Canada Training Group

What Canada Training Group does

Canada Training Group is a privately held Canadian electrical safety training and engineering services company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. It delivers instructor-led training across three modalities: scheduled in-person courses at training hubs in Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Mississauga, and Quebec; LIVE 2-Way Online Video training spanning eight Canadian time zones (Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto, Halifax, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Fredericton, St. John's); and onsite delivery at client facilities using Mobile Labs that transport de-energized real equipment — VFDs, breakers, transformers — for hands-on drills mirroring the client's switching procedures and fault scenarios. The company complements its training with 3D imaging and LiDAR-based Virtual Reality Training built from scanned client environments, alongside engineering services including Arc Flash Studies, Coordination Studies, Infrared Thermography, Grounding Integrity Studies, Accident Investigation, and Electrical Code of Practice development.

The course catalog spans foundational arc flash certification aligned to CSA standards (Z463, Z32, M421), power system testing and maintenance, VFD and PLC programming, cable splicing and terminating, and emerging verticals including windfarm, solar, and battery electric vehicle safety. Revenue is generated through three professional services streams — public registration courses, onsite corporate training with large-class discounts, and engineering consulting — priced via quote-based, multi-year engagement models. Customers span oil and gas, utilities, mining, healthcare, renewable energy, transit, heavy industry, and battery electric vehicle operations, with no named anchor logos disclosed.

The company's competitive position rests on a roster of 22+ named senior instructors with 30-58 years of field experience from utilities, plants, and field service, plus deep specialization in CSA electrical safety standards and a tightly integrated training-plus-consulting service stack. Marketing is executed through the company's website catalog, the "Mind Your Safety" blog and newsletter, phone-based enterprise sales, and quote request workflows. The company operates exclusively within Canada across all 10 provinces, with no disclosed funding, acquisitions, parent company, or international footprint.

Name

Canada Training Group

Legal name

Canada Training Group

Website

https://canada-training-group.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canada Training Group is a privately held Canadian electrical safety training and engineering services firm delivering instructor-led courses across in-person, live online video, and onsite Mobile Labs modalities, serving enterprise customers in utilities, oil and gas, mining, healthcare, renewables, and transit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Safety and Power Systems Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Digital Skills Training (BPACANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM), Training Delivery Services (Onsite/Virtual Instruction, Workshops, Coaching) (BPAEANAN)

Keywords

• Electrical safety training
• Arc flash safety
• Industrial maintenance training
• Power systems training
• CSA standards training

Headquarters

HQ city

Turtleford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Registration Courses: Scheduled courses available for individual enrollment in various electrical safety and maintenance topics, delivered in-person or via LIVE 2-Way Online Video.
2. Onsite Corporate Training: Customized training delivered at client facilities using Mobile Labs, with courses tailored to match equipment used by the client organization.
3. Safety Consulting Services: Arc Flash Studies, Coordination Studies, Infrared Thermography, Grounding Integrity Studies, Accident Investigation, and Electrical Code of Practice development services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Canada Training Group provides instructor-led electrical safety and power systems training to industrial clients across Canada, delivered through three channels: scheduled in-person courses at Canadian training centers, LIVE 2-Way Online Video sessions across Canadian time zones, and onsite Mobile Labs deployments that transport real de-energized equipment to client sites. The company complements training with engineering and safety consulting services including Arc Flash Studies, Coordination Studies, Infrared Thermography, Grounding Integrity Studies, Accident Investigation, Electrical Code of Practice development, and 3D/VR-based training environments.

