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

  • Darrell Stover, Trans Northern Pipeline Inc.
    Wayne is a great instructor, who keeps it interesting by providing real-life examples from personal experience. Engages class to provide their own experiences based on the topic at hand.
  • Aron Orlowski, Trans Northern Pipelines Inc.
    Wayne was very knowledgeable on the topics of Arc Flash and LOTO. He was engaging and kept it interesting.
  • Lawrence Sheard, Trans Northern Pipeline Inc.
    Wayne was very knowledgeable and delivered up-to-date course content.
  • Tom Esopenko, Canfor Pulp
    Wayne was a very good instructor. He was able to get class interactive and involved in discussions.
  • 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
  • Robert Burnell, Suncor Energy
    Wayne was a great instructor, easy to get along with, open to questions, and very knowledgeable
  • Tavis Bowie, BluEarth Renewables
    Wayne was very patient and accommodating to a variety of skill sets within the students in attendance.
  • 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.
  • Andrew Kazmirchuk, City of Ottawa
    Wayne is a wonderful instructor. He explains concepts well and draws from his personal career experience to give us real world examples.
  • Todd Bicklmeier, Canfor Pulp
    Wayne is very knowledgeable and provides a good learning environment.
  • 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.
  • Jeffrey Farrell, Canfor Pulp
    Wayne was well educated on the course material. He spoke clearly and responded well to student feedback.
  • 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.
  • Christian Hachache, EDS Pumps & Water Treatment
    I feel Wayne made it a fun and interesting course. He was very thorough and ensured we all understood everything that was covered.
  • Steven Murphy, Keyera Corp.
    Wayne is very knowledgeable and presents in a very good manner.

Upcoming Courses

Jan 12 - Jan 16, 2026 In Person
VFD Essentials: Programming, Maintenance and Motor Control Troubleshooting
Edmonton, AB OR25687 Register
Jan 19 - Jan 23, 2026 In Person
VFD Essentials: Programming, Maintenance and Motor Control Troubleshooting
Edmonton, AB OR26024 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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