Junior Energy Advisor

Location:

Vancouver Island, BC (Local travel within the Comox Valley-Campbell River region (and nearby Vancouver Island communities))

Career Shift Opportunity for Builders & Tradespeople, Get Paid to Learn Building Science

Capital Home Energy

is a BC-based Energy Design firm and Licensed Service Organization with Registered Energy Advisors through Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). We support builders across BC with EnerGuide Ratings, BC Energy Step Code compliance, blower door testing, Net Zero homes, and high-performance home consulting, helping create homes that are durable, comfortable, and energy efficient.

We're hiring a

Junior Energy Advisor

and will train the right person into a fully capable Energy Advisor (including support toward required exams and field skills). This is a great fit if you've worked in residential construction and want a career that blends job sites + office work + client interaction (without living on the tools forever).

What You'll Learn & Do

With hands-on coaching, you'll learn to:

• Support energy modeling for new and existing homes
• Assist with blower door testing (pre-drywall + final) and field documentation
• Understand key Step Code targets and how builders can meet them
• Read plans, interpret assemblies, and communicate findings professionally
• Prepare reports and coordinate next steps with builders and homeowners
• Build long-term relationships. This is a referral-driven business

Qualifications

• Currently living on Vancouver Island (Comox Valley/Campbell River area preferred)
• Valid BC driver's license + reliable personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed; company vehicle may be available later)
• Minimum 1 year construction experience (site exposure required)
• Strong English communication skills
• Legally entitled to work in Canada (e.g., citizen, PR).
• Comfortable learning technology (files, apps, reports, basic workflows)
• Started or passed the NRCan Foundation Level Exam
• Interest in building science (insulation/air barrier/ventilation basics)
• Familiar with BC Energy Step Code or residential code environment
• Comfortable speaking with builders and homeowners (confident + friendly)

The Type of Person Who Thrives Here

• Confident, outgoing, and professional
• Independent and reliable (shows up, follows through, solves problems)
• Coachable and committed to learning
• Career-focused (this is a long-term path, not a one-year stop)

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent, on-site role with local travel
• Annual starting base salary: $55,000 to $65,000 CAD
• (Compensation will be based on experience, will be reviewed annually, and will increase along with performance) + up to an annual 6% of salary bonus.
• Mileage reimbursement + cell phone allowance
• Extended health benefits
• Company laptop + required testing equipment/tools
• Vacation: 2 weeks to start + paid Christmas holiday shutdown
• Paid training + professional development

Why Capital Home Energy

• We train the right people. If you bring construction awareness + the right attitude, we'll build the technical skillset with you.
• A respected niche with real demand. Step Code and high-performance building aren't going away; this is a future-proof path.
• Professional, high-standard culture. We show up clean, prepared, and credible; clients trust us.
• Independence + variety. You're not stuck in one place: modeling, site visits, and real problem-solving.
• Grow into a leadership track. This role can evolve into a long-term career (and future replacement path as the team grows).

We do not discriminate against: Religion, Gender, Gender Expression, Age, National Origin, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation, or Vaccination Status.

We are simply looking for the best person for the job.