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Andrea Visser
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  • Jun 07, 2019

Solar Experts

It’s been an exciting few weeks here at Iron & Earth. Following our Shop Talk Night in Taber (engaging with the community about a new project called RenuWell), we went to Calgary to attend Solar Canada (Canada’s largest annual solar energy conference).

 

We were invigorated by the support for our organization and we made connections with dozens of stakeholders who hope to partner with us. We also learned a lot! One fact we took away, was that solar capacity in Alberta is expected to increase from 15MW to 130MW by the end of 2021.

It’s go time and we are ramping up for the solar boom.

We are thrilled to announce that Iron & Earth is developing two solar energy training programs this year, both customized for upskilling fossil fuel industry and Indigenous workers into the solar industry. The training programs will be entirely mobile, allowing us to bring the training to communities that need it the most. Additionally, our programs will include the installation of working solar PV systems.

The first program we are developing is a 5-Day CSA Solar Skills program which will prepare electricians with the knowledge and hands-on experience required to write the CSA solar PV certificate examination. The other program is a 10-Day Community Solar Skills program accessible to anyone with grade 10 education and above, limited to the non-electrical scope of solar PV projects.

We are now hiring subject matter experts who will assist us in the development of these two programs.

We are looking for a master electrician with extensive experience in the solar industry, as well as engineers, Indigenous leaders, project developers, and experts with other perspectives to help make these programs among the best in the world.  

If you would like to become a subject matter expert for the development of one, or both, of our solar energy training programs, please:

  1. Fill out the application form at this link
  2. Send your resume to [email protected]

The deadline for applications is midnight MT June 2. We will be selecting our first subject matter expert the week of June 3.

A huge thank you to Energy Efficiency Alberta, the Suncor Energy Foundation and the Catherine Donnelly Foundation for supporting the development of these programs.

With momentum,

Lliam Hildebrand

Executive Director - Iron & Earth

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Iron & Earth was founded within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations, including the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).

Iron & Earth acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism and the deep connection that Indigenous communities have with the land, water, and environment. Our commitment to a Just Transition is informed by Indigenous land stewardship principles. We are dedicated to fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities, respecting their sovereignty, and learning from their knowledge and traditions. We strive to ensure that our initiatives are inclusive and support community-driven climate solutions, contributing to a sustainable and equitable future for all. We honor the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples and commit to continuing our journey of learning and reconciliation as we work together toward a thriving green economy.

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