Energy Advisor

Want to be part of the solution? Want to join a Local BC sustainable energy design firm?

Join us at Capital Home Energy

Full time Salary position with paid holiday time, extended benefits, and performance bonus.

Well, you've come to the right place. We are looking for an energetic, career-focused individual to join our team as a Registered Energy Advisor.

If you are an Registered Energy Advisor or Quality Assurance Specialist who has taken the required exams and practice files from Natural Resources Canada, this position is for you

The company:

Since our humble beginnings back in 2009, guiding our clients to achieve energy efficient homes has been at the core of Capital Home Energy. We are a full-service Energy Design firm, focusing on EnerGuide Ratings, BC Energy Step Code, and Net Zero housing.

The green building industry is constantly and rapidly evolving, and so is our business. We're looking to hire and train the right candidate and will help you prepare for the necessary exams in becoming a Registered Energy Advisor (formally CEA Certified Energy Advisor) with Natural Resources Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing energy modelling for Existing and New Homes
• Performing Existing Home energy evaluations
• Building envelope/airtightness pre-drywall blower door testing
• Final blower door testing prior to occupancy
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with builders, architects and homeowners

As an energy advisor you'll be expected to work independently, with daily travel, to a variety of job sites within the lower mainland, to perform a full range of evaluation activities including preparing time-sensitive reports.

Requirements:

• Construction Experience
• Building Science knowledge.
• Be familiar with BC construction methods, materials and codes (BC Energy Step Code, VBBL)
• Ability to read architectural plans.
• Strong computer skills - Microsoft office, Gsuite, Dropbox, Asana.
• Self-starter who thrives in a small, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to learn quickly and to take on new challenges. Commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to establish and manage priorities in a high pace environment.
• Proven ability to execute swiftly without compromising experience and quality.
• Detail-oriented, methodical, and thorough.
• Versatility and willingness to work with constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Interest in sustainability and in making a difference in the world.
• Must own a vehicle and have a valid BC Drivers licence.
• Be familiar with modeling software HOT2000 is an asset.
• Be familiar with home labeling programs such as; CHBA Net Zero, EnerGuide, ENERGY STAR, BUILT GREEN is an asset.

This position requires proficiency with computers and technology, numeracy, report writing, with high attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities, as well as an ability to communicate effectively with others.

Location:

Capital Home Energy services Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, the Sea to Sky area up to Pemberton, Bowen Island. Ideally, you live at a central location from where you can commute to job sites easily.

What's in it for you?

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Be involved in a business that makes a positive difference in the world
• Family-like work environment
• $55,000 - $65,000 /year starting wage depending on experience (If you're already registered with NRCan, compensation may be higher)
• Paid training period
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Cell phone & vehicle allowance
• Medical benefits package
• Flexible schedule
• 2-week paid vacation + Christmas holiday time off (extra 1-2 weeks paid)

If you are interested in working in the cutting-edge field of energy modeling and sustainable building, we'd like to hear from you

Please send your resume AND a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No phone calls please. No recruiters please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision care
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC V6J 2G2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Located in Lower Mainland

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• construction: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Vancouver, BC V6J 2G2 (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6J 2G2