REA Mentoring & Coaching Program

Program Overview

CACEA offers an annual REA mentoring program for FULL and JUNIOR category members.

This is a value-added opportunity for CACEA members to build relationships and expand their skillsets – whether as a mentor or protégé.

Through the 6-month program that involves informal coaching and one-on-one discussions, REA members can connect; access a wealth of information; and ensure they are providing reliable and credible services. Participants of the program have access to highly experienced EA professionals.

The objectives of the program are to:

Help both mentors and protégés identify and achieve professional development and personal growth goals.
Foster higher levels of engagement, professionalism and consistent practices.
Equip participants with the tools necessary to perform to their highest capability.

CACEA Mentoring Program is the perfect resource to ask questions in a safe and supportive environment; enhance your knowledge and expertise; and expand your network.

Get Involved

To participate in the program either as a protégé or mentor, simply complete an application form. The Mentoring Program committee will facilitate the pairings, host a kick-off meeting in March (virtual format), and conduct periodic check-ins.

New applications will open in 2025.

For questions about the program, please email info@cacea.ca.

Hear what our members say about the program

	“As a mentor, it was very satisfying helping a new EA get off the ground as opposed to having to figure out many of the same things like I had to 12 years earlier.” Stan Jang \| Building Balance Consulting Inc.		”Mentoring is an opportunity for me to give back to the Energy Advisor industry by helping new REAs.” Stephan Magneron \| Homesol Building Solutions Inc.
	“The mentoring program provided me with a great opportunity early in my EA career to connect with an experienced EA to discuss both technical questions as they came up as well as broader industry topics.” Adrian Baker \| Driftwood Drafting		“Having access to an experienced EA has been an invaluable part of my career development, and I really enjoyed the conversations that came out of the relationship.” Andreas Gagnier \| Shoreline Building Performance

Where else can you have one-on-one time with industry experts including:

John Harris, DSG Building Diagnostics
EA since 2000; PEng; highly sought trainer and consultant; new and existing home expertise; Credentials : R-2000; ESNH; HRAI Residential Air System Design Technician (RASDT); HRAI Residential Hydronics Design Technician (RHDT), Thermal Imaging Level II BCIN (HVAC - House, Part 8)

Stan Jang, Building Balance Consulting Inc.
EA since 2008; new and existing home expertise; Credentials : MURBS

Sacha Klein, A & J Energy Consultants
EA since 2015; 2021 EnerQuality EA of the Year; new and existing home expertise; Credentials : R-2000; ESNH; MURBS, CHBA Net Zero

Lauren Lipka, CHBA New Brunswick
EA since 2003; CACEA board member; highly sought trainer and advisor; new and existing home expertise; Credentials : R-2000; ESNH; MURBS, CHBA Net Zero

Stephan Magneron, Homesol Building Solutions
EA since 2010; highly sought trainer and advisor; new and existing home expertise; Credentials : R-2000; ESNH; NURBS, CHBA Net Zero; Certified Passive House Consultant (PHI and PHIUS) PHIUS Verifier, LEED Green Rater, CEA, Algonquin College Advanced Housing

Dave Turnbull, Enerspec Energy Solutions
EA since 2017; highly sought trainer; new and existing home expertise; Credentials : MURBS

Abraham Wairisal, City of Toronto
EA since 2017; highly sought trainer; new and existing home expertise; Credentials : ESNH, MURBS, Quality Assurance Specialist, Service Organization Manager

Jack Zhou, A & J Energy Consultants
EA since 2006; highly sought trainer and consultant; new and existing home expertise; Credentials : R-2000; ESNH; MURBS; CHBA Net Zero; HRAI Residential Air System Design Technician (RASDT), HRAI Residential Hydronics Design Technician (RHDT), Radon Testing and Mitigation Specialist, Super E Standard, Infrared Thermography Level 1

	“As a mentor, it was very satisfying helping a new EA get off the ground as opposed to having to figure out many of the same things like I had to 12 years earlier.” Stan Jang \| Building Balance Consulting Inc.		”Mentoring is an opportunity for me to give back to the Energy Advisor industry by helping new REAs.” Stephan Magneron \| Homesol Building Solutions Inc.
	“The mentoring program provided me with a great opportunity early in my EA career to connect with an experienced EA to discuss both technical questions as they came up as well as broader industry topics.” Adrian Baker \| Driftwood Drafting		“Having access to an experienced EA has been an invaluable part of my career development, and I really enjoyed the conversations that came out of the relationship.” Andreas Gagnier \| Shoreline Building Performance