Residential Project Coordinator (Solar) - Kelowna

SkyFire Energy is a Certified B Corporation and employee-owned company with offices and staff in three 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.

Solar Project Coordinator – Permanent Full Time / West Kelowna, BC

SkyFire Energy is seeking a highly motivated and capable team member to help us in a Project Coordinator capacity. In this role, you will be working with an experienced team in a fast-paced environment on exciting volume homebuilder and retrofit  opportunities, that make positive impacts in the communities with which we work.

Primary duties include:
• Assist Project Manager with the successful full cycle of assigned projects; from initiation to completion
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate for coordination with permitting bodies as well as managing incentive program applications and correspondence
• Assist Project Manager with customer communication and interactions
• Ensure work authorization, completion certificates, and all other required documents are obtained from the client
• Maintain project document control and procedures

• Maintain communication with crew leads to facilitate project scheduling and inspections

• Assisting multiple project managers on several projects simultaneously.
• Maintaining open communication with project team members and other stakeholders

Skills and competences:
• Strong written and oral communication skills (English)
• Able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task / adapt to changing demands and deadlines
• Good problem-solving skills
• Manage sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality
• Enjoy delivering excellent customer service (internal & external)
• A self-starting, results-oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and time lines that require significant attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Keen interest in learning about project management
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Passionate about renewable energy

Requirements:
• Must have 2-5 years’ experience in an administrative role, or 2+ years of related experience working in project coordination
• Advanced skills with MS Office 2007+ (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Google Suite, and Internet Browsers. 

Considered an asset:

• Experience working with a volume homebuilder

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in solar specific training (ie. NAIT Alternative Energy)
• Knowledge or experience of the solar PV industry

• Knowledge of residential construction an asset

Benefits of Working for SkyFire Energy

• A competitive salary for the solar PV industry
• Comprehensive Dental and Health benefits, plus Health & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Accrued paid vacation and sick days
• Opportunity to own shares in SkyFire Energy as an employee shareholder
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work environment
• The opportunity to work among highly qualified, industry leading professionals in a collaborative working environment
• The difference of working for a Certified B Corporation
• An enjoyable, modern workplace, including benefits like planned staff events, recognition points program, and the ability to bring a well-behaved dog to work with you

Learn more about us here: www.skyfireenergy.com/about

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.