solar installer

journeyperson electrician

estimator

apprentice electrician

sales associate

SkyFire Energy

I had high hopes, as the interview and on-boarding process was good and polished. I quickly realized things weren’t what they seemed.
As an installer, Skyfire puts more emphasis on production than it does safety. This is a very physical job. You take risks on a daily basis, while dealing with sub-par pay, and sub-par benefits. Climbing steep roofs, without gear to get to the top and install anchors (first man up), and climbing back down without anchors or ropes after completing a job (last man down) is normal procedure. You will work within a foot of the edge of the roof, awkwardly installing end clamps or rodent guard. 
While management will preach safety, when it comes to working as an installer, safety comes second. While it is not outright said, most managers consider it normal for you to carry solar panels up the ladders, and will pressure you to do so (despite this making 3 point contact on a ladder impossible). Installers are for the most part a great bunch, but morale is very low amongst them. The pay is low ($32 ish/hr starting for Journeyman) and you will never touch $40/hr as an installer, or lead hand, regardless of how long you are employed. They reserve the right to terminate you, with or without cause, at any time, as it says on the hiring package. They have no sick pay/sick time off, and the benefits are expensive with average coverage. 
4 day work weeks are nice, but when the pay is low, it would be great to work 5 days. They avoid paying OT as much as possible, and no OT is given for any training, even if taken on your day off. As well, you will receive many additional unwanted days off, for wind/rain/cold/heat. These add up, and your cheques will rarely cover 40 hours in a week. 
They will emphasize that they are a B-Corp, with great values, but these values are not reflected inside the company as field staff.
In my opinion, consider looking elsewhere for employment.



What is the best part of working at the company?
They have a lot of work . Enuf to work full time year round . They work 4/10 so you have Friday off the employees are great to work with great guys . 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having to work for 3 months to not get fired for no reasons.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Garbage your replaceable and just another pion to them they dont care wether your having a newborn baby soon or if your wife is going to die . Your best off keeping all that stuff for yourself or they will seek to fire you

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Load van head to site do the work safely and efficiantly

Since working for SkyFire, I have little to no complaints. And if I did, there are many opportunities to voice my concerns and I feel heard. It's a great group of people (and dogs!), and there is no fear of management/leadership. The company is growing rapidly so there is room for advancement, or movement within the company. 

Skyfire Energy started in 2001 and focused solely on Solar PV electrical engineering and installation. For myself, this was a great place to work, but can be very hard work at times. The company has a strong work ethic and treats their staff with respect and fair. 

For job security, I gave 3-stars, which is more about the state of the solar PV industry in Canada and the impact from COVID, than Skyfire as an employer.

Recruitment process is golden, no argue there.
Foremen though is another story and have mixed opinions, some of them are nice and some other are as if you're an apprentice you'll be assigned to a foreman and fate will determine if you'll hate your time here or not, you'll also be sent to very steep roof so if you're not used or have never done it before, you'll suffer big time, the pay is way below roofer pay and slightly higher than elec apprentice

The job is way more hard labor then actually electrical work, but I guess that's the nature of doing solar work. The pay is good and the guys a great to work with, but if your trying to learn more basic electrical work as a apprentice I wouldn't recommend. 

Great people to work with, but little support from management, they wanted to control every little thing.  Very frustrating work atmosphere.   Very little chance for advancement.   

The company places a high priority on safety and cares deeply about its employees. They actively seek and welcome suggestions and strongly encourage employees to participate in company activities. Moreover, the company promotes a healthy work-life balance.

It's a good company to work overall. Colleagues are great and they are available to help if you need. But the pay is not very good. The work environment is good and the health benefits are pretty decent, cover most services, but with coparticipation.

great culture, good people, interesting projects. the company is very inviting and use a variety of solar manufacturers which is great for diversity of product knowledge and flexibility.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
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Estimator 5 salaries reported	$72,000 per year
Apprentice electrician 1 salary reported	$21.00 per hour
Sales associate 3 salaries reported	$45,000 per year

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