Changing Scene

The Government of Canada is providing close to $5 million, over five years, to the National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) for the project Online Apprentice Support Initiatives for Success (OASIS) under the Innovation in Apprenticeship Stream of the Union Training and Innovation Program.

Alberta has entered a critical stage of the pandemic – the arrival of highly transmissible variants have put pressure on our health care system. Public health measures are required to protect the health system and reduce the rising spread of COVID-19 provincewide.

 The National YPN committee is looking forward to welcoming 4 industry leaders who will share their stories, thoughts, and tips and tricks for emerging talent and leadership to establish a successful career within the electrical community.

The annual Skills Ontario Competition and Career Exploration Showcase will run VIRTUALLY on the VFairs platform from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm (EST) and will be set up to replicate the experience of the Toronto Congress Center event as closely as possible, but without the need to travel!

The electric vehicle industry is driving the future of transportation. The launch of EV chargers and the setup of the EV infrastructure is rapidly increasing.

ABB has further evolved its top-selling Terra High Power (HP) charger to offer an elevated experience for consumers and a variety of customization options for charging operators.

Imagine turning a late-starting meeting into getting a few quick tasks off your to-do list. If your Smartphone isn’t integrated with your office process, you are losing about 30 minutes a day of productive time.

Changing technology in Canada’s electricity and renewable energy sectors is impacting job functions and occupations.

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.