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From a monster truck named Crushstation taking down a substation to a squirrel-triggered blackout in Wichita, 2024 was full of unexpected power outages. 🐿️🚛 One standout? A driver’s donut stunt in Florida led to an outage for over 1,000 homes—proof that donuts belong in bakeries, not in the streets! 🍩⚡ Check out Eaton’s roundup of the strangest blackouts from last year. It’s a wild reminder that power disruptions can come from the most unlikely places. 💡 Read more with BJ Electric: https://bit.ly/3DX1oQu

🔌 Top 5 Electrical & Construction Trends for 2025 🔧 As we make our way through 2025, the electrical and construction industries are evolving rapidly. Key trends include: 1️⃣ Supply Chain Resilience: Managing disruptions through better inventory strategies. 2️⃣ Labor-Saving Solutions: Pre-kitting and prefab to maximize skilled labor efficiency. 3️⃣ Workforce Development: Critical need to recruit and train the next generation of tradespeople. 4️⃣ Digitization: Laying the groundwork for AI with process automation. 5️⃣ Dynamic Partnerships: Collaborating with reliable partners for complex project success. Stay ahead by understanding these trends and how they’ll shape the future. Read further with BJ Electric: https://bit.ly/4fMNj5m

Supply chain transformation isn’t just a U.S. story—it’s reshaping industries in Canada too. 📊 Key insights: 1️⃣ Global trade regulations are shifting sourcing strategies. 2️⃣ Sustainability policies push for greener supply chains. 3️⃣ Technology adoption is increasing resilience and efficiency. Adapting to these changes requires agility, innovation, and a forward-thinking strategy. See how businesses are staying ahead. 🔗 Get all the details with BJ Electric: https://bit.ly/4fGlg7Z

🎉 Here’s to an incredible 2025! To our valued customers and supply partners, thank you for making 2024 a year to remember. Your support and collaboration drives everything we do at BJ Electric! 🎇🎆

November 2024 brought some surprising shifts in Canada’s labour market. The unemployment rate rose to 6.8%—the highest since 2017 (excluding the pandemic)—even as employment increased by 51,000 jobs. 📈 Industries seeing job growth: Wholesale and retail trade Construction Professional, scientific, and technical services 📉 Declining sectors: Manufacturing Transportation and warehousing Natural resources What’s behind the uptick in unemployment? A growing number of Canadians are actively seeking work, signaling confidence in the job market. Explore more insights with BJ Electric in the full Labour Force Survey: https://bit.ly/3ZYsj7n

With escalating tariff threats and economic uncertainty, Canada and its allies have an opportunity to shift toward a circular economy—not just as an environmental imperative but as a driver of global trade growth. Here’s why this matters: 🔄 Circular economies repurpose materials, reducing waste and conserving resources. 📈 Countries with higher circularity rates experience increased international trade, especially in metals, plastics, and chemicals. 🌍 Circular systems create new business opportunities, employment, and cross-border partnerships, fostering economic stability and environmental sustainability. Leading the charge, Italy and the EU demonstrate how circularity policies, innovation, and eco-industrial parks drive tangible financial and ecological benefits. For Canada, expanding into international circular markets could strengthen trade relationships, reduce dependence on the U.S., and secure its economic future. Read more with BJ Electric: https://bit.ly/4iIywvv

Christmas is almost here! 🎄 From all of us at BJ Electric, we’re wishing you a joyful holiday filled with peace, love, and time with those who matter most. 🎅🎁

🎲 Is Your Electrical Safety Program Working, or Are You Just Lucky? ⚡ If there haven’t been any lost-time injuries, does that mean your safety program is effective? Not necessarily. Just like running across a highway might not immediately end in disaster, relying on luck instead of proven safety practices is a dangerous gamble. 🔹 The Real Issue: ✅ Unsafe acts may not cause injuries every time—but eventually, luck runs out. ✅ Electrical safety isn’t just about personal habits; it’s about removing risk entirely. From wearing safety glasses to proper voltage measurement techniques, the cost of implementing safe practices is minimal compared to the enormous consequences of ignoring them. 🚫 Don’t leave safety to luck. Stay out of the safety casino—because the house always wins. 📖 Read more on evaluating your electrical safety program with BJ Electric: https://bit.ly/4glZOGb

📊 Canada’s Labour Force Snapshot: November 2024 🇨🇦 Employment up by 51,000 (+0.2%), led by full-time jobs. Unemployment rate climbs to 6.8% as more Canadians enter the job market Key sectors seeing growth: 🔹 Wholesale & Retail Trade (+1.3%) 🔹 Construction (+1.2%) 🔹 Professional Services (+0.9%) Manufacturing employment takes a hit (-29,000), particularly in Ontario Provincial Highlights: ✅ Alberta (+24,000) and Quebec (+22,000) lead employment gains 🔻 Ontario sees an unemployment uptick to 7.6%, the highest since 2014 Check out all the details with BJ Electric: https://bit.ly/3ZYsj7n

Walking into an interview? Be ready to engage your hiring manager with thoughtful, strategic questions that showcase your interest, preparation, and fit for the role. ✅ Here are 5 questions to ask: 1️⃣ Can you describe the team I’d be working with and how collaboration is encouraged? 2️⃣ What are the key objectives for this role in the first six months? 3️⃣ What does the company do to support employee growth and advancement? 4️⃣ What are the biggest challenges someone in this position might face? 5️⃣ What tools or technologies will I be using regularly? Each question helps you gather critical insights while demonstrating your proactive mindset and long-term vision. Interviews are a two-way street—use these to turn the conversation into a dialogue. 🔗 Read more with BJ Electric: https://bit.ly/4fcr2xB