Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) is opening a new segment of its national Job Board and launching new funding and resources for employers to recruit and retain internationally trained workers for workplace opportunities in Canada’s electricity sector.
Thermon announced it acquired Powerblanket, a North American supplier of heated blankets built upon patented heat spreading technology and portable industrial chillers.
Atkore Inc. announced the acquisition of the assets of Talon Products, LLC, a provider of patented, non-metallic, injection molded cable cleats for use in power distribution applications.
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced the appointment of Ms. Sonia Vahedian to the position of Chief Operating Officer, where she will ensure the long-term financial and operational viability of NEMA through effective planning, forecasting, and treasury oversight.
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough was at the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s (CAF) 2022 National Apprenticeship Conference to announce the launch of the new, federal Apprenticeship Service.
AD and Torbsa Limited are announcing an agreement to merge the two groups. The merger is expected to close July 1, 2022.
Franklin Empire Inc., the largest independently owned electrical distributor in Canada, and MONTONI are excited to launch the construction of the company’s new headquarters designed to support future growth.
The new President of the ECAA is Neil Moffatt of Calgary.
Stanpro is proud to announce that its Products Warranty has been awarded certification by the National Lighting Bureau’s (NLB) Trusted Warranty Program. The NLB Trusted Warranty Program recognizes excellence in lighting companies that meet objective quality standards and practices regarding their warranty administration.
June marks is Pride Month, a time to recognize the impact that 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, and all other affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify) individuals have had on society locally, nationally, and internationally, as well as a time to reflect on striving for and ensuring equal justice and opportunities for all.
The Electrical Contractors Association of Ontario (ECAO) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded Skills Development Funding of $1.7 million from the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. Ontario’s Skills Development Program bolsters ground-breaking training and development projects that upskill workers and prepare job seekers for meaningful work in their communities.
Nexans has been awarded a contract with a value of more than 100 million euro to supply Enedis with medium voltage power distribution cables and services for the next 4 years.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), global equipment suppliers, and other stakeholders announced the establishment of the Electric Energy OT Security Profile working group hosted by the International Society of Automation ISA99 standards committee.
Technical Safety BC released its 2021 State of Safety and Annual Report. The report outlines extreme weather events, a lack of public awareness about carbon monoxide safety, and concerns around continued work by unlicensed individuals as some of the most significant safety challenges facing British Columbians.
The launch of the Apprenticeship Service stands to help overcome financial barriers employers face to hiring and training first-year apprentices, according to the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA).
On day one of the National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) annual educational conference that is hosting leaders from the electrical industry from across the country for two days of networking, education, a trade show and the annual award presentation, NETCO was pleased to present their annual Leadership Excellence Award to someone from the east coast and this year’s recipient fits the bill and exemplifies excellence.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
