Journeyperson​/Journeyman Electrician Solar Installer

Sky Fire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in multiple locations across Western Canada. We value safety, integrity, curiosity, gratitude, teamwork, and a pursuit of excellence. Our vision is to bring the magic of solar to the world for a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community.

Sky Fire Energy is looking to build a team of Solar Installers that are excited to work as part of a fast-growing company in the solar industry. 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.

• "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.
• A Living Wage Employer, our Commitment to Sustainability, and our Power your Purpose projects are just a few ways 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 operations and maintenance.

Our employees rave about our culture and benefits!

• Compressed work week scheduling (Monday-Thursday) - 3 day weekends
• Overtime options
• Permanent, full-time positions (work is available 12 months of the year)
• Ongoing on and off-site training
• Opportunities to grow in the company

• Installation of solar electric systems on various slopes of roofs of residential and commercial buildings, as well as commercial 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
• Readily apply direction as a crew lead
• Mentorship and leadership of pre-indentured apprentices and registered apprentices
• Helping with site upkeep as required
• Providing friendly service to all customers

• Journeyperson Certificate (recognized in Alberta) required - Red Seal preferred
• Experience with medium and high voltage terminations
• Ability 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 a strong asset
• Comfortable on ladders
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, year-round
• Willing to work out of town occasionally
• A valid class 5 license, and reliable transportation to and from work
• Looking to join a tight-knit team of like-minded individuals with the goal of a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community
• CLB 7/Intermediate is the minimum English level required for safety protocol

• Solar training and/or solar installation certification (SAIT, NAIT, NABCEP, SEI, etc)
• Solar installation experience
• Valid Fall Protection training/certification (otherwise provided by Sky Fire)
• Experience working on sloped roofs (commercial or residential)

Learn more about us here:

At Sky Fire 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.