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Industry Benefits

The electrical industry is the conduit for the vibrant life we enjoy today...and facilitates the possibilities that we all look forward to.

What is the electrical industry?

The electrical industry encompasses all people and companies with an interest in the manufacturing, distributing, selling or installation of electrical products. It can also include the people and companies with an interest in the creation and distribution of electricity itself. Here is your world of opportunity in this stable industry:

• over 130,000 employees
• more than 1,400 facilities
• at salaries and positions that are competitive to any industry.

If you are a post secondary student or graduate, the careers offered throughout the electrical industry will reward your years of hard work and study! For more information, download our brochure on the industry or contact us today at 905-602-8877 ext. 224.

Benefits of being a part of the electrical industry include: 

Stability: The electrical industry is a very stable industry, allowing employees the opportunity for long running careers and personal growth. It offers a stable base for those entering the workforce to focus and learn about the business world.

Choice: There are a wide variety of career opportunities available within the industry. You?ll be able to develop and use highly portable skills, better preparing you for any type of work environment.  

Range: A wide range of company sizes are accessible in this industry. Associates can choose to work in a small, independent company offering the opportunity for fast-paced decision making and maximum strategic exposure; or a larger corporation with opportunities for lateral and vertical mobility. Additionally, many electrical industry companies are internationally based, which allow associates global career paths and advancement opportunities.

Variety: This industry offers many opportunities to work with a variety of customers and people. You can work cooperatively with interior designers, architects, electrical engineers, electrical contractors, corporate customers, municipalities and governments of all levels. These are just a few of the contacts you may have as partners and/or clients.

Excitement: Be an integral part of the design and construction process of many thought-provoking products and projects! Many jobs in this industry allow you the opportunity to participate in product design for the manufacturing sector, allowing you to be a part of the creation and implementation of a new product from start to finish. Associates work on all aspects of stimulating projects such as the design and construction of airports, hotels, professional sports stadiums and major plant facilities.  

Technology: Get in touch! This industry offers you the opportunity to work with advanced technology from the application side. You?ll have the ability to work with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, internet order tracking programs and new, high tech products.