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Momentum Feasibility Study for New Training Opportunities in Technology and Green Energy

Final Report

October 31, 2017

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Table of Contents

1.0 Executive Summary Page 4

2.0 Background and Objectives Page 8

3.0 Methodology Page 10

4.0 Preliminary Scan for Jobs by Sector Page 12

5.0 Labour Market Data Page 18

6.0 Primary Research Findings and Analysis Page 22

7.0 Conclusionsand Recommendations Page 28

References Page 29

Appendix 1: Profile of the Energy Efficiency Industry 1

Appendix 2: Profile of the Green Energy Industry Page 38

Appendix 3: Profile of the ICT Industry Page 42

Appendix 4: Position Descriptions Page 49

List of Tables

Table 1: Companies and Possible Jobs – Energy Efficiency Sector Page 13

Table 2: Companies and Possible Jobs – Green Energy Sector Page 15

Table 3: Companies and Possible Jobs – ICT Sector Page 17

Table 4: Labour Market Projections Page 18

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1.0 Executive Summary

Momentum Community Economic Development Society (Momentum) supports community economic develoment through a focus on sustainable livlihood. Its programs are designed to enable its clients to achieve sustainable and meaningful employment. Current programs focus on business development, financial literacy and skills training. Consistent with its growth objectives, Momentum has identified the opportunity for Calgary-area skills training for a living wage and career track jobs in the fields of:

Energy Efficiency,

Green Energy, and Technology (ICT).

PlanAlberta was selected to work with Momentum to conduct this feasibility study with the primary objective of identifying suitable new jobs, employer partners and training partners to expand Momentum’s programming over the next 3 to 5 years. Through their twenty years of experience Momentum has developed the following criteria for successful

programs, which became central to the evaluation of options in this feasibility study:

Job placements must be in Calgary to meet client needs to work close to home.

There must be a meaningful career path for any job selected for the program.

Training partners and employment partners must be available in Calgary for any program

selected.

There must be a sufficient volume of work for the program to be sustainable over a period of years.

The feasibility study began with secondary research to identify a range of possible jobs in each of the three sectors of interest. Initial criteria in selecting the jobs included the existance of multiple potential employers in Calgary. This resulted in the identification of 16 potential Green Energy Jobs, 38 potential Energy Efficiency Jobs and 22 potential ICT jobs. With further consideration of Momentum’s criteria and the input from industry sources, these were narrowed down to five energy efficiency jobs, one green energy job and eight ICT jobs. These opportunities were further evaluated based on projected labour market demand from recognized

sources and further industry input, producing the following six opportunities with the highest potential, which were the focus of the final analysis. The six possible jobs identified were:

Energy Efficiency:

Home Energy Advisor (NOC 6221)

Green Energy:

Solar Panel Installer (NOC 7441)

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ICT:

Software Developer (NOC 2174)

Database Analysts and Data Administrators (NOC 2172)

Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (NOC 2174)

Data Analysts and Data Administrators (NOC 2172)

Home Energy Advisors and Solar Installers share a common educational linkage to the electrician trade.

As a result, SAIT could be an effective education partner for both career directions. Both jobs can be

done by a pre-apprentice at the entry level and in the case of Home Energy Advisor, additional training

is available in Calgary through VerdaTech Energy Management and Consulting Limited, which could also

be an employer partner. On the job training is required for Solar Panel Installers, which could be

provided by Skyfire Energy, the largest solar provider in western Canada, and another potential

employer partner.

Home Energy Advisor and Solar Installer share another commonality in that both are subject to political

direction changes. The current NDP government is very supportive energy efficiency and green energy,

which is currently positive for these opportunities. However, if there was a change of government there

could be a change in direction regarding energy efficiency and green energy initiatives, which poses a significant risk for these occupations, which industry consultations identified.

Career path opportunities for Home Energy Advisors include a start in residential followed by moving up

to commercial and then specialization in either mechanical or electrical aspects. There are also

supervisory opportunities for career growth. Career path opportunities for Solar Installers are

somewhat similar including a start in residential, advancement to commercial and the potential supervisory positions.

The ICT sector also has risk to be considered. Currently there is a strong interest in establishing Calgary

as a technology hub. However, this direction, while significant, is in the early stages and currently

industry participants estimate there are 50 startup technology companies in Calgary with a total

employment of between 5,000 and 10,000. If current efforts to grow this sector are as successful as hoped then there could be significant employment opportunities in the ICT sector in the near future.

The labour market projections from government sources show small growth for the job types selected in

ICT but the data used as a base for these projections is older and would not accurately reflect the

present day initiatives to expand this sector. The Canadian Information and Communication Technology

Council (ICTC) has projected that there will be a need for more than 10,000 ICT professionals in Calgary

by 2019, which is more consistent with the current emphasis on this sector in Calgary.

Industry sources speak to a glut of ICT professionals in the employment market who were previously

employed in oil and gas but go on to say that these individuals do not have the high tech skills for the

industry growth that is envisioned for Calgary’s future by organizations such as the Rainforest Initiative

and Innovate Calgary. As a result industry representatives believe that there is an opportunity in Calgary

for more entry level ICT professionals with more current skills and willingness to continuously upgrade their skills as technology continues to evolve.

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There is also a need in Calgary for ongoing education that will support a higher skilled technology

industry, and new education players are entering this space resulting in multiple training partner possibilities for Momentum.

Momentums current training model, funded by the provincial government, employs a 26 week model.

Traditional education institutions including Bow Valley College and SAIT are focused on a 2 year diploma

program model, which may be too long for Momentum’s needs. There is a 26 week program being

developed through continuing education at Mount Royal University, which is expected to start in May

2018 and be a 6 month fast track program with a high tech focus, which could be a good fit . There will

be entry requirements to meet in terms of skills and abilities that have to be demonstrated through a short intake program prior to entry into the full program.

Innotech College, which has been in business for one year with a focus on bringing up-to-date

technology training to Calgary and Edmonton could be an option as a training partner. Innotech is a private collage and has the flexibility to work with Momentum to develop the training they require.

Other training opportunities identified are through Lynda.com and Develop Intelligence, which is a B.C.

based online training organization. Industry experts provided a caution regarding online training

providers for ICT suggesting that the online format may not be effective for Momentum’s target client base but could be a good possibility for upgrading, which will be important in career development.

ICT appears to offer multiple career path opportunities, which industry experts note would need to be

combined with additional training as well as work experience. Pathways from a Software Developer education include:

Starting in Testing and progressing to Software Development, Software Design and Project Management

Starting in Testing and progressing to Software Development, QA and QA Management Starting in QA and progressing to Software Development, Software Design and Project

Management

Starting in QA and progressing to Customer Support, Sales Support and Technology Sales

Starting in IT User Support and progressing to Software Development, Software Design, Project Management

The current focus on big data also points to an alternate route into the ICT sector through a focus on

data analytics. SAIT offers a 24 week Business Intelligence, Data Analysis and Reporting Certificate that

could support entry into the ICT field. While this has merit as an opportunity for Momentum, it appears there is a higher volume of potential employment available through the Software Developer entry point.

The emergence of the Smart Grid was also identified as a future opportunity that could produce meaningful employment in Calgary, but is at too early a stage to be a focus at this time.

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Conclusions emerging from this work are:

1. We believe there is too much risk of potential political shifts to build programming around

Home Energy Efficiency Advisor or Solar Panel Installer at this time. These positions, along with

Smart Grid related positions could be significant opportunities in the future. In preparation for

these opportunities, as well as existing traditional opportunities, Momentum could consider a pre-apprenticeship program in the electrician trade and an opportunity for future growth.

2. The ICT sector also has risk as Calgary is at the early stages of its Tech Hub strategy however,

industry experts indicate an opportunity at the entry level and ICTC has stated more than 10,000

jobs will be required in Calgary in this sector by 2019. As a result, the four jobs identified in this sector, which are Software Developer (NOC 2174), Database Analysts and Data Administrators

(NOC 2172), Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (NOC 2174), and Data

Analysts and Data Administrators (NOC 2172) have current and future potential and can be

accessed from a common educational start in software development.

3. Multiple options have been identified for Software Developer education and Momentum will

need to consider the pros and cons presented for each in selecting a partner.

4. Quiklogic has emerged as a potential employment partner in emerging high tech sector and

other employment partners will need to be sourced, either in high tech or traditional industries such as banks and oil and gas companies.

Recommendations are:

1. There appears to be a meaningful opportunity and enough data to support a funding application

for a new Momentum Software Developer program therefore we recommend going forward

with this opportunity to the funding application stage.

2. We recommend continuing to monitor opportunities in green energy, energy efficiency and Smart Grid and consider these as possibilities for future growth within 3 to 5 years. Momentum

may wish to consider a pre-apprenticeship program in the electrician trade as an opportunity for

clients to move into these jobs as well as traditional jobs that exist for electricians.

3. Dirtt Environmental Solutions emerged from the research as a potential community partner for

Momentum and it is recommended that Momentum pursue this relationship and consider

opportunities to expand its current Construction Training Program through a relationship with Dirtt.

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2.0 Background and Objectives

2.1 Background

Momentum has identified the opportunity for Calgary-area skills training for a living wage, and career track jobs, in the fields of Technolgy, Energy Efficiency and Green Energy. The goal is to meet the needs of people living on lower incomes, who may have barriers to employment, such as English as an additional language, or limited formal education. Technology, Energy Effiency and Green Energy are growing fields as indicated below: 1. Energy Efficiency In October 2016 the Government of Alberta announced the establishment of Energy Efficiency Alberta (EEA), a new provincial agency, the first of its kind in Alberta, that will deliver programs and services to help Albertans save energy, reduce emissions and save money through its programs, which started in 2017, funded by the carbon tax, and is projected to produce $645 million over five years for efficiency programs and small-scale renewable energy that will include supporting new jobs.1 The Energy Efficiency Alliance of Alberta projects that an average size energy efficiency program could result in 3,000 new jobs as well as significant savings and emmisions reductions.2 2. Green Energy Calgary is on the path to becoming a premier green energy hub in North America. This is one of the key findings from the Delphi Group’s recently completed study on the Calgary Region’s Green Energy Economy. According to Delphi’s research, in 2015, Calgary’s green energy economy was responsible for generating $3.63 billion in gross output, $1.78 billion in gross domestic product, and employed approximately 15,470 jobs, equal to 1.8 per cent of all workers in the Calgary Economic Region. The study investigated the strengths and opportunities Calgary and Alberta have in relation to green energy activities in four sub-sectors:

Renewable power generation and alternative energy;

Energy storage and grid infrastructure; Green building and energy efficiency; and

Green transportation.3 3. Technology – Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Over half of Alberta's fastest growing companies are in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector. This growth has been felt in the Calgary Region as well, as Calgary is home to the largest number of technology start-ups per capita in Canada. According to industry and employment data from Statistics Canada, in 2012 the ICT sector in Calgary Economic Region had 632 business establishments with 25,700 employed in the sector.

1 http://www.alberta.ca/energy-efficiency.aspx 2 http://www.aeea.ca/images/ee-benefits-graphic-jan2016.png 3 http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/newsroom/calgary-growing-quickly-as-canadas-next-green-energy-hub/

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Calgary’s complex and rapidly evolving ICT sector is made up of fi ve main sub-sectors, which include Information Technologies, Electronics, Wireless and Telecommunications, Geomatics, and Digital Media. The sub-sectors’ contribution to Calgary’s economy extends to all parts of our society and our economy, making the continued growth and development of these industries vital to the city.4

2.2 Objectives and Project Purpose

Momentum is seeking to expand its programming to prepare underemployed and unemployed Calgarians for entry level jobs, with career progression, in emerging industries, and jobs relating to green energy, energy efficiency and/or technology (ICT). The purpose of this project is to conduct secondary and primary research to identify the most promising industries and jobs in green energy, energy efficiency and/or technology (ICT) to prepare Momentum for an anticipated upcoming RFP to support new programing in these areas. Specific Project Objectives Include:

1. What are the emerging jobs in emerging industries? 2. How many entry level jobs can we expect to be available in 3 to 5 years?

o A large pool is required. 3. How accessible are these jobs to underemployed or unemployed and what will it take for these

individuals to get the jobs? o Past programs have focused primarily on unemployed and underemployed Indigenous

and Immigrant populations. It is possible to expand this to domestic under/unemployed if funding is available and there is a business reason to do so.

4. Is there a fit for Momentum in preparing the underemployed or unemployed for these jobs? 5. Sources of funding are required as Momentum programs are offered free of charge to clients. 6. Entry level jobs with a meaningful career paths are required. 7. Industry jobs and a technical training partner are also required.