Product overview

Canada Training Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of electrical safety training services and specialized courses throughout North America. The core offering consists of instructor-led training delivered through three modalities: in-person courses at various Canadian locations, live 2-way online video training in multiple time zones, and onsite delivery with Mobile Labs that bring equipment to client facilities. The training ecosystem is anchored by foundational courses in Arc Flash Safety (High Voltage and Low Voltage), supplemented by specialized programs covering CSA standards (Z463, Z32, M421), power systems testing, VFDs, PLCs, battery systems, cable splicing, and emerging sectors like windfarms, solar power, and battery electric vehicles. The company complements its training with engineering consulting services including Arc Flash Studies, Safety Consulting, Virtual Reality Training, Infrared Thermography, Grounding Integrity Studies, Coordination Studies, and Accident Investigation. The Mobile Labs service is a distinctive differentiator, bringing de-energized real equipment (VFDs, breakers, transformers) to client sites for hands-on practical drills. All courses are taught by senior electricians and power-system specialists with 30-50+ years of field experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Labs Mobile training service that brings real, de-energized electrical equipment (VFDs, breakers, transformers) to client sites for safe, hands-on practical drills that mirror the client's switching procedures and fault scenarios. Sold as a differentiated onsite training capability, available as a customized enterprise offering for industrial clients.
• Arc Flash Study Engineering analysis service that identifies arc flash hazards, calculates incident energy levels, and provides labeling and safety recommendations to support workplace electrical safety compliance for industrial clients.
• Safety Consulting Expert consultation services for regulatory compliance, electrical safety program development, and risk assessment for industrial facilities.
• Major Projects Services End-to-end multi-site electrical safety programs for refineries, transit fleets, wind farms, airports, mines, and utilities, combining arc flash studies, labeling, incident investigation, and battery/UPS reliability services into a single engagement.
• 3D Imaging and Virtual Reality Training LiDar scanning of client environments produces VR instances of entire workspaces for live virtual instructor-led safety, troubleshooting, and maintenance training. Sold as a differentiated, customized training delivery option.
• Electrical Code of Practice Development Development and harmonization of site-specific electrical codes of practice and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for complex industrial environments.
• Infrared Thermography Services Predictive maintenance service using infrared inspection technology to identify hot spots, loose connections, and potential electrical failures before they occur.
• Grounding Integrity Studies Engineering analysis service that verifies and ensures the integrity of grounding systems in industrial and substation applications.
• Coordination Studies Electrical coordination studies to optimize protective device settings and ensure selective coordination in power distribution systems.
• Accident Investigation Investigation services for electrical incidents and workplace accidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Leadership Training Leadership development programs focused on electrical safety leadership, first-line supervisor skills, and organizational safety culture improvement.
• Post-Apprenticeship Training Advanced training programs for electricians to develop higher competencies beyond apprenticeship levels in specialized electrical disciplines.
• Continuing Education Credits Training programs that provide continuing education credits for professional development and certification maintenance requirements.
• Personalized Training Programs Customized course development and large-class pricing for organizations with specific equipment needs or training numerous personnel.
• Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety — Qualified Electrical Worker Certification Foundational course providing arc flash and high voltage safety training that qualifies participants as Qualified Electrical Workers. Delivered through public registration and LIVE 2-Way Online Video across multiple Canadian time zones.
• Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety Foundational arc flash and low voltage safety training for electrical workers, available via public registration and LIVE 2-Way Online Video.
• Industrial Safe Switching for Operators with Practical Lab Operator-focused course on safe electrical switching procedures with a hands-on practical lab component, delivered in-person at Canadian training locations.
• CSA Z463 Maintenance of Electrical Systems Training aligned to the CSA Z463 standard for maintenance of electrical systems, available via LIVE 2-Way Online Video across Canadian time zones.
• CSA Z32 Electrical Safety in Healthcare Training on the CSA Z32 standard for electrical safety and essential electrical systems in healthcare facilities.
• CSA M421 Use of Electricity in Mines Training on the CSA M421 standard for use of electricity in mines, delivered via LIVE 2-Way Online Video.
• VFD Essentials: Programming, Maintenance and Motor Control Troubleshooting Training on variable frequency drive (VFD) programming, maintenance, and motor control troubleshooting for industrial maintenance personnel.
• Advanced Electrical System Testing and Maintenance (includes Medium Voltage) Comprehensive testing and maintenance training for electrical systems including medium voltage applications.
• Fundamentals of UPS and Battery Systems Comprehensive training on uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and battery maintenance for industrial applications.
• High Voltage Electrical Safety Course for Battery Electric Vehicles Specialized training on high voltage safety procedures for battery electric vehicle maintenance and service operations.
• Windfarm Electrical Safety Electrical safety training specific to wind farm operations and renewable energy environments.
• Arc Flash High Voltage Safety for Solar Power Generation Electrical safety training for solar power generation facilities, focused on arc flash hazards.
• Train-the-Trainer Arc Flash (Low Voltage and High Voltage) Train-the-trainer certification courses for Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety and Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety that enable client organizations to develop internal training capabilities.

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI): Non-profit focused on electrical safety awareness and education across the US. Adjacent to CTG's training mission but operates as a public-resource organization rather than a paid training provider.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation company with significant training offerings through Schneider Electric Training and its EcoStruxure ecosystem. Adjacent incumbent competing for enterprise electrical training budgets.
• Rockwell Automation: Industrial automation leader offering Rockwell Automation Training and PLC courses similar to CTG's PLC Programming Foundations. Overlaps at the automation/maintenance training layer but not in arc flash safety.
• Eaton: Global electrical equipment manufacturer that also offers Eaton Training services including arc flash and power systems courses. Overlaps with CTG but as part of a broader electrical portfolio rather than a training-only focus.

Direct peers

• e-Hazard: Electrical safety training and arc flash study firm offering public, onsite, and train-the-trainer courses aligned to NFPA 70E. Operates in the same niche as CTG, primarily in the US.
• National Technology Transfer (NTT): US-based hands-on electrical and industrial training company delivering arc flash, PLC, VFD, and motor control courses with mobile lab capabilities. Closest functional analog to CTG's onsite/mobile lab model.
• Marigold Training Services: Canadian electrical safety and high voltage training provider since 1991, offering arc flash and switching courses. Direct competitor in the Canadian electrical safety training market.
• AVO Training Institute (Megger): US-based electrical safety and maintenance training provider offering arc flash, cable splicing, and protective relay courses with hands-on lab components. Direct competitor to CTG's arc flash and Mobile Labs offerings across North America.
• Power Tel Utilities Training: Canadian provider of electrical safety, power system, and utility-specific training with hands-on labs. Competes with CTG for utility and industrial customer training budgets.

Regional players

• UL Solutions: Global safety science company which offers safety training and workforce credentialing programs. Adjacent to CTG's safety consulting services but primarily US-centric with a broader mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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