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BCMSA AUDIT TOOL Certified External or Internal Auditors, or internal auditor candidates, are required to submit a Notice of Audit form prior to receiving the audit tool key at least 2 weeks prior to the audit start date. Submit your Notice of Audit form to Dale Seth, COR Program Administrator (dseth@bcmsa.ca). To help you prepare for your Audit, the Large Employer Audit Spreadsheet Printable Nov 2016 (1613 downloads) Includes the documents, obse…
Venue Map Exhibitors and Sponsors. Please use the below map to select your booth location. Note only one selection is allowed. If a booth is no longer available you will not be able to submit it. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Company Name(Required) Booth Selection(Required) Booth 3Booth 4Booth 5Booth 8Booth 9Booth 10Booth 12Booth 13Booth 14Booth 15Booth 17Booth 18Booth 19Booth 20Booth 21Booth 22Booth 23Booth 24Booth 25Booth 29Booth 30…
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L How To Surf the Silver Tsunami “The sole focus of Vitendo is to “”Get knowledge from the people who have it to the people who need it.”” This presentation will show the statistics of how the Public Works workforce needs to shift in order to backfill our community servants Contents: -Attracting and retaining young workers -Institutional knowledge -Gaps in leadership and critical roles -The “”how-to”” age -Celebrating the achievements of staff an…
Delegate Registration Open! If you are registering for yourself please use the individual registration button. If you are registering a group or for someone other than yourself please use the group registration button. SOLD OUT! Seeking approval to attend #JAC2022? Reasons why you should attend #JAC2022 Sample attendance justification letter Cost worksheet WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND #JAC2022? JAC2022is the only interdisciplinary conference dedicated t…
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A special rate has been secured for your stay during the conference. ACCOMMODATIONS SPECIAL RATES HAVE BEEN SECURED FOR YOUR STAY SHERATON VANCOUVER WALL CENTRE 1000 Burrard St Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R9 P: (604) 331-1000 Room rate: from $199 + taxes Booking: call Reservations line directly and identify yourself as being with the PWABC & BCMSA Joint Conference to get the group rate or reserve below Book your group rate for BCMSA/PWABC Joint Annual Con…
The Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser Branch (CMHA VF) and the British Columbia Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) have partnered to engage and inform firefighters in four areas crucial to their work: building psychological resiliency, trauma, psychological distress, and trauma-informed responses. This will be achieved through BCMSA offering the peer driven CMHA program, Resilient Minds: Building the Psychological Strength of …
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The British Columbia Municipal Safety Association represents individuals working for municipalities, and together they help employers improve the health and safety of workers in the local government sector, and to ultimately help reduce costs through fewer injuries and lower assessment rates. The Public Works Association of BC represents individuals working for municipalities, utility companies and engineering consulting firms, in BC and Yukon. T…
“I felt this was the most thought out event I ever attended. Beginning with the food choices and no designated seats for lunch – forcing us to mingle and socialize. It was great! “ “I enjoyed all of the sessions that I attended and connecting with employees from other municipalities that were attending on behalf of their Health & Safety Committees. There was a lot of willingness to share information.” “A great opportunity to meet people from diff…
Our conference is a three-day event of presentations and panels featuring over 30presenters from across North America, attended by up to 500 municipal leaders and decision makers in Public Works and Occupational Safety complemented by a dynamic trade show with over 100 exhibitors. The education program at the conference provides a dynamic forum for information exchange and it is divided into three streams: Public Works & Utilities, Occupational H…
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2019 Joint Annual Conference Presentations Are they Really Listening Beauty or Beast Building Foundations to Reach Safety Excellence – The Port Coquitlam Experiance Compassion Fatigue Compliance to Commitment Safety Culture Transformation at the City of Vancouver Decommissioned AC Pipe and how it needs to be managed Discriminatory Actions – Beyond Human Rights – Process Flowchart Discriminatory Actions – Beyond Human Rights Emergency Management –…
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In an abundance of caution the PWABC and BCMSA will be cancelling the Joint Annual Conference and Trade Show originally slated for September 20-23, 2020 in Richmond. The health and safety of our members, speakers, guests, and staff is our primary objective. This decision is based on the advice and recommendations from both the federal and provincial Ministries of Health and the Chief Medical Officer of Health, as well as our continued monitoring …
