Solar Installer; Entry Level​/Electrical Apprentice

Position: Solar Installer (Entry Level and/or Electrical Apprentice)
Location: West Kelowna

Sky Fire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee‑owned company with offices and staff in five locations across Western Canada. We value safety, curiosity, gratitude, integrity, pursuit of excellence and teamwork. 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 working on their apprenticeship, or anyone in an entry‑level position that is interested in starting a career in the solar and/or electrical field. Sky Fire Energy provides on‑site training and indenture opportunities.

What Sky Fire offers:

Industry competitive wage

Comprehensive benefits package (including dental and health benefits, Employee & Family Assistance Program, Health & Lifestyle Spending Account)

Paid sick days

Opportunity to become an employee shareholder

Workwear and cell phone allowances

Compressed work week scheduling (Monday-Thursday) – 3 day weekends!

Permanent, full‑time positions (work is available 12 months of the year)

Ongoing on and off‑site training

Indentureship in the electrical trade and room to grow in the company

The difference of working for a Certified B Corporation ()

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, as well as commercial ground mount projects

Ensure crew and job site safety, including proper use of PPE and Fall Protection

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

Helping with site upkeep as required

Providing friendly service to all customers

Qualifications:

Ability to carry heavy solar panels and other items up to 60 lbs 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 in all weather conditions, year‑round

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):

Prior construction/trades experience is preferred, on‑job training will be provided

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.

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