CaGBC Case Study: L’Heure Bleue de Charlevoix
Situated in picturesque Charlevoix along the St. Lawrence River, this 2,350 sq.ft. Modern Farmhouse Revival home sits on more than two acres of coastal property and is part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve.
Canadian Monthly Estimates of Business Openings and Closures, December 2020
In December 2020, business openings and closures were largely unchanged from November 2020. The number of business closures decreased by 0.8% while the number of business openings decreased by 1.3% (Chart 1).
Current Job Postings for Electricians in Canada
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).
The Smart Grid Atlantic Project: Developing the Electrical Grid of the Future
The Smart Grid Atlantic initiative will determine how energy technologies of the future can provide customer, community, and provincial benefits such as cleaner local power, more renewable energy, new energy solutions and more reliable electricity.
Whitepaper: The Vital Role of High-Efficiency Motors and Drives in Reducing Energy Consumption
Up to 70% of electricity consumed by industry is used by electric motor systems.
Smart Building Considerations for Retail Operations with Hugo Lafontaine of Schneider Electric
Used correctly, data collection can have major implications on operations for retail organizations alongside reducing emissions and being more energy efficient.
The Carbon-Neutral Future is Electric
Electricity has improved our standards of living since its invention more than two hundred years ago.
The Growing Demand for Utility Electric Boilers
Due to the threat of global warming as well as international commitments to the Paris Accord on Climate Change, utilities operating power plants to generate electricity in Europe and North America are tasked with significantly reducing their environmental footprint in record time.
Test Your Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1 — Essential Electrical Systems: The Answers
In last week’s issue, you had the opportunity to answer our questions about the Code and best practices. Here are the answers to those questions.
Skills That Affect Electrician Salaries
Among seven skills, Controls were the highest valued, followed by Leadership and Automation. Controls and Automation combined represent 40%.
Surviving Long Term Sequelae of Electrical Shock Hazard Exposure
The electric shock hazard has been neglected. Journeyman Electricians have accepted been shocked as part of the job, a “right” of passage, a badge of honour.
Average Pay by Experience for Journeymen Electricians
Among respondents, journeymen electricians in late career have an hourly rate almost 30% higher than their early career colleagues. This survey has a smaller survey size, which may have an impact on the averages.
Test Your Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1 — Essential Electrical Systems (The Questions)
Take this opportunity to test your knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1. Here are two questions on essential electrical systems: health care.
A Podcast Interview on AFCI Technology with Vladimir Gagachev, Eaton
When it comes to EFC’s membership, there is no shortage of talent and expertise. The electrical community is innovative and at the forefront of powering our changing world.
IBEW Members Shine at IDEAL National Championships
Like most major events over the last year, the COVID-19 pandemic put serious restrictions on the Ideal National Championships, which annually pits the top electricians from the United States, Canada, Australia, China, and Mexico against each other in skill competitions.
Jennifer Green on WXN Top 100 Award and Promoting Women in Trades
This past December Jennifer Green was honoured with Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Award for the Skilled Trades category by WXN (Women’s Executive Network).
