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Ron Edger joins Fenestration Canada board of directors

The new year will see many exciting changes for Fenestration Canada starting with the appointment of Ron Edger, Centennial Windows & Doors as 2nd Vice President on the Fenestration Canada Board of Directors. Ron states,

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum completes pilot for the new National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Skilled Trades

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) has successfully completed the pilot for the new National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Skilled Trades and could not be more thrilled with the results. The National Leadership Development Program for Women in the Skilled Trades was developed in partnership with the Office to Advance Women Apprentices (the Office) and is available to all tradeswomen including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, immigrants, persons with disabilities, and those from racialized groups.  The pilot program was completed in December of 2022 and, due to the overwhelming success, is scheduled to begin the second cohort in February ...

FGIA releases updated field testing document for evaluating fenestration product water intrusion

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated a document providing specific information to assist industry professionals in selecting the appropriate adaptations to the existing testing standards for application to field investigations of fenestration products. AAMA 511-22(https://store.fgiaonline.org/pubstore/ProductResults.asp?cat=0&src=511), Voluntary Guide for the Forensic Evaluation of Water Intrusion at Fenestration Products, is now available for purchase. This document was last updated in 2008. ASTM E2128 provides the foundation for field investigations of water leakage in building walls. This document is designed to provide supplemental guidance and highlight required information and actions regarding fenestration product investigations. ASTM E2128 identifies seven steps of ...

Join us virtually for Advance: Women in Manufacturing 2023

It is critical to continue chipping away at all the barriers preventing or discouraging women from entering Canada’s manufacturing industry. Annex Business Media’s manufacturing group is hosting the annual Advance: Women in Manufacturing virtual summit to facilitate conversations about breaking barriers, advancing women into positions of their choice and #EmbracingEquity. Join this critical conversation, taking place on March 2 at 1 pm ET. The half-day virtual event will explore strategies to help women power their journey in Canada’s manufacturing industry. Advance: Women in Manufacturing event offers live panel discussions, a keynote presentation, a workshop and on-demand sessions. This event features ...

 
 
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Fenestration Conversations Episode #44: New Year, New Crew – Stephane Labelle, Fenestration Canada executive director

Fenestration Conversations checks in with Fenestration Canada to hear about the year ahead, and what a year it’s going to be. The association has big plans starting with an all-in commitment to serving the commercial side of the glass industry. Long known as the “residential” Canadian association, Fenestration Canada is acknowledging that many of its members and prospective members work in aluminum as well. So they’ve added two new staff members who will be well-known to glazing contractors around the country. Speaking of well-known, Jean-Francois Kogovsek is back at Fenestration Canada doing business development on the residential side. And that’s ... » Listen now
 
 
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Journeyman Millwright / Heavy Duty Mechanic

Propak Energy Services, a division of Propak Systems LTD. with over 45 years’ experience designing, fabricating and constructing modularized gas and oil processing facilities, compression and power generation equipment. » Learn more

Operations Coordinator

Alliance Agri-Turf Inc., is a crop input supplier of fertilizer, crop protection products, seed and services for the agriculture, turf, golf course and residential markets. » Learn more

Senior Water Quality Lead

North Salt Spring Waterworks District is seeking a Senior Water Quality Lead. » Learn more

 
Events 
 
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AVFQ Congress

Date: April 21 - April 22, 2023 » Read More...

FGIA Summer Conference

Date: June 12 - June 15, 2023 » Read More...