ECA Ottawa

Training

AED / CPR “A” / Emergency First Aid – jUNE 9TH & 10TH

Ottawa ECA  is proud to team up with SP Safety Solutions to deliver world-class First Aid, CPR, and AED training. These essential courses will be held on June 9th & 10th – 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the OECA office located at 86 Greenfield Ave.

Why is this training important?
In emergency situations, timely and effective response can save lives. Our comprehensive courses focus on injuries and materials typically encountered on construction sites, emphasizing the crucial role of first aid, CPR, and AED use. Participants will learn how to provide immediate care, prevent further injury, and support recovery until professional medical help arrives.

What’s included in the training?

  • First Aid and CPR certification, tailored for construction environments
  • AED (Automated External Defibrillator) operation—an essential skill that can dramatically improve survival rates during cardiac emergencies
  • Overview of the Ministry of Labour’s role in accident scene management and reporting requirements

Our goal is to empower your team with the skills needed to respond confidently and effectively in emergencies, ensuring a safer work environment for everyone.

Register today!
To sign up, please fill out the registration form for one or multiple and click submit. Should your registrants be unable to attend, please contact the OECA office at stephanie@ecaottawa.ca 72  hours prior to the course.

Invest in safety—equip your team with life-saving skills that make a difference when it matters most.

For more information on the AED requirements:   https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r25157

REGISTRATION:  

June 9th & 10th,2026

4:30pm-7:30pm

86 Greenfield Ave.

 

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AED / CPR “A” / Emergency First Aid – may 26th & 27th

Ottawa ECA  is proud to team up with SP Safety Solutions to deliver world-class First Aid, CPR, and AED training. These essential courses will be held on May 26th & 27th – 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the OECA office located at 86 Greenfield Ave.

Why is this training important?
In emergency situations, timely and effective response can save lives. Our comprehensive courses focus on injuries and materials typically encountered on construction sites, emphasizing the crucial role of first aid, CPR, and AED use. Participants will learn how to provide immediate care, prevent further injury, and support recovery until professional medical help arrives.

What’s included in the training?

  • First Aid and CPR certification, tailored for construction environments
  • AED (Automated External Defibrillator) operation—an essential skill that can dramatically improve survival rates during cardiac emergencies
  • Overview of the Ministry of Labour’s role in accident scene management and reporting requirements

Our goal is to empower your team with the skills needed to respond confidently and effectively in emergencies, ensuring a safer work environment for everyone.

Register today!
To sign up, please fill out the registration form for one or multiple and click submit. Should your registrants be unable to attend, please contact the OECA office at stephanie@ecaottawa.ca 72  hours prior to the course.

Invest in safety—equip your team with life-saving skills that make a difference when it matters most.

For more information on the AED requirements:   https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/r25157

REGISTRATION:

May 26th & 27th, 2026

4:30pm-7:30pm

86 Greenfield Ave.

 

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Blue Beam Revu – Estimating Level 1- April 14th & 15h

April 14th & 15th , 2026

Bluebeam Revu Estimating Level 1 –This intensive instructor-led online training is offered solely by Curtek and is designed to accelerate your team’s mastery of Revu while maximizing your training investment. The program provides practical, hands-on guidance from a seasoned Senior Estimator, emphasizes best practices to boost productivity with Revu, and reinforces skills through interactive exercises, real-time feedback, quizzes, and discussions.

It employs a structured learning approach where each module builds upon the previous one, and participants receive valuable reference materials, including practice files and a reference workbook for continued use.

Intended Audience: Construction supervisors, project managers, estimators, engineers, and design professionals looking to work smarter and faster in a digital environment.

Modules Include:

  • Takeoff Profile and Tool Sets
  • Layers
  • Setting the scale
  • Viewports
  • Length measurements
  • Area and volume measurements
  • Dynamic Fill
  • Count measurements
  • Search
  • Tracking Takeoffs
  • Legends
  • Sketch to scale1

1 Gold Seal Credit

Prerequisite: This is NOT a beginner course. You are expected to know what is taught in the Basics course before taking this course. Visit https://www.curtek.ca/revu-basics-knowlege-test to test your knowledge on the basics.

THE VENUE

The training will be held in an online Zoom meeting. Details will be provided 48 hours before the first session.

 

 

April 14th & 15th, 2026

  • Cost $349.00 + tax through Curtek
  • Course payment will be reimbursed upon successful completion.

Recommended Computer Setup

You will need TWO screens for the training to be effective.

