ESA-ISEAD Licensing & Training Grant

Supporting Indigenous Electricians on the Path to Becoming a Master Electrician and Licensed Electrical Contractor in Ontario

Advance Your Career. Lead in Your Community.

The Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), in partnership with Indigenous Skills, Employment, Apprenticeship, and Development (ISEAD), is offering a Licensing & Training Grant to support Indigenous journeyperson electricians in Ontario who are pursuing their Master Electrician (ME) licence. If you are interested in starting your own electrical contracting business, the grant can also assist with obtaining an Electrical Contractor (EC) licence.

Designed to remove financial and informational barriers to licensing, the grant also supports Indigenous entrepreneurship, economic development, and community leadership. Through guidance and helpful resources, the licensing pathway becomes clearer and easier to navigate.

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What does the grant include?

  • Guidance and support navigating the pathway to ESA licensure
  • Online ESA Training Solutions Pre‑Master Electrician Course, including course materials
  • ME Exam fee
  • First‑year ME licence fee
  • First‑year EC licence fee (optional, for those interested in starting a business)

Who can apply?

Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) journeyperson electricians with:

  • A valid Certificate of Qualification (Construction & Maintenance Electrician, Domestic & Rural Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or Powerline Technician)
  • At least 3 years of trade experience
  • Intent to pursue the ME licence
  • Interest in running an electrical contracting business (optional)

How to apply for the grant.

Start your ESA licensing journey and apply for this grant directly through ISEAD. 

Connect with ISEAD at info@isead.ca for more information.

 

Licensing & Training Grant: Pathway to Licensure

Here is the path to becoming an ME or LEC in Ontario using the Licensing & Training Grant:

  1. Apply for the Grant through ISEAD (email ISEAD at info@isead.ca for more information)
  2. Enroll in a Pre-Master Electrician Course 1
  3. Apply for, write, and pass the ME Exam with ESA
  4. Apply for your ME licence through ESA
    Optional – Apply for an EC licence through ESA

1 Optional but recommended. The Pre‑Master Electrician Course (offered by ESA Training Solutions or other providers) is not required to write the Master Electrician Exam. ESA Training Solutions is a non‑regulatory service, and comparable courses may be available from other providers.

 

Downloadable Resources

Download the Licensing & Training Grant poster

Download the Licensing & Training Grant brochure