ABOUT THE COMPANY
The company is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in 4 locations across Western Canada. They value integrity, accountability, perseverance, safety, celebration, and innovation. Their vision is to bring the magic of solar to the world for a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community.
ABOUT THE JOB
This is a full-time Calgary-based position for Electrical Apprentices in their 3rd and/or 4th year to join and grow within the company. They welcome candidates with or without solar experience who are interested in a career in renewable energy. This individual will be self-motivated, energetic, personable, and excited to work as part of a fast-growing company in a fast-growing industry!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
APPLICANT QUALITIES
- 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 year-round in all weather conditions.
- 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.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Preferred but not required candidate assets:
- Solar training and/or solar installation certification (SAIT, NAIT, NABCEP, SEI, etc).
- Solar installation experience on commercial and industrial projects.
- Valid Fall Protection training/certification (otherwise provided by the company).
- Experience working on sloped roofs (commercial or residential).
LOCATION
Calgary, Alberta
THIS IS A TRAINING POSITION
This position is posted by Iron and Earth. Your interest in this position would involve participating in the Net-Zero Pathways (NZP) Program, if eligible.
The Net-Zero Pathways Program will enable self-identified and engaged Indigenous and fossil fuel workers and their communities to diversify their skills into a net-zero sector. NZP is a 7-week program that provides one-on-one case management, employability soft skills teachings, and engagement with employers to recruit and hire skilled workers seeking reliable employment opportunities.
Week 1: Employability skills training and overview of renewable energy sector. NZP is a fully paid 5-day (including wrap-around financial assistance) employability and employer-based workshop with an overview of the opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
Weeks 2-7: Hands-on job training. We will assist in placing you in a paid on-the-job training for 6 weeks with an employer in the renewable energy industry.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should fill out the Participation Application Form as well as send their résumé/CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Please mention Job ID 33 when applying.
We believe in everyone. We see the strength in your unique history.
You've read all this way, you may as well apply!
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This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.
