Westbank First Nation Solar Installation: Local Staff Needed
Apprentice Electricians and Labourers
SkyFire Energy is looking to employ local members for an upcoming 116 kW solar installation at the sensisyusten House of Learning. The install is currently scheduled to start July 22, 2019 on Westbank First Nation and last for roughly 1-2 weeks though the exact install dates may be earlier or later. We are looking to hire local Westbank members to fill the following positions:
• Apprentice Electricians: starting at $18.15/hour for 1st year apprentice scaled up based on apprenticeship level and experience
• General labourer: starting at $16.00/hour
Due to trade restrictions, non-electrician work is limited to mechanical installation work only.
Primary duties include:
• Installation of a 116 kW solar electric system for the Westbank First Nation including installation of:
• Solar racking
• Solar modules
• DC interconnection wiring
• Ballasts
Requirements:
• Apprentice Electrician positions – Electrical apprenticeship and/or electrical experience
• General labourer positions – Construction experience
• Must be able to lift solar modules, or other heavy items
• WHMIS and CSTS safety training and certification
Assets (but not required):
• Solar training and/or solar installation certification (SAIT, NAIT, CanSIA, NABCEP, SEI, etc)
• Solar installation experience
• Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical experience
• Construction forklift experience and training
Please email your resume and cover letter by Friday July 12th, 2019