We are joined by Dan Olesen, Senior Program Coordinator with CAREERS (previously CAREERS: the next generation). Dan has a passion for helping young people enter the trades as a viable career option after High School. We discuss the Registered A

What's New in the Code

Feb 14th, 2022 20m 33s

With the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (25th Edition) now in effect (in Alberta), we thought this was a great time to re-visit our first episode of the show. We are chatting with David Myers about some of the biggest changes coming to the new e

Chief Electrical Inspector: Adam Ghani

Jan 10th, 2022 35m 28s

Adam Ghani, City of Calgary Chief Electrical Inspector joins Zack and Jason on this episode of Watt's the Word. We discuss the processes and procedures for electrical inspections, conductor color coding, permitting requirements, adoption of th

Sustainability and the Electrician with Gursh Bal and Kai Fahrion

Dec 13th, 2021 48m 36s

Kai Fahrion and Gursh Bal met as electrical apprentices, quickly became friends and are now business partners. The Co-CEO's of Virtuoso Energy are very passionate about environmental sustainability, and that is clear as we discuss the building

Navigating COVID-19 with Neil Moffatt

Nov 1st, 2021 40m 51s

Neil Moffat of Canem Systems Ltd. shares with us how they navigated the COVID-19 pandemic safely and effectively. From service vans with one person to sites with over 1000, we explore how COVID has affected and changed the daily operations of a

Meet Your Co-Host: Zack Hartle

Oct 18th, 2021 34m 32s

Watt’s the Word Podcast co-host Zack Hartle is featured in this episode. Zack explains his early path into the trade. The somewhat predictable high school career aptitude test revealed Locksmith and Electrician as suitable career paths. Zack

Meet Your Co-host: Jason Cox

Sep 27th, 2021 37m 25s

This week instead of having a guest in the show we decided to dig a little deeper into your co-host Jason Cox.Listen as Zack Hartle asks about his entry into the trade, dual-ticket, education, and career as an Electrical Trades Instructor.Plus

The Journey to Journeyman with Skills Canada Alumni Chelsea Dyck

Sep 13th, 2021 47m 16s

Instead of continuing to University after graduating High School, Chelsea Dyck decided to detour and take a year off to work. After 4 days on the jobsite Chelsea founder her calling and was indentured into the electrical trade. Fast forward t

Get to know the IBEW with Scott Crichton

Aug 30th, 2021 56m 55s

Talking and learning with passionate electrical industry individuals is the goal of Watt’s the Word and this week we are joined by Scott Crichton, the Assistant Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 424.

The Invisible Injury with John Knoll

Aug 16th, 2021 55m 17s

Despite electrical shock being a serious and potentially dangerous event, it is frequently portrayed in a cringeworthy comedic narrative. While arc flash safety requirements have changed work procedures, they may have overshadowed the dangers

Welcome to Watt's the Word

Aug 12th, 2021 43s

The Watt's the Word Podcast is a show linking the electrical industry through relevant conversations. We are speaking with real people to hear about the opportunities that the industry has given to them while they share what makes them passiona

Sunny Days Ahead with Nathan Ward

Aug 2nd, 2021 39m 44s

In Episode No. 2 of Watt's the Word, we chat with Nathan Ward the Renewable Energy Manager of the Crestview Group.We discuss his electrical journey, learn a little bit about solar installations and talk about the future of solar PV power.Connec

From Pizza Boxes to Code Books with David Myers

Jul 12th, 2021 40m 59s

Join electricians Zack Hartle and Jason Cox on the inaugural episode of Watt's the Word Podcast. They will be joined by electrical code Instructor David Myers. He will talk about his journey in the trade, opportunities it has provided him, and

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