January 6, 2021
A virtual event hosted by CAF-FCA to engage employers about the business case for apprenticeship. A lot has changed since we did our last return on training investment study in 2009 and given all the changes in the economy it is definitely time to re-explore the costs and benefits of apprenticeship training.
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October 10, 2024 The Awards of Excellence recognizes and celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of employees, leaders and teams making a positive and tangible impact on their organization while contributing to the composition of a highly skilled workforce in the electricity industry. Nominations Are you an individual or organization looking to recognize an individual leader, team…
Our electricity grid needs to be greener, less centralized and ever-more customer-centric.
May 11, 2023 The 66th Annual IES Maritime Regional Conference June 1, 2023 – June 4, 2023 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Ladies and Gentlemen please mark your calendars! The Halifax IES section is working hard to bring you another great event in the maritimes this summer. Much like in years past, this conference will bring engaging presentations, networking opportunities, catching…
May 27, 2024 This Tech Talk will provide an overview for FSR renewal. Date & Time: Price: Go HERE to register
November 24, 2022 Course participants will acquire a basic understanding of running an Electrical Contracting business through business development, planning, operations, human resources, marketing, and customer relations. PEC Business Development Core Competencies • Business Development and Planning: Environmental scanning – current state. Mission, Goals, Strategies, Prioritization, Differentiation, Monitoring performance • Operations (Products/Services): Align operational investments…
December 1, 2024 The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is excited to invite presentation proposals for the 2025 Supporting Equity in Trades (SET) Conference. This year, SET 2025 will explore pathways to a more inclusive skilled trades sector, with two primary breakout streams: sessions for allies in the skilled trades community and workshops tailored to trades professionals. Join CAF in…
December 16, 2024 The total value of building permits issued in Canada decreased by $399.1 million (-3.1%) to $12.6 billion in October. This comes on the heels of a strong September, during which construction intentions rose by $1.3 billion to the second-highest level in the series. Despite the monthly decline in October, the total value of building permits… Read More…
By Matthew Biswas Do your eyes roll when you hear terms like Smart home technology? Or are you a true believer? As it turns out controlling electrical devices via low-voltage technology can be easier to implement and use than many of us thought. The Lutron Caseta system uses the internet and Radio Frequency to instantly… Read More…
December 16, 2024 Technical Advisor Trevor Tremblay explains why following best practices and relying on licensed professionals will ensure a smooth and secure transition when integrating this exciting new technology. Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are revolutionizing the way individuals and businesses manage energy, providing cost-saving opportunities, increased energy reliability, and a pathway toward sustainability. In… Read More…
December 13, 2024 Schneider Electric has released new survey findings showing Canadians are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of traditional public transit emissions. According to the survey, 83 per cent of Canadians recognize the need for electrified transit to support a sustainable future and are seeking actionable and innovative solutions to ease the nation’s… Read More…
December 16, 2024 Resilient Sales is very excited to announce that they will be representing Liteline in Northern Ontario staring January 1st, 2025. Territory coverage will include Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, and Temiskaming Shores. Read More…
December 16, 2024 The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), and Matawa First Nations Management (Matawa) have reached financial close on the Matawa Training and Wellness Centre energy retrofit project. The CIB is lending $15 million through its Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative (ICII), in addition to RBC’s $5 million financing to support… Read More…
December 16, 2024 FLO has announced new EV charger installations in Hay River, Northwest Territories, Niagara Falls, Ontario, and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia. New FLO Chargers in Hay River, Northwest Territories The Town of Hay River in Canada’s Northwest Territories has its first DC Fast Charger with the installation and activation of… Read More…
December 13, 2024 LED Roadway Lighting (LRL) has announced that Chuck Cartmill will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1st, 2025. Since founding the company in 2002 as C-Vision, Chuck has played an instrumental role in growing LED Roadway Lighting from its modest beginnings in an empty building with one employee into a… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
