Founded in 1976 by Bernie Thompson, Bernie’s Electric Supplies has been powered by the people Alberta’s electrical industry for nearly 50 years. Originally known as BJ Electric Supplies, we began as a small independent wholesaler in Edmonton and have grown into a full-line distributor of electrical supplies and products. Through the decades and three generations of family ownership, our locally owned company has stayed true to its roots.
At Bernie’s Electric, we credit our long-standing success to three guiding principles: Relationships, Reliability, and Responsiveness. We build deep, long-term relationships with our customers by doing what we say we will and responding quickly to their needs. Our customers know they can count on us for solution-focused service and personal attention on every project. We’re not just selling products—we’re providing solutions and support as a trusted partner.
This people-first philosophy starts with our team. Many of our staff members have been with us for several years or even decades, and they truly care about our customers. Our team doesn’t just know the part numbers—they understand how each product fits into the systems, timelines, and environments our customers work in. With decades of experience across industrial, commercial, and residential projects, they bring practical insight to every order. That kind of industry fluency isn’t trained overnight. This is why so many of our customers turn to Bernie’s before they place the order, not after.
From refineries and processing facilities to heavy manufacturing and energy sites, we deliver the industrial-grade gear that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.
We live these values every day in how we do business—from honest advice and respectful service, to celebrating successes alongside our clients and colleagues.
As a proud Alberta company, we believe in giving back and staying involved. We have strong ties to our local community and actively support the people and businesses that support us. Bernie’s Electric Supplies is also deeply involved in the electrical industry at large. We are a member of Affiliated Distributors (AD) and participate in leading industry organizations such as Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), the IEEE, and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA).
By staying engaged in our industry networks and our community, we continue to learn, share, and uphold the standards of excellence that our customers have come to trust us for. Bernie’s Electric Supplies Ltd. remains dedicated to relationships, reliability, and responsiveness—the hallmarks of our nearly half-century of service in Alberta.
