ME Competency Profile Resource Library
We aim to support Master Electricians (MEs) by providing access to voluntary educational resources tailored to their diverse needs and interests. With a wide range of materials available, our library facilitates ongoing learning, helping MEs enhance their skills across the nine Competency Profile categories.
Explore our resource library to elevate your practice and promote excellence in safety, ethics, and proficiency.
Please Note – Library is In Progress: The ME Competency Profile Resource Library will be progressively populated with content, with each ME Competency Profile Domain being addressed one at a time, from March to November 2024. Access the release schedule here.
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| Resource | Organization Name | Resource Type | Competency Profile Domain | Keywords and Relevant Competencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | Website | Health & Safety | Health and Safety Association, Manufacturing, Agricultural, Service sector |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | Website | Health & Safety | Protect against hazards, Respirator, Gloves, Ear plugs, Hard hat, Safety goggles, Safety shoes, Safety boots |
| Emergency Preparedness and Response | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | Website | Health & Safety | Emergency situation, COVID-19, Pandemic, Masks |
| Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Training & Events | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | Course(s) | Health & Safety | Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), manufacturing, agricultural, service sector, Health and Safety Representative (HSR), Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection, WHMIS, Confined spaces, Employee wellbeing, Ergonomics, Hazards |
| WSIB Health and Safety Index | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | Website | Health & Safety | Workplace insurance, Performance indicators, Measure, Safety program |
| Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Act | Government of Ontario | Website | Health & Safety | Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), Ministry of Labour (MOL), Accreditation, Recognition, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) |
| Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | Website | Health & Safety | OHSA, Rights, Duties, Green Book |
| Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) | Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) | Website | Health & Safety | Resources, Training, Control and eliminate safety hazards, Safety program, Unapproved electrical equipment, Health and Safety Association (HSA) |
| Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Training | Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) | Course(s) | Health & Safety | Education, Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection, Confined spaces, Asbestos, Occupational Health and Safety, WHMIS |
| Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) Safety Podcast | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) | Podcast | Health & Safety | Best practices, Resources, Training, Control and eliminate safety hazards |
| Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers Program | Government of Ontario | Website | Health & Safety | Protect against hazards, Respirator, Gloves, Ear plugs, Hard hat, Safety goggles, Safety shoes, Safety boots |
| Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) | Government of Ontario | Website | Health & Safety | Ministry of Labour (MOL) |
| Health and Safety Training | Government of Ontario | Website | Health & Safety | Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Supervisor, Worker, Ontario Regulation 297/13, Health and Safety Representative (HSR), Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Working at Heights (WAH), Health and Safety Association (HSA) |
| Preventing Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment | Government of Ontario | Website | Health & Safety | Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Protect workers, Ontario Human Rights Code |
| Rights of Workers in Ontario | Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) | Website | Health & Safety | Right to know, Right to participate, Right to refuse unsafe work |
| Reporting Workplace Incidents and Illnesses | Government of Ontario | Website | Health & Safety | Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Death, Fatality, Injury, Occupational illness |
| O. Reg. 420/21: Notices and Reports Under Sections 51 to 53.1 of the Act - Fatalities, Critical Injuries, Occupational Illnesses and Other Incidents | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Health & Safety | Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Death, Fatality, Injury, Occupational illness |
| Training for Working at Heights | Government of Ontario | Course(s) | Health & Safety | Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection |
| Workplace Safety North (WSN) | Workplace Safety North (WSN) | Website | Health & Safety | Mining, Mine, Forestry, Northern Ontario |
| Workplace Safety North (WSN) Training & Events | Workplace Safety North (WSN) | Course(s) | Health & Safety | Mining, Mine, Forestry, Northern Ontario, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Industrial hygiene, Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection |
| OHS Act And Industrial Regulations | Workplace Safety North (WSN) | Course(s) | Health & Safety | Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Green Book, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Health and Safety Association (HSA) |
| Health and Safety Representative Basic Training | Workplace Safety North (WSN) | Course(s) | Health & Safety | Health and Safety Representative (HSR), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Workplace hazard, Rights, Duties, Responsibilities, Health and Safety Association (HSA) |
| Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW) | Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW) | Website | Health & Safety | Health and Safety Association (HSA), Medical diagnostic services, Prevention, Investigate, Report, Occupational illness, Injury, COVID-19 |
| Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) | Workers Health and Safety Centre (WHSC) | Course(s) | Health & Safety | Training, Ergonomics, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), WHMIS, Health and Safety Representative (HSR), Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection, Mental health training, Inspection, Investigation, Health and Safety Association (HSA) |
| Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) Resource Catalogue | Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) | Website | Health & Safety | Checklist, Poster, Resources, Workplace tools, Brochures, Noise, Hazards, Emergency preparedness, Health and Safety Association (HSA) |
| Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) Training | Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA) | Course(s) | Health & Safety | Training, Emergency preparedness, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Working at Heights (WAH), Worker requirements, Supervisor |
| Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) | Government of Canada | Website | Health & Safety | Standards, Internal Responsibility System (IRS), Rights, Responsibilities, Due diligence, Acts, Regulations, Hazards, Health, Wellness |
| Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) Courses | Government of Canada | Course(s) | Health & Safety | Confined spaces, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Emergency preparedness, Health and Safety Committee, Mental health, Supervisor, Incident, Investigation, Noise, Ergonomics, WHMIS, Working at Heights (WAH), Fall arrest, Fall protection |
| Achieve Compliance on Construction Sites: Electrical Hazards | Government of Ontario | Website | Health & Safety | Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Worker qualifications, Personal protective equipment (PPE) |
| Workplace Health & Safety | Government of Ontario | Website | Health & Safety | Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Planning, Workplace hazards, Inspections, Investigations |
| Occupational Health and Safety in Federally Regulated Workplaces | Government of Canada | Website | Health & Safety | Canada Labour Code (CAC), Right to know, Right to participate, Right to refuse, Duties, Responsibilities, Investigation, Inspection |
| Overview of the Parts of the Canada Labour Code and How They Apply to Your Workplace | Government of Canada | Website | Health & Safety | Canada Labour Code (CAC), Industrial Relations, Occupational Health and Safety |
| Occupational Health and Safety Act | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Health & Safety, Legal | OHSA, Statute |
| Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Health & Safety, Legal | Injury, Accident, Claim, Statute |
| R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 1101: First Aid Requirements | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website |
Health & Safety, Legal |
OHSA, First Aid |
| Health and Safety Resources for Your Small Business | Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) | Website | Health & Safety | Legislative requirements, Best practices, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) |
| Small Business Toolkit | Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) | Website | Health & Safety | Legislative requirements, Best practices, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) |
| Don't Work on Energized Equipment | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | Health & Safety, OESC | Working live, Hazards |
| CSA Z462: Workplace Electrical Safety 2021 | CSA Group | Website | Health & Safety, Technical Knowledge & Skills | Safe work practices, Workplace safety |
| Posters Required in the Workplace | Government of Ontario | Website | Health & Safety | Employment standards, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) |
| Health & Safety for Small Business | Government of Ontario | Website | Health & Safety | WHMIS, Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Health and Safety Representative (HSR), Inspection, Supervisor |
| Guide for Health & Safety Committees and Representatives | Government of Ontario | Website | Health & Safety | Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC), Health and Safety Representative (HSR) |
| Electrical Safety: A Program Development Guide | Energy Safety Canada | Website | Health & Safety | Electrical safety program, Electrical hazards, Identify hazards, Identify risks, Preventive and protective control measures |
| Recognized Approval Marks | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC, Technical Knowledge & Skills | Recognized Certification Markings, Electrical equipment, Approved, Accredited certification agency, Accredited evaluation agency, Field evaluation |
| O. Reg. 164/99: Ontario Electrical Safety Code | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | OESC, Legal | OESC, Ontario Regulation 164/99, Electricity Act 1998, Ontario statutes and regulations |
| Grounded in Ontario Podcast | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Podcast | OESC | Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), Best practices, Electrical safety, Compliance |
| Plugged In Newsletter | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC | Licence holders, Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), Master Electrician (ME) |
| LEC Online Store | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC, Advocacy | Customer materials, Downloads, Resources, Inspection, Notification, Safety hazard, Storm safety |
| OESC Sample Bulletins | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC | Ontario Electrical Safety Code |
| Flash Notices | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC | Identified Hazards |
| Toolbox Talks Newsletter | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC | Safety, Seasonal reminders, Licensing matters, Code updates |
| OESC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC | Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99 |
| Ontario Amendments to the Canadian Electrician Code Part 1, C22.1 | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC | Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99 |
