How Vancity Electric Built a $1.4M Electrical Business and Hit 50% Margins with Jobber
Discover how Vancity Electric grew from $500K to $1.4M in revenue, improved job margins to 50%, and built a business that’s easier to run with Jobber’s electrical contractor software.
Electrical contractor wins with Jobber
- Grew revenue from $500K to $1.4M
- Increased gross margin from 20% to 50%
- Handles 70+ weekly leads without extra admin
- Keeps office and field aligned with one system
- Gets paid faster with online invoicing and credit card processing
- Automates follow-ups across the entire customer journey
Growing an electrical business without the chaos
Cory Byron, owner of Vancity Electric, started his company in 2012. Like many electrical contractors, early growth came with growing pains—coordinating multiple crews, managing quotes, and tracking profitability.
Today, the business is on track for $1.4 million in revenue, with margins up to 50%. The difference wasn’t working more hours, it was building better systems with Jobber. As Cory said, “For me, systems are probably the most important thing I’ve built into my business—removing that sort of daily chaos.”
From scattered tools to one system
As demand grew, so did the complexity. Leads came from calls, website forms, Google ads, and social media.
Instead of juggling tools and spreadsheets, Vancity Electric runs everything in one place and keeps teams aligned.
Everything starts and ends inside of Jobber.
Having it as the single source of truth for people in five different roles, we can all go ‘boom’ and know exactly what went on.
Now, every step flows through Jobber:
- Website request forms feed directly into Jobber.
- Customers can book online without back-and-forth.
- Jobber Receptionist captures after-hour calls.
- Quotes are created and sent during video calls.
- Jobs convert directly into invoices.
- Payments are collected online or on-site.
His office staff can also see updates in real time using the mobile app. No need to chase technicians or dig through messages anymore. “From the start all the way to the most recent note—it’s all there,” said Cory.
Winning more jobs with faster quotes
Speed matters in competitive trades like electrical. Instead of quoting after the call, Cory builds estimates in real time with video using saved line items and quote templates.
While I’m on these video calls, I’m able to do a quote so quickly.
Each electrical quote is clear, detailed, and built to win, with:
- Job descriptions and scope
- Photos from past work
- Google reviews
- Team branding
- Supplier pricing integration
Jobber also automatically follows up, ensuring no opportunity slips through the cracks, which is a game-changer for Cory and his team. “Jobber automatically follows up on our quotes two times, but Sales Pipeline gives me the ability to also follow up personally after that, and that’s when you really win those jobs.”
Turning time tracking into better margins
For Cory, improving margins wasn’t accidental—it was measured. “When I said we went from 20% gross margin up to 50%, a huge part of that is job costing and knowing your numbers,” said Cory.His team tracks time directly against jobs using Jobber’s location-based timers. Labor costs flow into job costing automatically, making it easy to spot what’s working and what’s not.
When you start measuring things, you can make them better.
With Jobber’s Insights dashboard, Cory can track:
- Revenue trends
- Job performance
- Lead volume
- Invoicing progress
- Gross margin trends
Getting paid faster without chasing checks
Cash flow is key when managing multiple crews, and waiting on checks slows everything down.
Now, Vancity Electric sends invoices as soon as work is complete, and customers can pay online by credit card or bank transfer.
Businesses like Cory’s that collect payments online through Jobber get paid up to 4x faster than those waiting on checks.
I couldn’t imagine driving around picking up checks.
Automating communication across the entire customer lifecycle
As demand grows, so does the communication load. Instead of hiring more admin, Vancity Electric uses automations for the entire customer lifecycle.
From quote follow-ups to on-my-way texts and review requests, Jobber’s automations help deliver a consistent experience without adding extra work. As Cory put it, “The minute your client hits Jobber ‘til a year later when they’re leaving Jobber and you’re done—Jobber’s gonna automate follow-ups appointment reminders, end-of-job thank you emails—all the way through.”
Connecting the tools they already use
Vancity Electric didn’t want to rebuild its workflow from scratch. Luckily, Jobber connects with the tools they already rely on:
- QuickBooks sync keeps accounting accurate without duplicate entry.
- Zapier triggers welcome and onboarding emails automatically.
- Google and Meta ads feed directly into requests.
- Recorded estimate videos save back into the job record.
A system that supports growth and life outside of work
For Cory, running a smoother business also means personal balance. “Having a work-life balance is super important to me,” said Cory.
With Jobber handling intake, follow-ups, scheduling, and payments, he spends less time chasing details and more time leading the business.
A trusted partner for growing electrical contractors
Vancity Electric doesn’t see Jobber as just scheduling software. It’s the operational backbone of his business.
From first lead to final payment, everything is connected in one place.
Less chaos. Less stress. More Jobber.
About Vancity Electric
Vancity Electric is a Vancouver-based electrical company specializing in residential and commercial work. With over 25 years of experience, they handle everything from small service calls to large commercial projects with a focus on safety, reliability, and clear communication. Built by electricians who wanted to raise the standard in the trades, the company is known for its transparent pricing, easy online booking, and Jobber-powered systems that make the entire customer experience simple and stress-free.