Survey Says: What Plant Electricans Buy

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (HPS) now offers the Centurion R reactor with an enclosed option, providing customers with a complete reactor solution. The HPS Centurion R is available as an open core and coil, Type 1 (as standard) or Type 3R (as special) enclosed unit.These rugged steel ventilated enclosures are constructed for indoor use to provide protection to the reactor against ingress of solid foreign objects as well as protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts. The HPS Centurion R enclosed units may be ordered complete from HPS, or a partner may combine a core and coil unit with the enclosure in their authorized facility.
Industrial electricians have a clear advantage in payscale over four other types of electricians. Conversely, residential electricians’ median salary is $4,000 below the national average.
Among 265 job postings for electricians in six Canadian jurisdications, BC represents 42% — 1.5 times the number of postings in Quebec and 2.5 times the number in Ontario. Not included: industrial and power systems related jobs, or jobs in AB (2), MB (1), NL (1), and NT, NU, PEI, and YT (0).
My blog post from April 1, 2020, entitled Lessons Learned from Living Lab describes a research project about retrofitting existing spaces with networked lighting control systems (NLCs). It contains recommendations on how to avoid typical of problems that may be encountered on an NLC install. This post will elaborate on some of those “lessons” and recommendations.
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (HPS) now offers the Centurion R reactor with an enclosed option, providing customers with a complete reactor solution. The HPS Centurion R is available as an open core and coil, Type 1 (as standard) or Type 3R (as special) enclosed unit.These rugged steel ventilated enclosures are constructed for indoor use to provide protection to the reactor against ingress of solid foreign objects as well as protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts. The HPS Centurion R enclosed units may be ordered complete from HPS, or a partner may combine a core and coil unit with the enclosure in their authorized facility.
Industrial electricians have a clear advantage in payscale over four other types of electricians. Conversely, residential electricians’ median salary is $4,000 below the national average.
Among 265 job postings for electricians in six Canadian jurisdications, BC represents 42% — 1.5 times the number of postings in Quebec and 2.5 times the number in Ontario. Not included: industrial and power systems related jobs, or jobs in AB (2), MB (1), NL (1), and NT, NU, PEI, and YT (0).
My blog post from April 1, 2020, entitled Lessons Learned from Living Lab describes a research project about retrofitting existing spaces with networked lighting control systems (NLCs). It contains recommendations on how to avoid typical of problems that may be encountered on an NLC install. This post will elaborate on some of those “lessons” and recommendations.
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (HPS) now offers the Centurion R reactor with an enclosed option, providing customers with a complete reactor solution. The HPS Centurion R is available as an open core and coil, Type 1 (as standard) or Type 3R (as special) enclosed unit.These rugged steel ventilated enclosures are constructed for indoor use to provide protection to the reactor against ingress of solid foreign objects as well as protection to personnel against access to hazardous parts. The HPS Centurion R enclosed units may be ordered complete from HPS, or a partner may combine a core and coil unit with the enclosure in their authorized facility.
Industrial electricians have a clear advantage in payscale over four other types of electricians. Conversely, residential electricians’ median salary is $4,000 below the national average.
Among 265 job postings for electricians in six Canadian jurisdications, BC represents 42% — 1.5 times the number of postings in Quebec and 2.5 times the number in Ontario. Not included: industrial and power systems related jobs, or jobs in AB (2), MB (1), NL (1), and NT, NU, PEI, and YT (0).
My blog post from April 1, 2020, entitled Lessons Learned from Living Lab describes a research project about retrofitting existing spaces with networked lighting control systems (NLCs). It contains recommendations on how to avoid typical of problems that may be encountered on an NLC install. This post will elaborate on some of those “lessons” and recommendations.
October 6, 2025 There are two new STANDATA releases for the province of Alberta: The purpose of these two releases is to clarify requirements for reporting electrical incidents in Alberta and to permit the use of underground service entrance cable (USEB) with a bare neutral conductor in underground installations at service entrance equipment. STANDATA variance… Read More…
October 6, 2025 Commercial buildings in Ottawa and Toronto’s Richview South area can receive direct installation and instant discounts on energy-saving equipment upgrades for lasting benefits. The Save on Energy BizEnergySaver program is designed to help industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI), and multi-residential building owners and operators make equipment improvements to reduce their energy consumption…. Read More…
October 6, 2025 The Electrical Injury Day of Recognition is sponsored by the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta, the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association, the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia, and the National Electrical Trade Council. The Canadian electrical industry is calling on all tradespeople and those who benefit from them, to set aside October 6 as a day… Read More…
October 6, 2025 This report was produced by the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (ISHA). You can find the report, as well as sources on their website. This report has been written by Dr. Manuel Gomez, director of the St. John’s Rehab Research Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. Electricity is an important… Read More…
October 6, 2025 The Ontario government is marking a key milestone in delivering high-quality hospital care for families in Durham Region by issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select the team that will lead the expansion and revitalization of Lakeridge Health’s Bowmanville Hospital. This project will mark one of the largest redevelopments at Lakeridge… Read More…
October 6, 2025 Nova Scotia is taking more action to support housing growth in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), issuing new orders and moving policies forward. The measures include Municipal Affairs Minister John Lohr designating HRM as an interim planning area. Under this order, new minimum planning requirements for HRM take effect immediately. The designation also enables… Read More…
October 6, 2025 EB Horsman & Son is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Murray as Branch Manager of its Calgary location, effective Tuesday, September 3, 2025. Stephen Murray brings over two decades of experience in the industrial automation sector, where he has built a strong reputation for driving growth, expanding market presence, and… Read More…
October 6, 2025 EB Horsman is excited to welcome Maxim Laberge as its new Process Instrumentation Manager. Maxim Laberge brings over 25 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, with a proven record in business development, client engagement, and strategic project leadership. He is known for his consultative approach, combining technical insight with… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.