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Job 52 - Apprentice Electrician 1st year / Starter

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The company seeks to advance Canada's energy industry and economy while reducing society's environmental impact through solar power and renewable technology.  It is headquartered in Edmonton, AB with locally operated offices in Calgary, AB and Kamloops, BC. 

They focus on the design and installation of residential and commercial solar projects, energy storage, Tesla Powerwall installation, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, off-grid solar, as well as general electrical services.

One of the company’s founders was recognized by Edify Magazine in 2022’s Top 40 under 40 for not only being career oriented but also being heavily engaged in the community, and “taking solar power into its own hands”.

ABOUT THE JOB 

The company is looking for an Apprentice Electrician- 1st Year/ Starter located in Edmonton, AB.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Interpret construction drawings.
  • Install solar power systems.
  • Work with a team to execute various electrical projects.
  • Interconnect electrical devices and conductors.
  • Follow guidance of others.
  • Improve procedures and practices with critical thinking and problem solving skills

APPLICANT QUALITIES 

  • Have blue book, or the desire to become an electrician.
  • Passion for solar power or sustainability.
  • Desire to learn and improve.
  • Integrity and accountability.
  • Willing and able to work in outdoor conditions, at heights, and able to lift 60lbs in awkward positions.
  • Be extremely hard working and have willingness to solve problems.
  • Familiar with the use of power tools.
  • Clean driver abstract.
  • Fall Arrest training.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS 

Assets

  • Solar PV experience (in class or hands-on).
  • Residential or commercial electrical experience.
  • Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate.
  • Experience with small teams

LOCATION

Edmonton, AB.

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 52 applying.

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This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.

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Iron & Earth is committed to partnering with Indigenous workers to empower their communities to become self-sufficient in training programs, clean energy transition projects, and employment opportunities to combat environmental racism. It falls to all of us to continue the work of healing and reconciliation in our communities and our organizations. Our relationship with the land and the people who live here shapes who we are. It is in the spirit of reconciliation and honouring the past that we recognize treaties and agreements wherever they are and wherever we work.

We also acknowledge all peoples who live, work, and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory.
As individuals and teams we may make mistakes along the way, but we are dedicated to growth, openness, compassion, and forgiveness. These principles in our work are essential to building successful and healthy relationships with individuals, communities, organizations, and governments.

We look forward to building a path to lead us to a better relationship with Indigenous nations and the environment around us based on peace, friendship, and respect.