| Exceptions to Product Approval Requirements | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC, Technical Knowledge & Skills | Code Rule 2-022 |
| Electrical Guidelines & Specifications | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC, Technical Knowledge & Skills | Product recalls, Safety alerts, Flash notices, Guidelines and reports, Bulletins, Electrical products, Ontario Regulation 438/07 |
| Electrical Safety System Assessment Checklist | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC, Technical Knowledge & Skills | Evaluating a home electrical system, General Inspection |
| Training Solutions Course Offerings | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC, Technical Knowledge & Skills | Control of Hazardous Energy, Electrical Safety Awareness, Grounding & Bonding, Maintenance Staff, Powerline Safety Awareness, Principles of Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Z462, Lockout Tagout, Safe Work Planning, Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99 |
| Don't Work on Energized Equipment | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | Health & Safety, OESC | Working Live, Hazards |
| New Edition of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) | Electrical Business Magazine | Website | OESC | 2024 CEC, 2024 Code, 2024 edition, CSA C22.1:24, CSA Group |
| Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC) | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | OESC | Purchase the Code, Order the Code, Bulletins, Ontario Regulation 164/99, CSA Group |
| CSA Communities | CSA Group | Website | OESC, Health & Safety | Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Bulletins, Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Standards |
| Ontario Electrical Safety Code (OESC), 28th Edition - 2021 | CSA Group | Book | OESC | Purchase the Code, Order the Code, Ontario Regulation 164/99, 2021 Amendments |
| Free Viewable Ontario Electrical Safety Code (Registration required) | CSA Group | E-Book | OESC | Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99 |
| Canadian Electrical Code Training Options | CSA Group | Course | OESC | CEC, CSA C22.1:24, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Key Changes |
| Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (26th Edition) | CSA Group | Book | OESC | CEC, CSA C22.1:24, Purchase the Code, Order the Code |
| Ontario Electrical Safety Code Explained | The Electricity Forum | Website | OESC | Ontario Regulation 164/99 |
| Electrical Fifth Edition Illustrated Code Series | Orderline | Book | OESC | Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99 |
| Ontario Electrical Safety Code Training | The Electricity Forum | Course | OESC | Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99 |
| Ontario Electrical Safety Code Training | Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) | Course | OESC | Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99 |
| Don McNichol Code Training | Donald R. McNichol Consulting Inc. | Course | OESC | CEC, CSA C22.1:24, Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99 |
| Hazardous Locations | EngWorks Inc. | Course | Health & Safety, OESC | Training, Hazardous location, Flammable gas, Vapours, Combustible dusts, CEC, CSA C22.1:24, Canadian Electrical Code, Ontario Electrical Safety Code 28th Edition, 2021 Amendments, Ontario Regulation 164/99 |
| Master Electrician Licence | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | Legal | ME Licence, Licensing requirement |
| ECRA/ESA Electrical Contractor Licence | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | Legal | ECRA, LEC Licence, Licensing requirement |
| Standards of Conduct and Guidelines for Licence Holders | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | Management & Administration, Legal | Standards of Conduct, Duties and Responsibilities, Ontario Regulation 570/05, Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), Master Electrician (ME), Applicable laws, Obligations |
| Guideline to the Duties and Responsibilities of Licensed Electrical Contractors (LECs) and Designated Master Electricians (DMEs) | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | Management & Administration, Legal | Standards of Conduct, Duties and Responsibilities, Ontario Regulation 570/05, Licensed Electrical Contractor (LEC), Designated Master Electrician (DME), Applicable laws, Obligations |
| Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) | Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) | Website | Legal, Health & Safety | Workplace insurance, liability, workplace injury, workplace illness, coverage |
| WSIB Guide: Services and Responsibilities - Business Edition | Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) | Website | Legal, Health & Safety | Workplace insurance, Business responsibilities, Coverage |
| Business Insurance | Government of Canada | Website | Legal | Workplace insurance, Business responsibilities |
| Starting and Running a Business | Government of Ontario | Website | Legal | Register your business, Workplace rules and regulations, Insurance, Taxes |
| Start a Business in Ontario | Government of Ontario | Website | Legal | Register your business, Workplace rules and regulations, Insurance, Taxes |
| Employment Standards Act, 2000 | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal | Wages, Compensation, Working Hours, Leaves of Absence, Termination and Severance, Employment Records, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Ontario Statutes and Regulations |
| Guide to Employment Standards Act | Government of Ontario | Website | Legal | Wages, Compensation, Working Hours, Leaves of Absence, Termination and Severance, Employment Records, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Ontario Statutes and Regulations |
| Employment Standards Act Policy and Interpretation Manual |
Government of Ontario | Website | Legal | Wages, Compensation, Working Hours, Leaves of Absence, Termination and Severance, Employment Records, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Ontario Statutes and Regulations |
