALAN WRONG ▨

Director, Information Technology, Industry Training Authority

Alan Wrong is the Director of Information Technology for the Industry Training Authority (ITA), responsible for applying information technologies within ITA to support operational and business process excellence, empower information workers, and enable evidence-based decision-making. He has over 25 years of technology and business process experience in a diverse range of business environments, including manufacturing, commercial real estate, and architectural design. Alan joined ITA in 2012 as the organization’s first IT Director, and works closely with many stakeholders inside ITA and across the province to put technology in place to help apprentices reach their goals and become certified.

400 new transit buses $100,000 per bus

in Revenues for Governments in 2013$378 MILLION

Seven new high schools$50,000,000 per high school

400 new transit buses $100,000 per bus

Seven new high schools$50,000,000 per high school

One new regional community hospital $400,000,000 +

Driving The Economy

EXCITING CAREERS in theAUTOMOTIVE PROFESSIONTODAY’S AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY is a DYNAMIC sector that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of a HIGH-TECH SOCIETY. For those who are looking for an INTERESTING, rewarding CAREER, BC’s NEW CAR DEALERS offer a wide variety of challenging, WELL-PAYING jobs for qualified, MOTIVATED PEOPLE. We’re looking to fill up to 16,000 JOBS in the next decade.

Follow on Twitter @NCDA_BC | #CarCareer

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

WWW.NEWCARDEALERS.CA

Fraser Valley’s #1 provider of job-focused technical and applied training

Trades & Technology Centre 5579 Tyson RdChilliwack, BC V2R 0H9

ufv.ca/trades1-888-504-7441, local 5448

We offer both apprenticeship and entry-level trades training options on a state-of-the-art campus in Chilliwack, B.C.

A Bachelor of Business Administration in Trades Management is also available through UFV School of Business.

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Thank you to our generous Partners, who have contributed greatly to the success of today’s event. Find out more about these organizations below and by visiting their company website


GOLD PARTNERS▨

SILVER PARTNERS▨

As one of the largest providers of trades training programs in Western Canada, BCIT has trained the next generation of skilled tradespeople for more than 50 years. bcit.ca

UA Piping Industry College of BC, with four campuses located throughout BC, provides pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship training, as well as journeyperson upgrading in Plumbing, Sprinklerfitting, Steamfitting and Welding. uapicbc.ca

go2HR, BC’s tourism and hospitality human

resource association, coordinates BC’s Tourism

Labour Market Strategy and offers resources

on recruitment, retention and training.

go2HR.ca

The NCDA represents 360+ New Car Dealers throughout BC, who generate close to $11 billion in economic activity, pump $1.8 billion net GDP directly into BC’s economy, and employ 36,000+ high paying jobs in 55 communities they serve. newcardealers.ca

UFV’s Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies. We are the #1 provider of job-focused technical and applied training in the Fraser Valley and offer both apprenticeship and entry-level options. ufv.ca/trades

BRONZE PARTNERS▨

The BC Federation of Labour represents over 500,000 members from affiliated unions across the province, working in every aspect of BC’s economy. It has a proud history of fighting for the rights of all working people to a safe workplace and fair wages.bcfed.ca

Seaspan ULC is an association of Canadian companies primarily involved in coastal and deepsea transportation, bunkering, ship repair and shipbuilding services in Western North America.seaspan.com

About CGI: CGI is Canada’s largest independent IT Services firm with 68,000 professionals in more than 40 countries, providing the full spectrum of information technology services to government and industry.cgi.com/en

Founded in 1928, White Spot operates 64 casual/family-style restaurants throughout BC (60) and Alberta (4). White Spot enthusiastically supports Red Seal training, with many employees currently working towards their Red Seal certification.whitespot.ca

Improved safety and better performance for the High Voltage industry is what EITI Global is all about. EITI Global delivers real-world, apprenticeship training in both the classroom and in the field. eiti.bc.ca

You're Invited to the Connecting EventRight after the Skilled Trades Innovation Forum concludes.

It’s a great opportunity to network with your

peers while enjoying canapés and BC wine tasting.

Only a three minute walk away.

WHEN: Tuesday, June 2nd 4:30 – 6:00pm

WHERE: Pan Pacific Hotel Ocean View Suite 5-8, Level R 300-999 Canada Place

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