Join us at the WETT Annual AGM & Conference!
WETT is pleased to announce that we will be hosting our annual AGM & Conference in Penticton, BC at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre from Wednesday, June 25 to Friday, June 27, 2025!
Why Attend?
Cutting-edge Presentations: Gain awareness and knowledge from industry experts, attend educational seminars, and participate in a full-day, hands-on pellet stove troubleshooting workshop.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals, insurers, and manufacturers shaping the future of solid fuel burning.
Exhibition Hall: Explore the latest products and services in solid-fuel-burning technology from leading suppliers and manufacturers.
Collaboration: Engage in discussions on pressing issues and challenges to determine effective solutions.
What's Included?
Access to all conference sessions of your choosing on Thursday & Friday
Continental breakfast on Thursday & Friday morning
Thursday Lunch
Complimentary coffee, tea, and water during networking breaks
Optional Activities (not included)
Wednesday, June 25th - Formal WETT Pellet Heating Technology Course (PEC). Seating is limited. Registration and costs for this course are not included with the AGM & Conference.
Friday, June 27th - Okanagan Winery Tour scheduled for the afternoon and early evening. Pre-registration and payment for the winery tour must be made separately.
Interested in joining us? Click here to learn more.
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2. Click register once more and enter your email address.
3. Within 30 minutes, complete registration using the link sent to your inbox.
4. Then, you will be asked for an ID. Use the word "WETT" + your Member ID number.
WETT Holiday Office Hours
Dear Valued WETT Members,
Due to the holiday season, our office hours will be limited. From December 24 to January 2, we will have limited access to emails.
If your matter is urgent, please email us at info@wettinc.ca, ensuring the subject line includes "Urgent" to prioritize your request.
On behalf of everyone at WETT, we wish you a safe and joyous holiday season. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to serving you in the new year!
Warm regards,
The WETT Team
Stay safe this holiday season.
Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday season!
WETT and Canada’s Fire Safety officials remind you of the importance of inspecting and sweeping your chimney at least once a year. Routine maintenance plays a crucial role in preventing chimney fires.
As we approach the holiday season, here’s an important safety tip: Your home’s wood stove or fireplace is designed for burning firewood—not garbage. Avoid burning used gift wrap, ribbons, bows, boxes, or any other waste materials. These items can cause intense heat surges, which might ignite a chimney fire, especially if your system hasn’t been recently cleaned or inspected.
Stay cozy, stay safe, and enjoy the season responsibly!
Canada Post Strike
Please be advised that if you are awaiting a package containing course materials or declaration documents, there is a delay due to the ongoing Canada Post strike. For more information, please visit Canada Post.
If you have any questions, please contact info@wettinc.ca.
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Call for Applications- SME Researchers
Request for Applications:
Subject Matter Experts Content Researchers.
Wood Energy Technology Transfer Inc (WETT) is looking for 6 Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) Content Researchers to join a roster supporting course development led by the Education Coordinator. We are looking for experts in the following areas:
· Inspections (2 positions)
· Installations / technicians (2 positions)
· Installations / technician – Masonry (1 position)
· Insurance professionals (1 position)
The Role:
As a SME Content Researcher, you will use your expertise, research and communication skills to produce short written reports on subjects requested by the Education Coordinator. It is anticipated that a SME Content Researcher will work for a minimum of 10 hours over the course of 2025. SME Content Researchers will be compensated at a rate of 75$ per hour.
What you bring to the role:
You will have:
· Current and demonstrable expertise in at least one of the subject areas listed above
· Excellent research and written communication skills
· Effective time management skills and availability
· Experience as a WETT member in good standing for a minimum period of 5 consecutive years.
· Ability to research and concisely explain answers to difficult questions.
How to Appy:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to the WETT Office (certification@wettinc.ca) by December 31st, 2024.
Supporting WETT’s work:
WETT, a non-profit training and education association, oversees a program with the objective of developing, maintaining, promoting and delivering professional training courses within the framework of the Wood Energy Technical Training Program (WETT) for practitioners of trades related to the sale, installation, maintenance and inspection of systems using wood and other biomass fuels. WETT offers a series of core courses required for the certification of WETT members as well as continuing education courses to support WETT members as they continue to learn and develop their skills and knowledge of their industry.
Wood Energy Technology Transfer (WETT) believes that a diverse and pluralistic society is central to our association’s identity. Educators have a responsibility to contribute to a culture that recognizes diversity and fosters social inclusion.
WETT strives to deliver inclusive service. We recognize and energetically affirm the dignity of those we serve and employ, regardless of heritage, education, beliefs, race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental capabilities, or income.
WETT understands that an acceptance of differences can place individual and collective values in conflict. We are committed to tolerance and understanding. We act to ensure that people can enjoy services and employment free from any attempt by others to impose values, customs or beliefs.
We encourage all Canadians to apply regardless of heritage, education, beliefs, race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental capabilities, or income.