4 http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/industries/focus-areas/technology/

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3.0 Methodology

Both secondary and primary research, as well as discussions with Momentum leadership, were undertaken to develop the assessments contained in this report.

3.1 Secondary Research

Secondary research involved:

Creating a database and reviewing downloaded reports to identify growth opportunities within

the three sectors of focus. The reports reviewed are listed in the references at the end of this

document and profiles of each sector are presented in Appendices 1, 2 and 3. Reports reviewed

included:

o Sector Reports such as Energy Efficiency, Green Energy and Information and

Communications Technology

o Regulatory Body Reports such as Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), Alberta Energy

Regulator AER)

o Reports from government bodies such as Energy and Efficiency Advisory Panel (EEAP),

and

o General employment and related data such as job postings and labour market outlooks.

Reviewing the most recent job classification systems (NAICS, NOC and NOC-S) to identify the

NOC/NOC-S numbers for each of the identified jobs.

Researching online job sites such as www.indeed.com and www.workopolis.com to identify

postings for the identified jobs, generally in and around Calgary, but also elsewhere (Canada,

USA, UK) to aid in identifying opportunities for new positions in Calgary.

Creating the tables found in this report to summarize the data.

Job titles included in the report are based on quoted sources such as government databases including

Bureau of Labour Statistics, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), or National

Occupational Classification (NOC and NOC-S), company-specific designations, industry publications, and

in the case of job postings, those titles used by the hiring organization. To the degree possible, every effort was made to ensure they shared the same NOC.

As Momentum’s stated focus is on entry level positions, the research emphasized a focus on entry level

positions with career tracks in the Green Energy and Energy Efficiency sectors. In the ICT sector, a more

targeted approach was taken in line with the industry input.

The primary sources of company data were:

Government of Canada business directories, and

MANTA Alberta.

http://www.indeed.com/

http://www.workopolis.com/

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3.2 Primary Research

Based on the secondary research and discussions with Momentum, companies and individuals were selected for interviews in order to:

1. Gain an understanding of what jobs might be a possible fit for Momentum within their industry ,

2. Understand their level of interest in participating as an employment partner with Momentum in

their sector,

3. Gather recommendations regarding potential appropriate training partners, and

4. Obtain their opinions regarding growth potential and career paths for the jobs identified in their industry.

Participants in the executive interview process were:

Energy Efficiency:

Tracy Baker, COO and Tasha Dods, Human Resources, Dirtt Environmental Solutions

Ryan Scott, President, Avalon Homes

Stephen Farrell, President, Verda Tech Energy Management and Consultants

Green Energy (Solar):

David Vonesch, COO, Skyfire Energy

ICT:

Nashir Samanani, CEO, QuirkLogic Evan Hu, Rainforest Initiative and Innovate Calgary

Julie Rubin, President Innotech College

Cherylyn Cameron, Dean, School of Creative Technologies, Bow Valley College

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4.0 Preliminary Scan for Jobs by Sector

Following are the results of the scans for Energy Efficiency, Green Energy and ICT jobs that emerged

from the secondary research. Please note that expanded profiles of each of these three sectors are presented in Appendices 1, 2 and 3 respectively.

4.1 Energy Efficiency

The Final Report of the Alberta Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel (Alberta Energy Efficiency Panel, 2017)

refers to a number of recommendations and complementary policies and initiatives related to energy

efficiency. Their structure was used to group potential jobs in the Energy Efficiency Sector in four separate subsections:

Energy efficient buildings

Energy storage and grid infrastructure (Smart Grid is a significant growth aspect of this sector)

Transmission and distribution (Smart Grid is a significant growth aspect of this sector)

Green transportation.

In Alberta, under the current NDP government, there is a significant emphasis on energy efficiency and

therefore opportunities for the future are quite promising, however, a change in government could

produce a change in this direction so there is a risk factor to be considered regarding a focus on energy

efficiency.

The following table outlines potential jobs and potential employers in the Calgary area related to energy

efficiency.

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SECTOR SUB-SECT0RS COMPANIES CALGARY POSSIBLE JOBS (DIRECT LABOUR)+ NOCPOSSIBLE JOBS (INDIRECT

LABOUR) +NOC

ATCO (ATCOEnergySense)

Klead Electrical

Calgary Retrofitters

4 Weather Insulation and Roofing

Enmax

Habitat for Humanity

Harrison Contracting and Carpentry

Sandbar Construction Inc.

Dirtt Environmental Solutions

Verda Tech Energy Management

Consultants

Enmax

Alberta Electricity System Operator

(AESO)

Energy Storage Canada

Eguana Technologies

ATCO Power

AltaLink

Geometric Energy

ATCO Electric

First Student Canada

Ryder Canada

Artic Truck Parts & Service

Westcan Bulk Transport

Southland Transportation

Bison Transport

Wajax Calgary

Alberta Lift & Equipment Rental

Mountain Equipment Coop Bike mechanic 7445

Home Efficiency Advisor 6221

Residential Energy Advisor 6221

Energy Conservation Canvasser 6623

Energy Assessor Field Services 4161

Field Representative Energy Assessor

_Small Business Lighting Program 4161

Residential Installer 7202

Tradespeople (Apprentices) and

(Helpers) 7611

Building Envelope Team Member 2264

Crate Builder 9533

Roofers and Shinglers 7291

Heating/Air Conditioning Installers 7441

Construction Equipment Operators 7521

Carpenter Helpers 7611

Industrial Truck Drivers 7511

Insulation Installers 7293

Exteriors/Siding Installers 7441

Blower-door Testers and Energy Auditors

2261

Building Inspectors 2264

New Home Host/Hostess 6232

Sales Assistant 6623

Electrical and electronics engineering

technicians 2241

Electrical and electronics repairers,

powerhouse, substation, and relay 7333

Electrical power-line installers and

repairers 7244

Telecommunications equipment

installers and repairers, except line

installers 7246

Electrical and electronic equipment

assemblers3 9523

Power distributors and dispatchers 9241

Power plant operators 9241

Meter readers, utilities 1454

Meter installer – electric power systems

7244

Electric meter repairer, apprentice 7333

Electric power and wire communications

labourer 7612

TABLE 1: COMPANIES AND POSSIBLE JOBS by SECTOR: ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Energy Efficiency

Avalon Homes (energy efficient

homes)

Energy storage

and grid

infrastructure

Transmission and

distribution

Green

transportation

including energy-

efficient

automobiles

School Bus Driver 7512

Maintenance Technician 7445

Warehousing 7452

Driver 7511

Bus Attendant 4413

Green building

and energy

efficiency

including

building

retrofitting

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4.2 Green Energy

The Final Report of the Alberta Energy Efficiency Advisory Panel refers to a number of recommendations related to renewable, or “green” energy including:

Thirty per cent of the province’s electricity will come from renewable sources such as wind, hydro

and solar by 2030. In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the government anticipates this target will generate $10.5 billion in new investment and 7,200 new jobs. [pg. 34]

The document identified the following green energy sub-sectors:

Bioenergy (Biomass)

Wind

Solar

Hydro

Geothermal

The prime source of Alberta data about these sub-sectors was sourced through AESO (Alberta Energy

System Operator), which is mandated by the Province to manage and operate the provincial power grid. To that end it produces annual forecasts of anticipated power supply and demand.

As a result of the Province’s Climate Leadership Plan (2016), AESO’s annual forecasts are now dealing

with a host of additional policy and regulatory initiatives that affect its supply and demand forecasts, especially in the area of renewable energy and its connectivity to and impact on the power grid.

In its 2017 forecast titled “Long-term Outlook” (Alberta Energy System Operator, 2017), as a basis for the various scenarios it develops, it states:

Another key input to the generation scenarios is that at least 30 per cent of energy produced in Alberta in 2030 will come from renewable sources, in accordance with the Renewable Electricity Act. In order to achieve the 30 per cent target by 2030, it is likely that more renewables than the 5,000 MW target for the REP (Renewable Energy Plan) will need to develop in the province. It is expected that a variety of renewable resources will be developed through the REP and other Alberta initiatives, with the relative economics of the resource types, project development timelines, and specific policy objectives and initiatives guiding the resulting mix. However, specific assumptions for the various generation types were required to develop the generation scenarios. [pg. 16]

As noted in the energy efficiency sector, it is important to be aware of the poli tical risk in the green

energy sector. All of the above is based on the NDP focus on renewable energy and if there is a change in government, this direction could be reversed.

Based on the current and currently planned future for green energy, the following jobs and employers were identified in the Calgary area through the secondary research:

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LABOUR) +NOC

Suncor

Genalta Power

Enbridge

Greengate Power

GE Canada

BluEarth Renewables

WindRiver Power

Suncor

Alberta Wind Energy Corp.

Enbridge

Greengate Power

Transalta

GE Canada

Azgard Solar

BluEarth Renewables

Boyd Solar (Didsbury)

Canadian Energy

Dream Catcher Energy

Enbridge

Enmax

G2 Solar

GE Canada

Goose Creek Renewable Energy

(installation contractor) Blackie AB

Greenergy Canada

Greengate Power

KCP Energy

SkyFire Energy

Solar Flex Energy

Spot Power

Tarpon Energy Services

Transalta

WindRiver Power

BluEarth Renewables

Enbridge

Greengate Power

Transalta

Thermal Creek

Borealis GeoPower

Enbridge

Greengate Power

TABLE 2: COMPANIES AND POSSIBLE JOBS by SECTOR: GREEN ENERGY

Green Energy:

Renewable

power generation

and alternative

energy

Bioenergy

Biomass Plant Technician 9241

Energy From Waste Plant Operator 9241

Cleanup (swamper) Personnel 8616

Wind

Wind Technician 7445

Service Technician I 9525

Site Logistics Coordinator 1523

Wind Turbine Technicians 9241

Solar Installer Technician 7441

Solar Installer 7441

Solar Site Inspector 8222

Solar Sales Advisor 6221

Solar Sales Person 6221

Hydro

Plant Maintenance Worker 6733

Plant Maintenance Painter 7294

Utility Plant Maintenance Worker 7442

Power Plant Operator 9241

Apprentice Power Dispatcher 9241

Geothermal Geothermal Fusion Installers 8615

Solar

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4.3 Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

The ICT sector is focused on “technologies that provide access to information through

telecommunications. This includes the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other

communication mediums”5.

The following subsectors exist within the ICT sector:

Information Technology

Electronics

Wireless and Telecommunications

Geomatics

Digital Media

The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) has projected that Alberta would have

to fill 17,300 ICT positions over the next five years and that by 2019 the cumulative hiring requirements for ICT is expected to be over 10,600 in Calgary.6

The same report has identified specific needs in Alberta by 2019 for:

1,750 computer and network operators and web technicians (NOC 2281)

1,630 user support technicians (NOC 2282) This Report also states, in relation to emerging demand:

“The latest innovations in ICTs – in particular the Internet of things (IOT) as well as social, mobile,

analytics, apps and cloud (SMAAC) – have become drivers of innovation, productivity and

growth,” the report said. “…It is projected that the availability of homegrown ICT talent will not be

sufficient to meet these hiring requirements.” [page viii]

Following is a summary of jobs and Calgary companies identified through secondary research as a potential focus for Momentum to consider related to ICT:

5 https ://techterms.com/definition/ict 6 https ://www.itworldcanada.com/article/canada-needs-182000-people-to-fill-these-it-positions-by-2019/287535

http://www.ictc-ctic.ca/

https://techterms.com/definition/ict

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LABOUR) +NOC

Geomatics

NovAtel

Hemisphere GPS

Trusted Positioning Inc

Garmin Cochrane

4iii

Software Developer 2174

Geomatics Technician 2255

Technologist Survey Assistant 2255

Digital Media

Computer Programmers and Interactive

Media Developers 2174

Data Entry

TABLE 3: COMPANIES AND POSSIBLE JOBS by SECTOR: ICT

Technology –

Information and

Communications

Technology (ICT)

Information

Technologies

Business Help Desk 2171

Business Systems Analysts 2171

Informatics Specialists 2171

Database Analysts and Data

Administrators 2172

Computer Programmers and Interactive

Media Developers 2174

Software Developers 2174

Software Programmers 2174

Graphical User Interface (GUI) Developers

2174

Computer Network Technicians 2281

Web Administrators 2281

User Support Technicians 2282

Helpdesk Support Technician 2282

Technical Support Analysts 2282

Information Systems Testing Technicians

2283

Shipping/Receiving Technician

1521

Receiving Clerk 1521

Production Assembler 9524

Shipper 1521

Stockroom Attendant 6622

Warehouse Associate 7452

Part Time Sales Rep 6221

Wireless and Tele

communications

TELUS Corporation

Shaw Communications

Electronics

SMART Technologies

Pason Systems

Pure Technologies

QuirkLogic

SMART Technologies

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5.0 Labour Market Data The jobs identified with the most potential in the three sectors were reviewed in terms of Labour market potential, resulting in the following table:

Table 4: Labour Market Projections

Job Type (NOC, NOC-S) Number of Postings

in the Calgary Area

between

September 1 and

October 18

COPS Canada

Labour Market

Projection1

Projections from Other Sources

regarding Calgary Data:

ALIS2

NOC-S via Alberta Labour3 for

2018

AB RODO4

Sector: Energy Efficiency

Home Energy Advisor

(NOC 6221, NOC-S G121)

0 balanced, but very

broad class; no

specifics for this

title5

ALIS: demand down for all NOC

6221, very broad class

NOC-S G121: 104 persons, shortage

AB RODO G12: avg annual growth @

8640; 1.9% above avg growth

Insulation Installer (NOC

7293, NOC-S H143 or

H821)

ESDC Job Bank: 1 in

Calgary

3 per Simply Hired,

Indeed

balanced ALIS: demand down

NOC-S H143: 191 persons, surplus

AB RODO H14: avg annual growth @

6780; 0.3% below avg growth




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Table 4: Labour Market Projections (cont’d)

Job Type (NOC, NOC-S) Number of

Postings in the

Calgary Area

between

September 1 and

October 18

COPS Canada

Labour Market

Projection1



ALIS2

NOC-S via Alberta Labour3, for

2018

AB RODO4

Sector: Energy Efficiency (cont’d)

Crate Builder (NOC 9533,

NOC-S H523)

2 via DIRTT balanced ALIS: no results

NOC-S H52: 78 persons, shortage

AB RODO H52: no data

Meter installers (NOC 7244,

NOC-S H214) Smart Grid

0 balanced ALIS: demand down




Electric power and wire

communications labourers

(NOC 7612, NOC-S H822)

Smart Grid

0 surplus ALIS: no results

NOC-S H822: 34 persons, shortage



Sector: Green Energy

Solar Installer, Solar

Installer Technician (NOC 7441, NOC-S H531)

0 balanced ALIS: N/A


AB RODO H53: avg annual growth @ 5000; 1.1% below avg growth

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Postings in the

Calgary Area

between

September 1 and

October 18

COPS Canada

Labour Market

Projection1

Projections from other Sources


ALIS2

NOC-S via Alberta Labour3

AB RODO4

Sector: ICT

Business Help Desk (NOC

2171, NOC-S C182)

2 per Workopolis,

Monster; 5 per

SimplyHired

balanced ALIS: no results

NOC-S C182: 88 persons, shortage

AB RODO C18: avg annual growth @


Software Developers (NOC

2174, NOC-S C074)

10 per local

employers + 3 per

Workopolis for

clients

surplus ALIS: balanced


AB RODO C077: avg annual growth

@ 22960; 1.7% equal

Information and Systems

Testing Technicians (NOC

2283, NOC-S C183)

0 surplus ALIS: not available



@ 8320; 1.5% below avg growth

Database Analysts and Data

Administrators (NOC 2172,

NOC-S C072)

1 Database

Analyst; 6 Data

Administrators

balanced ALIS: down



22960; 1.7% equal

Computer Programmers

and Interactive Media

Developers (NOC 2174.1,

2174.2, NOC-S C074)

1 Computer

Programmer; 2

Interactive Media

Developers

surplus ALIS: average



@ 22960; 1.7% equal

7 for a l l Computer and information systems professionals 8 for a l l Technical occupations in computer and information systems

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Postings in the

Calgary Area

between

September 1 and

October 18

COPS Canada

Labour Market

Projection1



ALIS2

NOC-S via Alberta Labour3, for

2018

AB RODO4

Sector: ICT (cont’d)

Computer Network

Technicians (NOC 2281,

NOC-S C181)

9 Technicians balanced ALIS: no results




User Support Technicians

(NOC 2282, NOC-S C182)

11 Support

Technicians

surplus ALIS: no results




Helpdesk Support

Technician (NOC 2282,

NOC-S C182

surplus ALIS: no results




These labour market factors suggest that the most significant opportunities identified are

Energy Efficiency:


Green Energy:

Solar Panel Installer (NOC 7441)

ICT:

Software Developer (NOC 2174)


Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (NOC 2174)

Data Analysts and Data Administrators (NOC 2172)

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6.0 Primary Research Findings and Analysis

Through their experience Momentum has identified criteria for successful programs, which include:

Job placements must be in Calgary to meet client needs,

There must be a meaningful career path for any job selected for the program,

Training partners and employment partners must be available in Calgary for any program

selected, and

There must be a sufficient volume of work for the program to be sustainable over a period of years.

In the following analysis, these criteria play a significant role.

6.1 Energy Efficiency

Opportunities in the Energy Efficiency sector include:


An energy advisor is an individual who conducts EnerGuide home evaluations on behalf of service

organizations licensed by Natural Resources Canada. Energy advisors provide third party expert advice

to homeowners looking to improve energy efficiency of their homes, and can also work with builders

who wish to use the EnerGuide Rating System (ERS) in the planning and design stages of their new

constructions. Energy advisors help ensure homes labelled under Natural Resources Canada’s energy efficiency housing initiatives meet the requirements of the respective standards9.

Natural Resources Canada also regulates the training to become registered as an energy advisor to deliver services under ERS v.15, energy advisor candidates must demonstrate proficiency by:

1. Passing the Foundation Level exam, 2. Passing the Energy Advisor exam, 3. Being affiliated with a service organization, 4. Completing probationary files to the satisfaction of the service organization that show their

competence with energy simulation modelling and field work, 5. Providing proof of a criminal check to the service organization.

The Foundation Level exam and the Energy Advisor exam are hosted by an independent organization and are taken at proctored testing centres across Canada. Natural Resources Canada provides competency profiles for each exam, which details the requisite skills, knowledge and abilities for the position. These competency profiles were used as the basis for the development of the exams and identify the topics that will be on the respective exams.

Natural Resources Canada has also prepared a Candidate Exam Handbook that contains information on:

the exam development process,

9 http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/housing/new-homes/16631

http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/housing/new-homes/16629




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how to prepare for the exams, how to register for and purchase an exam, the process on exam day, and the Candidate Statement of Understanding.

Verda Tech Energy Management Consultants10 is certified by Natural Resources Canada and offers

training as well as employment opportunities and may be a potential training and employment partner

for Momentum in this sector. Our discussion with Verda Tech revealed that this industry is highly linked

to government policy and when there is a strong focus on energy efficiency there is growth in the industry and when government is not creating programs, there is retraction.

Verda Tech indicated that the future of the industry lies in labeling homes based on their energy

efficiency and disclosing this information when a home was being sold. If this becomes a requirement in Alberta then there would be significant growth in the opportunities for Energy Efficiency Advisors.

The career path for an Energy Efficiency Advisor could be to start in residential and progress to

commercial and then specialize in either mechanical or electrical aspects of the work as well as supervisory potential.

Verda Tech indicated that most successful Energy Efficiency Advisors have a mechanical engineering

background or training as an electrician, be mature enough to be credible as an advisor and speak

English well enough to be able to discuss their assessment effectively with homeowners.

Insulation Installer (NOC 7293)

With the Government of Alberta’s home energy efficiency program, there has been an increased need

for insulation installers. While there are various training programs, the best appears to be an online

training organization from British Columbia called Pinnacle West11. While our online job search

identified many postings for Insulation Installers, none were for the Calgary area and this work does not

have a significant career path, leading to our conclusion that it was not one of the better fits for Momentum’s growth objectives.

Crate Builder (NOC 9533)

Crate Builder is a position that is heavily required at Dirtt Environmental Solutions Ltd, a Calgary company with 700 employees in four different buildings in the SE industrial Barlow Trail with a strong committed to community involvement. Dirtt is a leader in environmental sustainability and manufactures energy efficient building interiors from recycled materials. Their products are sold world-wide.

The Crate Builder position could also be an interesting fit with the current Construction program at

Momentum. Dirtt advises that the career path for their positions is labourer to Junior Forman to Lead

10 http://www.energyexperts.ca/ 11 http://pinnaclewest.net/training/spray-foam-training-certification/

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Hand to Forman to Supervisor to Manager and that there is considerable opportunity to move between

their departments to broaden career potential.

Smart Grid Possibilities

In the energy storage and grid infrastructure, the jobs with the most potential are related to the Smart

Grid and include:

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers (NOC 9253)

Meter installers (NOC 7244)

Electric power and wire communications labourers (NOC 7612)

Our research indicates that the Smart Grid is an opportunity to watch for in the future but currently there do not appear to be jobs in this field in Calgary.

6.2 Green Energy

The green energy sector is somewhat challenging as many of the jobs are not located in Calgary, which is

one of the important criteria for a successful Momentum program. Wind energy work is almost

exclusively out of town and currently focused in Southern Alberta, where the wind energy sector is

poised to deliver $3.7 billion in spending to Alberta companies between now and 2030 and could create

as many as 15,000 job-years, according to a recent CBC article.12 The job of Wind Turbine Technician is

the fastest growing job in the United States, according to the Department of Labour13 and opportunities

exist for retraining former oil and gas workers to become Wind Turbine Technicians.

In the solar sector, more work is done in Calgary relating to solar panel installation. The CBC article,

mentioned above, quotes David Kelly, CEO of Skyfire Energy, the largest solar provider in western

Canada, saying, “We need a workforce in the solar industry that is engineering, sales, marketing,

accounting and installation. We have all these different aspects, project management, logistics, shipping.”14

Currently, the job of Solar Installer, a potential target for Momentum, is showing growth of 1.1% below

average between now and 2020 however, this may be understated given the re cent growth in the

renewable sector.

In our interview with Skyfire Energy, the following comments were made regarding this opportunity:

There is a very significant political risk facing the green energy sector in Alberta. If a

conservative government replaces the current NDP government, it is possible that the current

direction toward green energy could be reversed.

12 Delphi Report 13 Renewable Energy Jobs are Providing New Opportunities for Alberta Workers, CBC News, sourced from the worldwide web November 3, 2017 at http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-renewables-wind-solar-jobs-energy-1.4385124 14 IBID

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Assuming no politically influenced change of direction, there is significant potential growth over

the next 15 years in this field.

The role of Solar Installer is carried out by pre-apprentice electricians and a training partnership

with SAIT would be a possibility for Momentum.

Career growth in the field includes increased seniority related to becoming a Journeyman

Electrician as well as the opportunity to move from residential solar to industrial and

commercial solar and/or move into supervisory roles.

6.3 ICT

Calgary Economic Development focuses on Calgary’s Innovation Ecosystem as an element that will help achieve the goal of Calgary becoming a technology hub.

Evan Hu is involved with the development of the various elements of the Innovation Ecosystem and is an

active supporter of the movement toward Calgary as a technology hub. During our discussions with

Evan, he supported the long term opportunity in ICT, while also indicating that there currently was an

over-supply of former oil and gas ICT professionals whose skills were not consistent with those needed

for the high tech future that is envisioned.

Balancing this with the ICTC projections that Calgary will need 10,600 ICT professionals by 2019,

Cherylyn Cameron, Dean of Creative Technologies at Bow Valley College stated that Bow Valley College

had identified a need for entry level Software Developers and had started a new diploma program in Software Development in September 2017 that was oversubscribed.

Our research suggested that possible positions in ICT for Momentum to consider, all of which could be

accessed through training in Software Development, included:

Business Help Desk (NOC 2171)

Software Developers (NOC 2174)

Information and Systems Testing Technicians (NOC 2283)


The Alberta Occupation Supply and Demand data shows moderate growth for software development

but this could be understated as it is based on older data that does not reflect the current significant focus on ICT currently in Calgary, which is more consistent with the ICTC growth projections.

QuirkLogic is a Calgary company with 50 employees, having grown from 7 employees in just three years,

and creates innovative technology solutions. They are a potential employment partner for Momentum in the ICT sector and shared the following perspectives on the opportunities in this sector:

Alberta has a high concentration of computing power, heavily dominated by oil and gas, which is data intensive and requires analysis

Technology changes very quickly Increasing automation drives change

Any technology lasts 5 – 7 years maximum

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As a result, ongoing training is needed therefore Momentum could consider both training and upgrading

Currently there is an excess supply of technology professionals but a mismatch in skills and potential for entry level technology professionals willing to start and continue to upgrade their skills

This is an opportunity despite the large number of former oil and gas technology professionals because they tend to have salary expectations that can’t be matched in the start up world and their skills are out of date.

