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Who We Are

100 years of industry expertise, at your service.

Since 1922, the Ontario Electrical League (OEL) has been a non-profit member-based organization dedicated to supporting and evolving the advancement of independent Licensed Electrical Contractors (LECs) in the province.

We’re here to accelerate careers and kick start new ones. To share industry and trade knowledge. To advocate for our Members to help them overcome obstacles. To foster industry-wide networks and collaboration. And to represent and pave the way for future generations in the trade by showing that with 38,000 Individual Members, we’re stronger together.

Our history of reliability and strength

1920s

On January 11th, 1922, the Ontario Electrical League was established, as the demand for electricity in homes and communities surged.
1940s

Certified electricians were in high demand. So, the Ontario Electrical League opened and operated over 14 wiring schools to answer the call and keep the trade going strong.
1950s

The Ontario Electrical League held its first annual conference, to bring independent electricians contractors together for the first time.
1960s

The decade that the brand truly became the association it is today with the Electric Service League of Ontario and the Electrical Heating Association amalgamating in 1966 to officially become OEL.

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Industry Involvement

Industry leadership, generations in the making.

As a non-profit, Members-based organization that has represented electricians in Ontario since 1922, our commitment to the evolving needs and advancement of the industry spans generations. Today with more than 38,000 Individual Members across the province, we are the voice of Ontario’s independent electrical contractors on issues that matter to their Business. Become a Member and let us speak for you.

We are also actively involved on industry committees such as the Master Examining Committee (MEC), the Contractor Advisory Council (CoAC), and the Electrical Contractor Registration Agency (ECRA), where many of our Members lend their time and expertise.

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