Happy Friday from the hardworking Wicks Electric crew, pictured here (Colton, Tyler and Quinn) goofing off late Friday afternoon after a very busy week! All business during the week, the guys finally get to unwind and relax with the prospect of a beautiful weekend ahead!
This year the Wicks Electric Inc. crew and a ton of friends and great peeps are running in the BMO Half Marathon in charity for the Ronald McDonald House for Children. You are all welcome to join us on the run on Sunday May 1st. We would love your support in raising funds for our charity of choice: Ronald McDonald House BC. If you would like to donate simply follow the link below. Thank you in advance for your support!
The tradition continues! Every year Adam treats the crew to lunch and a pint of Guiness to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Many of us have Irish roots, especially the Wicks clan. From the left: Tyler, Adam, Quinn, Ashley, Jesse, Paul, Steve, Jordan and Colton. May your Irish eyes be smiling!
One of our many important jobs this week includes an electrical update at the Terminal City Club’s office tower. Founded in 1892 the Terminal City Club is Vancouver’s oldest and most pretigious club. When CPR finally completed the cross-Canada rail line to its terminus in Vancouver in 1891, a group of Vancouver businessmen formed the Terminal City Club as a gathering place for the city’s most influencial businessmen to meet, relax and, of course, do business!
Congratulations Adam, 2016 BCBusiness 30 Under 30 Awards winner! The entire Wicks Electric crew, your family and friends are very proud of your amazing accomplishments! Check out the April edition of BC Busniess Magazine (link below) for the whole story:
With more and more interest in alternative energy sources, we were pleased to learn that BCIT is proposing a new course to offer to Red Seal Electricians and Electrical Engineers. Some of the components of the course would include: Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Storage and Fuel Cells, Solar, Thermal, Geothermal as well as Wind and Micro-Hydro Systems. We are excited to participate in this important educational opportunity as soon as it is offered! Wicks Electric aims to be in the forefront of new technology as it continues to develop and be perfected.
This week the crew travelled up Indian Arm by boat to install a generator for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The generator will provide heat and power to the Sea Can container at this remote site. Although it was a cold, rainy day they thoroughly enjoyed the trip, the beautiful scenery and the change of pace from the busy city. Check out the gallery for more pictures!
For the 3rd year in a row, Wicks Electric is proud to take on new apprentices from VCC as part of their work experience program. Our journeymen and 3rd and 4th year apprentices take a keen interest in teaching the trade to these promising newcomers. We give them a wide variety of experiences during their 5 week practicum with us in residential, commercial and industrial settings, to provide a well rounded overview of the Electrical trade. We are also often able to offer employment to the right candidates to start amassing the over 6000 hours of work experience they will need to eventually obtain their Red Seal certification.
Wicks Electric is a proud supporter of Pink Shirt Day. Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and over the Internet. Wear something pink to symbolize that we as a society will not tolerate bullying anywhere. Take the message and remember it all year long. “There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up” John Holmes
This kitchen was completely transformed and the owners are delighted! From custom lighting expertly installed by Wicks Electric to new cabinetry and appliances, this beauty shines. For all your electrical needs, from repairs to renovations, both residential and commercial you can count on Wicks to get the job done right!