Diana Vissers CEO Work to Wellness – Occupational Health Consultant MA (Disability Management), MCVP (F), RRP Through Work to Wellness, Diana Vissers has been solving workplace mental health problems for individuals and organizations since 1999. At the heart of Work to Wellness is passion for helping people and their workplaces thrive. This includes assessing and solving individual needs and helping employers understand their role and responsibil…
Click here to add your own text Project blurb and goals. Register now for our 5 – Part Expert Led Webinar Series to better equip you to mitigate the psychological impacts of COVID-19 in the workplace. Can’t attend on the date of the webinar? Register anyways for access to a recorded copy! Diana Vissers will host this introductory session where she will examine the workplace impacts of Covid-19 and introduce tools to detect and recognize mental he…
If you believe that your life or someone else’s life is in danger please call 9-1-1. You can also contact https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/get-help. Or call “310-6789”-no area code- it’s free and available 24 hours/day. Suicide hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE. Information provided here is not intended to replace medical care, advice, or assessment or legal advice. Work to Wellness specializes in workplace mental health through education, workplace needs asses…
A joint venture between the BCMSA, BC Common Ground Alliance, BC Construction Safety Alliance, Public Works Association of BC, Technical Safety BC, and WorkSafeBC, this award was created as a way to recognize municipalities who follow safe underground disturbance practices. Recognizing local governments for activities that improve ground disturbance, safe excavation techniques and best practice at or around underground infrastructure, in the year…
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Across Canada, April 28 has been designated the Day of Mourning. Workers, families, employers, and communities across the province come together each year to remember those who have lost their lives on the job, and to renew our commitment to creating healthy and safe workplaces. Please note that due to the COVID-19 outbreak, WorkSafeBC has made the difficult decision to cancel the Vancouver Day of Mourning ceremony at Jack Pool Plaza. They will b…
In partnership with FIORE group the BCMSA is proud to launch two new online training courses. Employees can learn anywhere -Online learning can begin right away -Employers save money and eliminate travel expenses -Interactive and dynamic content keeps people up-to-date and interested -Easy to use and navigate online -Workers learn at their own pace with unlimited access 24/7! COURSE OVERVIEW The purpose of this Respectful Conduct in the Workplace…
2020 Joint Annual Conference and Trade Show Cancelled In an abundance of caution the PWABC and BCMSA will be cancelling the Joint Annual Conference and Trade Show originally slated for September 20-23, 2020 in Richmond. The health and safety of our members, speakers, guests, and staff is our primary objective. This decision is based on the advice and recommendations from both the federal and provincial Ministries of Health and the Chief Medical O…
Communicable Disease Practice Approach Sample Template Version 2 updated June 29, 2021 Communicable Disease Resources In this sections organizations have provided specific documents around communicable diseases which can be shared. City of Surrey Communicable Disease Plan Communciable Disease WORKER AWARENESS OHS Safety Crew Talk COV – OHS – COVID-19 – STANDARD – COV Communicable Disease Plan 2021 – 07 – 02 Prevent the Spread of Communicable Dise…
The BCMSA is proud to announce the launch of our Virtual Online Training Platform. Same amazing content, new delivery model! The Virtual training will mirror our in-person classroom training sessions where employees will be able to access online courses remotely and interact with an instructor via Zoom technology. This training will help our municipalities remain current with WorkSafeBC regulations. Until the COVID-19 pandemic subsides all Virtua…
BCMSA in partnership with Work to Wellness, will be running a series of virtual workshops to help employees manage the Stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial 8 workshops will be offered at no cost to organizations and will be on a first come first serve basis. Any subsequent sessions will be offered for $300 per workshop. These sessions will be provided in small groups per organization up to 10 people per workshop. This 70 minute vi…
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COURSE CATALOGUE BCMSA training helps bring your health & safety goals to life. We deliver courses for our members (municipalities) when they request them. If there are any sessions with seats available they will be shown on the Classroom Calendar. BCMSA Courses and Costs Please note: There may be additional charges for travel. Prices listed below are for members of the BC Municipal Safety Association (Local Government employers who are part of t…
