I was reminded again over the past few weeks in working with clients on electrical safety program development, following up on LinkedIn posts, and reviewing IEEE 1584 based arc flash hazard incident energy analysis study P.Eng. reports for clients that industry doesn’t understand the CSA Z462 Workplace electrical safety standard…
This graph shows average salaries for the utility industry. In comparison to electrical contracting,the average salary for a master electrician is comparable at $78,000, topping out at $120,000 (among those surveyed).
In the past few months, the term “she-cession” has been used to refer to the disproportionate impact that the COVID-19 pandemic is having on women’s participation in the workforce. Current Canadian numbers show that more women than men have lost their jobs, and fewer women than men have been able to get them back as workplaces re-open.
It should be noted that the type of control signal shouldn’t really matter — meaning that the use of analog protocols (such as 0-10V) vs. digital protocols (such as DALI or DMX) are simply the “messengers” talking in a specific language.
This graph reflecting pay in the plumbing, heating, and A/C instalation industry provides a comparison for career paths related to the electrical industry. Average hourly pay for an e slectrician is in the $30-$35 range.
Section 26 is a general section of the code and applies to the installation of all electrical equipment. Appendix B contains important additional helpful notes. This section is divided into a number of parts, with the general rules 26-002 to 26-014 applying to all electrical equipment and additional parts for specific types of equipment.
For more than a century, ABB has been investing in Canadian technologies and products to support the development of local businesses. Canada has been known around the world for its delicious maple syrup and warm winter coats.
Mackenzie Gillan, a bright young lady from Baysville, Ontario, tells us about how she learned to love the electrical trade in high school, and how that path has carried her forward to unexpected places and new heights—literally.
The total value of building permits rose 1.7% to $8.1 billion in August, driven by an increase in the residential sector in Ontario and Quebec.
One third of master electricians have medical benefits. Less than one quarter have no benefits at all. See what percentage have vision and dental benefits.
I was elated, thrilled beyond belief. In my wildest dreams I hadn’t thought I’d ever be so lucky. I stared at the paper in front of me, grinning from ear to ear. All of those beautiful shapes, connected together — it was art. My eyes ran to the bottom of the page, then up again to the top where they rested, immersed in what they beheld.
Electricians earn well below the national of $62,000, which may simply come down to those surveyed or could be a factor of the experience level of electricians in this industry.
The design of outdoor architectural fixtures requires the consideration of multiple environmental factors. These include such validations as Impact Protection (IK), Ingress Protection (IP), and tested operating temperatures.
RVE (Recharge Véhicule Électrique) was founded by David and Marie-Pier Corbeil in 2015 with the goal of advancing the adoption of EV charging, particularly in the multi-residential building space.
Energy Efficient Lighting is a LED lighting manufacturer with nearly 30 years of industry experience. One that was founded on principles of environmental sustainability and responsibility to future generations.
New Brunswick has invested in a green approach to infrastructure development as an important way to reduce greenhouse gases through improved energy efficiency.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
