Nicole Wiet is a journey level IUEC elevator constructor and served two terms on the IUEC Executive Board. She is a founding member of the BC Tradeswomen Society, a partner in obtaining government funding to improve the culture and retention for tradeswomen. She sits on the governance board for the BCCWITT and was on the planning committee/speaker at the inaugural Women Build BC Conference for tradeswomen in 2021. She spends her free time adventuring with her partner and attending Whitecaps FC matches where she aided the creation of an inclusive and safe supporters group named the South Sisters.
To kick off the New Year in style, the BC Tradeswomen Society partnered with the BC Centre for Women in the Trades to celebrate the memoir written by one of the Society’s Directors at Large, Hilary Peach. Two launch parties were held for her celebrated… Read More »Book Launch Parties!
Congratulations to the newly elected board of the BC Tradeswomen Society and thank you to all those that put their name forward for consideration. The new board would like to thank everyone who attended the AGM on February 26th, 2022. Also a special thanks to… Read More »Welcome the New BC Tradeswomen Society Executive Board
There are two Discover Trades Camps happening in Quesnel this Spring Break. The first one from March 20th-24th is for young women from ages 10-13 and the second is from March 27th-31st for Indigenous Youth. The cost is free and lunches, snacks and personal protective… Read More »Spring Break Discover Trades Camps
On April 11th The BC Tradeswomen Society presented a webinar in partnership with the Tailgate Toolkit Project. Tailgate Toolkit’s About page describes their project: The Tailgate Toolkit Project is an innovative program aimed at increasing access to harm reduction services and ideas for those working… Read More »Tailgate Toolkit Webinar in Review
Our first in person meeting in a long time was a success! 15 tradeswomen showed up, a few familiar faces and lots of new ones. It’s always great networking with new people and hearing about their victories. The next meetup is Tuesday April 19th at… Read More »Lower Mainland Trades Meetup
Raven Hillenbrand, a member of the BC Tradeswomen Society Executive Board of Directors recently visited the Squamish Nation Trades Centre to teach a course for women in the trades. I am honored to have had the opportunity to instruct a piping course at the Squamish… Read More »Raven Hillenbrand Instructs at Squamish Nation Trades Centre
Join Tamara Parris and BC Tradeswomen Society’s Director-at-Large Amandeep Beesla to celebrate Women’s History Month! We will be holding discussions with three amazing women in the industry to learn about their journeys to be successful in our field. To kick off our series we will… Read More »Women in Safety Show: The Progression of Women in Safety
Another opportunity for a webinar this month. So many great opportunities are coming up. Virtual EventWomen in Construction 2022 March 10, 2022 at 1:00pm ET Register for the second annual Women In Construction Virtual Event! We have assembled a stellar lineup of speakers to discuss… Read More »Women in Construction 2022 – Rock to Road
Calling all tradespersons and apprentices! Get you submissions in by March 9th. In celebration of #InternationalWomensDay, ITA, BCCWITT, BuildTogetHER, and BC Tradeswomen Society are teaming up to give away a prize pack to you and a woman in your life who has inspired you! This can… Read More »International Women’s Day Contest
Join us in a free online discussion presented by The Tailgate Toolkit Project and hosted by the BC Tradeswomen Society. During the one-hour interactive presentation, we will address the current toxic drug supply, substance use, mental health and the support networks available in British Columbia.… Read More »Toolbox Talk: Mental Health, Substance Use and Supports in BC