Benefits & Features
The ECABC membership includes many of BC's leading union-affiliated and open shop electrical contractors. As an associate to electrical contractors, we provide you with great opportunities for networking and building awareness for your products,
services, and news.
Take advantage of all the ECABC has to offer! Contact the ECABC
office for more information or to get started on any of the benefits below.
Networking
As an ECABC member, you will soon be able to see who is attending which events, and make connections prior to the event taking place. ECABC events include:
- Monthly Chapter Meetings
- Annual General Meetings
- Conferences and Conventions
- Social Events
- Workshops, Courses and Seminars
Marketing
How we help build awareness for you
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Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities.
ECABC members receive discounts on ECABC advertising & sponsorship opportunities. These include:
- Events
- Publications
- Plugged in with ECABC magazine
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The ECABC website
- Listing in the ECABC Member Directory. Searchable by Company Name, Specialty, or Chapter
News
Industry news includes news stories, announcements, and safety alerts.
Advocacy
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A strong, united voice to government and organizations for expressing opinions and concerns regarding issues that directly affect BC electrical contractors. Examples of times the ECABC has advocated on behalf of members include (but is not limited to):
- BC Safety Authority - ASTT Issue
- COCA - compensation of injured apprentices issue
- ITA - Foreign Trade Workers issue
- BCSA/BCEA - FSR issue
- BC Hydro issues
- Cost of permits issue
- Apprenticeship training issues
- ECABC representation on other associations, committees and councils that deal with electrical apprenticeship, safety, WCB and other issues of concern to BC electrical contractors. Throughout the electrical community, we represent and offer opinions from an electrical contractor point-of-view.
Education
Skill Enhancement & Continuing Education
- Information sessions and speakers at chapter meetings. View our upcoming Chapter Meetings.
- Workshops, Courses and Seminars offered through the ECABC, and through our affiliation with other industry organizations.
Scholarship Opportunity for your & your Employee's Dependents
Through our membership in the BC Electrical Association (BCEA), up to two scholarships are available to dependents of you and your employees. The scholarships are awarded in amounts of $1000 to $2000. More Information (BCEA Website)
Publications
ECABC member discounts on industry publications, manuals, and videos. View our Publications Catalogue.
Health Care
Through our affiliation with the BCCA Employee Benefit Program, members can receive BCCA Group Benefit Plan Insurance developed specifically for companies in the construction industry. This comprehensive and competitive program is a great tool for helping to acquire, retain, and give back to dedicated employees. For more information, please visit the BCCA Employee Benefit Program website.
Insurance
Through Federated Insurance, we offer our members electrical contractor-specific insurance, including:
- Additional Value Protection
- Business Income - Scheduled Units
- Installation Floater Including Labour
- Expediting Expenses
- Contractor's Errors & Omissions
- Rental Reimbursement
- Personal Business Property Away From Premises Or In Vehicles At Your Premises
- Contractor's Equipment
- Borrowed, Leased & Rented Equipment
- Flood, Earthquake and Sewer Backup
- Mould Coverage
The above industry-specific insurance is augmented by the coverage of:
- Auto Insurance
- Business Interruption Income
- Commercial General Liability
- Commercial Property
- Commercial Umbrella
- Comprehensive Crime
- Critical Illness
- Disaster Deductible
- Equipment Breakdown (Boiler and Machinery)
- Multi-Cover
- Personal Umbrella
- Pollution Liability
- Computerized Equipment
- Coverage Extensions
- Artificially Generated Electric Current
- Enhanced Coverage For Property of Others
- Storage Trailer Coverage
As an electrical contractor member, we have negotiated for you exclusive benefits. Please Contact the ECABC office for details. For more information on the specific insurance, please visit the Federated Insurance website.
Automotive Services
Gas & Fluid Discounts - Esso Fleet Card Program
As a member of ECABC, you are entitled to receive a 1.8% discount off the retail posted pump price for gas or diesel purchased in Canada at any Esso branded service station. You also receive this discount on oil, top-up fluids and car washes. The discount is deducted on your monthly invoice that you will receive.
Preferred Vehicle Pricing - Ford Business Preferred, Partner Recognition Program
As a member of ECABC, you are eligible to receive the X-Plan. The X-Plan is a discount rate off the factory employee discount plus 4% on vehicle purchases.
Full Fleet Management Control - Petro-Canada SuperPass Program
The SuperPass program was designed specifically for the needs of medium to large fleets. SuperPass provides the flexibility and network access you need to boost bottom-line fleet efficiency. Members of ECABC receive:
- 2.4 cents per liter off all grades of gas and diesel.
- 10% off car washes
- 5% off at the time of service for Certigard Car Care Centers.
These discounts will be taken off your monthly statement.
Exclusive Lease & Purchase Prices - Carter Auto Family (Club Electric)
Through the Club Electric Program, ECABC members receive exclusive lease and purchase prices on any make and model of automobile, truck, and motor sport. View Club Electric Carter Auto Family Listing
Office Supplies & Services
Tracking Software - Dynamic Systems, Inc.
ECABC members receive a 15% discount on Dynamic Systems software programs, and the software includes free training as needed. These programs include Tool & Equipment Tracking, Inventory, Time & Attendance, Capital Asset Tracking, and Document Tracking. Visit the Dynamic Systems website for more information.
Shipping Discounts - DHL
ECABC members receive discounted rates for shipping purposes through DHL. For more information on DHL, please visit the DHL website.
Business Products & Services - NEBS
ECABC members receive a 10% discount for first time orders and a 5% discount when reordering the same product. For more information on NEBS, please visit the NEBS website.
Hotels
Corporate Rate - Executive Inn Express
Members of the ECABC receive a corporate rate at select Executive Hotels in BC, Alberta, Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA.
Corporate Rate - Accent Inns
Members of the ECABC receive a corporate rate at Accent Inn Hotels in BC. Members have access to rooms from $85 a night to $149 a night.
Corporate Rate - Coast Hotels
Members of the ECABC receive a corporate rate at Coast Hotels & Resorts. Rates differ from each hotel location.
Corporate Rate - Hilton
Members of the ECABC receive a corporate rate at Hilton hotels.
More Hotel Discounts - Club Electric
Through the Club Electric Program, ECABC members receive discounts at more hotels as well, such as Comfort Inn and Quality Inn. View Club Electric Hotel Discounts
Travel - Club Electric
Through the Club Electric Program, ECABC members receive discounts on travel products and services, such as car rentals and Park'N Fly. View Club Electric Travel Discounts
Apparel Discount - Marks Work Warehouse
As a member of ECABC, you receive a Marks Work Warehouse discount card with the ECABC logo on it. This card entitles you to a 10% discount on specific items and brands at Marks Work Warehouse that are listed on the card. Contact the ECABC office to receive one of these discount cards.
Jewelry - Club Electric
Through the Club Electric Program, ECABC members receive discounts on jewelry. View Club Electric Jewelry Discounts
Tickets - Club Electric
Through the Club Electric Program, ECABC members receive discounts on event tickets, such as PNE and Whistler Blackcomb. View Club Electric Ticket Discounts
Restaurants - Club Electric
Through the Club Electric Program, ECABC members receive discounts at restaurants. View Club Electric Restaurant Discounts
Science World
Members of ECABC are able to apply for a corporate membership to Science World. With Science Worlds Corporate Membership Program, for between $65.66 + tax to $ 82.64 + tax a year, you receive a family membership to Science World at TELUS World of Science, as well as other discounts and benefits at the facility. Please note that the ECABC must have at least 26 participants to take advantage of this discount. For more information or for an application form, please Contact the ECABC office.
