Electrical Apprentice - Solar Operations & Maintenance

Electrical Apprentice - Solar Operations & Maintenance
Full Time Medicine Hat, AB, CA

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 seeking a motivated Electrical Apprentice to work on our Solar Operations and Maintenance team in Medicine Hat, AB.

We welcome candidates that are actively working on their electrical apprenticeship or those who are highly driven to start a career in the electrical trade. Sky Fire Energy provides on-site training and indenture opportunities.

What Sky Fire offers:

"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!

Total Compensation Includes:

Top wages
* starting wage is based on apprenticeship level
* Wellness benefits including Dental and Health benefits, and a Health & Lifestyle Spending Account

Paid Sick Days

Workwear and Cell Phone Allowances

Option for Banked Vacation Days

Opportunity to become an employee shareholder

Employee Recognition Program

What the role offers:

Overtime options

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

Primary duties of the job include:

Contributing to the operations and maintenance of utility scale solar plants across Western Canada

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

Aiding senior technicians in their daily responsibilities, including cleaning, organization, record keeping, reporting, equipment maintenance and repair

Using hand tools, both manual and powered. Safely using multi meters and other electrical testing devices.

Helping with site upkeep as required

Providing friendly service to all customers

Highway driving in all weather conditions

Weekends on call, twice per month

A mix of weekdays spent locally and away

Qualifications (must haves):

Ability to carry items up to 60lbs throughout the day

A commitment to safety, a high level of spatial awareness and strong critical thinking skills

Comfortable working long days and the ability to be flexible with scheduling

Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, year-round

Willing to work out of town regularly

Reliable transportation to and from work

Registered for Electrical Apprenticeship, or interest and ability to become an Electrical Apprentice

A valid class 5 license, with a clean driving record

CLB 7/Intermediate is the minimum English level required for safety protocol

Exhibit a high level of responsibility, honesty, alertness and accountability

Amicable and respectful towards other team members

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)

Valid Fall Protection training/certification (otherwise provided by Sky Fire)

Prior training or safety certifications i.e heavy equipment, electrical safety, first aid.

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.