WCOWMA and its provincial chapters are undergoing some long-overdue updates to our websites. The website build is coming along nicely and we will be moving from the ‘construction’ phase to the ‘editing’ phase in the next couple of weeks.

Once the sites are fully reconstructed, they will be made live. We are very excited about the coming changes, which should provide a better interface and a more satisfactory user experience for both members and the general public. The new website will feature enhanced member resources as well as an expanded homeowner section. 

As is normal now that the season is starting, we are beginning to hear from homeowners and/or their advocates about failed systems and other issues.

The provincial associations look into these inquires, and provide our recommendation, as well as the information for qualified persons who can assist. 

The SOWMA is hosting a Site & Soils Evaluation Field Day in the Saskatoon Region on Thursday, July 28, 2022. This practical training day is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience evaluating a site, as well as, practicing hand texturing and sampling. 

Installers who have recently completed the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program will be able to take their new knowledge and apply it on-site. Experienced designers and installers should also consider this opportunity to continue their education. 

Register Online | Download Registration Form

The MOWMA is hosting a Site & Soils Evaluation Field Day on July 18th, 2022. This practical training day is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience evaluating a site, as well as, practicing hand texturing and sampling. 

Installers who have recently completed the Onsite Wastewater Practitioner Training Program will be able to take their new knowledge and apply it on-site. Experienced designers and installers should also consider this opportunity to continue their education. 

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Opportunities are now available to participate in the Standard of Practice Update Training. This two-day training is now required for those wishing to maintain their Certificate of Competency in Private Sewage (PSDS ticket). 

July 27-28, 2022 | Virtual Classroom
August 18-19, 2022 | Virtual Classroom

Register now
More in-person classes are coming soon!

Print copies of the new Standard of Practice Manuals are available through the AOWMA storefront.

Students who order the SOP training and the SOP manual at the same time can save on shipping. 

Digital copies can be downloaded from the Safety Codes Council. 

The AOWMA hosted a Site & Soils Evaluation Field Day in Two Hills on June 27th. We had a smaller group of students, allowing for more time with instructor, Dan Morris. A big thank you to our hosts, Len Nadurak and Toni Sime.

The AOWMA also hosted a Site & Soils Evaluation Field Day in Warner County on Friday, June 10th. This was another small class of only 10, led by Daniel Morris. Besides the crazy windy day, it was a great site with interesting soil test pits and everyone learned a lot. All the students in attendance used this soils day to complete their Onsite Wastewater Practitioner training.

These workshops are a great opportunity to get hands-on experience evaluating a site, as well as, practicing hand texturing and sampling. Future sessions will be listed on our website. 

The AOWMA has seen approximately 60 students go through our practitioner training since the beginning of this year. 

Our next session is open for registration, and you can sign up here.

July 19 – 22 & August 9 – 12, 2022 | Virtual Classroom

So far this year, WCOWMA-BC has hosted three site and soil evaluation field days: Courtenay, Kamloops, and Scotch Creek. Over 45 students have attended these sessions. 

These training workshops provide information on assessing soil structure and texture, assessing site conditions and constraints, logging information and applying that knowledge to the design of onsite systems.

Ready to participate? Sign up for our next workshop today. 

July 11, 2022 | Okanagan Region, BC

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The AOWMA has held 7 Septic Sense Workshops so far in 2022, with additional ones scheduled. 

WCOWMA is holding Septic Awareness Week from September 19 - 23. There will be workshops across all of the western provinces, so stay tuned for more details! 

The Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association provides an excellent industry training program for Onsite Wastewater Professionals throughout Western Canada.

This training program has been found to meet or exceed the requirements of the Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement, and the New West Partnership.

Training, including the number of days, varies by province. More details on each program can be found on the provincial training pages, or by contacting our office.

Students will be required to complete an online training component prior to attending the classroom sessions.

Dates to be Announced

Contact the association office at 1-855-872-2645 for more information.
 

 

Dates to be Announced

Ccontact the association office at 855-872-2650 for more information.

Virtual Classroom
July 19 - 22, 2022
August 9 - 12, 2022

Contact the association office at 877-489-7471 for more information.  

 

 

The Provincial associations have all been receiving training applicants who are being funded by the various federal/provincial job grants that are currently available.  

Funding varies between the provinces, but can be upwards of $10,000 per applicant. Employers may have to pay a portion of the tuition and training must involve more than 24 hours of contact/study.

For more information on the job grants in your province, click on the appropriate link below: 

Alberta
https://www.alberta.ca/canada-alberta-job-grant.aspx

British Columbia
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/economic-development/funding-and-grants/bc-employer-training-grant

Saskatchewan
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/hire-train-and-manage-employees/apply-for-the-canada-saskatchewan-job-grant

Manitoba (NEW!)
https://gov.mb.ca/jec/busdev/financial/cmjg/index.html 

You can keep up-to-date on industry events on our events pages:

Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba

It’s important to stay hydrated in the hot weather. Freezing water bottles, or popping a few ice cubes in a wide-mouth bottle, is a great go-to, but if you are getting tired of plain water and want to shake things up, give infused water a try!

If you’ve ever added a bit of lemon to your water, you’ve already taken your first step. This refreshing twist on water packs a bit more wow-factor, giving you the energy you need to keep going. Pack them in a reusable water bottle, or try an insulated thermos and add a few ice cubes.

Start Simple.
Add some slices of cucumber in your water and let it sit. Cucumber is high in nutrients, and contains antioxidants. It has a simple taste and it a great go-to for those new to infusing water.
Strawberry water is sweeter, but also a great simple recipe. Wash the berries, cut off the tops, and then slice the strawberries up and add them to your water bottle.

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