July 8, 2019
This graph shows years of experience by percentage for transmission line engineers, 75% of those surveyed working as transmission line engineers have less than 10 years of experience, which may bode well for the industry moving forward.
According to Electricity Human Resources Canada’s 2019 Labour Market Intelligence Study (LMI) Workforce in Motion, the Canadian electricity industry will need to recruit over 20,000 new employees — 20% of the existing workforce — between 2017 and 2022.
Groundbreaking hoisting and rigging training is poised to be offered in Ontario International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) training centres following development of virtual reality training procured by the National Electrical Training Council (NETCO) and developed by Sudbury based NORCAT.
As you can see by this graph, pay by experience level for project managers directly correlates with experience with respect to average pay.
We all know that in work, as in life, first impressions are important. As the saying goes, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. An employee’s first impression of their new workplace is a critical moment for setting them up for success. Similarly, current employees’ first impressions of a new colleague can influence how they will work together.
July 19, 2024 By Elle Bremmer Earlier this year, Stelpro and Innovair announced a strategic partnership to stregnthen their position in the North American market and support growth for both companies. The excitement surrounding the companies’ latest strategic alliance is evident in the lively conversation between Louis Beaulieu and Pierre Huard, CEOs of Innovair Solutions and Groupe Stelpro… Read More…
July 19, 2024 Month over month, investment in building construction edged up 0.8% to $20.8 billion in May, rebounding from a 2.0% decrease in April. Both residential (+0.9% to $14.4 billion) and non-residential (+0.6% to $6.4 billion) sectors rose slightly in May. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction was up 0.9% to $12.7 billion in May. Decline in… Read More…
July 19, 2024 By John Kerr & Owen Hurst The recent acquisition announcements in the past month or so represent a mix of new moves being made in the electrical distribution channel in Canada that we feel demands some close reflection. The landscape is changing dramatically and quickly with the recent M&A activity that included… Read More…
July 15, 2024 Investment in building construction decreased 2.0% to $20.5 billion in April compared with March. The residential sector declined 2.7% to $14.2 billion, while the non-residential sector fell 0.5% to $6.3 billion. On a constant dollar basis (2017=100), investment in building construction decreased 1.9% to $12.6 billion in April. Investment in residential sector declines Investment in residential building construction decreased by… Read More…
Nexans announces the appointment of Timothy King as Vice President of BU North America for Nexans’ D&U AMEA Business. Read More…
July 19, 2024 “We are thrilled to introduce Ivan Roy as the new General Manager of Nedco Quebec,” said Nedco on LinkedIn. “Ivan brings a wealth of experience in the electrical distribution industry, having held several leadership positions that have shaped his expertise and leadership skills. As the GMA Regional Director at Nedco Quebec since… Read More…
July 18, 2024 The federal government has announced federal investments in two organizations to install 660 Level 2 EV chargers across Nova Scotia: All the chargers are expected to be installed by December 2024 and will help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease. Before hitting the roads, Canadians can easily map… Read More…
July 18, 2024 City Electric Supply (CES) proudly announces the success of its third annual fundraising golf tournament. Held on May 24th at Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club in Kelowna, the event brought together community members, local electrical companies, customers, vendors, and employees from CES BC Interior District branches including Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton,… Read More…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
