President's Message

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                       I hope this message finds you and yours well and in good health

The building Operators Association will delay the trade show to the spring. We send regrets and will try to arrange it to not coincide with the oil and gas shows that typically run the spring dates.  I will contact the companies that made inquiries to let them know of the proposed schedule. 

By now you should have received the membership dues notification. I hope you will process it asap. It is our source of revenue that allows us to continue. Please, support us as we support you.

The Building Operator BOMA 5th class course starts up this winter, January 7th 2025 and again  it will be three hours on Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5PM to 8PM the duration of the course will last for about 5 months (150 hours). Successful Graduates will be able to write the government exam. Because the course is virtual it doesn’t mater from where in Alberta you are. We had a student take the course who was living in Ontario and was preparing to move to Alberta. To register or inquire about the upcoming course please contact the BOMA office at 403- 237-0559.

I have met over the last few years Building Operators like me, who work this career as a part time job. That even though I spent a whole career working every day as a Building Operator. I still enjoy the feeling of seeing a building running well, of satisfying customers. As a part time Building Operator, I can manage a small contract and take time off to do what I want. This “Gig” can be as a subcontract with a controls contractor or a general contractor. It allows you the freedom to do what you do best, Operate Buildings and then take the time off to go fishing, hey, it works for others and it works for me it can work for you too! 

See you at the next meeting, November 12th at the Danish Canadian Club

With Kind Regards, Les Anderson