Canadian households are facing a period of dynamic change. Electrification is transitioning us away from gas, oil, propane and other harmful carbon-emitting types of energy – to ‘greener’, cleaner electricity to power the systems we rely on to live, work…and move.
Dee Durant is an industrial electrician apprentice attending Conestoga College and an Ambassador for Kick Ass Careers. As an ambassador for KickAss Careers she spent time shadowing mentor and KickAss founder Jamie McMillan attending events for the organization.
During any regular year, September marks a period of transition. We experience changing routines as kids go back to school, the days get shorter, and everyone’s routines change pace as fall ramps up.
UV-C light is a key component to sterilizing your workspace and its equipment. UV-C light kills viruses and bacteria, and has been proven to kill coronaviruses like SARS and MERS. As of June 2020, it is being used all around the globe for this very purpose.
Of those surveyed, the positions of Mechanical Designer, Control Technician, Mechanical Engineer, and Systems Specialist show a relatively similar rate. While salaries Project Managers surveyed show a considerable increase.
Traditional brick-and-mortar supermarkets are reconfiguring their store layouts and lighting designs as part of their new strategy to retain customers, attract new ones and remain relevant in the rapidly changing grocery retail channel.
All dimmers are created equal, right? Wrong! All drivers are created equal, right? Wrong! It’s not sufficient to say that you want fixtures to be “dimmable.” There have always been variations in how different dimmers work, and fluorescent ballasts, and more recently LED drivers.
Since earlier articles were based on the 23rd Edition of the CEC, Part I, I have revised this series of articles to reflect any changes made pursuant to the 24th and 25th Editions.
According to a new study published by Statistics Canada, small firms experienced larger decreases in economic activity than large firms in the quarter coinciding with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
From jobsite surprises to installation mistakes, low-voltage installers have their hands full on a daily basis. Anything they can do to reduce costs or save time leads to increased productivity and more revenue.
Due to the relative unpredictability of today’s technology, circuit protection is an absolute must in designs that need to be reliable. This article will look at circuit protection as a whole, and how different types of damage can be mitigated.
Among five cities, electrical project managers make more than double the pay of their counterparts in Ottawa. See pay levels for managers in Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary. What this chart doesn’t show is a cost of living comparision by location.
Over many years of experience in the electrical industry, I have learned that my colleagues are a “get it done” group of professionals. So, when it comes to the issues around the power quality of electricity coming into buildings from today’s challenged grid, I know there is frustration with the lack of effective options.
ECAO recently launched a new program called Future Leaders Advisory Council (FLAC). Their inaugural meeting was held virtually this past June. Discussing the thought process behind FLAC, ECAO Executive Director, Graeme Aitken explained there were a number of factors that went into the decision.
Among respondents, electrical project managers with 20+ years of experience make almost 25% more than managers with 1-4 years of experience. All managers can look forward to a steady increase with experience.
For residential buildings, there are many different types of electric heating solutions and even more products to choose from. Professionals can suggest different product combinations, so it’s important to understand the various benefits of each product to offer the best recommendations.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
