Since 1978, Houle Electric has been serving the residential, business, industrial and public sector needs of beautiful Victoria, BC.

Known for their leading expertise in Emergency Service, Building Controls and Network Services, the branch’s long list of clients includes the Government of BC, Vancouver Island Health Authority, the University of Victoria and national telecommunication service providers. The branch has also played a significant role in the development of the world-renown Dockside Green development.

Branch Manager Ross McLean and his team of 65+ employees are actively involved in and support many community sports organizations including minor hockey and the Camosun Chargers Basketball Team. They are also avid supporters of United Way, Victoria Hospice and Habitat for Humanity.


Ross McLean – Branch Manager

Ross McLean, Branch Manager for Houle Electric in Victoria, started with the company in 1979 as an estimator and project manager in Prince George. Ross then became Network Systems Manager before moving to Victoria in 1986 to become Service Manager.

In 1993, Ross accepted a position with AT&T Bell Labs in their Network Services Division. After a 5 year tenure managing systems fiber and copper for Western Canada, Ross returned to Houle Electric to become Manager of the Network Systems and Controls Divsions for Vancouver Island. In 2001, Ross became Branch Manager in Victoria.

Ross is a member of the Electrical Contractors Association of BC, and is past chairman of this organization for the Prince George chapter, as well as past president for the Vancouver Island Chapter. He holds a Red Seal Trade Certification.