Where Electrical Technologists and Technicians Work
April 4 2016
Among nine categories, manufacturing employs one in 3, twice as much as the next highest category.
Source: Service Canada: www.servicecanada.gc.ca.
April 4 2016
Among nine categories, manufacturing employs one in 3, twice as much as the next highest category.
Source: Service Canada: www.servicecanada.gc.ca.
May 16, 2024 Month over month, the total value of building permits in Canada decreased 11.7% to $10.5 billion in March. Construction intentions in the non-residential component declined 16.7% to $4.0 billion, while the residential sector decreased by 8.3% to $6.5 billion. Declines were observed in all components except for the commercial component. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), the total…
Today, transformers are everywhere, feeding various voltages into our homes and businesses. When a transformer fails in a commercial or industrial environment, that failure can disrupt a significant portion of facility operations.
From our view of the Canadian electrical industry and as a member of the industry that understands how our readers buy, specify, install and maintain electrical equipment nationally, we want to enter into “the approved or equal” debate that seems to be happening more often than not of late.
Test results of lumen maintenance in conventional and LED light sources differ considerably. This is known as the lumen maintenance gap. These tests are performed to determine the useful life of a light source. But how do we compare lighting technologies satisfactorily if test results of a same designation do not mean the same thing?
As organizations compete to attract top talent, more and more job applicants ask about the ability to work remotely, and/or flexible work hours.
Twenty-one percent of residential electricians have no benefits. See what percentage have medical, dental and vision benefits.
October 4, 2024 Electric Avenue has issued a response to the recent announcement that Enel X, a major player in the EV charging space, will be shutting down its North American operations effective October 11, 2024. This decision leaves over 170,000 EV chargers across the U.S. and Canada without software support, rendering them largely inoperable…. Read More…
September 30, 2024 PUC Services Inc., Bluewater Power, Hydro One & London Hydro, Elexicon Energy, Mellon Inc., and Ottawa Community Housing were honoured at the 2024 Ontario Electrical Safety Awards for exemplary electrical safety leadership. The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) held its Annual Meeting and Ontario Electrical Safety Awards earlier this month to celebrate leadership… Read More…
September 30, 2024 Changes in technology and safety prompt update of BC Hydro incentive to include Tubular lamp replacements BC Hydro’s Alliance of Energy Professionals members have been asking for it as far back as 2015, and it’s now arrived. Tubular lamp replacements will now qualify for incentive funding through the business energy saving incentives (BESI) program. “We… Read More…
September 30, 2024 IDEAL successfully concluded the 2024 IDEAL National Championship, with the finals taking place in West Palm Beach, Florida this past weekend. Between April and July, IDEAL organized 10 qualifying events across Canada, engaging over 500 enthusiastic student apprentices eager to demonstrate their troubleshooting abilities. Each event’s top finisher advanced to the at-home… Read More…
October 4, 2024 In response to Enel X’s recent decision to exit the North American market, leaving over 170,000 EV chargers orphaned, Electric Avenue is stepping up to support affected commercial customers with a limited-time offer. Electric Avenue will provide a free Watti Pro Lite 48A commercial EV charger to every Enel X commercial customer… Read More…
October 4, 2024 Leviton announced that it was recognized among the best in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry by the 2024 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards. Two Gold Awards were given in recognition of Leviton Network Solutions’ carbon neutrality and sustainability initiatives, and for new Leviton OPT-X™ SDX Splice Modules. The third-party… Read More…
September 30, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets relating to the operations of Micron Industries Corporation (Micron Industries), a company based in the United States. Micron Industries is a leading provider of control transformers and other electrical products and had approximately $23… Read More…
September 30, 2024 Southwire Canada is proud to announce that they have been recognized as one of the 2024 Best Workplaces for Giving Back by Great Place to Work®. This achievement acknowledges our commitment to fostering a culture of giving back to the communities where we live and work. The Best Workplaces for Giving Back… Read More…
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