The Executive Board of the Provincial Council conducts the business of the Council between Conventions. Among other responsibilities, the Executive Board is responsible for the strategic direction of the BTA, the financial well-being of the organization, the hiring of the Executive Director, and reporting to stakeholders on priorities and results. The Constitution and Bylaws is available in Member Resources.
Building Trades of Alberta Executive Board Members
| Ian Robb Chairman | UNITE HERE Local 47 |
| Keith Stevenson Financial Secretary Treasurer | International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 720 |
| Alan Ramsay | International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftsmen Local 1 |
| Shawn Griffin | Sheet Metal Workers International Local 8 |
| John Sedor | International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 17 |
| John Desrosiers | Construction & General Workers Local 92 |
| Kevin Lecht | International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators Local 110 |
| Michael McLean | International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 122 |
| Graham Fitzsimmons | International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 130 |
| George Emery | Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons International Local 222 |
| Allan Porter | International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 362 |
| John White | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 424 |
| Robert Taylor | United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 488 |
| Trevor Robertson | United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 496 |
| Rob Calver | International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental & Reinforcing Ironworkers – Local 725 |
| Derrick Schulte | The Alberta Regional Council of Carpenters and Allied Workers Local 1325 |
| Ted Remenda | Millwrights, Machinery Erectors and Maintenance Union (Alberta Regional Council) – Local 1460 |
CBTU Press Release: Labour Mobility, Skills Shortage
Press release 20 February 2019, CBTU CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE TAX INCENTIVES TO INCREASE LABOUR MOBILITY, ADDRESS SKILLS SHORTAGE – Inclusion of Community Benefit Agreements in public infrastructure projects one way to address skills shortage, benefit all [...]
“Community Benefits Requirements” Tied to Procurement: A Welcome Opportunity
The February newsletter of the Canadian Construction Association includes an update on its ongoing campaign to remove “community benefits requirements as a condition of procurement”. According to the article, the CCA has been meeting with (lobbying) members of parliament and the [...]
Stars – Building Magic in the Air Gala
Stars Air Ambulance held a very successful "Building Magic in the Air Gala" Saturday night at the Chateau Lacombe. The BTA Charitable Foundation acted as the Project Manager Sponsor of the Gala for the 8th consecutive year. Representing the [...]
Community Benefit Agreements Can Work for Alberta
In an October 9 Edmonton Journal opinion piece, Ken Kobly, President of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, warns that "Community benefit agreements may not work for Albertans". On the one hand, Kobly raises alarmist cries about special interests, red tape, escalating [...]