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

  • 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.
  • Terry Simpson, Department of National Defence, RPOPS Electrician
    “Jim Roberts is a knowledgeable instructor in this area of the trade. His course is a definite requirement.”
  • 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.”
  • Lavanya Muniyappa, D&V Electronics
    Jim was very detailed in explaining arc flash and shock hazards, understood our questions and concerns, and answered patiently.
  • Mike Tomassetti, Toronto Transit Commission
    “Jim is great at his job and has taught me a lot of information on high voltage safety.”
  • Mario DiDonato, SofSurfaces
    Good information for getting a good base knowledge of arc flash and hazards.
  • Gurmel Multani, University of Toronto
    The instructor had good knowledge of the electrical safety training program. He kept the audience engaged and made it very interesting.
  • Bernice O'Neil, Lambton Kent DSB
    Excellent course, full of need to know current info.
  • Mike Klamann, Toronto Transit Commission
    “I felt like I knew the instructor, Jim Roberts; he was really friendly.”
  • Brian Ethier, Enbridge
    "Jim is an experienced electrician with VFD's in the field. He has good knowledge of the VFD's we've worked with this week. He was able to help us with troubleshooting that we couldn't figure out. He also has good knowledge of the electrical field of VFD's and the motors which are being driven.
  • Shaun Filson, SaskPower
    “Jim presented the material in an easy-to-follow manner. Course content was informative and will be very useful in the place where I work. Overall, definitely worth taking.”
  • 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.
  • Shoaib Patel, Toronto Transit Commission
    “Jim Roberts was a good instructor. He was very clear in helping us understand how to safely deal with high voltage. He also made us aware of all the dangers that we could come across.”
  • Chris Drdla, University of Toronto
    Jim was an exceptional instructor. It was great to have an instructor with so much hands-on experience. Jim kept me engaged in a course where I would normally be zoning out. Overall I would like to have Jim back to teach other courses.

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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