Who is E2 Inc?

E2 Inc. was formed in 2014 as a subsidiary of the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) to provide focused training solutions for industry.

In recent years, government and industry have stepped up their investment in workforce training, focusing on ELTT, apprenticeship training, and other training that leads to trades certification. This is the world of the EJTC.

The purpose of E2 Inc. is to bring the expertise and capacity of EJTC to the industry training field.

 

Industry training, as distinct from workforce training, addresses specific challenges facing individual firms or the industry as a whole. These may be productivity issues, safety issues, or a need to adapt quickly to advances in technology.

Industry training courses tend to be shorter in duration, and may or may not lead to specific certification. Any certification will generally be supplementary to the basic apprentice or journeyperson ticket. This is the world of E2 Inc.

Our mission is to deliver responsive, industry-leading training solutions to BC, Canada and beyond.

Our vision is to deliver responsive, industry-leading training solutions to BC, Canada and beyond.

E2 Inc. has a mandate to provide industry training solutions, recognizing a constant need to adapt to a changing world.

 

    • The world is becoming greener. E2 Inc. provides training solutions that focus on energy efficiency and cost savings (Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Advanced Lighting Controls).

 

    • The pace of technological change is accelerating. E2 Inc. is at the leading edge of technological changes (Advanced Lighting Controls).

 

    • The workplace dynamic is evolving. With the wave of coming retirements, less experienced workers are becoming a larger part of the work picture, while employer expectations are rising. E2 Inc. targets knowledge gaps to help new workers work more safely and productively (Mentorship).

 

  • The face of the workforce is changing. B.C.’s economic growth is creating trades opportunities for people from all demographic groups. In particular, major project proponents and Indigenous-owned enterprises are seeking work-ready employees from Indigenous backgrounds. Working to support Indigenous training is an E2 Inc. priority through Joint Ventures.

Meet our Instructors

  • Farid Poursoltani

    Director of Business Development

    After a successful career in the trades for 13 years that earned him a Red Seal certification in the electrical field, Farid began teaching for the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) in 2012.

    Farid recently completed his third year of Master instructor/trainer program through the IBEW’s National Training Institution (NTI). Farid assists on advance curriculum development for new EJTC courses like Building Automation.

    In addition to his Red Seal and teaching at the EJTC, Farid is specialized in automation and HVAC controls installation, and is a certified Electrical Vehicle trainer/installer. He is also currently attending TRU to complete his Bachelor of Technology. With his extensive background and teaching experience, he has become an integral member of E2 Inc. & the EJTC.

    Farid has recently been appointed E2 Inc. and EJTC’s new Director of Programs.

    Farhad
  • Neil Normandeau

    RSE, Project Manager, Curriculum Development Manager

    After a successful career in the trades for 14 years, earning him a Red Seal certification in the electrical field, Neil began teaching for the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) in 2016.

    Neil will be completing his Master instructor/trainer program through the IBEW’s National Training Institution (NTI) in 2020 and is currently the Manager of Curriculum Development and Special Training Projects for the EJTC.

    In addition to having taught the Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) program, Neil is certified in Electrical Vehicle infrastructure, Energy Storage and Micro-grid systems and is specialized in building automation and controls for HVAC systems. With his experience, Neil has become an integral member of E2 Inc. and the EJTC.

    Neil
  • Kelly Kienleitner

    RSE, Instructor

    After a successful career in the trades for almost 20 years and earning two Red Seal certifications – Motor Winder (Electric Motor Systems Technician) and Electrical – Kelly began teaching for the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) in 2003.

    Kelly completed the Master Instructor/Trainer program plus three years of Advanced Studies through the IBEW’s National Training Institution (NTI) and is currently the EJTC’s Chief Instructor.

    In addition to teaching the EJTC’s Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) program for 6 years, she participated in the EVITP Curriculum Committee and is now a certified EVITP Master Instructor and serves as a subject matter expert on other training initiatives. With her experience, Kelly has become an integral member of the NETCO Blended Learning Committee.

    Kelly

Meet our Partners

Creating great partnerships produces stronger training results.

E2 Inc. thrives on partnerships. In order to carry out our mandate of providing responsive, industry-leading training solutions to a changing world, we develop close ties with key industry partners. This enables us to ensure that our program offerings are what the industry requires, and that they are delivered in a manner that provides the greatest return for our clients.

E2 Inc.’s daily operating partner is BC’s Electrical Joint Training Committee. That’s a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (BC Local 213), and the Electrical Contractors Association of BC.

A key partner in our programming is SkillPlan, a not-for-profit skills development organization. With SkillPlan, we have formed the very successful joint venture Mentorship Matters, a powerful program of skills and strategies for mentoring employees in the workplace.

On the national and international scene, important partners are the National Electrical Trades Council (NETCO), the national joint training committee for the electrical construction industry in Canada.

We also have strategic relationships with such entities as BC Hydro and the BC Institute of Technology.

Maintaining the very highest of industry standards is a top priority for E2 Inc. We work closely with the standard-setting BC Industry Training Authority and other regulatory bodies in the provincial and federal governments. And we have strong working relationships with BC’s Ministry of Jobs, BC’s Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training and Responsible for Labour.

CSA group

 

E2 Inc. maintains status as a Recognized Training Provider for the CSA Group, Canada’s authoritative body for setting industry standards. This means that E2 Inc. has met rigorous criteria for training excellence and has access to the CSA’s tested course curriculum materials and other resources.