Entry level jobs at QuirkLogic and elsewhere in the industry that could match Momentum’s criteria include:

o Testing o Quality Assurance o Customer Support o IT User Support

These could all potentially be accesses through a Software Developer training program

They have had good success with DeVry trained graduates. Could also consider Mount Royal University as a training partner

Career paths could include: o Starting in Testing and progressing to Software Development, Software Design and

Project Management o Starting in Testing and progressing to Software Development, QA and QA Management o Starting in QA and progressing to Software Development, Software Design and Project

Management o Starting in QA and progressing to Customer Support, Sales Support and Technology

Sales o Starting in IT User Support and progressing to Software Development, Software Design,

Project Management

In total in Calgary there are probably 50 people running technology companies so the sector is small with total industry employees of 5,000 to 10,000

Because pure ICT companies are few and the industry, while growing, is still small, it could also be appropriate to look at oil and gas companies and banks as potential employer partners

All businesses require a help desk/IT support person, so this could be a very strong entry level position

There are a variety of traditional ICT training partner options available in Calgary including:

SAIT offers a two year diploma program in software development that prepares graduates for work in a variety of IT activities including the design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of software systems. Students receive in-depth training in programming techniques as well as analysis, design, implementation and testing of new programs on multiple hardware and software platforms (e.g. Windows, Web and Linux) using a variety of programming languages (e.g. Java, C, PHP, XML, PL/SQL, SQL) and different supporting technologies (e.g. Communications Networks, Databases, Operating Systems)15.

15 http://www.sait.ca/programs-and-courses/full -time-studies/diplomas/information-technology

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Bow Valley College also offers a diploma program in software development that provides practical experience in the cycles of software development through hands-on learning and real projects. You'll gain an understanding of industry standards of planning, developing, and quality assurance testing. You'll learn the fundamentals of computer logic, giving you a solid foundation in applying programming skills in a variety of situations. You'll also becoming familiar w ith emerging topics like user experience (UX) and the internet of things16.

Mount Royal University is developing a new Continuing Education program that would be an intensive 6 month software developer training including a preliminary Intake Program that would qualify participants to move on and complete the full program.

Innotech College, a private college with campuses in Calgary and Edmonton launched in September 2016 and focuses on technology related training. Their current 8 month diploma program focuses on programming and they have additional courses in specialized areas of ICT. As a new and emerging provider, they may have more flexibility to work with Momentum to develop training specific to Momentum’s clients and needs.

Alternative training program providers include:

Lynda.com offers more than 700 software development courses online, which, in conjunction with the employment partner, could possibly be tailored to an individual’s needs.

Develop Intelligence, an award-winning provider of managed technical learning solutions, including software development, open source technologies, and technology leadership development. The company was founded in 2003 by serial entrepreneur and tech guru, Kelby Zorgdrager who remains the CEO. Develop Intelligence has a Software Developer suite of over 100 courses that can be customized to a program to meet individual needs and work with companies to provide training17.

16 https ://bowvalleycollege.ca/programs-courses/creative-technologies/software-development 17 http://www.developintelligence.com/

http://www.developintelligence.com/staff/kelby-zorgdrager

http://www.developintelligence.com/staff/kelby-zorgdrager

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7.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

Conclusions emerging from this work are:

5. We believe there is too much risk of potential political shifts to build programming around Home Energy Efficiency Advisor or Solar Panel Installer at this time. These positions, along with

Smart Grid related positions could be significant opportunities in the future. In preparation for

these opportunities, as well as existing traditional opportunities, Momentum could consider a

pre-apprenticeship program in the electrician trade and an opportunity for future growth.

6. The ICT sector also has risk as Calgary is at the early stages of its Tech Hub strategy however,

industry experts indicate an opportunity at the entry level and ICTC has state d more than 10,000

jobs will be required in Calgary in this sector by 2019. As a result, the four jobs identified in this

sector, which are Software Developer (NOC 2174), Database Analysts and Data Administrators

(NOC 2172), Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers (NOC 2174), and Data Analysts and Data Administrators (NOC 2172) have current and future potential and can be

accessed from a common educational start in software development.

7. Multiple options have been identified for Software Developer education and Momentum will

need to consider the pros and cons presented for each in selecting a partner.

8. Quiklogic has emerged as a potential employment partner in emerging high tech sector and

other employment partners will need to be sourced, either in high tech or traditional industries

such as banks and oil and gas companies.

Recommendations are:

4. There appears to be a meaningful opportunity and enough data to support a funding application for a new Momentum Software Developer program therefore we recommend going forward

with this opportunity to the funding application stage.

5. We recommend continuing to monitor opportunities in green energy, energy efficiency and

Smart Grid and consider these as possibilities for future growth within 3 to 5 years. Momentum may wish to consider a pre-apprenticeship program in the electrician trade as an opportunity for

clients to move into these jobs as well as traditional jobs that exist for electricians.

6. Dirtt Environmental Solutions emerged from the research as a potential community partner for

Momentum and it is recommended that Momentum pursue this relationship and consider

opportunities to expand its current Construction Training Program through a relationship with

Dirtt.

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Appendix 1: Profile of the Energy Efficiency Sector

The Energy Efficiency Sector is made up of four sub-sectors:

Green Buildings and Building Retrofitting

Energy Storage and Infrastructure including Smart Grid

Transmission and Distribution including Smart Grid

Green Transportation

Below we have presented highlights of each of these four plus have added a section on Smart Grid,

which overlaps Energy Storage and the Transmission/Distribution sectors.

Energy Efficient Buildings and Building Retrofitting:

The EEAP addressed this sub-sector by recognizing that a portfolio of approaches was warranted in light

of the multiple barriers, technologies, and range of sectors and consumers, and recommended

“additional programming”. On the other hand, initial efficiency programming such as “Direct Install,

Consumer Products, and BNI (Business, Non-profit and Institution) Incentives” could proceed immediately.

It also noted that as a best-practice, there was little in the way of market research regarding “achievable potential for energy savings” and recommended that this information gap be filled “in the long term”.

In the interim and pending “further programming”, it identified these examples of some programs as worthy of consideration for their energy efficiency potential:

Home heating systems

Home assessments and retrofits (both home and multi-family buildings)

Custom assessment for BNIs

New homes and buildings.

As a result, a number of employers in the new home/home renovation field have launched initiatives to market their individual approaches to energy efficiency.

Table 1 reflects some Calgary employers and the types of entry level jobs they may provide. Career

pathing would be reflective of the depth of the employer’s business (targeted renovation such as

heating and air-conditioning vs whole home build) as well as breadth of customer base (individual vs multi-family vs office vs warehouse etc).

As a general overview, a typical non-trades career path would start at entry level and might include:

Labourer

Helper

Builder (eg crate or form)

Various driver and operator positions

Tester

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Inspector

Assessor

Advisor

Energy Storage and Grid Infrastructure:

EEAP recognized in 2016 that existing legislation allows for community-owned renewable energy

systems but comes with a complex approval and grid connection process. Additionally, there was little

flexibility for individual generation and connectivity, including potential storage.

On December 21, 2016, the Micro-Generation Regulation was amended to provide more flexibility for rules on how Albertans can generate their own electricity.

Changes include increasing the size limit of a micro-generation system to five megawatts from one megawatt and allowing a micro-generating system to serve adjacent sites, which is especially helpful for operations with more than one building. Other changes will help to better ensure the reliability, stability, and safety of micro-generation and the distribution grid.

Subsequently, on March 31, 2017, the province announced (Alberta Energy, n.d.) that the AUC is conducting a formal study to help inform government as it develops policy to enable more small -scale, community-owned generation from greener sources, such as wind or solar.

In light of likely policy development through this study, an assessment of this sub-sector’s employment

potential is warranted however it intersects with other sub sectors under the heading of Smart Grid,

which is presented below.

Transmission and Distribution:

The importance of a holistic approach to electricity management and its various components is

recognized by the EEAP. It does, however, indicate that a go-slow approach to the supply end of the system ie transmission and distribution is warranted. Specifically:

A nearly universal approach to energy efficiency and community energy systems in other

jurisdictions is to consider them holistically within the oversight of the utility system. This is done,

in large part, by including demand-side management within the mandate of regulators and

electric system operators. This enables those entities to give full consideration to energy

efficiency and community energy system benefits and opportunities, and make available tools

used in other jurisdictions to support their uptake in a way that is in the interests of consumers.

For example, regulators routinely identify that net savings for consumers can be generated by

investing a portion of utility revenues into demand-side management and deferring the

construction of supply-side resources (including the expansion of transmission lines). Taking a

similar approach to demand-side management in Alberta has the potential to increase the role of

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energy efficiency and community energy systems in the province while creating cost savings,

employment and greenhouse gas reductions. [pg. 57]

As a result, an assessment of this sub-sector’s employment potential is warranted, but again is connected to the emerging Smart Grid opportunity, presented below.

Smart Grid

The Alberta Utilities Commission was asked by the provincial government in 2010 to conduct an inquiry

on the Alberta Smart Grid for the purpose of informing government about potential policies in support

of the government’s goals of “clean energy production, wise energy use and sustained economic

prosperity”. The result of that inquiry was reported on January 31, 2011. (The Alberta Utilities Commission, 2011)

In its report, the AUC defined the term “smart grid”:

Smart grid is a broad concept that describes the integration of hardware, software, computer

monitoring and control technologies, and modern communications networks into an electricity

grid. The attractiveness of the smart grid is its promise of helping electric utilities become more

efficient and effective in operating generation, transmission and distribution networks, helping

with the integration of more renewable and variable energy sources into the grid and

empowering consumers with greater information and the capability to control their electricity consumption and costs.

In the Order-in-Council, the government characterized the smart grid as the modernization of

Alberta‘s electricity system, through the application of advanced control and information

technology, to meet the future needs of the province. [pg. 1]

For the purposes of this Report, the key elements of this definition are:

more efficient and effective in operating generation, transmission and distribution networks,

helping with the integration of more renewable and variable energy sources into the grid, and

empowering consumers … to control their electricity consumption.

The AUC Report also stated:

The Commission also learned that while smart grid is a broad term, it does not describe a single

complete and inextricably linked set of technologies. Instead, smart grid technologies are best

assessed in each of the segments of the electricity system: smart generation, smart transmission,

smart distribution and smart meters as well as smart technologies that can be employed in the retail segment and in the customers‘ premises. [pgs. 2-3]

Regarding “smart meters”, the AUC goes on to state:

Smart meters are widely deployed for industrial and large commercial customers who consume

approximately 70 per cent of the electrical energy in Alberta. This number is increasing as smart

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meters are being deployed to progressively smaller commercial customers. Smart meters for

residential and small commercial users have yet to be rolled-out to much of Alberta. [pg. 5],

And defines “smart meters” as:

Smart meters are meters that have embedded in them electronic communications devices

capable of sending and receiving information, have the ability to facilitate various operational

improvements for the distribution entity and provide usage information in real -time or over a

variety of time periods. [pg.5]

Based on these AUC statements, smart meter installation appears to be a possible area of potential employment, as an entry-level candidate in the smart grid sub-sector.

But as noted by the AUC, the smart grid sub-sector includes other “segments such as smart generation, smart transmission, smart distribution … as well as smart technologies”.

The Smart Grid has been identified as having potential for increasing employment in Canada:

“The future success of renewable power usage through distributed generat ion lies in the

successful implementation of smart grid systems. These systems will need to efficiently manage

solar energy that can only be harvested during the daytime as well as intermittent wind energy.

They’ll also require energy storage battery units to store excess energy and release it when needed.”

“Renewable energy sources tend to be intermittent, and we need to manage the power they

produce wisely.” (Queen's University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, 2017)

To get a sense of employment in this sub-sector, data was found produced by the US Bureau of Labour

Statistics (US BLS) in 2013 for employment data in 2012 in the US as related to the smart grid. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013)

Setting aside the passage of time, and bearing in mind the caveat regarding job creation being

“notoriously difficult” to predict, the BLS Table of data was modified to include a “% of total” to

show the relative occupational components of a smart grid employment base in the US.

It is noteworthy that installation and production comprise nearly 90% of the related occupations,

with electronic assemblers being the top occupation.

The US BLS study describes that occupation as “Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers

construct the equipment used in the smart grid. They assemble components of smart meters and other

equipment used in the real-time monitoring of electricity demand. Some of their job tasks are

repetitive.”

