Did You Know — Test Your Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1 — The Questions
Take this opportunity to test your knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code – Part 1.
A Human-Centred Leader in a Highly Technical Field: EHRC Leader of the Year Stephanie Smith
“It was quite surprising,” said Stephanie Smith of being named EHRC’s Leader of the Year. “Leadership in 2020 has certainly been a challenge for everybody in the world let alone the nuclear industry or the electricity industry.”
Ticket to Learn: The First Year as an Electrical Apprentice
This past month marked one year since stepping onto a job site and starting my electrical apprenticeship. Little did I know 2020 would throw in some curveballs, but it was a pretty fantastic year for self-development when I sit back and reflect.
Popular Skills for Electricians
This graph shows the most in-demand skills for electricians, which seem to be split relatively evenly.
Goal Setting for Teams That Work Remotely
No matter what kind of work situation we’re in these days, whether it’s working from home, the field, the office, or a mix of all three, one thing has not changed: teamwork and collaboration are as important as ever.
Will Controls Be Key to Circadian Lighting?
While “circadian lighting” varies in definition, it generally refers to design that uses intensity and spectrum of light for a non-visual effect — namely, to support regulation of circadian rhythms.
George Filtsos on What Led Him to EcoGrid Technologies
As an advanced networked lighting controls company serving the industrial and large commercial sectors, EcoGrid Technologies has demonstrated a commitment to innovation and the progression of the industry by utilizing open-source technology.
Pay by Experience Level for Millwrights
Millwrights with 20+ years of experience earn $12.43 more per hour than those with less than one year. See how much millwrights in three other categories earn. The national average is $31.89, compared to $30.37 for electricians.
Value of Building Permits Dropped 4.1% in December
The total value of building permits decreased 4.1% to $9.1 billion in December, following a month during which several high value permits were issued. Declines were reported in every component except single-family dwellings. Gains in seven provinces, led by Newfoundland and Labrador, were largely offset by a significant decrease in Ontario (-13.2%).
Benefits for Electrical Contractors of Learning Networked Controls
Are you an electrical contractor? Are you new to the world of Networked Lighting Controls (NLCs)? Are you looking for new opportunities to strengthen your business in these uncertain times?
Introduction to Power Quality
More and more, electricity is being considered a product. Ideally, the AC voltage wave is a sine wave alternating from a positive peak to a negative peak 60 times per second (60 Hz) without any deformations, spikes or surges.
From Innocence to Insight
There’s something nostalgic about the innocence of youth that makes childhood feel, through the blurry lens of retrospect that comes with decades passing, better than it probably was.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I: Section 28
Rule 28-000 – Scope states that Section 28 – Motors and Generators is a supplementary or amendatory section of the code and provides additional and specific requirements for the installation, wiring methods, conductors, protection, and control of all motors and generators.
Years of Experience for Electricians
Among five categories, entry level electricians represent only 2.6% of all electricians. Late career electricians, 14.9%.
Pay Difference by Location, Master Electrician
Among four Canadian cities, the pay is highest in Sudbury, Ontario. See how the other three fare.
The Beard and the Respiratory Protection Mask
Half-masks and full-facepiece respirators require an optimal seal to guarantee their effectiveness, and the beard can impede it considerably.
