CDDHS Co-op Corner: EVO Electrical

May 27, 2021 · 0 Comments

Written By Taylor Brown

My name is Taylor Brown and I am doing my Co-op placement at EVO Electrical Contracting. This company is a husband and wife run company which has been in business in Shelburne for 6 years.

They were founded in 2015, and provide high quality electrical services for a wide range of businesses and homeowners.

They do many different types of electrical work for a competitive price for anyone who may require an electrician.

The owners Brandon and Izabela Busby are the main workers but alongside them is their apprentice Mike Melhorn and of course I have joined the team.

For me, this is a great opportunity to gain experience in the field before going to college to pursue my dreams to become an Electrician.

My co-op experience so far has been really enjoyable.

Some special equipment I use at my placement is drills, electrical boxes, wire strippers, wire, and screwdrivers.

Brandon and Mike have given me demonstrations to ensure I do the job properly and am continuously learning as I go.

Tasks that I do at the moment include, helping get tools and wire. As well as helping them with their tasks. I also do my own tasks that need to be done, including pushing wire from one box to another. Or setting up switches and outlet boxes. I also have helped set up pot lights from beginning to end by locating where they go, cutting holes, pushing the wire through, and wiring them together.

One task that I have not done yet in my placement that I will probably be doing in the future is 3-way switches.

Other job-related information I’ve learned more about is how trades communicate between one another to organize each job, like when they’re done and when the next trade should go in. For example, electricians go in before drywallers.

Trades also communicate about what the clients want done in their houses to plan how we should approach it.

The apprentice Mike is a volunteer Firefighter for Mulmur, when he’s not doing electrical work, he can be found helping others in need. EVO Electrical Contracting supports Centre Dufferin DHS by taking on Co-op students and giving them the opportunity to learn more about pursuing a career in the Electrical trade.