Xmas Office Hours
Please note the Ottawa ECA office will close at noon on December 24th, 2025 and reopen on Friday, January 2nd, 2026.
News
OECA Attends Career Fair
December 10 to12, 2025 – Representatives from the Ottawa ECA attended Ministry of Labours Career Fair, Level Up, at the EY Centre last week. Thousands of students ranging from grade 7 to grade 12 as an opportunity for young people to meet professionals in exciting industries, see hands-on demonstrations, explore a variety of trades and learn about available job opportunities.
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2025 Gala a huge success
The 2025 Ottawa ECA Christmas Gala was held on Friday, December 5th at the Fairmont Château Laurier and welcomed a record crowd of members, spouses, guests, and sponsors. Attendees enjoyed outstanding entertainment by singer Shawn Marino, violinist Rita Mara, and live music from the Roch Steadies. It was a memorable evening filled with friendship, celebration, and great company. Thank you to all of our sponsors and to the Château Laurier for helping make this another exceptional event.
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2025 Xmas Gala
The Ottawa ECA is pleased to invite our members to celebrate the 61st Annual Christmas Gala in the elegant Fairmont Château Laurier Main Ballroom on Friday, December 5, 2025. To RSVP please visit the events webpage on our website.
Fall All-Members Meeting 2025
The Ottawa ECA’s Fall All-Members Meeting took place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. It was a well-attended and informative event, drawing close to 50 participants. Hosted by Chairman Roch Picknell at the Mill Street Brew Pub, the meeting featured updates on the association’s finances, education and apprenticeship programs, partner associations, ECA Ontario, and the relaunched national electrical office (CECA). The event concluded with an engaging and insightful presentation by Joy Pokrywa of SP Safety Solutions, who discussed the practical steps required to achieve COR certification. As a token of appreciation, the Ottawa ECA Board provided each attendee with a complimentary copy of the new 2024 Code Book.
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2025 Christmas Gala
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The 2025 Ottawa ECA Christmas Gala was held on Friday, December 5th at the Fairmont Château Laurier and welcomed a record crowd of members, spouses, guests, and sponsors. Attendees enjoyed outstanding entertainment by singer Shawn Marino, violinist Rita Mara, and live music from the Rock Steadies. It was a memorable evening filled with friendship, celebration, and great company. Thank you to all of our sponsors and to the Château Laurier for helping make this another exceptional event.
Thank you to our Sponsors !
Platinum Sponsors: Nedco and BDA Lighting
Gold Sponsors: Franklin Empire, Guillevin Electrical, Schneider Electric, Waterman Sales
Silver Sponsors: Millar Wealth Management, Eaton Industries, Ellement Consulting Group, RS Breakers & Controls and Total Power
Bronze Sponsors: MVP Lighting, Noramco, WSA Lighting and the IBEW
Ottawa ECA’s
61st Annual Christmas Gala
December 5th, 2025
Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel – Main Ballroom
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OECA FALL MEMBERS MEETING 2025
Ottawa ECA Chairman, Rock Picknell, invites you to join him and the Board of Directors for our fall all-member meetings. It takes place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Mill Street Brew Pub, 555 Wellington. Our guest speaker is Joy Pokrywa from SP Safety who will talk about the real world requirements for COR certification. Click here to register.
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New Co-Op Program LAUNCHES
The Ottawa ECA and IBEW Local 586 are excited to introduce a new Co-op apprenticeship recruitment initiative in partnership with local high schools. This program creates a direct pathway for students to begin exploring a career in the skilled trades while supporting our member contractors with fresh talent. Click here to read more or to register.
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fantastic day for golf 2025
This year’s ECA Ottawa Golf Tournament was a tremendous success! Despite the intense heat, the sold out events was a fantastic day filled with fun, great company, and memorable moments on the course. A big thank you to all our sponsors, on-course entertainers, and everyone who came out to play and support the event and our efforts to fundraise for CHEO!
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Change Order Guide 2025
The Ottawa ECA is proud to release the 2025 Change Order Guide. It is designed for our electrical contractor members when considering the cost of a manhour of electrical labour. This Guide will assist in pricing change orders or additional work orders on fixed price contracts. It’s available on the website under the the Information tab.
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