Why Be A Member?

Our Members say...

• We would never be at our level of success without the support of the OEL network...
• OEL offers a library of knowledge for today's contractors...
• The association keeps us connected with industry peers..and offers insight, education & guidance on trends, forecasts and issues affecting our industry and our businesses...
• It's essential that we keep up with techniques, standards & solutions for new products so we can guarantee our customers quality workmanship...
• The OEL gives us the power to affect positive change in the industry...
• Savings from OEL benefit and discount programs can more than cover the cost of membership...

Our 2012 Member Benefit & Discount Programs

Business Services

• Online Training using OEL’s eUniversity Training Portal with MasteryNet at $24.95 per person per course. 
• Credit Protection and Cheque Guarantee Programs to safeguard accounts receivable against unexpected financial losses. 
• Online payment available soon plus we’ve expanded our credit card option to include American Express & Discover in addition to Visa & Mastercards. 
• Legal Consulting for OEL Electrical Contractor Members with a free 15 minute telephone consultation, once a month to discuss your labour relations issues. 
• 10% discount for individuals at Marks Work Wearhouse/Imagewear and 15% discounts for chapter orders (contact Sheila). 
• OEL’s partnership with the Merit OpenShop Contractor's Association through Merit Canada Group Benefit Plan includes The Hourbank Benefit Plan , and the Owner/Operator Plan for companies with 1 to 2 employees including the owner, 
• Federated Insurance 's Commercial Insurance programs using Association Advantage program. 

Vehicle Management

• JPL Leasing offers Customized Commercial & Corporate Vehicle Programs 
• Chrysler Canada Fleet Discount Program for OEL members offers 2012 Chrysler Dodge Jeep vehicles with savings up to $11,525. 
• Mr. Lube discounts of 15% off oil changes and 10% off all other services. 
• 9%-35% discounts on programs available for new members with Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) s uch as Insurance, Travel Services and Emergency Roadside Assistance. 
• 2 cents/ litre Imperial Oil and Esso Monthly Savings available to OEL members. 
• 3-10% with Petro Canada Savings Plans. League Members can realize significant savings, including 2 cents/litre on grades of gasoline & diesel, 10% on car wash, 3% on vehicle propane, 5% on parts & Labour at any Petro-Canada’s Certigard Car Care Centres 

Marketing and Communications

• Member Referral Program : When a new member joins the OEL and pays their first year Provincial membership, the OEL Provincial Office will pay the referring member
  
  • a $50 Visa Reward Card.
• Worldlynx wireless , Canada’s largest independent Bell Dealer
• Social Media to connect with members and customers
  
  • We’re now on LinkedIn... Join the Ontario Electrical League group.
  • We’re now on Twitter... follow us at OEL 3
  • We’re now on Facebook...Join the conversation -Click on “like”
• 1-800ConferenceCalling now offers Video along with the Audio for OEL committees.
• Dialogue distributed quarterly to all OEL members and partners provides updates on contractor, industry & government relations issues, OEL activities and member news.
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  Contractor Newsbrief summarizes the latest activities of your Contractor Committee and is forwarded monthly to OEL contractor members.
  Chapter Newsletter is forwarded monthly to OEL Chapter Leaders and includes information on chapter activities throughout the province and updates on issues of importance to chapter members.

Meetings and Events

Scholarship Program

The OEL participates in the EFC Scholarship program which offers Post Secondary School Scholarships towards enrolment in University, College or an Apprenticeship in Electrical or a related program. OEL offers 5 electrical apprenticeship scholarships valued at $500 each to OEL members and their families. Watch for details of the 2012 program.