Electrical Apprentice - Solar Operations & Maintenance

SkyFire 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.

SkyFire 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. SkyFire Energy provides on-site training and indenture opportunities.

What SkyFire 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

• Apprenticeship Education Reimbursement

• Option for Banked Vacation Days

• Opportunity to become an employee shareholder

• Employee Recognition Program

What the role offers:

• 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

• 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)

• Solar installation experience

• Valid Fall Protection training/certification (otherwise provided by SkyFire)

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

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.