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US BLS data related to selected Smart Grid occupations includes:

(adapted from 2013 BLS “Powering the nation: Smart grid careers”)

Occupation 1 Employment % of Total

Computer and mathematical occupations 1.4

Computer systems analysts 2,090

Network and computer systems administrators 1,720

Operations research analysts 380

Software developers, systems software 580

Engineering occupations 6.2

Electrical engineers 14,780

Electronics engineers, except computer 310

Electrical and electronics engineering technicians 6,840

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations 21.1

Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relay 16,520

Electrical power-line installers and repairers 57,540

Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line

installers 130

Production occupations 66.8

Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers 2 197,500

Power distributors and dispatchers 6,740

Power plant operators 30,060

Other occupations 4.5

Electricians 6,810

Meter readers, utilities 8,860

Urban and regional planners 50

1 BLS does not have employment and wage data specifically for smart grid occupations. Except

where specified, these data are for occupations in the electric power generation, transmission, and

distribution industry. Data are for wage and salary workers only and do not include the self -employed.

2 Data are not available for electrical and electronic equipment assemblers in the electric power generation, transmission, and distribution industry. These data represent employment and wages for the occupation as a whole. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Occupational Employment Statistics.

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Notwithstanding these BLS numbers, employment potential appears to be shifting within changing

workforce requirements, related to skills, training, retirements, and in some cases, job elimination and outsourcing.

The US state of Ohio, through a smart grid demonstration project, was able to write about its experience in a 2014 Report (AEP Ohio, 2014), where it stated:

As smart grid technologies emerge, one of the most critical concerns for effective

implementation and ongoing operations will be newly defined job skills and the necessary

training. [pg. 340]

The report went on to include considerations such as:

The emerging technologies of the Project required specialized skill sets to carry out their

deployment. The legacy organizational structure and job descriptions did not easily

accommodate the needed skill sets. [pg. 337]

The project goals eliminated the need for certain positions, so it was necessary to identify ways to re-train and re-deploy existing resources. [pg. 337]

The technologies implemented for the Project were more sophisticated than existing

technologies and included multiple organizational disciplines. Existing job descriptions did not

accommodate any single job that had a combination of the needed attributes. [pg. 337]

A critical goal of the Project was managing customer satisfaction as they were introduced to new technologies and programs. More advanced skills in customer support were needed to be able to respond to inquiries and resolve issues because of the complexity of the technologies. [pg. 338]

Utility companies will need to upgrade existing job descriptions and redefine new roles that include the blended skill sets. [pg. 340]

The GridWise Alliance produced a report in 2011 (GRIDWISE Alliance, 2011) regarding smart grid workforce trends and stated:

A second primary driver of changing workforce requirements (after retirements) is the pace of

technical innovation within electric energy delivery systems. Smart meter pilots, extra-high-

voltage sensors and new and emerging smart grid applications require new skills—and new

training programs that speak to those skills. For example, dozens of utilities have recently

deployed advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) pilots; some even have full -scale AMI system deployments.

While using vendors for meter replacement projects is not new, the level of dependency on

vendors from within the smart grid value chain for AMI systems is higher. In many cases, meter

technicians must have proprietary diagnostic tools and training to perform even the most basic

AMI installation and monitoring. Meter technicians have a much higher ski ll level than have meter readers.

To avoid outsourcing those jobs, a utility must aggressively retrain meter readers. The meter

technician position is one position that meter readers – most of whom will be displaced by the

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new functionality inherent in AMI (except for those who will continue to read large commercial

and industrial account meters) – can be retrained to fill. Meter readers could also be retrained to

fill positions in customer service, scheduling and administration. Meter electricians can be

similarly retrained to a higher level of skill to fill positions such as line technician, meter lab repair,

or meter support. [pgs. 3-7]

Nevertheless, some production work by assemblers will be required to enhance Alberta’s smart grid, as

it evolves. The degree of that work will be, as stated above, a function of local vendor dependency, which is currently lacking.

Green Transportation:

EEAP’s assessment of the initiatives related to this sub-sector indicated that the major thrust in the near

term will largely entail “education and outreach”. It also acknowledged that there are a multiplicity of

stakeholders and other influences that merit consideration in the medium term.

In light of this relatively low-key approach and potential stakeholder engagements that will be required

to further develop policy and implementation initiatives to support this sector in Alberta, this subsector

was deemed to be less attractive as a candidate for further exploration of job potential for Momentum.

In addition there is a less strong career path in this sector further indicating that it may not be as high potential as other sectors at this time.

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Appendix 2: Profile of the Green Energy Sector

The Green Energy Sector is made up of the following sub-sectors, which are profiled in this section of the report:

Bioenergy

Wind

Solar

Hydro

Geothermal

Bioenergy:

Bioenergy is energy or fuel derived from biological sources (such as corn or canola), forestry waste and livestock waste.

According to Alberta Environment and Parks (Alberta Environment and Parks, n.d.):

The Bioenergy Producer Program (BPP) is intended to support bioenergy production capacity in

Alberta in order to:

reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the use of fossil fuel alternatives

create value-added opportunities with economic benefits

This short-term program is meant to support bioenergy production while a bioenergy industry

review is conducted to inform long-term policy options that would support a sustainable sector in Alberta.

In light of the ongoing review into policy options to support this sector in Alberta, this subsector was

deemed to be less attractive as a candidate for further exploration of job potential.

Nevertheless, relevant jobs and local employers are noted in Table 2.

Wind Energy:

AESO (Alberta Energy System Operator) in its annual forecast (2017 being the latest) observes the following regarding generation by wind and solar, relative to the Advisory Panel recommendation:

The 2017 LTO (Long-term Outlook) assumes that the REP will incent the development of approximately 5,000 MW of renewables and that the 5,000 MW will consist primarily of wind generation.

The US Bureau of Labour Statistics (US BLS) provides this synopsis (dated December 17, 2015), of a wind-related occupation:

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The BLS also states that the highest growth rate occupation (at 108%) in the period 2014-2024 will be

the wind turbine service technician. No other “green” occupation is listed in the “top 20”, the lowest of

the 20 increasing by 27% over those ten years.18

In view of AESO’s forecasts indicating that the renewable supply will be primarily sourced by wind, it is worth considering wind-related employment for further study. Relevant jobs and local employers are noted in Table 2.

Solar Energy:

Regarding this source of renewable energy, AESO states:

In addition to wind generation development in the generation scenarios, the 2017 LTO scenarios also include solar generation development. In the near term, it is assumed that the Government of Alberta’s RFP for solar generation will incent approximately 80–to–100 MW with additional solar support in the 2020s, altogether resulting in 500 MW of utility-scale solar generation by the end of 2030. [pgs. 16-17]

As indicated earlier, the BLS states that the highest growth rate occupation (at 108%) to 2024 will be a

wind turbine service technician. No other “green” occupation is listed in the “top 20”, the lowest of the 20 increasing by 27% over 2014-2024.

Nevertheless, solar photovoltaic installers are not far behind at a 24% increase over the same period,

according to the BLS synopsis.19

18 https ://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm 19 https ://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/solar-photovoltaic-installers.htm

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm

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As a further indication of the potential impact of solar integration into the power grid, AESO offers this assessment:

In May 2017, the Government of Alberta issued a request for proposals (RFP) to provide advice on the potential cost and best approach for procuring solar power for half of provincial government operations. The intent is to replace two existing green energy contracts that expire by the end of 2017 with solar power. The total consumption for the two contracts is 135,000 MWh per year which is approximately equivalent to 80 MW of solar capacity. A third green-energy contract expires in December 2024. [pg. 10]

In addition, these factors make solar energy employment attractive:

Many small customers, namely the typical homeowner,

Relatively lower costs to install, and

Large support networks such as the Light Up Alberta Program and companies such as Spot

Power.

Based on the foregoing, employment in the solar energy renewable sub-sector is considered worthy of further study.

Relevant jobs and local employers are noted in Table 2. Related to the “Installation, maintenance and repair” family of occupations (per BLS), a career path for this occupation might include:

Installer (entry level)

Inspector

Assessor

Advisor

Sales.

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Hydro Energy:

In the same Forecast, AESO advises that hydro has some potential, by far in the Peace Region, and less

so in the north east of the Province, namely the Athabasca and Slave regions.

Additionally, a federally funded study is currently under way. AESO states:

3.4.2 Regional Electricity Cooperation and Strategic Infrastructure Initiative (RECSI) The RECSI study is funded by Natural Resource Canada’s Energy Innovation Program15, and its objective is to evaluate and rank the most promising electricity infrastructure projects in the four western provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba) and the Northwest Territories with the potential to assist Alberta and Saskatchewan transition to a sustainable, non-emitting electricity generation portfolio. Two of the projects being considered under the RECSI that could alter the outlook for future generation are large-scale hydroelectric (hydro) development in Alberta and a new intertie between Alberta and British Columbia. [pg. 11] The 2017 LTO scenarios also assume that 350 MW of hydro development(s) will be completed by the end of 2030. [pg. 17]

In light of the long-term project selection and permitting regarding potential hydro development, this

subsector was deemed to be less attractive as a candidate for further exploration of job potential, however relevant jobs and local employers are noted in Table 2.

Geothermal Energy:

The possibilities for the geothermal sub-sector as a form of alternate energy continue to emerge, with recent media coverage extolling the potential benefits:

The Town of Hinton is preparing to install “what may be Canada’s first geothermal heating

system” by re-opening an abandoned gas well near the Town and using heat to warm municipal

buildings. The Town hopes to have the pilot operational “as early as” 2019. (Weber, 2017)

The AER (Alberta Energy Regulator) as well as the province are addressing issues related to legal

(transferring environmental liabilities) as well as regulatory matters (eg permitting, ownership, decommissioning of old and re-development of new sites, and installation of geothermal equipment).

In light of the ongoing studies and both legal and regulatory issues to be resolved regarding potential

geothermal development, this subsector was deemed to be less attractive as a candidate for further exploration of job potential, however, relevant jobs and local employers are noted in Table 2.

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Appendix 3: About the ICT Sector

The ICT sector contains the following sub-sectors:

Information Technology

Electronics

Wireless and Telecommunications

Geomatics

Digital Media According to industry and employment data from Statistics Canada, in 2012 the ICT sector in the Calgary Economic Region had 632 business establishments with 25,700 employed in the sector20. Calgary as a Tech Hub The possibility of turning Calgary into a “high tech” hub has gained attention in the media recently21. Key

aspects of that possibility included:

Calgary Economic Development attempting to attract more tech firms to the city.

Support for the city's efforts to bid for Amazon's new, second headquarters.

Bringing together a more traditional segment of the economy with a group that aims to improve

the "innovation ecosystem" in Alberta.

Hopes that some tech startups born here could help the oil and gas sector innovate later.

The belief that mining data could one day replace drilling for oil in Calgary.

Many highly educated, tech-savvy people that are looking for work in Calgary make it perfect for a tech hub.

Calgary Economic Development expands on what the city is doing to support the development of the technology sector:

“Calgary is emulating the best and brightest worldwide on how regional innovation ecosystems grow and are sustained. Several organizations exist to support the growth and success of the ecosystem in Calgary.

Startup Calgary fosters startups, connects founders and supports the local ecosystem through various activities and events.

Alberta Innovates offers an innovation support system for great ideas and technologies created by Albertans. Innovators, businesses and researchers are able to tap into cross sectoral knowledge and expertise, funding, networks and research facilities.

Rainforest Alberta is a grassroots movement aimed at improving Alberta’s innovation ecosystem. It is a collaborative approach at supporting and growing areas that are key to

20 http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/industries/focus-areas/technology/ 21 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/oil-data-calgary-energy-tech-amazon-1.4351764

http://startupcalgary.ca/

http://albertainnovates.ca/

https://www.rainforestab.ca/

http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/industries/focus-areas/technology/

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/oil-data-calgary-energy-tech-amazon-1.4351764

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entrepreneurship and innovation including leadership, resources, engagement, role models, infrastructure and culture.

Innovate Calgary is the technology transfer and business incubation centre for the University of Calgary. They help guide research or innovation-driven enterprises to market or to the next stage of business growth. They recently announced a new entity will be launched in 2018 that will support community entrepreneurs with building and growing innovation-driven businesses.“22

The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) has projected that Alberta would have

to fill 17,300 ICT positions over the next five years and that by 2019 the cumulative hiring requirements for ICT is expected to be over 10,600 in Calgary.23

The same report has identified specific needs in Alberta by 2019 for:

1,750 computer and network operators and web technicians (NOC 2281)

1,630 user support technicians (NOC 2282) This Report also states, in relation to emerging demand:

“The latest innovations in ICTs – in particular the Internet of things (IOT) as well as social, mobile,

analytics, apps and cloud (SMAAC) – have become drivers of innovation, productivity and

growth,” the report said. “…It is projected that the availability of homegrown ICT talent will not be sufficient to meet these hiring requirements.” [pg viii]

Another opportunity on the horizon focuses on the Information Technologies sub-sector, which presents

a range of job opportunities and employment possibilities, particularly as they relate to the smart grid.

