Wayne Jeffrey

instructor years of experience

43

Years of
Experience

Biography

Wayne joined Canada Training Group with over 40 years of knowledge and experience in the Electrical and Instrumentation industry. As a Master Electrician and Journeyman Instrument Mechanic, Wayne offers a unique perspective to training that provides solid theory with practical applications gained through years of work in the industry.

Wayne’s oilfield and agriculture experience encompasses maintenance on process and production equipment, electrical design, project management, and all facets of electrical and instrumentation contracting. His in-depth experience with Arc flash studies, estimating, compliance, safety, trouble-shooting, and diverse types of equipment including VFD's, and PLC's is invaluable in his hands-on teaching with CTG.

As an Instructor with Lakeland College for six years, he focused on the application of code and theory in the workplace to equip students with the tools, knowledge, and trouble-shooting skills they would need in their work. As well, throughout his career, he worked overseas as an instructor and as an Instrumentation/Electrical Consultant.

Recently, as a consultant in the Oilfield and Agriculture industries, Wayne assists companies with Arc flash studies and training of personnel to achieve compliance with safety regulations, thus reducing liability and mitigating risk.

Expertise

Testimonials

  • Tyler Skutelnik, Alberta Health Services
    Wayne did a good job explaining the course and answering questions we had.
  • Kimberley Kenyon, Canfor Pulp
    Wayne was very knowledgeable as per subject, open to all questions, with good introduction and coverage of house "keeping" at the start of the course. I liked how he would ask what happens on our site to create discussion and to help educate everyone is done at our facility.
  • Quinn Hiebert, Alberta Health Services
    Wayne, the instructor, was very clear and communicated very well. He taught very practically, and guided each student.
  • Brett Fisher, MTM Mine
    I personally liked Wayne as an instructor. He had lots of information and went over all the details with us. He answered any questions we had right away and made it make sense.
  • Adam LeChasseur, GCT Deltaport
    Wayne Jeffrey was by far the best instructor I've ever had in any electrical training session I've taken before.
  • Blair Fitzpatrick Yara Belle Plaine Inc.,
    Wayne made the course fun and was very knowledgeable.
  • Ty Spooner, BluEarth Renewables
    Wayne is very knowledgeable. He is also very patient and helpful with making you understand the process and reasoning for planning and testing on electrical systems
  • Steven Murphy, Keyera Corp.
    Wayne is very knowledgeable and presents in a very good manner.
  • Rick Burroughs, Blue Ridge Lumber
    I found Wayne to be very informative and the course to be fulfilling.
  • Jacob Lazariuk, Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing
    Wayne was great, very personable and knowledgeable. He was very willing to answer questions or discuss problems seen in the field.
  • Todd Bicklmeier, Canfor Pulp
    Wayne is very knowledgeable and provides a good learning environment.
  • Tom Esopenko, Canfor Pulp
    Wayne was a very good instructor. He was able to get class interactive and involved in discussions.
  • Johnathan Gamble, Total Power
    Wayne did an awesome job making everything easy to understand, as the knowledge level for guys on the course varied greatly.
  • Tom Esopenko, Canfor Pulp
    Wayne was very good, he was able to get class the class interactive and involved in discussion.
  • Mohit Mander, KLTP
    Wayne is a wonderful and informative instructor. He made the course very enjoyable and easy to follow.

Upcoming Courses

Feb 25 - Feb 25, 2026 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification
Training 8am-4pm Edmonton Time , AB OR26079 Register
Mar 23 - Mar 23, 2026 In Person
Essentials of Drilling & Service Rig Electrical Operation and Maintenance for Rig Managers
Edmonton, AB OR26001 Register
Mar 30 - Apr 01, 2026 In Person
PLC Programming Foundations and Essentials: Onsite Delivery
Saskatoon, SK OR26002 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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PLC Programming Foundations and Essentials: Onsite Delivery

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Essentials of Drilling & Service Rig Electrical Operation and Maintenance for Rig Managers

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