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Edmonton Sub-Chapter Member Meeting
Figuring Out Social Media For Your Business
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Location:
Sawridge Inn Edmonton South
4235 Gateway Boulevard
Edmonton, AB T6J 5H2
Time:
7 a.m.-9 a.m.
Agenda:
7 a.m. Registration and Breakfast Buffet
7:30 a.m. Presentation, followed by Q&A
9 a.m. Meeting ends
Topic:
Figuring Out Social Media For Your Business
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr, YouTube, Foursquare, Slideshare…the list goes on and on and on. How are you supposed to figure out what social media tools to use for business, and how can you find out where your customers are? Jason will take a "no-nonsense" look at the Social Media landscape, what it means for your business, and IF it is time to get involved.
Guest speaker:
Jason Vance
Jason Vance is a self-described serial entrepreneur, enthusiastic about marketing, business, and tinkering with the latest technology toy. He started his first successful business at age 18, refurbishing pianos and teaching music. He then went on to become an I.T. consultant and software instructor, training employees and students in corporations, educational institutions and government agencies across Alberta. Jason helps companies discover new methods to increase and maximize marketing effectiveness. His corporate philosophy for BubbleUP Marketing can be summed up by the phrase “marketing accountability”. When he’s not thinking up new ways to grow business, Jason is usually found spending time with his family, bow hunting or playing music.
Cost (includes breakfast):
Members $25
Non-members $30
Registration:
Please register by completing the Registration Form. Registration is also available at the door.
For more information contact:
Karen Hamada
Edmonton Sub-Chapter Manager
Tel: 1 (800) 538-9919 ext. 305
Email: khamada@canasa.org
Edmonton members increase safety and selling skills
Edmonton members met early in the morning on November 3, 2011,to learn from two feature guest speakers: Neil Martin of Western Canada Fire and Safety and Jay Quilley, an entrepreneur and sales specialist.
They are many reasons why members want to learn more about workplace safety. One out of four accidents in Alberta occurs in the workplace, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) policies and rules are now changing. Neil focused on the basic principles of workplace safety, and discussed how the new changes to the OHSA affect employers and employees.
Jay Quilley from Evolve Training Solutions discussed common sales problems and their simple solutions,and introduced an integrated sales approach involving company culture, individual behavior, environment, and accountability to improve sales performance. Other topics included were CRM activity tracking, process mapping, and targeted selling.
Mandatory training in Alberta for
new security workers starts June 1, 2011
Effective June 1, 2011, all new security workers seeking licensing in Alberta must complete a mandatory training course and successfully pass the provincial examination to qualify for licensing under the Security Services and Investigators Act (SSIA).
This mandatory training includes individuals seeking licensing in the following licence classes:
- Investigators
- Security Services
- Executive Security Services
- Patrol Dogs Handlers and Companies
- Locksmiths
- Automotive Lock-Bypass Workers
- Loss Prevention Services
- Security Alarm Responders
- Companies and workers who sell or promote the sale of locksmith equipment
The training does not apply to electronic security installers and technicians. For a complete list of exemptions, please click here.
Those in possession of a valid license prior to June 1, 2011, or whose applications are received by the Government of Alberta postmarked May 31, 2011(or earlier), will not be subject to the training requirement. Additionally, training requirements do not apply to those seeking renewal of an existing license. Those who allow a valid license to lapse without renewal will be subject to training requirements when they apply for a new license.
FAQs
Are any alternative training courses accepted?
Yes, a number of equivalent training options have been identified for industry workers, including diplomas or degrees in criminal justice studies, police or peace officer training and some training programs offered in other provinces. For a complete list of equivalencies, see section 9.0 of the SSIA Policy Manual.
Does a new employee have to complete training before being issued a licence?
Yes, all security workers in Alberta must have a license in-hand prior to commencing work. However, there are provisions for being issued a 30-day,one-time only, training license that allows workers to gain experience under the supervision of a licensed security worker. Employers can apply for training licenses on behalf of new employees. For more information, see section 3.1.1(j) of the SSIA Policy Manual.
Where are mandatory training courses being offered?
For a complete list of certified training providers, visit the Solicitor General and Public Security website. For more information on in-house or other training courses, contact accreditation analyst Tammy Spink at Tammy.Spink@gov.ab.ca
Where to get more information on the requirements for mandatory training?
To help create greater awareness for employers and workers in the security industry in Alberta, a number of resources are available:
- SSIA website: Visit www.securityprograms.alberta.ca for information on training requirements for licensing and training courses.
- SSIA Policy Manual: The manual has been revised to include more information on training requirements, equivalencies to training and the options available for training. See section 9.0 of the SSIA Policy Manual on the SSIA website.
Call the Solicitor General's licensing department: Staff will be happy to assist. Call 1-877-462-0791 (AB only), 780-427-3457, or call toll-free within Alberta by dialing 310-0000.
Security Services and Investigators Act —
effective June 1, 2010
The Security Services and Investigators Act (SSIA) came into force June 1, 2010, in Alberta.
Under the Security Services and Investigators Act, individuals, contract businesses, and in-house company departments offering security, investigation, and locksmith services must be licensed. (Some exceptions apply for contract businesses and in-house departments.) SSIA will replace the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act.
For information, visit www.securityprograms.alberta.ca
For further information, contact:
Licensing Department, Security Programs
Toll-free: 1-877-462-0791 (Alberta only)
Phone: 780-427-3457