You’re Invited: Staff Summer Event on August 15!

The Employee Engagement Committee is excited to host another annual Staff Summer Event this August!

There are so many things to celebrate this year and we’re excited to gather in person once again for our summer event! This will be a fun opportunity to connect in person, hang out with your colleagues and families, and enjoy some delicious grub and games. Oh, and did we mention pets were invited as well? This is one event you won’t want to miss!

Below are some key information and a few tips to make the most of the afternoon. Please take a quick read through, you’ll be happy you did!

Key Details

When: Friday, August 15, 2025

Time: 12:30pm to 3:30pm

Where: Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park @ 📍 Entry via 4551 Byrne Rd, Burnaby, BC V5J 3H7 | Picnic Area #1 & 2.

FREE onsite parking is available along Byrne Rd & Fraser Park Dr.
- Gravel Parking Lot - https://maps.app.goo.gl/oQwoHbu1ckKzYBD96
- Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Parking Lot - https://maps.app.goo.gl/gTaGjJMeYobXsKGz5
Transit accessible via bus route 116 Edmonds/Metrotown Station
See attached map for exact site location (picnic areas #1 & #2)
Need a ride? Are you able to carpool? See our carpool contact list here

📌 Important Notes

Registration is required for all attendees (including yourself and each guest).
Please register by Tuesday, August 5^th.
EEC covers the full cost of meals based on registration. If your plans change, please update your registration ASAP so we can adjust catering numbers accordingly.

Attendance Policy:

This is a mandatory event for all on-site/local staff.

If you choose not to attend, you’ll need to take a flex pass or half day off.
If you have prior commitments (e.g., meetings that cannot be rescheduled), you may continue working with manager approval.

Other information:

Bring activities to share! If you have any lawn games, beach balls, badminton rackets, etc. feel free to bring ‘em!

Get comfortable. Bring your picnic/camping/folding chairs, blankets, sun umbrellas, picnic canopies/tents, etc.
Be weather smart! Rain or shine, the Summer Event will commence! Be sure to bring your sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, raincoat, etc. to be prepared for any weather conditions.

If you are bringing a pet, we kindly ask that you please refrain from bringing them into our Richmond office prior to the event time as non-service animals are strictly prohibited in the building. Pets are more than welcome at the Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park during the event! We also ask that your dogs have a valid dog license tag and are always supervised during the event - there is an open off-leash dog park at our event site for your furry family members to roam free.

Questions about the event? Email the Employee Engagement Committee at EEC@skilledtradesbc.ca and we’d be happy to help!

12:30 PM

Staff Arrival

1:00 PM

Food Service & Ice Cream 🍦

2:30 PM

Lawn Games & Mingle 🛝