Although the smart grid in Alberta is not yet a firm policy direction, regulatory regime and technological

initiative, there are sufficient signs that this may emerge as an opportunity. This is signaled by Title XIII

of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (USA) and the concept of a North American grid for security and reliability reasons24.

Some features of the Smart Grid have already come into play in some places, such as the use of smart

meters and differential consumer pricing for on-peak and off-peak hours. Other features, such as the

ability of the grid to decide whether to charge an electric car or to draw on additional power sources to meet demand, are still being developed.

The power grid in North America is undergoing a major revolution, and IT is a major driver behind those

changes—which means the energy industry needs skilled IT employees.

Various sources have been unequivocal about the importance of ICT in the smart grid:

22 Ca lgary Economic Development, Innovation Ecosystem retrieved from the world wide web at

https ://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/industries/focus-areas/technology/ 23 https ://www.itworldcanada.com/article/canada-needs-182000-people-to-fill-these-it-positions-by-2019/287535 24 https ://energy.gov/oe/activities/technology-development/grid-modernization-and-smart-grid

https://www.innovatecalgary.com/

http://www.ictc-ctic.ca/

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ICTs have a major role to play in increasing the efficiency, as well as managing and controlling the

power grid. The role of the ICT sector in smart grids has been summarised in a report issued by the

Commission of the European Communities, Information Society & Media Directorate-General, ICT

for Sustainable Growth Unit in July 2009 entitled "ICT for a Low Carbon Economy Smart Electricity

Distribution Networks”.25

The Guardian (a British daily newspaper) in an article in 2012 titled “ICT will be an enabler of smart grids, in more ways than one” stated:

Smart meters are on their way and smart grids can't be far behind. Without smart grids it will be

difficult to manage the many different forms of renewable energy sources that will be connected to

the power grid in the future, from multitudes of household solar panels to vast offshore wind farms.

ICT is an essential enabler of smart grids. It's the area where the influential Smart 2020 report said that ICT can contribute most to reducing global carbon emissions.

ICT will have an even bigger part to play when smart grids appear. As power delivery becomes more

flexible variable tariffs will be used to reflect immediate supply and demand. Individual devices in

the home will be "smart" - networked and automatically or remotely controlled to manage energy use and cost.26

Data analytics is another ICT career opportunity as businesses confront big data. Forbes Magazine

defines big data as a collection of data from traditional and digital sources inside and outside an

organization that represents a source for ongoing discovery and analysis.27 As data sources expand

there are increasing opportunities for careers associated with data analytics.

ICT Career Paths

A popular job board and career enabler states28:

The most common route of entry into the IT sector is via the Trainee Software

Development or Analyst Programmer avenue. Trainee Developers and Analysts can also referred

to as Web Designers, Database Analysts or Technical Support – the role is often very similar, but

different sectors will choose a title that reflects their specific field of expertise.

From here your career would typically progress into a Senior Developer or Programmer role

before advancing up the career ladder as a Systems Analyst, Project Manager or Consultant.

An interesting perspective on entry into and opportunities in this sub-sector is provided by The

Government of BC Ministry of Education in the following career map, based on the level of education achieved:

25 http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/sustainable_growth/grids/index_en.htm 26 https ://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/smart-grids-renewable-energy 27 https ://www.forbes.com/sites/lisaarthur/2013/08/15/what-is-big-data/#9a823c55c85b 28 https ://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/article/what-are-the-common-it-career-paths

https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/smart-grids-renewable-energy

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Career Zone Map29

29 http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/career-and-

skil ls/toolkit/careerzones/careerzone_ict.pdf

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Career Paths: Microsoft30

30 https ://www.psc.nsw.gov.au/workforce-management/capability-framework/occupation-specific-capability-sets/ict-career-pathway-framework

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Career Paths: Cisco31

Based on Certification Levels, Cisco presents this progression, although this does not necessarily translate into a position progression:

Legend:

Entry Level:

Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)

Cisco Certified Technician (CCT)

Associate Level:

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)

Professional Level:

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)

Expert Level:

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Cisco Certified Design Expert (CCDE)

Architect Level:

Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr)

31 http://theitcollege.co.za/cisco

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CCENT: Help desk or technician roles

CCT: Engineer (field, network, application support) or systems administrator

CCNA: Engineer (network, telecommunications), technician (network, network operations) or analyst (network, network operations center)

CCDA: Engineer (network, system, design, lead), analyst (interface), interface developer, or technical specialist

CCNP: Network administrator, engineer (support, network) or advanced technician, as well as senior-level roles

CCDP: Senior-level roles; senior network design engineer, senior analyst, cyber protection analyst or network designer

CCIE: Expert-level roles; network architect, engineer (lead, systems, network) or senior network administrator

CCDE: Expert-level roles; systems engineer, senior network engineer, network architect, network design engineer or IT infrastructure team lead

CCAr: Architect (lead, network, enterprise, voice data, and more)

32 http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/cisco-certification-guide,2-1008.html

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Appendix 4: Position Descriptions In this appendix we provide examples of position descriptions that can be useful in scoping jobs and

training requirements. The position descriptions are summarized below and detailed descriptions follow

on subsequent pages:

SECTOR: Energy Efficiency

o EE01 Building Envelope Team Member

o EE02 Green Building: Construction Labourer

o EE03 Crate Builder

o EE04 Energy Assessor Field Services Thunder Bay

o EE05 Energy Conservation Canvasser

o EE06 Field Representative Energy Assessor Small Business Lighting

o EE07 Home Efficiency Advisor

o EE08 Residential Energy Advisor New Brunswick

o EE09 Residential Installer Calgary

o EE10 Insulation Installer

SECTOR: Green Energy

o GE01 Bioenergy: Cleanup Personnel

o GE02 Geothermal: Fusion Installers

Solar: o GE03 Recent Grad Solar Site Inspector Calgary

o GE04 Solar Installer Technician

o GE05 Solar Installer

o GE06 Solar Sales Advisor

o GE07 Solar sales person Calgary

o GE08 Solar Site Inspector

Wind: o GE09 Wind Technician

o GE10 Service Technician I

o GE11 Site Logistics Coordinator

o GE12 Wind Turbine Technicians

SECTOR: ICT

o ICT01 Business Systems Analyst II TEC10263 17 Telus

o ICT02 Core Software Developer NovAtel

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o ICT03 Embedded Software Developer Embedded Experience Software Smart Technologies

o ICT04 Helpdesk Support Technician

o ICT05 Intermediate Senior Developer Analyst TELUS Health HEA02464 16

o ICT06 Intermediate Software Developer Rigsite Pason Systems

o ICT07 Junior Software Developer Rigsite Pason Systems

o ICT08 Senior Android Developer Embedded Experience Software Smart Technologies

o ICT09 Senior Business Analyst Cloud Program Delivery PLA03267 17 Telus

o ICT10 Software Developer DataHub Intern Pason Systems

o ICT11 Software Developer Enterprise Applications Intern Pason Systems

o ICT12 Software Developer Identity Services Software Smart Technologies

o ICT13 Software Developer Rigsite Software Intern Pason Systems

o ICT14 Software Developer Systems Testing Intern Pason Systems

o ICT15 Outside Plant Fiber Optic Splicer

o ICT16 Telecom Construction Labourer

o ICT17 Geomatics Technologist Survey Assistant Calgary

o ICT18 Survey Assistant Calgary

o ICT19 Survey Assistant

o ICT20 Data Entry Digital Media

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Energy Efficiency Position Descriptions

EE01 Building Envelope Team Member (Avalon Homes)

Our fast growing company is seeking individuals to round out our team. This is a tremendous

opportunity for those looking to join an exciting young company.

Job Requirement:

Construction experience is an asset

Knowledge of basic hand tools required

Own transportation needed

Ability and willingness to learn and take direction

Good attitude, must be a team player

Interested? Tell us about yourself: [email protected]

EE02 Construction Labourer

Safely constructs new homes which meet the high standards of quality set by the company. In all activities

and tasks undertaken, strives to provide The Best Homeowner Experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Prepare house for next trade as required including cutting concrete, covering floors, scraping

floors, straw placement and removal and stripping floors. On a daily basis, collect and dispose of debris at construction site, placing it in appropriate

designated places, while ensuring compliance with waste recycling programs. Assist with having porches filled, garages and basements cleaned so cement can be poured. Ensure

driveways are cut, stone is ordered and that patio slabs are installed on each lot Make sure houses are graded and safe for the bricklayer trades to work; ensure footings and walls

ready for inspection. Advise Administrator when to contact garbage company for delivery and exchange bins for interior

cleaning. Ensure availability of temporary heat for inside trades (tile setters, tapers, etc.).

Locate waterboxes (dig up and repair) and ensure water turned on for each house; includes ensuring waterboxes are raised and marked for sod.

Review, assess and report any issues on safety to Health & Safety Rep. or direct supervisor, includes ensuring protective gear used/worn.

Address any complaints or inquiries forwarded by homeowners. Other duties as assigned.

mailto:[email protected]

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The Person We are looking for a candidate with the following:

Education and Experience No formal education required although any training related to construction skills would be an

asset Must have valid driver’s license and vehicle

Skills and Attributes

Experience in residential building or related construction industry Good organizational skills with ability to get things done according to timelines Experience dealing with tools and machinery, includes machine skills – rough grading, digging

hydro, gas trenching, water boxes, backhoe operation, etc. Good communication skills – especially verbal Good customer service skills

EE03 Crate Builder (Dirtt Environmental Solutions)

Position: # 149-1752 Location: Calgary, AB Responsibilities will include:

Crate skids for outgoing shipments using Pneumatic tools (nail, screw and staple guns) experience with pneumatic tools required

Working to ensure that shipments are complete & sent out in a timely manner Actively participating in the growth & implementation of the department Occasionally liaise with other departments Maintain tools, equipment and ensure a clean safe shipping area Working with production to help ensure that shipments are complete. Job consolidation will include manually lifting boxes to consolidate skids Actively participating in the growth and evolution of our revolutionary business. Clean up and restocking the crate building areas as needed

Skills and Aptitudes:

Experience with, pneumatic and power tools is required Carpentry, Framing, Roofing, or Cribber experience is a definite plus Physical dexterity and the ability to lift up to 50lbs and occasionally more Problem solving abilities and Detail oriented Excellent communication skills Driven, energetic and committed to success Some computer knowledge required for cross training Sense of Urgency, accountability and ownership of the area Fork lift experience considered an asset Strong commitment to task completion Able to work safely in fast paced, multi-tasking environment

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Ability to communicate in English, both verbally & in writing Flexible schedule and able to work overtime when needed

EE04 Energy Assessor - Field Services (Thunder Bay)

GREENSAVER 2 reviews - Thunder Bay, ON $15 - $18 an hour Position Title: Energy Assessor - Field Services

Functional Area: Field Services

Reports to: Field Service Team Lead

Employment Status: Full-Time, Part-Time

GreenSaver is the oldest not-for-profit energy efficiency organization in Ontario, with over 25 years of experience and more than 80,000 completed energy efficiency projects for homeowners and businesses. We are industry leaders, delivering energy conservation programs on behalf of electric/gas utilities and government agencies, as well as designing and developing energy conservation programs and pilot programs for the marketplace. GreenSaver is right now one of the most exciting corporations in the energy sector, growing continuously at a rate over and above similar organizations in the province. Currently, we are providing conservation programs to over 30 Ontario Local Distribution Companies (LDCs) and energy efficiency services to contractors, businesses, and homeowners. GreenSaver offers competitive wages, group benefits, RRSP matching contribution program, and an ecoBenefits program. Please visit our website for more info about our company: www.greensaver.org.

GreenSaver is looking for additions to our field staff to complete assessments for Commercial, Small Business, and Residential customers in the Thunder Bay region. If you enjoy meeting people, being active in the community and are interested in the energy conservation industry we would like to meet you.

JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct energy assessments in residential and commercial buildings following program protocols and standards in the Thunder Bay region.

Complete detailed and accurate data collection and measurements. Submit accurate and complete reports in a timely manner.

Interact with homeowners and businesses, building managers, and tenants, answering questions regarding energy efficiency, conservation programs and other related topics.

Install energy savings measures such as LED light bulbs, power bars, block heater timers, and low flow aerators as per CDM programs’ instructions and protocols.

Adhere to scheduled appointments and arrive on location in timely manner. Provide a high level of customer service.

https://www.indeed.ca/cmp/Greensaver/reviews

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QUALIFICATIONS

1-2 Years of experience in customer service role, with a preference to experience working in a business to business environment.

