Renewable Energy Specialist

**Join Us**

Biothermic is a fast-growing renewable energy company specializing on low carbon solutions for the Canadian market.
We operate in all Canadian provinces and territories, providing world-class wood energy systems. We merge industry-leading Austrian technology from Fröling and Polytechnik with North American heating/energy systems to provide turn-key products for our clients. We operate out of our offices in Thunder Bay and Central Ontario (Haliburton).

Biothermic is a company that values kindness and honesty, strives to create systems that work with detail, precision and clarity, and we view challenges as fun opportunities to find satisfying solutions. We offer a progressive, welcoming work environment with a focus on quality customer service and meaningful employment. We occupy a niche market in Canada in environmental stewardship and innovative carbon-reduction technologies.

We are looking for a new team member with a wide range of skills and experience and who wants to grow with us. If you see the potential for modern wood energy systems in Canada, have a deep connection to forests and are looking for an evolving and challenging career, then we want to hear from you.

When you join our company, you can expect a competitive salary, excellent benefits, a supportive training and team-oriented work environment and the opportunity for a rewarding career experience where your contributions make an impact locally and globally.

**Responsibilities**:

- Mechanical design of residential and commercial wood boiler systems (AutoCAD, LoopCAD, PowerCADD, RETScreen)
- Client-facing project development and management
- Commissioning and servicing of boiler systems in various Canadian locations
- Troubleshooting technical problems with clients
- Involvement in the development of new biomass projects in various Canadian locations
- Hands on construction and fabrication of modern wood energy systems
**Qualifications**

We are looking for the following qualities in our new team member:

- Passion for learning new skills and increasing knowledge
- Entrepreneurial spirit and a demonstrated record of innovation and self-motivation
- Knowledge of, or interest in, mechanical systems; particularly hydronic heating systems
- A degree or diploma in a STEM field; engineering an asset
- A strong connection to Canadian forests
- A positive attitude and an engaging team member
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Fluency in French an asset
- Experience with mechanical and electrical systems
- Experience or eagerness in supporting First Nation communities
**Location**

Thunder Bay is one of the best small cities in Canada to live and work. Situated on the stunning Lake Superior shoreline, Thunder Bay is an ideal place for those who want to live somewhere with a sense of community and to escape the high costs and congestion of big city life. Housing costs are well below the national average, and our residents have reliable access to high-quality healthcare and enjoy the ease of walking, biking or taking transit for short workday commutes.

We are noted for our strong arts and sports communities and there is a growing and diverse culinary and cultural scene across the city. With ample opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation and pristine wilderness, you’ll find it easy to engage in your favourite activities be it skiing, canoeing, hiking, biking, camping, fishing and more. Thunder Bay is also a wonderful place for raising a family with dozens of elementary schools, middle schools, secondary schools, plus a university, a college and a medical school.

**Compensation**

The Renewable Energy Specialist is a regular, full-time position working 40 work hours per week with some flexibility as to start
- and end-times during business hours. Biothermic is a youthful company in a growing market and salary increases are tied to performance.

We offer a full suite of benefits and employee incentives including:

- Annual salary starting at $65,000 with the opportunity for profit sharing
- Full medical benefits including dental, vision, a health savings account and long
- and short-term disability
- Defined contribution pension plan
- 2 weeks of vacation per year to start
- Cell phone allowance
- Opportunity for hybrid work
**How to Apply**

We look forward to hearing from you

**Please note**:
In keeping with our health and safety policies, and workplace health and safety legislation in Ontario, visitors and employees are not permitted to smoke in or about our work premises.

Likewise, our mandatory vaccination policy requires that all staff who work in any of our physical workplaces **must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19**. All employees will need to attest to their vaccination status as per our policy.

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/