  • The first screen needs to be a Windows computer with Bluebeam Revu 2020 installed.
  • The second screen is to display the Zoom meeting. This could be a second monitor, a larger tablet (9″ +) or a smart phone displayed on to a TV.

Bluebeam Revu Requirements

You will need a fully functioning version of Bluebeam Revu 2020. Any Windows version is ok (Standard, CAD, or eXtreme). The Mac version will not work. If you have an older version, you can download a 2020 trial and install it ‘side by side’ your existing install. This will allow you to continue to use your older version without losing your license and you can use the new version to follow along in the training.

You can download a free 30-day trial herehttps://www.curtek.ca/bluebeam-trial

  

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CPR & First Aid – April 21 & 22, 2026

CPR & First AID - APRIL 21 & 22, 2026

April 21st & 22nd, 2026 – ECA Ottawa is proud to partner with SP Safety Solutions to provide world-class First Aid & CPR Training. Courses will be held on April 21st & 22nd  from 4:30pm-7:30pm at the OECA office located at 86 Greenfield Ave.

SP Safety Solutions offers WSIB Certified First Aid Training focusing on injuries and materials typically found on construction sites. They also include the role of the Ministry of Labour as it applies to accident scenes and reporting requirements. The goal of first aid is to give a sick or injured worker the best possible care before professional medical attention can be provided. This care should prevent further injury or illness, promote recovery, and reduce severity by providing an immediate and effective response.

To sign up for the course please fill in the following form and click submit. If you need to register more people submit the form and enter again with your company name and the attendees. If members of your staff cannot attend please contact the OECA office, stephanie@ecaottawa.ca, no later than 48 hours  prior to the course.

REGISTRATION


April 21 & 22, 2026
4:30pm-7:30pm

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Human Resources for Construction Supervisors – May 7th

Human Resources for Construction Supervisors

May 7th, 2026  9:00am-4:00pm

Construction supervisors play a vital role in creating fair, safe, and compliant worksites. The Human Resource Practices module empowers you with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently apply human resource policies and legislation on the job. You’ll gain practical insight into employment standards, occupational health and safety, employee selection and training, harassment prevention, substance use, attendance management, and effective policy enforcement.

This dynamic session walks you through the entire employee life cycle—from hiring and onboarding to leading strong teams, understanding key employment laws, and handling employee exits professionally and legally. You’ll leave with greater confidence as a leader and the skills to protect both yourself and your organization while fostering a positive, productive workplace.

Topics include:

  • Finding the Best People
  • Onboarding
  • Managing Performance
  • Using Legislation
  • Applying HR Policies
  • Respectful Termination

6.5 hrs

1 Gold Seal Credit 

Human Resources ICU

May 7th , 2026

9:00am -4:00pm

In Person 

 

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Mastering Sub Contracts Mitigating Risk – April 8th & 9th, 2026

mastering sub contracts mitigating risk

April 8th & 9th, 2026

OECA is pleased to welcome Lee Kelly back for an online delivery of Mastering Subcontracts & Mitigating Risk. Lee will share practical, real‑world strategies to strengthen subcontract management and reduce project risk.

With over 40 years of hands‑on construction management experience, Lee brings deep industry expertise—she knows construction because she’s built it. A long‑time Gold Seal Committee member and TCIC Chancellor’s Award recipient, she is recognized nationwide as one of Canada’s leading construction educators.

Course Overview:

Subcontracts are increasingly complex and often shift risk onto subcontractors. This workshop teaches you how to understand key contract requirements, identify high‑risk clauses, and protect your business before problems arise. Using practical checklists, templates, and real contract examples, participants build a Subcontract Handbook and learn a green‑amber‑red system for reviewing clauses.

Ideal for: subcontractors, project managers, construction managers, estimators, contract administrators, and anyone who writes or reviews subcontracts.

April 8th & 9th, 2026 

8:00am – 11:30am

Online

2 virtual sessions   

(3.5 hours each)

Credits: 2 Gold Seal credits

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Managerial Accounting & Finance for Electrical Contractors – April 1

April 1, 2026    9:00am-3:00pm

Presented by Dr. John Killingsworth, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Colorado State University

John Killingsworth, Associate Professor of Construction Management at Colorado State University, brings over 16 years of commercial and government contracting experience. His teaching and research focus on construction finance and managerial accounting, and his recent work with ELECTRI‑International developing project‑level cash flow training positions him as a leading expert in helping construction professionals strengthen financial decision‑making and improve project profitability.

