SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

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March 7

• 8 am - 6:30 pm Manufacturer training - Four Points Sheraton Hotel (scroll down for session details)

• 7:30 pm OPCA and Sponsor Hospitality - Four Points Sheraton Hotel

March 8

• 8:30 am - POST Safety Forum / Breakfast / Lunch -  Four Points Sheraton Hotel Breakfast served at 7:30 a.m.  
• Noon-5pm - Convenience U / Carwacs Show - International Centre

Shuttle bus:

Shuttle available from Four Points to the International Centre (March 8 only)

• Four Points Sheraton to International Centre: 11:45, 12:15 & 1:15
• International Centre to Four Points: 4:15 & 5:15

• 6:30 pm - OPCA Dinner & Entertainment featuring comedian Big Daddy Tazz- Four Points Sheraton Hotel

• 9 pm - Sponsor hosted hospitality -  Four Points Sheraton Hotel.

March 9

• 9:00 am - OPCA Annual General Meeting - Four Points Sheraton

Continental breakfast available at 8:30 and Lunch served at noon

• Noon-5pm - Convenience U / Carwacs Show - International Centre

 

STEP #1 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION    

Register for the conference

STEP #2 MANUFACTURER TRAINING SESSION REGISTRATION

Closed - please contact Michelle Rae 705-321-2072 to register

CONVENIENCE U / CARWACS at the International Centre 

All OPCA conference registrants will be pre-registered for the Convenience U / Carwacs Show**

Bonus! All OPCA members that attend the show will be entered to win a $100 Keg Gift Card - courtesy of Stagnito!  

**Badges to be picked up at the Carwacs registration table at the International Centre

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Candace Carnahan

At the POST safety forum

Workplace Safety Advocate | Culture Change Agent | Inspirational Speaker

Lauded as one of the “Faces of the Future” by Maclean’s magazine, Candace Carnahan uses her unique life lessons to inspire us to dismantle the roadblocks that hinder efficiency, while celebrating the attitudes and behaviors that promote success–whether personal or professional. With irrepressible energy, she taps into her own experiences to inspire audiences to realize their full potential, sharing her belief that having the “Courage to Care” through standing up for others is a transformational concept.

 

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

at the POST safety forum 

WSPS offers unparalleled health & safety expertise, insight and solutions for creating healthy work environments where employees thrive and businesses prosper.

WSPS will be on hand at the POST safety forum to discuss current issues relevant to members with respect to safety, legislation and best practices.

Big Daddy Tazz 

at the OPCA Dinner

Often described as “one of the most talented comics in the business”, Big Daddy Tazz has been delighting crowds at fundraisers, corporate events, festivals and on television for more than a decade and a half. Known as the “Bi-Polar Buddha”, Tazz is equal parts comedian and motivational speaker, who likes to enlighten, educate and inspire. As a result, his one-man shows have drawn rave reviews and standing ovations from coast-to-coast.

Tazz’s many national festival appearances have included the prestigious Just for Laughs festival in Montreal, the Moncton Comedy Festival, and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, for which he often multitasks as a writer, producer and performer. Tazz’s explosive gala performances at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival over the years can be seen frequently on CBC television and the Comedy Network.

Technical Standards & Safety Authority

at the OPCA Annual General Meeting

Providing an overview of the updates to the Liquid Fuels Handling Code. 

Submit your question for TSSA

 

Environment Canada

at the OPCA Annual General Meeting

Providing an overview federal regulations pertinent to our our industry 

Submit your question for Environment Canada

MANUFACTURER TRAINING - SESSION DETAILS

Training sessions offered:

APT - Piping training sessions - Sponsored by Franklin Fueling Products (length: approx 90 min each)

CSI - Tank installation training session - Sponsored by Waleco & Containment Solutions (length: approx 90 min.)

Red Thread & Red Jacket  - Sponsored by Red Leonard & Associates (length: approx 3 hrs)

FE Petro - Submersible pumping systems certification - Sponsored by Franklin Fueling Products (length: approx. 3 hrs)

Flexworks - Piping training session - Sponsored by OPW (length: approx. 90 min)

Petrovend - Tank gauge information session  (not certification session) - Sponsored by OPW (length: approx 90 min.)

PD McLaren - RDR Commisioning procedures and certification. Sponsored by PD McLaren (length: approx 90 min)

Icon - Installer certification training - Sponsored by Waleco and Icon (length: approx. 90 min)

Veeder Root - PLLD training - Training based on new regulation. Sponsored by Gilbarco (length: approx. 90 min each) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SESSION INFO

Morrison Bros. - Installation, operation and maintenance of Aboveground Tank equipment used in the Liquid Fuels Handling Code and the Code for Oil Burning Equipment B-139. - Sponsored by Morrison Bros. (length: approx. 90 min)

Computrol - Installation training session (length: approx. 90 min.)

All sessions to be held at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel—6257 Airport Rd. Mississauga. Tel (905) 678-0064

Training sessions are free for OPCA members and employees - Non members submit conference registration form and payment.

Refreshments and lunch provided at no charge to attendees. 

Click here to go to the manufacturer session registration page