Journeyperson Electrician Solar Installer - Relocate to Calgary

SkyFire Energy is seeking certified Journeyperson Electricians with solar experience to relocate to Calgary, AB. The role involves installing solar electric systems on various buildings, ensuring job site safety, and mentoring apprentices. Candidates should possess leadership skills and be comfortable working outdoors. Benefits include relocation assistance, a compressed workweek, and opportunities for career growth in the solar industry. This is a full-time position requiring relocation, not a remote job.
SkyFire Energy is looking for certified journeypersons looking to permanently relocate to Calgary, AB to join our team!

We welcome candidates that are certified Journeyperson Electricians with solar experience, or that are interested in starting a career in the solar industry. This individual will be self-motivated, energetic, personable, with great leadership skills, and is excited to work as part of a fast-growing company in the solar industry.

Why work for SkyFire Energy:
• "Safety First, Always" - We prioritize safety above all, fostering a culture where protection and prevention drive every decision.
• Work for an employee-owned, Certified B Corp - We use our Business as a Force for Good
• Build a meaningful career in the solar industry with growth opportunities in residential, commercial, utility-scale and O&M.
• Our employees rave about our culture and benefits. Learn more at skyfireenergy.com/careers

Employment Benefits:
• Relocation assistance provided
• 3 day weekends!! Compressed work week scheduling (Monday-Thursday)
• Benefits package, including dental and health benefits and Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Time-off flexibility, including vacation and sick days
• Workwear and cell phone allowances
• Permanent, full-time positions (work is available 12 months of the year)
• Work where you live! Local jobs, with occassional opportunities to work out of town
• Opportunity to become an employee shareholder
• An enjoyable, modern workplace, including organized staff events, a recognition program, and more!

Primary duties of the job include:
• Installation of solar electric systems on various slopes of roofs of residential and commercial buildings
• Installation of solar electric systems on ground mount projects
• 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:
• Journeyperson Electrician Certification required (Red Seal preferred)
• Experience with medium and high voltage terminations
• Comfortable working on roofs (various slopes), or just a love of heights! - previous roofing experience is considered a strong asset
• Ability to carry heavy solar panels and other items up to 60lbs throughout the day
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, year-round
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Readily apply direction as a crew lead and apprentice mentor
• 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 – Residential or Commercial and Industrial projects
• Valid Fall Protection training/certification (otherwise provided by SkyFire)
• Experience working on sloped roofs (commercial or residential)

SkyFire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in three 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.

Learn more about us here: www.skyfireenergy.com

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.

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