Jim Roberts

instructor years of experience

45

Years of
Experience

Biography

Jim Roberts brings over 43 years of experience in the electrical field. A graduate from the Georgian College Electrical Engineering program, he started his career at Toronto Hydro Electrical Systems as a High Voltage Underground Cable Fault Technician then proceeded to Toronto Transit Commission where he obtained his red seal 309A electrical license and became a Maintenance/Construction Electrician responsible for over 67km of subway system and all facilities on a 24/7 electrical emergency response team.

Since 2000, he supervised over 95 maintenance electricians, coordinated major shutdowns to facilities for bi-annual electrical maintenance, assisted electricians on major faults in high and low voltage equipment.

Outside of work, he volunteered as a fire fighter with a local fire department. When he left the department after 20 years, he held the role of Senior Captain and was in charge of day to day operations including organizing firefighter certification training. He spent the past 9 years teaching an in-house 4 year maintenance and construction training program for over 55 electrical apprentices, at the same time responsible for keeping 140 electrical employees updated in new technology, high voltage switching, safety requirements and maintenance procedures.

Jim as expertise in electrical troubleshooting techniques, print reading, lockout tag out, work protection code, HV Switching and the Canadian Electrical Code.

Jim is well versed in low voltage troubleshooting, AD/DC systems, electrical schematic reading, High Voltage Work Protection Code, Canadian Electrical Safety Code, Certified Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Member, Ontario Fire Marshall certified facilitator and a Master electrician.

Expertise

Testimonials

  • Minyu Cai, Cummins
    Jim is experienced and explained the content well. He is also patient in answering questions.
  • Mike Klamann, Toronto Transit Commission
    “I felt like I knew the instructor, Jim Roberts; he was really friendly.”
  • Travis Lewis, Pinnacle Renewable Energy
    Jim was very thorough with his training. I have been to many training courses throughout the years, and Jim engaged with the whole class better than I have ever previously seen.
  • Daniel Martin, Pinnacle Renewable Energy
    Jim was professional, with good knowledge of the course. He was personable and easy to ask questions. He made sure we were clear on the content.
  • Kevin Aikenhead, Pattern Energy
    Jim did a great job with the material. He was very knowledgeable and used real-life examples that are always helpful!
  • Robert Sorba, Mount Allison University
    Jim was awesome. Very knowledgeable and helpful. He was able to provide really good examples relevant to the material.
  • Brian Fluter, Pinnacle Renewable Energy
    Jim presented the course in a very professional manner. His field knowledge was very beneficial in the presentation.
  • Andy Scheibli, Lambton Kent DSB
    Informative, knowledgeable, entertaining.
  • Kevin Archambault, Canadian Coast Guard
    “Jim was very informative. He also brought a lot of experience to the course. He was able to relate with what we do on a regular basis.”
  • Steve Fritterer, GCT Deltaport
    Jim Roberts kept the course humorous and interesting. He kept us all under his supervision and helped when needed.
  • Andreas Frangias, Toronto Transit Commission
    “Jim was excellent and provided clear and concise information. He also used multiple ways to convey all the training in a way that kept it interesting.”
  • Jordan Winters, Littelfuse
    Jim has a lot of experience and thus a great insight on how to do work safely in a lot of situations and can convey this to people with very different jobs in a way that is easy to understand.
  • Greg Lyon, Newalta
    “Jim was extremely knowledgeable and kept the material interesting. He was extremely in depth and very helpful.”
  • Abhijit Jagdale, D&V Electronics
    Jim is an amazing instructor, he covered all the points & everyone was able to understand the importance of arc flash training. His funny way of training really helped me to focus throughout the day.
  • Conrad Castillo, Littelfuse Startco
    The instructor; Jim Roberts did very well. He was very thorough and entertaining in the course. Jim was also able to keep my attention and kept me engaged in this course. Thanks Jim!”

Upcoming Courses

Sep 29 - Oct 03, 2025 In Person
How To Analytically Troubleshoot Complex Electrical Systems with Deductive Reasoning
Barrie, ON OR25297 Register
Oct 06 - Oct 06, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25712 Register
Oct 06 - Oct 07, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25713 Register
Oct 27 - Oct 28, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25727 Register
Oct 27 - Oct 27, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25726 Register
Nov 04 - Nov 04, 2025 In Person
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Barrie, ON OR25815 Register
Nov 04 - Nov 05, 2025 In Person
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
Barrie, ON OR25816 Register
Dec 08 - Dec 08, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25859 Register
Dec 08 - Dec 09, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification
Training 8am-4pm Toronto time, ON OR25860 Register

All Courses Taught

VFD Essentials: Programming, Maintenance and Motor Control Troubleshooting

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How To Analytically Troubleshoot Complex Electrical Systems with Deductive Reasoning

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Arc Flash & High Voltage Safety - Qualified Electrical Worker Certification

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Arc Flash & Low Voltage Safety

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Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification

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Electro-Mechanical Deductive Reasoning for Heavy Equipment Technicians

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