Changing Scene

Join Gescan and Signify’s Stock & Flow Product Marketer on Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 from 11-12pm MDT for an overview of the latest in selectable lighting solutions stocked and Ready-to-Go at Gescan counters. 

This Tech Talk session will present the latest revisions to the BC Hydro Requirements for their Customer-Owned Primary Services Guide since the last edition issued in March 2018.

With more than 26 years serving the industry, Master Electrician, Len Cicero is recognized by the industry and colleagues as a specialist in Workplace Electrical Safety.

As part of ESA’s Hire a Licensed Electrical Contractor campaign, ESA has partnered with the Holmes Group in an effort to educate homeowners on the need to hire a Licensed Electrical Contractor, file a notification of work with ESA and understand the differences between a Licensed Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician and Certified Electrician.

On February 5, 2021, the Professional Governance Act (PGA) came into force – new governing legislation for Engineers and Geoscientists BC and its registrants.

The Alberta Electrical Alliance Industry Awards are a celebration of dedication and commitment.

BCEA Profesional Development series presents: Perry McDougall,  President of Goodwin Industrial Electric.

The Ontario government is investing $47 million in 2021-22 to hire more apprentices, improve the quality of training and help them complete their training and certification through the new Achievement Incentive Program and the expanded Apprenticeship Capital Grant.

Applications are now open online for the Increased Employment Incentive (IEI), which was announced as a part of StrongerBC: BC’s Economic Recovery Plan.

As a non-profit organization, Skills Ontario relies on the support of partners to continue delivering programming that builds the province’s future skilled workforce, and the charity is thrilled to have received a donation of $35,373 from a large majority of members representing PPO, further strengthening Skills Ontario’s ability to inspire the next generation of skilled trades and tech leaders. 

Liteline has announced they will be establishing a Western Canada Regional Office and Distribution Center.

Ideal Supply is proud to announce that as of January 1, 2021 they have appointed a new Sales Manager for both the Electrical and Industrial divisions.

The Province is providing an additional $2 billion in development financing through B.C.’s HousingHub to finance the construction of thousands of new homes for middle-income families.

Up to 30 eligible British Columbians, over two intakes, will get skills training to prepare them for jobs as construction craft workers and labourers in the Lower Mainland.

ESA’s response team has been working diligently to address the emerging issues.

Increased understanding of reoccurring weather events, such as sand, dust and hailstorms, is critical to driving future project efficiencies and extending photovoltaic (PV) module lifetimes, according to UL…