 The Venue:

This course focuses on building a deeper understanding of strategic managerial accounting within electrical construction businesses. The one‑day session gives a clear, easy‑to‑understand introduction to managerial accounting for electrical construction businesses. It starts with a review of the financial statements contractors use most—what balance sheets and income statements show and how they support better decisions. Participants then learn key accounting tools like break‑even calculations, profitability and liquidity ratios, and how to choose between equity and debt financing. The course also explains how trade discounts work and how they can help improve cash flow. Overall, the training helps construction leaders strengthen their company’s finances and support long‑term growth.

The primary audience for the course is construction executives, small business owners, and up and coming project managers. Early‑career accountants may also benefit from the industry‑specific context provided.

Course info Managerial Accounting

Managerial Accounting

April 1, 2026
 9:00am-3:00 pm
 
Sandman Signature Hotel 
250 W Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa,

 

Light Lunch will be provided.

*Laptops required *

 

 

 

 

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Microsoft – copilot in sharepoint March 5th

March 5th, 1:00pm -1:30pm  – Webinar

Please join Mike Lafontaine, Microsoft expert at VOX ISM for a short Webinar on Microsoft Copilot in SharePoint!

 Discover how Copilot can streamline content creation, boost productivity, and transform collaboration inside SharePoint. See practical demos, learn powerful new features, and find out how AI can simplify your daily SharePoint work.

Teams Innovations

  • AI-powered meeting summaries and action items
  • Real-time transcription with expanded language support
  • Persistent breakout rooms and integrated task boards

SharePoint Enhancements

  • Copilot-driven site and page design
  • Advanced governance with sensitivity labels and retention policies for Copilot Pages
  • Semantic search powered by Microsoft Graph

Power BI Updates

  • Natural language Q&A for instant visuals
  • Predictive analytics and anomaly detection with Copilot
  • Direct embedding of Power BI visuals into Teams and Excel

Excel Advancements

  • AI formula suggestions based on context
  • Automated trend and anomaly insights without manual pivots
  • Unified AI experiences across Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, and Excel

Security & Governance

  • New admin controls for Copilot features
  • Data boundary options and compliance enhancements
  • Roadmap & Adoption Strategies

Microsoft  Copilot in SharePoint 

March 5th   

1:00pm-1:30pm 

Webinar 

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Microsoft copilot training – explore 365 chat March 4th

March 4th, 12:00pm -1:00pm  – Webinar

Join us at a free Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for Operations to explore the fundamentals of using Copilot as your own AI assistant. Through expert-led demos, discover how Copilot helps enhance business operations and drives innovation with in-depth analysis.

During this tutorial, you’ll discover how to create prompts that deliver results, build foundational AI skills, and get the most out of Copilot in the apps you use every day. Engage with Microsoft experts to ask questions and get answers on how to apply AI to your daily tasks.

Who should attend:

  • Operations professionals looking to learn fundamental AI skills with Copilot

Technical level:

  • This is a foundational-level course.

You’ll gain the skills to use Copilot to:

  • Synthesize your emails, meetings, and chats in Microsoft Teams relating to a specific operations topic, metric, or activity.
  • Perform data analysis and create summaries of operational metrics, key performance indicators, and processes to aid in decision making.
  • Develop ideas for a new workflow in a Microsoft Word document.
  • Draft an email about the new workflow in Microsoft Outlook.
  • Create a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint that details processes and implementation timelines.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for Operations

March 4th   

12:00pm-1:00pm 

Webinar 

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Project Level Cash Flow Management March 31st

March 31, 2026    9:00am-3:00pm

Presented by Dr. John Killingsworth, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Colorado State University

John Killingsworth, Associate Professor of Construction Management at Colorado State University, brings over 16 years of commercial and government contracting experience. His teaching and research focus on construction finance and managerial accounting, and his recent work with ELECTRI‑International developing project‑level cash flow training positions him as a leading expert in helping construction professionals strengthen financial decision‑making and improve project profitability.

 The Venue:

This intensive one-day course tackles the #1 cause of contractor failure: poor cash flow. Designed for project managers, engineers, and superintendents, you’ll master the construction payment cycle, learn to optimize invoicing timelines, and transform WIP reports into powerful forecasting tools. Gain practical strategies to navigate owner contracts and immediately improve your project’s financial health.

Course-Info-Project-Cash-Flow-for-Contractors

Cash Flow Management 

 March 31, 2026
 9:00am-3:00 pm
 
Sandman Signature Hotel 
250 W Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa,

 

Light Lunch will be provided.

*Laptops required*

 

 

 

 

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