Minimum High School Diploma required post-secondary education is considered an asset. Certified Energy Advisor certificate an asset but not required. Work independently or as part of a team to engage businesses in funded e nergy conservation

opportunities with minimal supervision. Candidates must maintain a professional demeanor. Excellent verbal and written communication, highly organized, attentive to detail with a positive

attitude and interest in the energy and environment sector. Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and Web Based Applications with an aptitude to learn

internal software and relevant applications. Multilingual ability - considered an asset. Ideal languages include but are not limited to

Cantonese, Mandarin, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Portuguese, Italian, Tagalog, Tamil, Spanish, Korean, Farsi, Russian, Polish.

REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a Police Records check. Strong verbal and written communication skills Advanced Microsoft Office Suite knowledge, with an emphasis on Excel Goal driven and detail oriented Excellent problem solving skills /able to manage multiple competing priorities Works well in groups and independently Access to personal vehicle, 35% regional travel is expected Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends Valid Ontario driver's license, full G required

COMPENSATION

Competitive wages Benefits Plan RRSP Plan Conservation Benefits Plan Education and Training Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 to $18.00 /hour

Job Location:

Thunder Bay, ON

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Required education:

High school or equivalent

Required experience:

Customer Service: 2 years

Required license or certification:

Drivers License G

EE05 Energy Conservation Canvasser

Canadian Choice Home Services - Toronto, ON

As an Energy Conservation Canvasser (ECC) you are the face of our company. We help homeowners by providing affordable holistic energy management plans. ECC’s are responsible for completing energy efficiency tests and educating homeowners about energy usage. We provide economic solutions for lower to middle income households.

Primary Responsibilities:

Analyze energy consumption for residential customers Educate users on energy-use habits and strategies for cost reduction Prepare cost estimates for potential retrofits Identify and prioritize energy saving improvements Provide daily feedback to management

Requirements:

Excellent communication skills Positive energy and attitude Thirst for ongoing development Being able to approve, confirm and follow up with client appointments by canvassing

We provided full training and no previous experience is necessary.

Do you want a chance at this amazing opportunity?

Apply today! Note that only serious candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

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EE06 Field Representative/ Energy Assessor - Small Business Lighting Program

Sonepar Canada – BlueWay Energy - Markham, ON Contract Position: Field Representative/Assessor - Small Business Lighting Program

Organization: Sonepar Canada - BlueWay

Location: Markham, Ontario

Sonepar BlueWay develops and executes energy conservation programs for Utility and corporate partners that drive smart and profitable solutions.

The Small Business Lighting program, part of the province wide Save One Energy initiative is a means to promote energy conservation to the small commercial sector resulting in the uptake of more energy efficient technologies. It identifies and implements in-store energy management measures that encourage the small commercial sector to reduce energy use, save on utility costs, and improve environmental health. Small businesses that qualified by an assessment are eligible for $2,000 in incentives for lighting retrofits, at no cost to the business. The program incorporates outreach and education, sales based approach, laptop assisted energy audit calculations, and coordinating the installation of additional energy efficient products.

Are you interested in getting started in the energy and environment sector?

Are you ready for a challenge? Are you passionate about energy efficiency? Are you outgoing? Would you like to engage people about how to make their business more efficient?

If you can answer yes to these questions this may be the opportunity you are looking for.

At BlueWay we perform lighting and energy audits under contract to local utilities for the Small Business Lighting Program (SBL).

The SBL program is in market across Ontario and BlueWay assessors are delivery enrgy savings to businesses across the province.

We are seeking motivated candidates to work for Sonepar - BlueWay as Field Representatives for the SBL Program. As an ideal candidate, you must be interested in energy efficiency. A background sales and a knowledge of lighting fundamentals is an asset.

Role of the Field Representative: The Field Representative's main responsibilities include:

Introducing and selling business owners on the concept of energy efficiency and the tremendous incentives available via the SBL program;

Work independently and as part of a team to engage small commercial businesses in utility funded energy conservation opportunities;

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Deliver Energy and Lighting assessments; Meeting local utility defined targets;

The Representative will report to the local Program Manager and will need to be very organized, reliable and motivated.

Qualifications:

Education: Completion of a post-secondary degree or relevant experience Vehicle: Access to a reliable late model vehicle will be required

Safety equipment: All staff members are required to wear CSA approved work boots on all job sites.

Skills Required:

Successful candidates must possess a professional demeanour and be comfortable leading a sales pitch, providing education and canvassing business owners.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly organized, attentive to detail, ability to work independently or as part of a team, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for working within the energy and environment sector

Previous sales experience preferred Must be computer literate Technical knowledge of lighting and lighting systems is an asset Multilingual ability considered an asset

Compensation:

This is a contract position, including base salary, car allowance, mobile phone and plan, car allowance and a generous incentive plan.

EE07 Home Efficiency Advisor

Supreme Energy Home Services - North Bay, ON $50,000 - $60,000 a year - Commission

If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity with plenty of ongoing coaching and growth opportunities, then look no further. Start the next chapter of your career with an industry leading green energy company, where you will be helping homeowners make their homes more energy efficient.

Our team is dedicated to meeting the needs of their clients, so we are looking for the right individual who will help represent our values. The Home Efficiency Advisor will be a part of a diverse team working

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towards achieving sales quotas, while genuinely assisting prospective clients in meeting today's standard in home efficiency.

The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and proactive with impeccable customer service skills, while dealing with prospective clients daily. The individual must be able to handle appointments with clients in a professional and confidential manner.

Some key responsibilities include…

Meeting with potential clients to discuss home services and efficiency of home Promoting and marketing our energy services that meet consumer needs

Identifying consumer needs and sales opportunities while interacting with clients

Following up with all clients to ensure customer satisfaction

We provide…

Highly competitive pay structure

Lead appointments provided daily

Ongoing training and room for advancement Opportunity to travel for work

The ideal candidate…

1-2 years experience in a customer service role Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle

Previous sales experience is an asset

Available weekdays, some evenings and weekends If you are interested in being a part of our dynamic team then please send in your cover letter and/or resume to our Recruiting department to be considered.

We thank you for your interest in Supreme Energy Home Services.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Commission Salary: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 /year


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EE08 Residential Energy Advisor, New Brunswick

Summerhill - Saint John, NB $500 - $1,400 a week - Contract

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Business Opportunity for Residential Energy Advisor

NB Power’s Home Insulation Energy Savings Program

Southern NB

Bilingualism is a strong asset.

Location: For Southern NB, ideally based in Moncton, Saint John or Fredericton, but not necessary.

Northern NB

Bilingualism is required

Location: Ideally based in Bathurst, Edmunston or Campbellton, but not necessary.

Previous work with energy evaluations or construction/renovation experience is necessary.

Rate of Pay: Dependent on program demand (approximately $500 – $1,400 per week) + travel costs (per km rate)

Hours: Part-time. Flexible work schedule (including days, weekends and evenings) based on work demands.

Work regions: Dependent on program demand. Travel across Southern, Central and Northern New Brunswick should be anticipated.

We are currently seeking motivated and self-starting individuals to join our team as Residential Energy Advisors (EA) for the NB Power Home Insulation Energy Savings Program (HIESP).

Summerhill is not posting an offer for employment, but rather for a business arrangement. The EA will be self-employed and be required to maintain proper business registration, independent GST/HST registration and carry General Liability insurance.

This program is well suited for individuals already working as independent businesses in residential construction or inspection looking for additional work to supplement income, or those wishing to start a career in the energy efficiency field.

Job Responsibilities:

Have a friendly and professional manner and appearance; comfortable with entering residential homes

Schedule appointments with pre-approved homeowners Perform evaluations of residential buildings, identifying and recording existing insulation and air

sealing characteristics (training provided) Hot2000 software will not be used. The EA will NOT be responsible for report generation.

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Be comfortable with the installation of various products such as LED light bulbs and water conservation devices (full training provided)Educate customers about product use, energy efficiency and conservation

Inventory management Commit to fulfilling fluctuating work demands Occasional long distance travel (mileage paid) Digital data collection on site using your own mobile device Report to manager on weekly phone call Adhere to all Health & Safety protocols

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

Sales experience is a plus Must have a reliable vehicle Knowledge of building science a strong asset Knowledge of Home Energy Audits is an asset Must supply own equipment necessary to perform the work such as a blower door (detailed list

will be provided) Works independently, shows initiative, detail oriented and punctual Good problem solving skills Comfortable completing basic geometry calculations Must be physically able to carry and use required equipment and productsMust have a working

mobile device with internet that meets specific requirements High school graduate minimum Must have a clean criminal record (background checks may be performed)

Job Contact Information: For more information and or to express interest, please send your resume and a short cover letter using the link below

Successful applicants will also undergo a background check and drivers’ abstract.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the volume of applicants, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Contract

EE09 Residential Installer Calgary

$18 - $19 an hour

ABOUT STAFFING supplies top quality candidates to our clients and excellent career opportunities to our candidates. We have a number of contract positions available in the Calgary area for Residential Installers.

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This is a 3-month renewable contract position with an immediate start date.

ABOUT The Company

Our client is a manufacturer and supplier of products primarily for the utilities industry.

About the Position:

The Residential Installer will be required to enter residential homes and install vari ous energy efficient products such as LED light bulbs, shower heads, thermostats, and water measure devices.

Reporting to a Program Coordinator, the Residential Installer will work an 8-hour rotation shift schedule of 5 days on/2 days off, for a projected 40 hr. workweek. (There may be some initial variability in shift lengths). Start times will be either 9:00 am or 1:00 pm. Residential Installers will be provided with a company van.

ABOUT You:

You are friendly with a professional manner and appearance, and are committed to providing excellent customer service (at least 1 year experience). You have an interest in energy conservation, and enjoy sharing knowledge about energy efficiency.

The job requires some physical labour, such as working over your head. You are physically fit and comfortable climbing ladders and stairs; and have the ability to lift boxes up to 50 lbs.

You possess a clean driver's abstract and 3-year insurance record indicating you have no at-fault accidents and are eligible to operate a company-insured work vehicle.

You have access to a computer (with internet & email) along with basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel) in order to complete inventory reports. You have the ability to use a provided Android phone.

Preference will be given to candidates with field technician and/or commercial/residential installation experience.

ABOUT The Compensation

The starting wage is $18/hr. along with a performance incentive payment. There will be an hourly rate increase after 3 months in accordance with our client’s practices. Bonuses are on a piece rate scheme.

ABOUT The Next Steps

Before being placed on assignment, all candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check, and provide a clean drivers abstract along with a claims letter from their insurance company.

If you meet these qualifications and are available immediately, please send your resume to Colin at About Staffing.

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We encourage all interested applicants to consider this excellent assignment, but please note only those who meet the qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $18.00 to $19.00 /hour

EE10 Insulation Installer - D License

Great Northern Insulation 25 reviews - Milton, ON Labourers/ Apprentices

Great Northern Insulation is Ontario’s largest building envelope specialist and insulation provider with six physical locations. From bungalows to high rises, we work in interesting places and spaces.

We are currently hiring Labourers and Apprentices.

Standard Job Duties:

Insulation: Advance preparation and insulation of attics, walls, and other areas using materials such as spray polyurethane foam, fiberglass batts, or blown-in cellulose

Specialty services: Installers may also perform other services related to air and vapour barriers Various: Duties also include accurate and on-time completion of paperwork, loading/unloading

materials and equipment, job site clean-up, and various maintenance tasks as needed

Work Environment:

Teamwork: In general, installers work in pairs Variety: Job sites can be indoor or outdoor, and in confined spaces such as attics Physical: Standing, bending, lifting, and ladder use are important to installer job duties Safety: Typical clothing and protective equipment includes CSA-approved footwear, safety

glasses, coveralls, gloves, and masks/respirators when using spray-on polyurethane foam Equipment: Installers use common hand and power tools, while more specific training and

knowledge is provided for spray foam equipment

The ideal candidate for this job will have:

Experience with installing insulation Construction or landscape experience Proven commitment to quality and customer service Proven ability to work effectively as a team Proven problem-solving and organizational skills Driver's license is a MUST (D license is an asset) Previous general labour experience (manufacturing, warehouse) Ability to work OT and weekends when needed

https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Great-Northern-Insulation/reviews

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Basic reading, writing, math, and computer Certified Working at Heights training preferred

Benefits of working at GNI:

When you have an idea, we listen. Work where your voice is heard.

Competitive wages There are opportunities for advancement Health and Dental Benefits Group RRSP Program Corporate discounted gym membership Referral bonus program Other bonus incentives!

