Electrical Contractor Median Hourly Rate by Job

September 01 2016
Apprentice electricians, aim for the foreman’s job. On your way up, see how five other job types compare.
September 01 2016
Apprentice electricians, aim for the foreman’s job. On your way up, see how five other job types compare.
Benedict Electrical Contracting Limited is a locally owned and operated family business in Owen Sound, ON. The company began in 1998 with Wayne and Marg Benedict. Their son, Stephen would join the family company not long after it was founded.
The total value of building permits issued by Canadian municipalities increased 7.4% to $8.7 billion in December. Increases were reported in five provinces, led by Ontario (+10.5% to $3.4 billion) and Quebec (+15.8% to $2.2 billion). For 2019 overall, municipalities issued $102.4 billion worth of permits, up 2.6% compared with 2018.
November 20, 2023 Investment in building construction increased 5.3% to $18.9 billion in September. The residential sector rose 7.3% to $12.9 billion, and the non-residential sector was up 1.2% to $6.0 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), investment in building construction increased 4.9% to $10.8 billion. Strong gains in residential investment for September Investment in residential building construction went up 7.3% to $12.9 billion…
The average electrical instrumentation technician’s salary in Canada is $67,402 per year or $34.57 per hour. Entry level positions start at $44,850 per year. Most experienced workers make up to $95,934 per year.
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.
Among nine electrical engineer related jobs, reliability engineer ranks at the top and is $64,500 above the lowest paid job.
April 28, 2025 ReliaHome™ Smart Panel won Best New Product Award in the Software, Controls and Related Components category. Iberville® Gangable boxes with low-voltage cables support bracket was recognized as a finalist in the Commercial, Institutional and Industrial Electrical Products category. ABB was honored with a Best New Product Award in the Software, Controls and… Read More…
April 28, 2025 The year 2025 is truly special for Weidmüller. The company proudly celebrates not just 50 remarkable years in Canada but also its 175th anniversary globally—an extraordinary achievement few companies can claim. This legacy is a testament to the company’s relentless pursuit of innovation and commitment to refining its offerings. But the journey… Read More…
April 28, 2025 By Owen Hurst At Hannover Messe earlier this month Canada had a strong presence as the host country with a wide variety of companies and programs focusing on the development of advance technology. The presence was accentuated by numerous halls hosting Canada pavilions. Partner Country Canada presented itself impressively at HANNOVER MESSE…. Read More…
April 28, 2025 Consistent with its mandate of growing the economy, the government wants to ensure that businesses are paid promptly for work performed on (or material provided to) construction projects. British Columbia’s Ministry of Attorney General staff have been tracking the issue of payment delay in the construction industry, including legislative responses in other… Read More…
April 28, 2025 Schneider Electric has launched its Environmental Data Program. This initiative, which builds on the legacy Green Premium label, provides customers with unique access to information on the environmental impact of its products, enabling them to make better informed, data-based decisions and meet evolving regulatory requirements with confidence. Schneider Electric has frequently been recognized… Read More…
April 15, 2025 nVent Electric plc announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report. The new report highlights nVent’s achievements in each of its sustainability focus areas: People, Products, Planet and Governance. The report also highlights how nVent solutions support electrification, digitalization and sustainability efforts around the world. “nVent is becoming a more focused electrical… Read More…
April 18, 2025 As a next step in its plan to protect Ontario by unleashing the province’s economy, the Ontario government is introducing the Protect Ontario through Free Trade within Canada Act to unlock free trade and labour mobility within Canada. This legislation will, if passed, create new opportunities for job creation and investment attraction, supporting economic… Read More…
April 18, 2025 Prince Edward Island and Ontario have joined the Nova Scotia by introducing reciprocal legislation that will help foster an environment of mutual recognition of goods, services and labour mobility between these provinces. “Leaders across the country are expressing interest in removing trade barriers, and I’m very pleased that P.E.I. and Ontario have… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.