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BCMSA Response to COVID-19 At the BCMSA, the health and safety of our members, facilitators and BCMSA team is our top priority. In the current environment, it’s important for all of us to monitor the rapidly evolving situation involving the coronavirus or COVID-19, so we thought it would be helpful to provide an update on how we are responding at the BCMSA. We are monitoring for updates and will share them with you as available. Training: If you …
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The Canadian Mental Health Association Vancouver-Fraser Branch (CMHA) and the BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) have partnered to engage and inform firefighters in four areas crucial to their work: building psychological resiliency trauma psychological distress trauma-informed responses BCMSA will begin offering CMHA’s program Resilient Minds: Building the Psychological Strength of Firefighters to both volunteer and career municipal firefig…
Covid-19 has redefined the workplace and brought unprecedented psychological and psycho-social impacts to workers and organizations. The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety predicts significant impacts on future work disability. We are already noticing increased workplace conflict and higher levels of anxiety, substance use, and depression in the Canadian workforce. The financial impacts in the workplace can include increased absen…
GRAB A SEAT. LET’S TALK SAFETY. The British Columbia Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) is an independent, non-profit organization committed to improving worker health and safety in all industries throughout the province. Your safety is our business. We work to improve safety programs and implement effective occupational health and safety management across the province. Our onsite, virtual and online courses equip employers and employees with i…
… Our quarterly meetings provide information and presentations on a variety of topics, and give members the opportunity to share challenges and solutions. We strive to hold our meetings throughout the province; our fall Meeting is held in conjunction with the location of our annual conference. …
Improve your understanding of trending topics. Several times a year we host a free one-hour webinar. Yes, that’s right, FREE! During each session, moderators will provide an overview and answer questions. Free and interactive – it’s a win/win. Register at least 48 hours in advance to reserve your spot. Space is available on a first-come, first served basis. Watch your inbox for a link to the webinar (24 hours before the start time). Check your sp…
We are delighted to announce that the 2022 Joint Annual Conference & Tradeshow will happen in person and online in the fall of 2022. We look forward to seeing you there! To stay up to date with announcements related to the event ensure you sign up to the mailing list. Interested in sponsoring the event? Contact Christine Zielke, Operations Manager, BC Municipal Safety Association. Christine Zielke, Operational Manager, BCMSA E: czielke@bcmsa.ca |…
The BCMSA awards the Certificate of Recognition (COR) to employers who are dedicated to proactively improving workplace safety. COR allows employers to assess their health and safety management and is an invaluable tool when it comes to reducing injuries and accidents in the workplace and improving workplace safety culture. The COR program rewards large and small employers who have developed and implemented safety management systems against indus…
… As the municipal training agency of choice in British Columbia, our goal is to provide the necessary health and safety knowledge for your organization. We offer a wide variety of online and classroom health and safety courses that meet the needs of local government. Course Catalogue Online Course Catalogue Certificate Programs Education Credits Participant Manuals Training Policy …
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We improve worker health and safety and enhance safety culture through the sharing of knowledge and resources. Municipalities Wondering who our members are? Every town, village, municipal district, county, city, and specialized municipality in British Columbia is a member of the BCMSA. Healthcare + Education + Transportation The BCMSA is naturally-aligned with organizations in these industries to participate in Local Government COR. Being the hea…
… THE HEALTH AND SAFETY RESOURCE OF CHOICE The BCMSA offers a range of events, certificates and training opportunities. We are on a mission to keep employers developing, implementing and evaluating their health and safety management on an annual basis. Please view our calendar for full details on our upcoming events. Certificate of Recognition (COR) Training Conferences Webinars General Meetings Discussion Groups …
Empowering people to create healthier and safer workplaces through the sharing of knowledge and resources.
BC Municipal Safety Association is grateful to operate on the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Coast Salish, Semiahmoo, sc̓əwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen), S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ) and Kwantlen peoples.
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