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

  • Jed Mosher, University of Lethbridge
    Wayne was thorough, kept the class engaged, and was willing to look into questions he was not sure about. He was confident in his knowledge and used the experience to expand topics.
  • Hayden Berg, Fortis Mining Engineering and Manufacturing
    Wayne was very knowledgeable and did a good job making the content digestible and engaging.
  • 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.
  • Blair Fitzpatrick Yara Belle Plaine Inc.,
    Wayne made the course fun and was very knowledgeable.
  • Zachary Lee, EDS Pumps & Water Treatment
    Wayne was a great teacher who was very knowledgeable and had a great teaching style. I really enjoyed learning from him.
  • 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.
  • Tavis Bowie, BluEarth Renewables
    Wayne was very patient and accommodating to a variety of skill sets within the students in attendance.
  • Todd Bicklemeier, Canfor Pulp
    Wayne is very knowledgeable and provides a good learning environment.
  • Travis Latell, Alberta Health Services
    Wayne was very knowledgable of the equipment and had great background experience for this course. Wayne also was great at making everyone comfortable, which I believe made for a better learning experience.
  • 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
  • Rick Burroughs, Blue Ridge Lumber
    I found Wayne to be very informative and the course to be fulfilling.
  • Brennan Rathbone, City of Ottawa
    Very knowledgeable instructor. Wayne was easy to relate with and helpful.
  • Craig Cowie, Alberta Newprint Company
    Wayne was very knowledgeable and helpful in explaining the course material.
  • Todd Bicklmeier, Canfor Pulp
    Wayne is very knowledgeable and provides a good learning environment.
  • Jeff Barfoot, Syncrude
    Wayne is a great instructor. He is very knowledgeable and is very good at explaining any questions.

Upcoming Courses

Jul 09 - Jul 09, 2025 LIVE 2-Way Online
Arc Flash High Voltage Safety Refresher Certification
Training 8am-4pm Vancouver time, BC OR25482 Register
Jul 23 - Jul 25, 2025 In Person
PLC Programming Foundations and Essentials: Onsite Delivery
Edmonton, AB OR25510 Register
Sep 29 - Oct 01, 2025 In Person
PLC Programming Foundations and Essentials: Onsite Delivery
Edmonton, AB OR25595 Register
Oct 20 - Oct 24, 2025 In Person
VFD Essentials: Programming, Maintenance and Motor Control Troubleshooting
Saskatoon, SK OR25293 Register
Mar 23 - Mar 23, 2026 In Person
Essentials of Drilling & Service Rig Electrical Operation and Maintenance for Rig Managers
Edmonton, AB OR26001 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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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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Safe Electrical Switching and Arc Flash Awareness for Operators

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