Contractor Salaries By Perks
High earners identify cell phones and company cars as top two benefits/perks.
High earners identify cell phones and company cars as top two benefits/perks.
A few weeks ago Kim Quelch, National President of Electro-Federation Canada (EFC)’s Young Professionals Network, invited her male and female colleagues to share and publicize their expertise among all members of the industry.
Recreational use of marijuana becomes legal on October 17. This has potentially serious implications for workplace health and safety. In this article, contributor Heather Hettiarachchi reviews a recent human rights decision considering whether who dismissed a worker for using medical marijuana on the job was discriminating on the basis of disability.
The electric shock hazard has been neglected. Journeyman Electricians have accepted been shocked as part of the job, a “right” of passage, a badge of honour.
April 19, 2023 Investment in building construction went up 1.0% to $20.6 billion in February, with all components posting gains. The residential sector rose 1.1% to $15.0 billion, while the non-residential sector was up 0.8% to $5.6 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction increased 0.2% to $11.9 billion. Investment in residential building advanced 1.1% to $15.0 billion in February, with…
It’s no secret that 5G will bring us faster speeds, better performance and more reliable service for our mobile devices. (For example, 5G will enable users to download a high-def film in less than one second as opposed to the 10+ minutes it currently takes on 4G/LTE.)
September 27, 2024 Goal: Upgrade the outdated 350-450-Watt metal halide lighting technology at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) with high-performing, energy-efficient, long-lasting, and low-maintenance LED fixtures from LEDVANCE Products Installed: 1,431 200-Watt UFO High Bay Fixtures from LEDVANCE, which are ideal replacements for metal halide lighting Benefits: LEDVANCE LEDs slashed the MTCC’s previous lighting… Read More…
September 27, 2024 An international boiler expert helps industry professionals take advantage of high voltage electrode boilers’ virtually 100% efficient, zero-emission capabilities, providing guidance on selection and installation For consulting engineers tasked with planning, designing, and supervising construction projects for a wide range of industries, advanced electric boilers – particularly high voltage electrode boilers –… Read More…
September 23, 2024 By Blake Marchand It goes without saying that the Milwaukee brand is historic. Their longevity is a testament to company culture and innovation. As this year marks Milwaukee’s 100th anniversary, the company held a tree planting ceremony earlier in the year to mark the milestone, planting 100 trees in partnership with Tree… Read More…
September 23, 2024 The Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia has provided three platform policy recommendations to each of BC’s major political parties in advance of the October 19, 2024 provincial election: implementing prompt payment legislation, increasing capital and operating funding to support electrical apprentices, and naming a Minister responsible for construction in their Cabinet…. Read More…
September 26, 2024 INNOVELEC, a supplier of products and services for the electrical industry in Western Canada for over 25 years, and NOARK Electric, global manufacturer of low-voltage electrical components for industrial applications, have partnered to electrify Western Canada. Specializing in motor controls and protection for Original Equipment Manufacturers, System Integrators and Panel Builders, Noark Electric… Read More…
September 23, 2024 Efficiency Capital (EC), Canada’s first Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) company, and Mitsubishi Electric Sales Canada Inc. (MESCA) announced a strategic cross promotional partnership to make low-carbon building solutions more accessible to building owners and operators across Canada. Energy efficiency in buildings, despite being one of the critical pathways to meet Canada’s climate goals, faces… Read More…
September 23, 2024 Siemens has announced the intention to carve out its eMobility business. The company bundled its eMobility charging activities in 2018 and subsequently organized it into a separate business unit in 2022. The carve out of Siemens eMobility, which has a strong technological core and portfolio, will give the business entrepreneurial freedom to… Read More…
September 24, 2024 Canada recently announced trade measures impacting vehicles from China and limiting eligibility under the Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) to electric vehicle (EV) charging products manufactured in countries that have negotiated free trade agreements with Canada. Effective October 1, 2024, this directive is expected to have an impact on… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.