On behalf of all our members, we would like to wish a happy Labour Day to B.C.’s dedicated waterfront workforce who help to safely and efficiently move over $800M worth of cargo every day at Canada’s West Coast ports.
BC Maritime Employers Association
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Vancouver, BC 10,124 followers
About us
The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) is the multi-employer waterfront organization, representing approximately 49 ship owners and agents, stevedores, container, bulk, and breakbulk terminal operators on Canada's west coast, extending from Victoria north to the Alaska border. A key objective of the BCMEA is to meet the needs of its membership. The BCMEA is dedicated to understanding and being responsive to the shared needs of its members and to the unique circumstances, each BCMEA member may have. With this commitment to customer service, the BCMEA provides information, expertise, and systems that improve the operational effectiveness of BCMEA members. At its core, the BCMEA is a service provider of labour relations for the waterfront employers in British Columbia, representing employer interests on regulatory issues in the areas of labour relations, pensions, legislative reform, Canada Labour Code, health and safety, advocacy, human rights and employment equity. In addition to labour relations activities, the BCMEA oversees the training and recruitment of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canadian Area and the daily dispatch of labour for the Vancouver local of the Union.
- Website
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http://www.bcmea.com
External link for BC Maritime Employers Association
- Industry
- Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, BC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1964
- Specialties
- Training, Recruitment, Dispatch, Health & Safety, Advocacy, Labour Relations, Human Rights & Employment Equity, Maritime, Public Affairs, Safety, Longshore, Transportation, and Supply Chain
Locations
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Primary
349 Railway St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1A4, CA
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1430 Franklin St
Vancouver, British Columbia V5L 1N9, CA
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11000 Twigg Pl
Richmond, British Columbia V6V 0A6, CA
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712 Fraser St
Prince Rupert, British Columbia V8J 1P9, CA
Employees at BC Maritime Employers Association
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Keng Sim
Information Technology Infrastructure Manager at BC Maritime Employers Association
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Linda Wilson GBA, OFA3
Longshore at British Columbia Maritime Employers Association / ILWU local 500
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Korik Jones
Guiding those in search of their true purpose using my unique blend of coaching methods. I strive to leave a legacy of fully actualized and…
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David Moorhouse
Retired
Updates
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Happy B.C. Day! Today, we celebrate our province which is home to Canada's most diversified ports. From grain to lumber, automotives and agrifoods, our members are responsible for safely and efficiently handling $800 M worth of critical goods Canadians and the world rely on every day. We take pride in supporting our members and doing our part to ensure Canada's West Coast ports serve B.C. and beyond.
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Happy Vancouver Pride Weekend! We're proud of our diverse workforce and we are committed to inclusion and welcoming workplaces on the waterfront. We stand with our members and our supply partners in recognizing Vancouver's vibrant 2SLGBTQAI+ community and hope you'll join us in celebrating this weekend and everyday.
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We are excited to share that we have refreshed the BCMEA brand! Our new look is a modern evolution of our existing brand that better reflects the BCMEA and the members we serve and visually represent the progress we’ve been driving in our industry. We hope you share our excitement for this new chapter for the BCMEA. A sincere thanks to all those that helped to bring our refreshed brand to life.
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Since the BCMEA’s Waterfront Training Centre opened, our members have invested $180 million in training and upskilling the waterfront workforce of tomorrow. Together, we are proud to be best equip waterfront workers with the skills necessary to keep B.C.’s port industry going. By prioritizing investments in safety and excellence in waterfront training means ensuring more productive and reliable supply chain operations. #BCMaritime #BCWaterfrontWorkers #CanadianSupplyChain #Sustainable Port #Strongwaterfrontcommunities
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The BCMEA is proud to train and upskill the waterfront workforce of the future. Thanks to our members, the BCMEA invested $35 million in developing a world-class, award-winning Waterfront Training Centre (WTC). The WTC is a safe and controlled learning environment where new recruits can train and upskill on full-scale waterfront equipment without impacting active terminal site operations. In the last decade, over 6,600 workers have been recruited and trained at the WTC. #BCMaritime #BCWaterfrontWorkers #CanadianSupplyChain #Sustainable Port #Strongwaterfrontcommunities
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Thanks to our members’ investments in critical infrastructure upgrades and skills training, B.C.’s waterfront workforce has experienced incredible growth. Over the past decade, B.C.’s waterfront has increased by over 2,500 well-paying, family supporting jobs. #BCMaritime #BCWaterfrontWorkers #CanadianSupplyChain #SustainablePort #Strongwaterfrontcommunities
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On behalf of our members and the waterfront workforce - Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 We are proud to support our members in their efforts to ensure the safe and efficient movement of critical cargo that Canadians and the world depend on. Today and every day we celebrate all those that help to keep the Canada’s supply chain moving! #BCMaritime #BCWaterfrontWorkers #CanadianSupplyChain # Sustainable Port #Strongwaterfrontcommunities
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On National Indigenous Peoples Day we honour the history, culture, and experiences of the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action #92, our Senior Leadership Team and some of our members gathered for a learning session aimed at deepening our understanding of the contributions of Indigenous communities. The session focused on exploring the current landscape of economic reconciliation, particularly within the maritime sector, held at the Tsawwassen First Nation. As part of our ongoing reconciliation journey, the BCMEA continues to reflect and reaffirm our commitment to enhancing our learnings about Indigenous Peoples, and further our reconciliation efforts on the waterfront and in our communities. To honour and celebrate Indigenous People's Day attend a local event in your community: Vancouver - Downtown East Side Powwow - June 23 - 12 -10 pm Oppenheimer Park: https://lnkd.in/gtpbAPQt Prince Rupert - 26th annual National Indigenous Day event - June 2 - 12 to 8 pm - Prince Rupert Rotary Waterfront: https://ow.ly/14Tx50SnyAS
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As the Presenting Partner for the BC Lions Football Club Be More Than a Bystander program, the BCMEA attended the season opener this weekend. What a fun evening celebrating the team's big WIN with more than 53,00 fans.🦁🏈 We’ll be cheering for the Lions all season long and into the CFL post season as a sponsor for the Grey Cup Festival coming to Vancouver November 10-17. 🏆 Be More Than a Bystander is an initiative between Ending Violence Association of BC and the Lions aimed at understanding the impact of gender-based violence and the BCMEA supports bringing this message to youth in schools across British Columbia. Learn more about the #BeMoreThanABystander program and how to support efforts to end bullying, harassment and violence here: https://lnkd.in/gA69Ednw.
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