ABOUT THE COMPANY
This is a 100% employee-owned company which installs and provides consulting services for renewable energy systems. They specialize in designing and installing solar electricity (photovoltaics), solar hot water, solar pool heating, and wind energy.
The company is an experienced photovoltaic installer in the Lower Mainland of BC having installed systems generating more 1,200,000 kWh of clean power and preventing over 38,000 kg of greenhouses gases. They have also facilitated funding for a reduction of an additional 340,000 kg of greenhouse gas emissions.
The company is a member of the BC Sustainable Energy Association, the Canadian Solar Industries Association, the Canadian Workers Coop Federation, and the Canada Green Building Council.
ABOUT THE JOB
This is a Vancouver-based, full-time opportunity for someone interested in making a shift to the renewable energy sector and wanting to be part of an organization working towards a greener future.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Installing solar photovoltaic panels, inverters, and associated equipment mostly on rooftops of residential/commercial buildings.
- Installing electrical conservation equipment, energy-efficient lighting fixtures and general electrical work.
- Troubleshooting and repairing solar photovoltaic and solar thermal systems.
- Completing (site) assessments and design work for solar installations.
- Designing solar PV systems and preparing solar assessment reports /quotes.
- Customer relationship management including responding to customer inquiries.
APPLICANT QUALITIES
- Must be physically fit (able to carry heavy objects up to 50 lbs, use ladders, climb and work safely on roofs).
- Training / experience installing solar energy equipment and/or working on roofs preferred.
- Training in photovoltaics / solar hot water design preferred.
- Fall Safety training or ability to complete.
- Driver’s license (class 5 to drive company van) preferred.
- Experience using spreadsheets, word processors and general office software preferred.
- Experience with electrical work, plumbing and project management also helpful.
- Training for some of the above may be possible for the right candidate
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
LOCATION
Vancouver, BC.
This is a Paid Training Position (with the likelihood of full-time employment)
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 send their résumé/CV and cover letter to [email protected] .
Please mention Job ID 58 when applying.
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Iron & Earth’s training programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada's Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program.
