Average Electrical Forman Pay by City
The median pay for electrical foremen working in Edmonton is $21,000 above the national median salary of $90,000.
How Benedict Electrical is Handling the Challenges Presented by COVID-19 Pandemic
It is very scary to realize that our entire world has changed so drastically with the COVID-19 pandemic. As electricians and small business owners, the word “essential services” quickly became part of our everyday vocabulary.
Common Health Benefits for Electricians
Among four types of benefits, medical benefits are the most common. Even so, 33% of electricians don’t have them. Even worse, 30% of electricians have no health benefits at all.
Managing Security Risks in Smart Lighting Systems, Part 4
In this article, we focus on cyber-attacks and insider threats to the smart lighting system and the countermeasures an organization can take to help minimize these incidents.
Overcoming the Challenges Facing Motor Controllers
There are two types of electric motors, alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC). AC motors can be synchronous or asynchronous.
Working from Home: Tips and Suggestions for Adjusting to the New Normal
With social distancing measures in place, thousands of Canadians have moved their offices home in the past month and are getting used to remote working; many for the first time.
How ELG Electric is Handling Work During COVID-19
ELG Electric is an electrical contractor based out of Goderich, Ontario serving the area’s residential, agricultural and commercial industries.
Motion Control Q&A with Electromate CEO Warren Osak
Founded by Warren Osak, Electromate specializes in Robotic and Mechatronic Solutions, distributing AC & DC Servo and Stepper Motors, Drives, Controls, Positioning Systems & Robots to the industrial automation market.
Pay by Experience Level for Electrician Journeyman
There is a $14,000 difference in median pay for journeyman electricians from entry level to late-career experience levels.
Workforce Enablement and the New Age of OEM Value
Industry as we know it is changing rapidly – from a shortage of skilled workers and high turnover to advancements in connectivity and IoT. Innovation is driving us to augment in-house experience and institutional knowledge with intuitive technology and partner support.
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Installment 7
Section 14 is a general section of the Code and the scope applies to all electrical circuits and apparatus installed in accordance with the requirements of the Code, unless amended or modified by other sections.
Network Infrastructure: How Is It Impacted by COVID-19?
If connectivity wasn’t already increasing at a rapid pace, then the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred even faster growth. The examples below are just a few of the seismic shifts occurring in communication, interaction and collaboration over the past few weeks…
Apprentice Electrician Pay by City
Among six cities, the median pay for apprentice electricians in Fort McMurray is $26,000 above the national average, while at the opposite end the pay in Saskatoon is $10,000 below.
Whitepaper: Solar PV Integration in Cold Climate
Recent technological advances confer solar PV an enviable position in the ongoing energy transition of remote communities.
Meet Daniel Cotton, Vice-President, Motion Business for ABB in Canada
Daniel Cotton began his career with ABB in 1989, where he remained until 1993 and returned to in 2007. In between, he led teams in multiple positions including marketing, sales and project management at GE. In 2014, Daniel took on the role of Vice President, Motion business for ABB in Canada.
WEG Provides Complete Speed Range System for Canada’s Remote Gold Mine
The WEG drive system, consisting of 5000KW 4160V 8-pole W60 induction motors, MVW01 medium voltage drives with input panel, control a semi-autogenous mill (SAG) at the Meliadine mine in the Nunavut territory, Northern Canada.
