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Why Esquimalt works

Walk around Esquimalt on any given day, and you might spot Spliced Electric’s co-founders in their element. Amie having a swim at the rec center or working from the library. Derek riding his bike or playing volleyball when time allows. This isn’t just where they run a business. It’s home. 

Derek was raised in Victoria and is now a Red Seal Master Electrician. Amie found her community in Esquimalt over a decade ago. They have made it their mission to keep Spliced Electric rooted locally. “I knew I had found my people,” Amie says. “This is where we set our roots.” 

That sentiment runs through Spliced Electric. The company's goal is not to become a large operation or oversee many crews. Their aim is to remain a small, reliable business connected to the community. Simply put, they are wired here.

Born in the Himalayas. Built in Esquimalt

The idea for Spliced Electric surfaced between DIY projects and everyday life. Like most great ideas, it needed space to breathe. A trip to Nepal provided that space. Somewhere high at 4,000 meters, with sore legs and burning lungs, Amie and Derek finally found clarity. They gave voice to something that had previously been hypothetical. “We were finally able to step back and think about what we really wanted,” Amie recalls. “By the time we returned home, the direction felt clear. Not as something new, but something we were ready to act on.”

The business name speaks to how they view the work. In both electrical and marine operations, a splice is a critical connection point. The splice must be done right, ensuring it is strong, reliable, and built to last. This simple concept carries weight in every project they complete. ("How We Got Our Name." Spliced Electric, https://www.splicedelectric.ca/about-us)

Experience driven teamwork

Derek and Amie bring years of lived experience and equally professional skillsets to the table. The business felt solid from day one.

Derek’s reason for becoming an electrician is understandable. “I have always enjoyed working with my hands and problem-solving. When exploring career paths, I wanted something that would allow me to build technical knowledge from the ground up. Now, I get to solve problems for people every day.”

He continued: “Building trust is the basis of everything I do. It is important that clients feel safe and satisfied, which I achieve through transparent communication. This involves understanding a client’s specific goals, outlining all available options, and ensuring they feel comfortable with the path forward. I also prioritize showing up on time, never cutting corners, and leaving every job site cleaner than I found it.”

Amie’s path was less conventional. She managed emergency response teams. She has over fifteen years of experience in leadership, management, and, most recently, marine operations. This background ensures she easily navigates the unpredictability of small business ownership. Inevitably, that urgent last-minute call comes in. No problem. Amie will always be the calm voice at the other end of the line.

Tasks are divided seamlessly, ensuring everything runs smoothly. As Amie explains: “We both understand our lanes. Derek’s out there, meeting with clients and doing the work.  I am handling everything else that happens behind the scenes.”

Finding a rhythm

Three months in, Amie says: “There’s still no typical week.” Some days mean meeting homeowners to discuss renovations; others are spent on-site, prepping for projects—like a recent generator assessment in Tofino. What’s consistent is how work arrives: almost entirely by word of mouth. “We’ve been surprised by how quickly that’s happened,” Amie says. “People here really value supporting local businesses.”

In Esquimalt, those connections make growth feel organic, not scripted. The work, like the industry itself, follows the seasons. Spring and summer bring bigger jobs or outdoor projects. Cooler months shift the focus indoors. As a new business, those cycles are just starting to take shape.

“There will be ups and downs,” Amie says. “We’re just starting to understand what that looks like.”

A shift in industry experience

Changing customer expectations inspired Amie and Derek to launch their business in a different way.  Electrical work demands trust. Most wiring remains hidden, leaving homeowners to rely on the person behind the job.

“People want to know who they’re letting into their home,” Amie says.  Today, customers expect more than solid work; they look for a genuine connection. Amie and Derek embraced this shift, turning even one-off jobs into lasting relationships.  Their aim is simple: be the kind of electrician people trust, remember, and recommend.

Three words

We love to ask this question of our business community: Describe the personality of Spliced Electric in just three words.  Their thoughtful answer was straightforward.

Friendly. Quality. Community.

Three simple words define what truly matters to this husband-and-wife team. They understand them to mean:

• Be approachable.
• Do the work properly. No shortcuts.
• Remain connected to the community.