Pre-Apprenticeship Consultations: Measuring Student Success
As part of a new project, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is inviting members of the apprenticeship community to participate in one-day consultation sessions on pre-apprenticeship.
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Southwire Makes Customer Experience, Sales Appointments
Southwire Canada welcomes Janny Hogen Esch to the role of Manager, Customer Experience, and Sean Large to the position of Industrial Sales Representative, Western Canada.
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Hydro One and London Hydro Complete $36M Investment in Transformer Station Update
Residents and businesses in downtown London, Ontario can expect more reliable power service courtesy of a $36 million investment in the city’s Nelson Transformer Station, the first step in a multi-year project to replace the aging station.
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Standard and Stanpro to Merge in 2019
Standard and Stanpro have announced their planned merger that will take effect later this year. Strategically this merger will apply both companies’ strengths and synergies to increasing the combined entity’s value proposition, and to investing and growing at an accelerated pace.
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Students: Enter Schneider Electric’s Go Green in the City Challenge
The Go Green in the City challenge is now entering its 9th year and the 2019 edition is going to be even bigger, better and bolder. Schneider Electric is looking for students from around the world who are willing to put their skills and ideas to the test.
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7 Electrical Industry Members Among 2019’s Top Employers for Young People
Siemens, Schneider and five utilities are among Canada’s top 100 employers of young people. This special designation recognizes employers that offer the nation’s best workplaces and programs for young people just starting their careers.
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Siemens Canada, NB Power and Nova Scotia Power Receive $36M for Smart Grid Atlantic Project
The $35.66 million in federal funding is for a joint pilot project that will research and test in real time how the grid of the future can optimize integration of renewables, ensure grid stability…
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Canadian-led Solar Project to Support Women’s Group in Burkina Faso
At a ribbon cutting ceremony on January 19, a solar-powered community hub officially became operational in the central Burkina Faso town of Pâ, providing numerous resources and tools that will power learning, communication and industry.
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Canada Joins International Renewable Energy Agency
Canada has become the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s 160th member to join the global intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the widespread adoption of renewable energy.
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Schneider Electric Connects Container Ships to Shore Power Electrical in Vancouver
A Schneider Electric Canada Inc. solution chosen by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is reducing greenhouse gas (GHG), air emissions and noise from ships while docked at the port’s Centerm Container Terminal.
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Apply Now for 2019 Apprenticeship Incentive Grants
The federal government is offering three types of apprenticeship incentive grants.
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February 28: Best Practices for Inclusive Workplaces
Participants in this one-day roundtable in Vancouver, BC, hosted by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum, will gain insights on creating welcoming workplaces and how to encourage those not traditionally represented to pursue and achieve success.
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Alberta Home Builder to Add Solar Power to All New Homes
Jayman Built, an award-wining Alberta homebuilder, has committed to including solar panels in all new homes it builds this year. The builder has already been installing solar panels on the roofs of about 750 homes a year. The panels will be installed by Calgary-based SkyFireEnergy.
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Federal Government Invests $5M in 100 EV Fast Chargers Across Quebec
To be built by Hydro-Québec with funding from Natural Resources Canada’s Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative, these chargers will be part of Hydro-Québec’s Electric Circuit, the largest public charging network for electric vehicles in Canada.
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2 Canadian Firms Represented on AD Board of Directors
Following the 2018 AD LLC Board of Directors elections, Martin Deschênes, Vice Chairman of the Board of Groupe Deschênes Inc. was re-elected to the board. Tim Horsman, President & CEO, E.B. Horsman & Son, also serves on the board. Board terms are generally seven years.
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Arlington Appoints New Sales Reps
Arlington Industries has appointed Electra Sales as the company’s new sales representative for Saskatchewan, and TMC Sales for Manitoba, and the Northern Ontario Lakehead Region. Both appointments took effect January 2…
