Thu, Nov 6, 2025
2:00 PM EST
Technical
Safe electrical work is crucial in every housing project. The safest way to ensure your project is done properly and in compliance with the law is to hire a Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC). This session will cover the benefits of working with LECs — highlighting their expertise, training, and access to the right tools and equipment. The session will also explain the risks of unlicensed work and how proper oversight helps protect homes, communities, and future projects.
Licensed Electrical Contractors, Electrical Safety, Safe and Legal Work, Code Compliance, Risks of Unlicensed Work, Contractor Training and Expertise, Community Protection, Housing Projects, Project Oversight.
All First Nations community stakeholders (members, housing experts, and leaders) who want to strengthen housing knowledge, improve outcomes, and contribute to Stronger Alliances, Stronger Homes.
Derek Hertz is the Senior Electrical Inspector for Thunder Bay, Superior North, with over 31 years of experience in the industry. For the past 13 years, he has focused on inspecting projects and advancing electrical safety in Northern Ontario’s remote Indigenous communities. Derek brings a wealth of practical knowledge and a deep commitment to ensuring safe, code-compliant electrical work that supports stronger and healthier communities.
