Susan Uthayakumar, President of Schneider Electric Canada: Driving Success
In a recent sit-down Electrical Industry Canada was able to learn a little about Susan’s history and what drives her to succeed.
Electrical Engineering Services Median Salary By Province
Saskatchewan far surpasses other provinces, offering electrical engineers a median salary of $87,250.
IEEE Task Force Works on Standard for Light Communications
Soon enough, experts say, we’ll be getting secure, high-speed Internet access from our LED bulbs: in desk lamps, ceiling fixtures, streetlights, and vehicle taillights.
Evaluating the Impact of Warning Lights on Roadway Worker Safety
Flashing warning lights are a common line of defence intended to help protect construction workers, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service personnel, and others who work along the roadway from oncoming traffic.
Creating a Safe Workplace for Women
I was recently at a high level discussion listening to several tradeswomen speak about their experiences working in a field dominated largely by men (5% of the trades workforce is made up of women in Canada).
Ensuring Supervision and Training Standards Essential to Electrical Safety
Mark Graham joined the military at the age of 17 but after a few years he decided to pursue his dream of being an electrician.
Electrical Engineering Services Median Salary By Company Size
Among electrical engineering companies, those with 200-599 employees reporte the highest median salary at $85,000.
Isabelle Lessard, Engineer Responsible for Urban lighting in Montreal — a Passion that Looks Beyond Prejudices
By Line Goyette
The title is a bit long, but it provides an immediate idea of the person behind the installation and management of intelligent lighting in Montreal, a project that has received awards and nominations since its commissioning and collected a following.
Montreal Undertakes One of North America’s Largest Smart Lighting Projects
One of the largest smart lighting projects in North America, converting an entire city’s street lighting infrastructure from standard high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures to connected and remote-controlled LEDs, is underway in Montreal, Quebec.
The Lumen Maintenance Gap
Test results of lumen maintenance in conventional and LED light sources differ considerably. This is known as the lumen maintenance gap. These tests are performed to determine the useful life of a light source. But how do we compare lighting technologies satisfactorily if test results of a same designation do not mean the same thing?
Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I — Instalment 42
The Code is a comprehensive document. Sometimes it can seem quite daunting to quickly find the information you need. This series of articles provides a guide to help users find their way through this critical document.
What You Need to Know About Cloud, SaaS, and Lighting Systems
There has been a lot of talk about cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) models these days but both are relatively new to the lighting industry. Let’s take a look at what they are as well as their roles in commercial lighting.
Jean-Marc Myette: from Ty-Rap to Robotics, an insider’s Look at the Electrical Industry
Meeting people in our industry often comes with surprises. This was the case with Jean-Marc Myette, Business Development Manager of ABB’s Electrification Products Division and chair of the Board of Electro-Federation Canada’s Quebec section.
Test Your Telephone Effectiveness: Are Your Phone Practices Winning or Losing Customers?
If your customers aren’t impressed by you or your co-workers on the telephone, they can switch businesses by merely hanging up and dialing the competition. So, your telephone skills can have a significant impact on your business and your career.
Electrical Power Distribution Median Salary By City
Among six provinces, Alberta shows the highest median salary for power distribution workers, with Calgary and Edmonton ranking as the two top paying cities in Canada.
7 Keys to a Successful Drug & Alcohol Policy
Your drug and alcohol policy sets the stage for a successful fit-for-duty program. Having a well-documented policy provides a framework for dealing with the difficult, and often times sensitive, issues surrounding substance abuse, medical conditions, and related stress and fatigue.
