Apprentice Electrician (3rd-4th Year) - Solar Installer

4 months ago
Full time role
In-person · Calgary, AB, CA... more

SkyFire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in 4 locations across Western Canada.  We value integrity, accountability, perseverance, safety, celebration, and innovation. Our vision is to bring the magic of solar to the world for a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community.


SkyFire Energy is looking for Electrical Apprentices in their 3rd and/or 4th year to join and grow within our team!

We welcome candidates with or without solar experience that are interested in a career in renewable energy. This individual will be self-motivated, energetic, personable, and is excited to work as part of a fast-growing company in a fast-growing industry!

What SkyFire offers: 


  • An industry competitive wage (starting at $25-$30/hr based on apprentice year and experience)
  • Comprehensive dental and health benefits, and access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Paid sick days
  • Opportunity to become an employee shareholder after first year of employment
  • Workwear and cell phone allowance
  • Compressed work week scheduling (Monday-Thursday) - 3 day weekends!!
  • Permanent, full-time positions (work is available 12 months of the year)
  • Ongoing on and off-site training
  • Indentureship in the electrical trade and room to grow in the company
  • The difference of working for a Certified B Corporation (https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/certification/)
  • An enjoyable, modern workplace, including weekly/monthly/annually organized staff events

Primary duties of the job include:

  • Installation of solar electric systems on various slopes of roofs of residential and commercial buildings                            
  • Ensure crew and job site safety, including proper use of PPE and Fall Protection
  • Assist in leading quality installations based on system design and specifications       
  • Distributing material and solar modules throughout the site, including up and down ladders
  • Using hand tools, both manual and powered, to install racking and modular components.
  • Mentorship and leadership of pre-indentured and 1st/2nd year apprentices
  • Helping with site upkeep as required
  • Providing friendly service to all customers


Qualifications:

  • Active Electrical Apprenticeship 
  • Experience with medium and high voltage terminations
  • Be in good health and physically fit (must be able to carry heavy solar panels and other items up to 60lbs throughout the day)
  • Comfortable working on roofs (various slopes), or just a love of heights! - previous roofing experience is considered a strong asset
  • Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, year-round
  • Willing to work out of town occasionally 
  • A valid class 5 license, and reliable transportation
  • Looking to join a tight-knit team of like minded individuals with an owners mindset, and the interest of working towards the common goal of a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community.


Assets (preferred but not required):

  • Solar training and/or solar installation certification (SAIT, NAIT, NABCEP, SEI, etc)
  • Solar installation experience – Commercial and Industrial projects
  • Valid Fall Protection training/certification (otherwise provided by SkyFire)
  • Experience working on sloped roofs (commercial or residential)

Learn more about us here: www.skyfireenergy.com/about


At SkyFire Energy, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our organization. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing world. These values are central for us to achieve our mission to relentlessly lead the solar industry to the benefit of our community and future generations.