Number of power establishments by employment size category and region: December 2015
March 8 2016
The small and micro enterprises form the largest number of electrical workers.
Source: Statistics Canada http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Related Articles
Pratap Revuru, Director of Microgrid Solutions and Strategic Partnerships, Schneider Electric
Earlier this year, Schneider Electric released its Microgrid Solution focused on small and medium sized buildings to the Canadian market. The solution integrates distributed energy resources for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational facilities. The solution can also be applied to small, remote communities where energy resiliency is an issue.
Ontario Bolsters Growth in Residential Construction Intentions in May
July 17, 2023 The total monthly value of building permits in Canada increased 10.5% in May to $10.5 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits increased 10.0% to $6.2 billion. Total value of building permits, seasonally adjusted Ontario bolsters growth in residential construction intentions The total monthly value of residential permits rose 8.5% to…
Median Salary by Skill for Electricians
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.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 – A Road Map: Section 54
Rule 54-000 states that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to community antenna distribution, equipment for the reception of radio and television broadcast transmission, and equipment employed in the normal operation of a radio station licensed by the Government of Canada as an experimental amateur radio station.
The IP Code: What Does It Mean?
The IP protection rating charter or International Protection Standard consists of the letters IP and two numbers. As prescribed by the CEI 6529 standard, the charter classifies the degree of protection of a product against the intrusion of two types of elements in electrical components: solid and liquid particles.
Pratap Revuru, Director of Microgrid Solutions and Strategic Partnerships, Schneider Electric
Earlier this year, Schneider Electric released its Microgrid Solution focused on small and medium sized buildings to the Canadian market. The solution integrates distributed energy resources for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational facilities. The solution can also be applied to small, remote communities where energy resiliency is an issue.
Ontario Bolsters Growth in Residential Construction Intentions in May
July 17, 2023 The total monthly value of building permits in Canada increased 10.5% in May to $10.5 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits increased 10.0% to $6.2 billion. Total value of building permits, seasonally adjusted Ontario bolsters growth in residential construction intentions The total monthly value of residential permits rose 8.5% to…
Median Salary by Skill for Electricians
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.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 – A Road Map: Section 54
Rule 54-000 states that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to community antenna distribution, equipment for the reception of radio and television broadcast transmission, and equipment employed in the normal operation of a radio station licensed by the Government of Canada as an experimental amateur radio station.
The IP Code: What Does It Mean?
The IP protection rating charter or International Protection Standard consists of the letters IP and two numbers. As prescribed by the CEI 6529 standard, the charter classifies the degree of protection of a product against the intrusion of two types of elements in electrical components: solid and liquid particles.
Pratap Revuru, Director of Microgrid Solutions and Strategic Partnerships, Schneider Electric
Earlier this year, Schneider Electric released its Microgrid Solution focused on small and medium sized buildings to the Canadian market. The solution integrates distributed energy resources for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and educational facilities. The solution can also be applied to small, remote communities where energy resiliency is an issue.
Ontario Bolsters Growth in Residential Construction Intentions in May
July 17, 2023 The total monthly value of building permits in Canada increased 10.5% in May to $10.5 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2012=100), the total value of building permits increased 10.0% to $6.2 billion. Total value of building permits, seasonally adjusted Ontario bolsters growth in residential construction intentions The total monthly value of residential permits rose 8.5% to…
Median Salary by Skill for Electricians
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.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 – A Road Map: Section 54
Rule 54-000 states that this is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and applies to community antenna distribution, equipment for the reception of radio and television broadcast transmission, and equipment employed in the normal operation of a radio station licensed by the Government of Canada as an experimental amateur radio station.
The IP Code: What Does It Mean?
The IP protection rating charter or International Protection Standard consists of the letters IP and two numbers. As prescribed by the CEI 6529 standard, the charter classifies the degree of protection of a product against the intrusion of two types of elements in electrical components: solid and liquid particles.
Latest Articles
-
IEA: Global EV Outlook 2025
May 26, 2025 The Global EV Outlook is an annual publication that reports on recent developments in electric mobility around the world. It is developed with the support of members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI). The report draws on the latest data to assess trends in electric vehicle deployment, demand for their batteries and… Read More…
-
Unpacking Sales Outsource Solutions’ 2025 SHOW: Developing Deeper Relationships and Making Connections
Sales Outsource Solutions (SOS) held the third edition of their SOS Show on April 10th at the Pearson Convention Centre. The show had a highly concentrated feel… Read More…
-
Driivz: 2025 State of EV Charging Network Operators Report
May 19, 2025 As the EV charging industry is poised for profitability, network operators still face many challenges. But what are their biggest challenges, are they ready to scale up to support their business growth, and how will they provide drivers with a better charging experience in 2025. This report answers these questions and more,… Read More…
-
Electri International: Understanding, Identifying, and Measuring Rework
May 19, 2025 ELECTRI has sponsored a research project to create a playbook for electrical contractors that will help you: Unpaid rework refers to activities in the field (including prefabrication) that have to be done more than once, or activities that remove work previously installed as part of the project, where no change order has… Read More…
Changing Scene
-
Siemens to Establish Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Center for Battery & EV Production in Canada
May 26, 2025 Siemens will invest CAD $150 million over five years to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Center for Battery Production in Canada. The new R&D center, located initially at Siemens Canada’s head office in Oakville, as well as in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, will focus on developing cutting-edge AI manufacturing technologies with an initial emphasis… Read More…
-
Honda Postponing Ontario EV Supply Chain Investment by Two Years
May 26, 2025 Honda is postponing its plan to invest in a comprehensive EV supply chain in Ontario. The CBC reported that the investment is being push back by two years. “Due to the recent slowdown of the EV market, Honda Motor has announced an approximate two-year postponement of the comprehensive value chain investment project in Canada…. Read More…
-
Serge Leblanc Named Sonepar Canada Interim President
May 26, 2025 George McClean, former President of Sonepar Canada, has decided to leave Sonepar for an opportunity outside of the electrical industry. Serge Leblanc, current President of Lumen Canada, has been appointed interim President of Sonepar Canada. Leblanc will manage both responsibilities until a successor is named. Leblanc joined Lumen in 1997 and has… Read More…
-
Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen Head to Queens Park to Advocate for Safer, More Inclusive Job Sites
May 26, 2025 On Monday, May 26, the Ontario Building and Construction Tradeswomen (OBCT), will host its first-ever Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park. Tradeswomen from across the province will gather to meet with Members of Provincial Parliament, including Minister of Labour David Piccini, to advocate for progress in the skilled trades for tradeswomen. OBCT’s top priorities include:… Read More…
