The 2019 CanWEA Operations and Maintenance Summit extends an open invitation for the submission of 250-word abstracts for presentations at the upcoming summit, taking place January 29-30, 2019 in Toronto. Deadline for abstract submissions: Wednesday, October 31, 2018.
The Technopôle Angus, one of the world’s first green neighbourhoods dedicated to employment, just received PLATINUM level certification in the LEED V4 program for the design of sustainable neighbourhoods.
Do you know an outstanding employee, team or leader in your organization that you would like to see recognized for their hard work?
To proactively address the needs of our current and future labour market, Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) will receive federal funding for the new National Occupational Standards (NOS) and Career Portal project.
Hurricane Michael was the strongest hurricane on record to hit the Florida Panhandle, with up to 155 mph winds, destructive flooding, and life-threatening storm surges.
The awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate exceptional leadership, achievement, or innovation in technical safety.
Convectair has awarded a $3,500 scholarship to Charles Sirois, a second-year undergraduate student in electrical engineering at the École Polytechnique de Montréal.
On January 1, 2019, Technical Safety BC will introduce a new and lowered set of fees for electricity production and storage systems, such as renewable energy systems (s.64 of the Canadian Electrical Code), generators, and batteries.
Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises, replaces Outgoing Chair Cynthia Hansen, Executive Vice President Utilities & Power Operations at Enbridge Inc.
The eTrophy series debuts in December 2018 as the main support series to the ABB FIA Formula E Championship at 10 races this coming season. As Official Charging Partner, ABB will provide custom-made, compact Terra fast chargers.
Leaders from Northern Ontario First Nations and Municipalities have called on Ontario to proceed without further delay on the multi-million-dollar East-West Tie transmission project.
The Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is looking for a new board member to represent employers in the designated trades and who will make a positive impact on the future of Alberta’s diverse skilled trades workforce. Deadline for applications: October 18.
A push is on in Canada to designate July 10 as National Lineworker Appreciation Day there, and IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson is encouraging all Canadian members to help make it happen.
Eaton is pleased to announce the appointment of Rahul Duggal to the position of Product Line Manager for Low Voltage Distribution Assembly (LVDA). Rahul will be located at Eaton’s world-class manufacturing facility in Milton, Ontario.
Designed for senior executives in the electrical contracting industry, this program provides state-of-the-art management concepts and analytical tools that build on existing knowledge of electrical contracting businesses and the industry to increase the value and effectiveness of electrical contracting firms.
A municipality, a utility worker and a licensed electrical contractor were all recognized as safety leaders by Ontario’s Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) at its annual meeting on September 28.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
