Get Involved
There are several ways to get involved with the HPSC and we invite all types of industry stakeholders to participate. Consider the following opportunities and connect with us through any, or all of them, today!
Ways to Participate
Stay Connected
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Commitment/Availability Level Encouraged:
<1 hour/month: reading the newsletter and occasional special announcements
Offer Strategic Guidance
As a Sector Council member, participate in the Industry Advisory Committee to help shape the strategy of the HPSC and home performance industry as a whole
Commitment/Availability Level Encouraged
4-6 hours/year: two meetings a year and potential supporting tasks, in addition to Sector Council participation
Join a Sector Council
The HPSC believes industry input is critical to developing effective long-term policies and programs that support home performance. Through our Industry Sector Councils, we facilitate industry engagement and development in the areas of advocacy, market growth, capacity building and quality workmanship.
Mandate
The mandate of each Sector Council is to guide the development of a professional, profitable and long-term sustainable home performance industry.
Benefits of Participation
The benefits of participating in a Sector Council include the opportunity to:
- Strengthen our BC Home Performance Stakeholder Council as an industry voice;
- Inform policies and programs that remove barriers and support growth of the industry;
- Contribute to increasing the business opportunities for you and your industry; and
- Network and collaborate with your industry-leading peers.
Requirements for Participating
As a participant of a Sector Council you would be requested to:
- Able to commit to attending 60-90-minute quarterly meetings to support Council development and activities for a minimum of one (1) year
- Provide your personal perspectives and recommendations on industry issues and opportunities
- Engage with your peers on the Council via conference calls, meetings or workshops
- Participate in consensus-based decision making;
- Volunteer less than, or approximately equal to, one to three hours (≤ 1-3 hours) each month
Additional Questions?
Interested candidates are invited to reach out directly to Braidey Sturgeon
Sector Councils participants will be added to the HPSC newsletter list. Industry association participants represent their organizational opinion.
Industry Advisory Committee
Overview
The Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) is open to industry representatives from a range of backgrounds covering the retrofit sectors, provincial and municipal governments and utilities. Key features of the IAC are outlined below.
Purpose
- Discuss key sector priorities, explore common issues and links to whole home performance
- Cross-sectoral collaboration
VISIBILITY
- One board meeting a year dedicated to IAC presentation and discussion
- Inform HPSC priorities and Contractor Forum priorities
frequency
- Up to 4 60-90-minute meetings per year
composition
- Key stakeholders (maximum of 2) from each Sector Council, representatives from HPSC’s strategic/funding partners, and other utilities/government.
Timeline
- Ongoing since 2021
Join the Industry Advisory Committee
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Suitable candidates for the IAC will be:
- currently working in one of the HPSC’s sectors of focus in BC (i.e., General Retrofit, HVAC, Windows & Doors, Insulation, Energy Advisors, and Utilities/Government)
- passionate about growing the home performance industry in BC
- able to commit to attending 60-90-minute quarterly meetings for the IAC
- able to commit to attending 60-90-minute quarterly meetings for their respective Sector Council (this includes current Sector Council members willing to continue their involvement OR new candidates willing to join a Sector Council)
Interested candidates are invited to reach out directly to Braidey Sturgeon