Electrical Contractors’ Salaries by Years of Experience

September 28, 2024 By Bill Burr In Canada the Canadian Federal Government is responsible for regulating electrical safety. True or False? Answer: False In Canada, the Provinces and Territories are responsible for regulating health and safety. Each Province and Territory has specific legislation governing electrical safety in its jurisdiction, which includes adopting codes and standards…
June 27, 2023 Investment in building construction went up by 0.4% to $20.3 billion in April. The residential sector edged down 0.7% to $14.4 billion, while the non-residential sector was up by 3.4% to $5.9 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction grew 2.3% to $11.8 billion. Single-family unit construction brings down residential investment Investment in residential building construction…
In a recent blog about conducting your own energy audit (during COVID-19 stay in place orders) we shared some lighting efficiency tips and suggested consumers buy and install light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, to help cut down on energy costs.
Normalized energy use in commercial buildings over the past three years continues to fall, according to a new report from the Real Property Association of Canada (REALpac). The report provides a national view of the industry’s energy conserving achievements by amalgamating the data from a sample of 350 buildings across the country.
As electronic components become increasingly smaller and are positioned closer together in the enclosure, they become ever more sensitive to external factors such as dust, oil, and temperature.
February 1, 2023 Across Canada, there are approximately 400 remote Indigenous communities that lack access to the electrical grid. To access power, they rely on diesel generators—equipment that not only produces energy at a high cost but adds pollution and environmental risk to these communities. It was this latter challenge that encouraged members of the…
September 28, 2024 By Bill Burr In Canada the Canadian Federal Government is responsible for regulating electrical safety. True or False? Answer: False In Canada, the Provinces and Territories are responsible for regulating health and safety. Each Province and Territory has specific legislation governing electrical safety in its jurisdiction, which includes adopting codes and standards…
June 27, 2023 Investment in building construction went up by 0.4% to $20.3 billion in April. The residential sector edged down 0.7% to $14.4 billion, while the non-residential sector was up by 3.4% to $5.9 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction grew 2.3% to $11.8 billion. Single-family unit construction brings down residential investment Investment in residential building construction…
In a recent blog about conducting your own energy audit (during COVID-19 stay in place orders) we shared some lighting efficiency tips and suggested consumers buy and install light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, to help cut down on energy costs.
Normalized energy use in commercial buildings over the past three years continues to fall, according to a new report from the Real Property Association of Canada (REALpac). The report provides a national view of the industry’s energy conserving achievements by amalgamating the data from a sample of 350 buildings across the country.
As electronic components become increasingly smaller and are positioned closer together in the enclosure, they become ever more sensitive to external factors such as dust, oil, and temperature.
February 1, 2023 Across Canada, there are approximately 400 remote Indigenous communities that lack access to the electrical grid. To access power, they rely on diesel generators—equipment that not only produces energy at a high cost but adds pollution and environmental risk to these communities. It was this latter challenge that encouraged members of the…
September 28, 2024 By Bill Burr In Canada the Canadian Federal Government is responsible for regulating electrical safety. True or False? Answer: False In Canada, the Provinces and Territories are responsible for regulating health and safety. Each Province and Territory has specific legislation governing electrical safety in its jurisdiction, which includes adopting codes and standards…
June 27, 2023 Investment in building construction went up by 0.4% to $20.3 billion in April. The residential sector edged down 0.7% to $14.4 billion, while the non-residential sector was up by 3.4% to $5.9 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction grew 2.3% to $11.8 billion. Single-family unit construction brings down residential investment Investment in residential building construction…
In a recent blog about conducting your own energy audit (during COVID-19 stay in place orders) we shared some lighting efficiency tips and suggested consumers buy and install light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, to help cut down on energy costs.
Normalized energy use in commercial buildings over the past three years continues to fall, according to a new report from the Real Property Association of Canada (REALpac). The report provides a national view of the industry’s energy conserving achievements by amalgamating the data from a sample of 350 buildings across the country.
As electronic components become increasingly smaller and are positioned closer together in the enclosure, they become ever more sensitive to external factors such as dust, oil, and temperature.
February 1, 2023 Across Canada, there are approximately 400 remote Indigenous communities that lack access to the electrical grid. To access power, they rely on diesel generators—equipment that not only produces energy at a high cost but adds pollution and environmental risk to these communities. It was this latter challenge that encouraged members of the…
March 31, 2025 By Blake Marchand Late last year Trilliant announced partnerships with Oshawa Power and Milton Hydro to enable suite metering and advanced metering technology using their Smart Building Platform. Those partnerships were the jumping off point for my conversation with Steven Lupo, Managing Director, North America at Trilliant, a company with four decades of innovation in Canada… Read More…
During my visit to ABB’s facility in Pointe-Claire, dubbed T-CAN after its location alongside the Trans-Canadian highway, I saw firsthand how automation is shaping the future of manufacturing. Read More…
March 28, 2025 By Electro-Federation Canada One key aspect of EFC is our value proposition for members. Years ago, when we re-branded EFC, our members articulated the reasons why they joined and ‘Grow. Lead. Compete.’ encapsulated the essence of what it means to be a member of our organization. It is not just a slogan; it is… Read More…
As a major representative of the electrical and automation industry, Electro Federation Canada remains committed to supporting its members and the industry overall in navigating the complexities of international trade policies. Read More…
March 28, 2025 Guided by Building the Workforce for a Growing Economy: the Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy, the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training is investing more than $117.0 million in programs and services. “We continue to make training available for Saskatchewan people to prepare for the record number of jobs being created by our growing… Read More…
March 28, 2025 Three teams are advancing to the next stage of procurement for the new Skilled Trades and Technology building for the Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus. Upon procurement completion, the successful proponent will be awarded the design and construction of the new Trades building under a Design-Build agreement. “This project is… Read More…
March 28, 2025 The New Brunswick government has introduced legislative amendments to improve labour mobility and reduce interprovincial barriers. “With potential tariff-related disruptions and an uncertain economic climate, workers and businesses need the ability to adapt quickly to quickly changing circumstances,” said Jean-Claude D’Amours, acting minister of post-secondary education, training and labour. “A flexible and… Read More…
March 28, 2025 The New Brunswick provincial government will end its Electric Vehicle Incentive Program on July 1. “This rebate program made it possible for many New Brunswickers to buy an electric vehicle during their introduction to the market, and is helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” said Finance and Treasury Board Minister René Legacy, who… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.