Increasingly Severe Weather Causing More Power Outages in BC
The number of customer outages in BC during major storm events has increased by about 265% from 323,000 customers in 2013 to 1.18 million in 2017, says BC Hydro.
O’Neil Electric Supply to Partner with Siemens Canada in GTA & Southern Ontario
O’Neil Electric Supply is very pleased to announce the addition of Siemens Canada EM LP as the company’s new Power Distribution Equipment Partner.
Manitoba Hydro Appoints New President and CEO
Effective February 4, 2019, Jay Grewal will join Manitoba Hydro from Northwest Territories Power Corporation, where she currently serves as President and CEO.
Careers in Trades Website: New Design and Resources
A joint initiative with Skills/Compétences Canada, the redesigned careersintrades.ca website includes a new Trades Explorer tool, a Talk to a Trade video series developed through interviews filmed at the 2018 National Apprenticeship Conference, and a selection of successful apprenticeship stories.
4 Electrical Industry Members Win National Safety, Wellness Awards
Thirty-one companies were recently recognized by Canadian Occupational Safety as winners of the eight annual Canada’s Safest Employers awards.
Sparks Fly with Success with WiRE and S&C Speed Mentoring
On October 17, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. hosted a WiRE (Women in Renewable Energy) speed mentoring event in which 25 mentees gained one-on-one private mentoring sessions with S&C experts.
OPG and Stem to Partner on Energy Storage
Stem, Inc. and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are launching a new partnership on advanced energy storage systems that will provide Ontario businesses with innovative, turnkey energy solutions to manage their energy costs.
Ideal Supply Signs Up as VersaPay’s Newest Distribution Client
VersaPay provides cloud-based invoice-to-cash solutions including electronic invoice presentment and payment, automated accounts receivable, cash application and collections management.
Three Electrical Industry Members Among Canada’s Top Employers for 2019
These three organizations from Canada’s electrical industry rank among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, a national competition to determine which employers lead their industries in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees: Emera Inc., Schneider Electric Canada, and 3M Canada.
Enter to Win the Fluke 70th Anniversary Sweepstakes
Fluke is celebrating its 70th anniversary by giving away a prize package valued at US$6,000. Prizes include accessories, branded gear, and, of course, tools. Deadline to enter: November 30.
AD Rewards “Redeem for a Dream” Contest
This past summer, from July 1 to September 15, AD Rewards ran the Redeem for a Dream promotion.
New Northern Lights College Trades Facility Offers Future-building Skills
The new trades training centre provides hands-on learning using industry-standard equipment. Apprenticeship programs, including electrician, aircraft maintenance engineering, and power engineering.
November 21: Interviewing and Selection Skills
The Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA) has partnered with the Mechanical Contractors Association on a 2-hour training session that provides tools and techniques to help choose candidates who will fit your organization.
CEA Honours Industry Leaders in Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
At an award ceremony in Ottawa last week, the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) honoured four industry leaders in sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Saskatchewan Adopts 2018 CE Code Part 1
In line with past practices, SaskPower Electrical Inspections will allow a grace period and begin enforcing the new code on January 1, 2019.
Ontario’s ESA Seeks Adjudicative and Industry Professionals to Sit on ESA Review Panel
As part of the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA)’s review and modernization of its appeals process, ESA is expanding and diversifying its Review Panel Roster.