| Accessibility Laws | Government of Ontario | Website | Legal, Professionalism & Ethics | Accessible, Inclusive, Disability, Disabilities, The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (AODA), Ontario Human Rights Code |
| Ontario e-Laws | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal | Ontario statutes and regulations |
| Electricity Act, 1998 Part VIII | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal | Electrical Safety, Electrical Safety Authority (ESA |
| O. Reg. 12/23: Administrative Penalties | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal, Management & Administration | Ontario Regulation 12/23, Electricity Act 1998, Ontario statutes and regulations, APO |
| Administrative Penalties and Convictions | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | Legal, Management & Administration | Administrative Penalty Order (APO), Monetary Fine |
| O. Reg. 438/07: Electrical Product Safety | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal, Technical Knowledge & Skills | Ontario Regulation 438/07, Electricity Act 1998, Ontario statutes and regulations |
| O. Reg. 22/04: Electrical Distribution Safety | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal, Technical Knowledge & Skills | Ontario Regulation 22/04, Electricity Act 1998, Ontario statutes and regulations |
| O. Reg. 570/05: Licensing of Electrical Contractors and Master Electricians | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal | Ontario Regulation 570/05, LEC, ME, ECRA, Electricity Act 1998, Ontario statutes and regulations |
| O. Reg. 332/12: Building Code | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal | Ontario Building Code |
| Building Opportunities in the Skilled Trades Act (BOSTA) | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal | |
| Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) | Government of Ontario | Website | Legal, Management & Administration | |
| Certificate of Qualification | Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) | Website | Legal, Management & Administration | C of Q, Credentials |
| Corporations Tax Act | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal, Financial | Income Tax, Corporate Minimum Tax, Tax Exemption, Capital Tax, Liability for Special Taxes |
| Receipts and Invoices | Government of Canada | Website | Legal, Financial | Invoice Requirements, GST, HST |
| Contracts: Best Practices and Types | Government of Ontario | Website | Legal | Contract, Agreement, Consumer Protection Act |
| Business Records | Government of Canada | Website | Legal, Financial | Income Records, Expense Records, Transactions |
| Record Keeping | Government of Ontario | Website | Legal | Record Retention, Employee Records, Employment Records |
| Records and Information Management Course* (*Note: This link redirects to a google search. Several Ontario Colleges offer courses in this area.) | Ontario Colleges | Course | Legal, Management & Administration | Record Retention, Employee Records, Employment Records, Archives |
| Free or Low-cost Tools for Your Business | Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) | Resource | Legal, Management & Administration | Accounting, Project Management, Timesheet Tracking, Website Creation |
| Consumer Protection Act | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal | Consumer Protection Act, Consumer Protection laws, Consumer Complaints, Contracts, Scam, Fraud |
| Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal | Consumer Protection, Consumer Complaint, Administrative Practices, Regulatory Oversight, Ontario Statutes and Regulations |
| O. Reg. 187/09: General (Under Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act) | Government of Ontario e-Laws | Website | Legal | Ontario Regulation 187/09, Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act 1996, Ontario Statutes and Regulations |
| Consumer Protection Information for Businesses | Government of Ontario | Website | Legal | Consumer Protection Act, Consumer Protection laws, Consumer complaints, Contracts, Scam, Fraud |
| Consumer Protection Complaint Form | Government of Ontario - Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (MPBSD) |
Website | Legal | Consumer Protection Act, Complaint, Scam, Fraud |
| Office of Consumer Affairs | Government of Canada | Website | Legal | Consumer Protection |
| Consumer Protection | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | Legal | |
| Consumer Beware List | Government of Ontario | Website | Legal | Consumer Protection, Convictions, Compliance Notices |
| ESA Compliance and Oversight Process for Licence Holders | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) | Website | Legal, Management & Administration | Standards of Conduct, Compliance, Enforcement |
| Business Resources | Better Business Bureau (BBB) | Resource | Legal, Management & Administration | Consumer Protection, Running a Business, Best Practices |
| Better Business Bureau Complaint Form | Better Business Bureau (BBB) | Website | Legal | Consumer Protection, Complaint, Scam, Fraud |
Note: This is a collection of available resources but is not an exhaustive list. Other valuable resources and tools may be available from associations, unions or private operators you engage with.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please email us at: LicensingMatters@electricalsafety.on.ca
Last Updated: March 2024
Disclaimer
The educational resources compiled on this website are sourced from various external providers. The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) holds no responsibility for the quality of learning activities offered by external institutions. Inquiries regarding these activities/courses can be directed to the provider of the activity or course website listed.
This resource library provides information that may be of assistance in enhancing ME proficiency but is not an exhaustive summary. Please be aware that the list of resources may not cover all competencies within each category.
Although the information and materials are carefully prepared, websites are updated frequently, and ESA holds no responsibility for ensuring the continued accuracy or relevance of content. Users are advised to assess these resources based on their individual needs, available resources, and time constraints.