If you require accommodation in the hiring process please contact our Executive Director, Rudi Genovese at manager@wettinc.ca
Letter from the President, Matthew Harwood
Greetings from the WETT National Board! My name is Matthew Harwood, and I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself and share some of the latest updates taking place at our organization, as well as some of our goals for the next year.
In 1997, I started working on the loss prevention side of the insurance industry, completing inspections. After almost three decades in the vendor world servicing the largest insurers across Canada, I moved to the insurance side and became a Manager of Prevention at Wawanesa in 2023.
In 2019, I was first appointed to WETT National Board, and served as Treasurer for the past two years. Then, at the June 2024 board meetings, I became the new WETT President for a two-year term.
So, I think you could say that I’ve got a bit of experience from both the inspection side – writing reports and inspecting – as well as being on the consumer-end of the reports – reviewing and helping underwriters to accept the reports provided by WETT-certified professionals.
I’m looking forward to using this experience to help WETT evolve over the next two years.
New Management Company:
As you know, WETT National uses a management company along with the volunteer board to care for the needs of courses, certification, and initiatives to move our organization forward. In September, we transitioned from partnering with Funnel to a new company, Managing Matters. Please be patient with us as we try to get through this as smoothly as possible.
After over 20 years of serving our organization, we are sad to see Funnel go. Many of you have been assisted by Peter, Evonne, and the rest of the team over the years, and we will miss them. We would like to thank them for their many years of diligent service to help us grow to where we are today.
We are excited to work with Managing Matters, who have already shown a wide range of skillsets that will help us as we work towards our goals. Rudi Genovese will be our new Executive Manager, and has a lot of trade experience that will help him to understand and meet our needs.
You will also get to see or talk to Sarah Mackenzie who will be overseeing some of the board and committee meeting and Heitor Purcino who will be scheduling courses, as well as handling certification and education. There are a number of other members of the team who will be assisting, including those who will be responsible for planning events, helping with technology, and managing our communications.
Upcoming Year:
This year as President, my goal is to help us progress to the next level. I believe that this can be done by good communication between all, and working together as a board to listen to and address your needs as members.
Communication: As a board, we serve at your pleasure. None of the board members can dictate policy, and our goals should be your goals. To help with that, we have implemented a new plan to make sure there is clear communication between all board members and affiliate boards, so that everyone knows what is happening.
As you may know, each of the four affiliates has a representative on the National board to advocate for your needs. So, to make sure you are heard, a section of the board meeting will now be dedicated to hearing from the affiliate representatives.
Furthermore, all WETT National board meeting minutes will be circulated to the affiliate board members to bring awareness to new developments. This communication will ensure that whether you are talking to someone from the office, a board member, or an affiliate board member, the same information will be passed on to you.
Strategic Focus: In the near future, a subsection of the board will be tasked with working with Managing Matters to prepare a strategic plan for WETT going forwards. This will allow us to progress and put the effort where it’s most beneficial. Once this plan is prepared, it will be brought to the full board for approval and action.
Some of the key things we are exploring as part of that strategy include:
Communication with the insurance companies and understanding their needs
Investigating development of an app to make filling out reports easier
Updating and streamlining the WETT forms to address comments from members
Providing additional training opportunities and skill-development programs
Researching government grants that could help expedite our growth
Seeking collaborative opportunities with similar organizations
Updating courses to meet current needs and technologies
Educating all stakeholders in the inspection, sweeping, and installation industry on the requirements of WETT certification
Increasing organizational awareness by attending various industry events
Planning special events that incentivize member attendance
In Summary:
We look forward to sharing with you the developments we have achieved at the 2025 AGM in Penticton, BC. There are many exciting plans for that event, including a tour of a manufacturer, a visit to a winery, new educational opportunities, and exhibitors that will make it a remarkable event.
I believe we are at a great place in our organizational development where we can make true, meaningful change for our members, but also for the industry. I am looking forward to this journey with you! Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Matthew Harwood
President
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WETT Award of Excellence
The WETT Award of Excellence recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to advancing the objectives of WETT Inc.
Our 2022 recipient is Brian Yanik.
Brian first arrived in Canada in the 1970s and started cleaning chimneys. In the 1980s, he was part of the Ontario Chimney Sweeps Association and also became a WETT instructor.
Brian has served on the Board and various committees. He is our Technical Consultant and helped to launch the FireWire Quiz. Brian has put in countless hours of dedicated service to promote our industry and this organization.
WETT is pleased to award Brian Yanik with our 2022 Award of Excellence.
Welcome Your 2022-2023 WETT National Board
The Board and Executive Committee for 2022-2023 have been confirmed.
President
Martin Aubé, ON
Past President
Zigi Gadomski, BC
Vice President
Ian Myers, ON
Secretary
Peter Miller, NB
Treasurer
Matthew Harwood, NB
Director
Michael Bullock, AB
Director
Steven Falt, NS
Director
Randy Hoeppner, MB
Director
Gordon Little, AB
Director
Andrew Simpson, BC
Director
Sandy Yorke, NS