Solar Project Construction Labourers / Apprentice Electricians

SkyFire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in 4 locations across Western Canada.  We value integrity, accountability, perseverance, safety, celebration, and innovation. Our vision is to bring the magic of solar to the world for a stronger, healthier, and more sustainable global community.

SkyFire Energy is looking to build a team of Solar Installer Apprentices and Entry-Level Labourers for our Saddlebrook project located near Aldersyde, AB. Once complete, the Saddlebrook Solar Project will have the capacity to generate 81 megawatts, enough energy to power 20,000 homes annually!

We welcome all candidates that are well-rounded, hardworking, and perhaps interested in a future in the solar, electrical, or construction industry. SkyFire Energy provides on-site training and indenture opportunities.

Project-based work expected to be completed late 2023/early 2024

Primary duties include:

• General labor requirements as requested on site
• Distributing material throughout the site
• Ensuring a safe, organized and clean work site
• Receiving, tracking, loading and unloading materials and supplies
• Working in trenches
• Working with heavy cable and installing PVC pipe
• Working with power tools
• Heavy lifting
• Wire management
• Technical wiring - high attention to detail and ability to follow instructions is a must

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn and adhere to all safety rules and regulations
• Must be physically fit (heavy lifting, working on uneven ground, standing/walking for long periods of time, other physically demanding tasks)
• Okay with tedious and repetitive tasks
• Perseverance working through all-season weather
• Experience with power tools is considered a strong asset
• Strong attention to detail
• Work well in a team, bring a positive attitude
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable transportation to and from the work site
• Able to work in a team setting as well as independently
• An interest in renewable energy

Assets (not required):

• Prior construction/trades experience, on job training will be provided.

Provided by SkyFire:

• On and off-site training
• Competitive hourly wage
• Health & Dental Benefits Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Workwear Allowance

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.