Electrical Contractors’ Salaries by Years of Experience

Perhaps you’ve noticed that customers are becoming increasingly hostile. Case in point was the highly publicized incident where a patron in a fast food restaurant became so enraged that he attacked the restaurant manager.
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.
Building a professional network can often feel like dating: putting yourself out there to strangers, not knowing what to say and carrying that fear of rejection. But just like dating, there are ways to make networking much easier. Here’s how.
I began working in Emergency Lighting on February 13, 1995. I remember this date very well because it was the day after my son was born. Emergency lighting hadn’t evolved much back then.
Performing electrical work without an electrical contractor’s licence and failing to apply for an electrical inspection has led to a five-day jail sentence and $50,000 in penalties for an Ontario contractor.
Perhaps you’ve noticed that customers are becoming increasingly hostile. Case in point was the highly publicized incident where a patron in a fast food restaurant became so enraged that he attacked the restaurant manager.
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.
Building a professional network can often feel like dating: putting yourself out there to strangers, not knowing what to say and carrying that fear of rejection. But just like dating, there are ways to make networking much easier. Here’s how.
I began working in Emergency Lighting on February 13, 1995. I remember this date very well because it was the day after my son was born. Emergency lighting hadn’t evolved much back then.
Performing electrical work without an electrical contractor’s licence and failing to apply for an electrical inspection has led to a five-day jail sentence and $50,000 in penalties for an Ontario contractor.
Perhaps you’ve noticed that customers are becoming increasingly hostile. Case in point was the highly publicized incident where a patron in a fast food restaurant became so enraged that he attacked the restaurant manager.
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.
Building a professional network can often feel like dating: putting yourself out there to strangers, not knowing what to say and carrying that fear of rejection. But just like dating, there are ways to make networking much easier. Here’s how.
I began working in Emergency Lighting on February 13, 1995. I remember this date very well because it was the day after my son was born. Emergency lighting hadn’t evolved much back then.
Performing electrical work without an electrical contractor’s licence and failing to apply for an electrical inspection has led to a five-day jail sentence and $50,000 in penalties for an Ontario contractor.
September 22, 2025 By Blake Marchand In Canada, the pressure that US tariffs have put on automakers has led to a recent decision by the federal government to pause and review their EV Availability Standard (EVAS), which set targets for automakers on EV sales and range of models. With that recent announcement, I thought it… Read More…
September 22, 2025 Cooper Lighting Solutions, part of the global Signify family, just made a noteworthy move by acquiring Calgary-based Nemalux, a company that has quietly built a reputation over the past two decades for making “tough-as-nails” LED lighting. Nemalux specializes in fixtures designed for the truly harsh places like oil rigs, mines, ships, and… Read More…
Projects deemed to be of national importance and significance are being referred to the Major Projects Office who will continue to work with proponents, provinces, territories and Indigenous Peoples to find the right way forward for these projects. The initial projects under consideration are: LNG Canada Phase 2 – Kitimat, BC Proponent: LNG Canada This project would double… Read More…
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), the national association representing over 230 member companies in the electrical industry, including manufacturers, distributors, and technology providers that power Canada’s electrification infrastructure, is calling on the federal government to maintain the Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard and preserve policies that send strong and consistent signals to consumers, manufacturers, and investors. At… Read More…
September 22, 2025 Cooper Lighting Solutions, part of the global Signify family, just made a noteworthy move by acquiring Calgary-based Nemalux, a company that has quietly built a reputation over the past two decades for making “tough-as-nails” LED lighting. Nemalux specializes in fixtures designed for the truly harsh places like oil rigs, mines, ships, and… Read More…
September 18, 2025 Greenlee brought together electrical and utility professionals for its fourth annual Greenlee Experience, a three-day VIP event at one of its manufacturing facilities. This exclusive event was created to honor professionals in the electrical and utility trades, while offering a behind-the-scenes look at the brand’s legacy of innovation. “It was an absolute joy… Read More…
September 18, 2025 The Ontario government is investing $10 million to support the construction of the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre in the Municipality of Clarington. This project is part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) — a provincewide initiative to help communities revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active,… Read More…
September 18, 2025 The Ontario government is investing $19.5 million to protect jobs and support the construction of a new multi-purpose recreation complex in the City of Cambridge. This project is part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a provincewide initiative to revitalize local facilities, grow the economy and promote active, healthy… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.