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.
Blueprints and Commercial, Systems Troubleshooting are the two most sought after of five skills, among those surveyed.
The Canadian Apprenticeship Service (CAS) is a new Federal initiative where Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with 499 or less employees may be eligible to receive funding for hiring new, first-year apprentices in eligible Red Seal trades in the construction and industrial/manufacturing sectors.
This is the fourth of a series of articles detailing significant changes the Technical Committee considered the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code Part I (CE Code). The final meeting for 2015 CE Code changes took place in June of this year. The rules shown in this article are limited to changes adopted by CE Code Technical Committee and are not subject to further changes. It should be noted that until a formal memorandum of revisions to the CE Code is published by the CSA, the information provided in this article is simply based on the observations of the writer.
Fluence by OSRAM (Fluence), a global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, announced the first of two comprehensive retrofit guides specifically designed to assist cultivators and growers in determining what they need for a complete, seamless retrofitting process.
May 6, 2024 By Elle Bremmer March 8th marked International Women’s Day with discussions on gender equality and inclusivity resonating across the globe. In a country like Canada, known for its emphasis on diversity and innovation, the active involvement of women and marginalized groups not only enhances the industry but also shapes its significance. To…
ECABC partner organization, the BC Construction Association (BCCA), has received over $21 million in funding from the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service to enable small and medium sized employees in BC’s construction industry to hire and register first year apprentices, including qualifying ECABC members.
September 20, 2024 The Evolution of the Electrical Industry was Showcased eariler this month in Victoria, BC with the 2024 installment of NETCO’s Annual Conference Leaders and experts from the electrical industry will gather in Victoria, BC, September 5-6th, at the picturesque Inn at Laurel Point for the annual National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) educational… Read More…
September 20, 2024 On September 11, more than 200 industry guests and colleagues celebrated Patrick Marion’s 35-year career history to the day. Guests travelled from across the country – some from as far as Vancouver and Halifax – to join those from Montreal and Toronto to celebrate Patrick’s career. Held at a prestigious golf club… Read More…
September 15, 2024 The Canadian federal government intends to apply a 25 per cent surtax on imports of steel and aluminum products from China, effective October 15, 2024. See announcement here. The initial list of impacted goods was released for public comment and submissions are due September 20, 2024. The list of products is available… Read More…
September 15, 2024 The Government of Canada is highlighting key results that have come from the first Housing Accelerator Fund since the start of the Program. This week marks the closure of the application portal for the second round of the HAF. HAF was created to incentivize local governments to implement structural and lasting reforms that will increase… Read More…
September 20, 2024 Southwire is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Statewide Renewable, a solar project developer, to install a solar array at its North Campus Plant. The company has a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and corporate sustainability, and in support of that commitment, is investing in renewable energy as… Read More…
September 20, 2024 To mark the 25th anniversary of its foundation, Schneider Electric is launching a global campaign in celebration of both this key milestone and the next generation of young leaders committed to building a fairer, low-carbon society. Non-profits could win a 50K€ grand prize and one of five local prizes totaling 75K€ to… Read More…
September 20, 2024 The federal government has announced investments of $14.9 million for 20 projects that will install more than 3,000 EV chargers across Canada, while raising awareness of the benefits of EVs and advancing training and code upgrades to ensure more communities have access to current information and opportunities to seize the potential of… Read More…
September 20, 2024 Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia President Matt MacInnis issued the following statement on the response to BC Hydro’s call for clean electricity project proposals: “It is very encouraging to see the private sector bring forward projects offering nearly three times the generation capacity BC Hydro is seeking in this first call… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.