Lead Installer; Home Energy Retrofits, Insulation

Lead Installer (Home Energy Retrofits, Insulation)
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Home Energy Retrofits, Insulation

Position
Enviro Centre Build – Lead Installer

Organization
Enviro Centre

Location
Ottawa, in-person

Details

Position type:
Full-time, permanent

Pay Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Reports to:

Enviro Centre Build – Business Manager

Vacancy Status:
New Vacancy

About Us
Enviro Centre is an Ottawa-based environmental not-for-profit that supports residents, enterprises, and communities to find practical ways to reduce their environmental impact in ways that benefit our communities. Our four key impact areas are Home Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Transportation, Waste and Circular Economy, and Green Infrastructure. We have been working for twenty-five years to promote practical climate action and awareness in our local communities and Eastern Ontario, and we are one of the leading agencies in environmental action.

As a leading Canadian delivery agent in home energy retrofits and energy services, and a social enterprise innovator in energy efficiency programming, Enviro Centre currently houses a Retrofit Accelerator service for social housing providers, four PACE loan projects across the province, and a registered energy advisor training program, as well as delivering energy affordability program services across Eastern Ontario. We are adding a new social enterprise to our roster, one that will support the acceleration of home energy retrofits and support the growth of careers in the sector.

Enviro Centre BUILD will provide green retrofit services to homeowners in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, as well as a trades career training and mentorship program for adults facing employment barriers. We are looking for a dynamic, innovative manager with experience in the retrofit construction sector, and demonstrated ability to grow and scale new initiatives, to lead the start-up of this new social enterprise.

The Lead Installer will join a dynamic, growing, and engaged team of over 70 staff, committed to innovative, forward-thinking and equitable climate action and social enterprise. We offer competitive employment packages that include health benefits, an RRSP contribution plan, flexible work schedules, holiday office closures, and opportunities for training and professional development, among other benefits. We approach our work with a collaborative mindset, and our growing team values everyone's contributions and ideas.

We provide excellent working conditions with flexible hours.

Job Description
The position of Lead Installer is ideal for an experienced insulation and air sealing contractor who has an excellent understanding of the Ontario Building Code, the benefits of energy efficiency measures, and great customer service skills. This role requires high standards of safety, efficiency, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and lead a team of installers in the delivery of energy efficiency services at client sites, including insulation and air sealing, prioritizing safety and quality execution.

Conduct site assessments, interpret building layouts, and diagnose areas requiring energy efficiency improvements.

Provide on-the-job training to junior staff and mentees in the areas of insulation installation and air sealing.

Install insulation (various types), air sealing materials, and other related energy efficiency upgrades, using industry best practices and tools.

Train and mentor crew members to maintain consistency and adherence to safety standards and installation protocols.

Perform diagnostic tests such as blower door testing to evaluate installation effectiveness and energy loss.

Document project details, report installation progress, and track completed work for quality assurance and inventory purposes.

Communicate professionally with clients before, during, and after installations to educate and answer questions about energy efficiency measures.

Oversee the management and upkeep of equipment, tools, and materials in collaboration with warehouse and inventory teams.

Support a culture of continuous improvement by implementing feedback, process…