Interested candidates please respond to this ad or visit www.gni.ca/application to complete our online application form

Job Type: Full-time


Drivers License D

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Green Energy: Bioenergy Position Descriptions

GE01 Cleanup Personnel Clean-Up Personnel Pacific BioEnergy - Prince George, BC Pacific BioEnergy is a private company established in 1994 with corporate offices located in Vancouver, BC and operations in the heart of British Columbia's forest region, Prince George, BC. We are a leader in wood pellet fuel in North America and are committed to meeting growing worldwide demand for this clean energy source.

Description:

Pacific BioEnergy is looking for a team player with a strong work ethic, ability to perform physically demanding work, demonstrate safe-work practices and good communication skills.

Successful candidates will be available for possible shift work and be willing to work indoors or outdoors. Previous experience in a manufacturing setting and mobile equipment would be an asset but are not required.

Required Qualifications:

- Previous experience working in a manufacturing-based industry would be considered an asset.

- Ensure that working safely at Pacific BioEnergy is a top priority in the areas of policy, program and procedure. This can only be realized through complete support and buy in of the overall safety program.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work with others to perform labourer activities safely.

- Ability to complete forklift, skidsteer, and manlift training.

- Able to work in extreme temperatures, in dusty and noisy conditions with specific PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

- Able to lift 2 - 20 pounds regularly, climb steps and ladders, work from heights and stand/walk for 2 - 3 hours at a time.

If you have a desire to be part of a team that produces a superior product with highest level of quality assurance and feel that your organizational and team engagement skills can contribute to our team environment then we would love to hear from you. Please forward your resume in confidence to:

Pacific BioEnergy Corporation

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Green Energy: Geothermal Position Descriptions

GE02 Geothermal Fusion Installers Geothermal Fusion Installers GeoTility Geothermal Installations Corp. - Vancouver, BC We are GeoTility, an industry leader in the design and installation of geothermal heating and cooling systems. We are seeking hardworking, trustworthy, responsible & flexible individuals to fill positions in our geothermal installation division (HDPE fusion installers).

These positions will be full time with a start date in September.

Projects are located in Richmond.

The following are some of the typical duties/responsibilities expected for those within these positions:

- Ability to overcome obstacles and think ahead before problems arise

- Be able to work well independently or in a team, with and without supervision

- Class 5 license with clean driving record

Assets:

- Construction and/or geothermal field experience

- Plumbing/electrical/controls

- Supervisor/foreman experience

- CGC certification

If you are interested, please submit your resume through this posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

Vancouver, BC

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Green Energy: Solar Position Descriptions

GE03 Recent Grad Solar Site Inspector Calgary

Exactus Energy Inc. - Calgary, AB About Exactus

Exactus was founded in Canada by a team of young, forward thinking and environmentally responsible engineers who came together to make solar simple. We believe that one day soon, all electricity will be generated from renewable sources. Exactus Energy is striving towards this goal, one solar panel at a time.

http://www.exactusenergy.com

Solar Site Inspector - Calgary and surrounds

We are searching for a motivated and organized individual to assist with solar site inspections and surveys with our young and enthusiastic team.

Responsibilities will include visiting various solar sites in and around Calgary and assessing them for their solar suitability using a drone and surveying equipment. Photos and measurement data will then be uploaded for processing in our Toronto office. Other duties will include general administration and correspondence with clients and project managers.

Drivers licence and solid driving record essential. Access to vehicle is a plus but not mandatory.

Interested applicants should send CV and cover letter to:

hiring (at) exactusenergy.com

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

Calgary, AB

Required education:

Bachelor's

GE04 Solar Installer Technician Solar Dynamics Corp - Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

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Solar Dynamics is a leading provider of solar photo-voltaic systems for residential, commercial and agricultural markets in southern Ontario. We are currently seeking an installer to join our company for a contract position. If you are energetic, committed to continuous learning and have construction and solar installation experience, this is the opportunity for you.

Wages will be determined based on experience and skill level. Please send resume for considerations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Solar Installer Technician

Work with project manager and crew to install roof top and ground mount solar panel systems. Carry out installation of racking systems, panels/modules with associated plumbing and

electrical work under the direction of project manager Use appropriate tools to install solar energy systems in accordance with Manufacturer and

Engineering design and specifications. Assist with the commissioning of solar energy systems as directed. Verify system performance to

ensure customer satisfaction. Perform service calls as directed. Prepare trouble reports on defective equipment. Prepare and maintain inventory levels in warehouse and onsite vehicles Develop and refine installation techniques. Ensure that project site is safe at all times. Maintain crew vehicle and project site cleanliness. Properly dispose of trash and recyclable materials When applicable/ instructed to do so operate the company vehicle in a safe and considerate

manner in accordance with Company Vehicle Policy. Pack up tools and equipment at the beginning and end of the working day at the job site and

unload them securely and safely as required. Ensure tools and equipment are in good working order. Carry out duties within scope of work schedules assigned by management in a logical, orderly

and efficient manner. Ability for some overnight stays. Ability to travel up to 200km. Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 75 lbs Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Contract

Job Location:

Kitchener-Waterloo, ON


Construction: 1 year

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G Class Driver's Licence

GE05 Solar Installer

Gala Energy - Toronto, ON This is a full time position for an Installer with a solar panel installation company. We are growing and looking for key individuals to help us do so. We offer above average compensation for the right candidate. All work will generally be in the GTA with occasional travel to surrounding areas.

Role and Responsibilities

- Prep job site and staging area

- Assist to manage site material and equipment

- Lay out and install complete solar panel systems

- Ensure all work passes strict internal QA / QC inspections and guidelines

- Efficient and effective completion of solar panel installation

- Ensure all work meets all internal requirements

- Adhere to all safety policies

Requirements

- Previous experience with solar panel installation preferred*

- Strong carpentry skills or training

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Valid G drivers licence and use of a motor vehicle

- Clean driving extract

- Willing to drive a company vehicle

- Experience working on construction site and using tools and equipment

- Comfortable working on residential rooftops

- Educational background in solar energy an asset

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- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

- Working At Heights certification preferred

Able to pass a background check

Job Type: Full-time


solar installation: 1 year

GE06 Solar Sales Advisor Solar Sales Advisor (Inside Sales)- American Market

Jam Solar

Average Annual Compensation $55,000 - $152,000

Brighten your future and start your career now.

When you join Jam Solar - the fastest growing solar company in the province - you’ll have an opportunity to be a leader in the world’s fastest growing industry. We are looking for self -driven, motivated and ambitious leaders who have the desire to create a greener planet, and who want to win at every level of their career.

As a full-time Solar Advisor, you will be trained daily on all Jam Solar products and programs.

You will have the opportunity to interact with clients and build customer relationships through presentations to new and existing clients. This position is a gateway to several other career opportunities at Jam Solar. They will help with your communication, negotiation skills, and persistence. You’ll receive monthly opportunities for performance-based rewards, such as compensation bonuses, high-end watches, gift cards, and company trips.

We are specifically looking for individuals who is eager to grow with a start up company and help us become the number one solar provider in the country.

Do you have what it takes to join Jam?

What you will do:

Become an expert in renewable energy and Solar programs (PPA and Lease) products and their benefits to consumers

Help families save and make money through our consumer-focused sales practice

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Close contracts confidently with new homes and families while gaining outside business development expertise

Visit clients and decision makers daily Participate in daily training workshops with your team members to help improve your

performance constantly

You will know you are ready if you:

You have highly developed interpersonal, organizational and communication skills You can speak publicly with confidence You have a strong sense of ambition, self-motivation and self-discipline You are tired of a regular 9-5 job and want a challenge and a higher amount of compensation You are willing to grow within a company sharing ideas You are naturally outgoing and persistent person who enjoys being in social settings Are willing to maintain the highest level of sales ethics and integrity

What you will get:

Clear path for career growth Aggressive training programs which may help with general business development Attractive and high end compensation plans to help you reach your earning goals Dynamic social programs filled with can’t miss events, activities, and bonus potentials in the

form of trips, electronics, and gift cards Hybrid sales model and an exceptional ongoing training program from the industry experts. Lots of responsibilities in the startup culture!! We are very results-oriented. Quarterly team events -a great culture that promotes 'Work hard, Play hard!' As a solar sales ambassador, you will enjoy and be rewarded with our compensation plan. The career and personal growth opportunities are endless at a successful startup company.

Please read the job qualifications and the job descriptions before you apply.

Hours: 12 pm to 8pm Monday through Friday in our North York Office

We are located in the heart of North York at the intersection of Yonge and Sheppard!!

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 /year


Inside Sales: 3 years

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GE07 Solar sales person Calgary

KCP Energy - Calgary, AB RESIDENTIAL SALES ROLE

www.kcpenergy.com Calgary’s solar installer

Why work with KCP? KCP Energy is a leader in the Alberta solar and renewable energy market. We are focused on helping our customers use less while saving more. For over ten years KCP Energy’s customers have trusted us to install solar on their Alberta homes and businesses. We are a fast growing company looking for a few key people to join our team. For the right person, the sky is the limit with many opportunities for career advancement as the company expands. We are looking for a person to join o ur team who is a fast learner, able to work in a dynamic changing environment and ready to tackle any challenge. In addition, the successful candidate will be passionate and excited to be involved in Alberta’s solar industry.

Job Description and responsibilities: At KCP Energy we sell our solar solutions by developing relationships and sharing fact based information with the Homeowner. You will be focused on selling residential solar pv solutions to Homeowners who have expressed interest in Solar PV for the ir home. This position will be demanding, exciting and fulfilling. Your success will directly impact KCP Energy’s success.

Required qualifications, skills and experience: Comfortable selling a value based product to customers. Dynamic, energetic, accountable, perseverance, ability to learn quickly, willingness to take on and resolve challenges, ability to work in a team environment. Marketing degree, Engineering degree or University / College degree strongly desired. Comfortable with some “technical details” however this is NOT considered a technical role.

Typical daily activities may include: Sales, develop leads, opportunities, close sales, prepare solar proposals, site visits, organize marketing events, interact with design group, visit with potential customers.

Job type: This will be a full time position. The job will be at our Calgary location.

Compensation: Pay will be based on experience. This position will include a base salary and commission. A benefit plan is also provided.

Job Type: Full-time

GE08 Solar Site Inspector

Exactus Energy Inc. - Toronto, ON About Exactus

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Exactus was founded in Toronto by a team of young, forward thinking and environmentally responsible engineers who came together to make solar simple. We believe that one day soon, all electricity will be generated from renewable sources. Exactus Energy is striving towards this goal, one solar panel at a time.

http://www.exactusenergy.com

Solar Site Inspector - Toronto and surrounds

We are searching for a motivated and organized individual to assist with solar site inspections and surveys with our young and enthusiastic team.

Responsibilities will include visiting various solar sites, in and around the GTA, and assessing them for their solar suitability using a drone and other equipment. Photos and measurement data will then be uploaded for processing in our Toronto office. Other duties will include general administration and correspondence with clients and project managers. This is a full time position and there will be weekend work involved on a regular basis.

Drivers licence and clean driving record essential.

Access to vehicle is a plus but not mandatory.

Interested applicants should send CV and cover letter to:

hiring (at) exactusenergy.com

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location:

Toronto, ON


Driving: 1 year


G Class Driver's Licence

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Renewable Energy: Wind Position Descriptions

RE09 Wind Technician - Southern Ontario (BluEarth Renewables Inc.)

BluEarth Asset Management (“BEAM”) is a subsidiary of BluEarth Renewables Inc. (“BluEarth”), accountable for operations and maintenance of BluEarth’s renewable energy facilities. BluEarth is a private company focused upon commercial-scale renewable energy development and operation. As an independent renewable power producer, our goal is to build, own, and operate sustainable wind, water, and solar generation projects. At BluEarth, we are developing and building a portfolio of energy projects that optimizes people, planet, and profits. We have The Power to Change the Future TM. Our foundational values are: Integrity Responsibility Passion Deliberateness Caring.

Our organizational values are: Sustainability Innovation Excellence

Location Southern Ontario – near Grand Valley & Seaforth Reporting Relationships Reports directly to the Site Supervisor.

Accountabilities and Key Functions This position will be accountable for supporting the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the wind facilities; working with the Site Supervisor to ensure safety, environmental, production and annual budget targets are achieved. Key Operations functions include: Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of wind turbine

subassemblies and related components. Operate and care for company property and equipment in an efficient and safe manner; Perform status checks including clearing error codes on wind turbines and repairing the problem; Grease/torque wind turbines; Change gearbox oil in a designated area or wind field; Replace mechanical components; Service blade and hub components as required; Inspect and facilitate maintenance of collector electrical equipment, communications systems,

access roads, gates and other site infrastructure

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Complete work orders, time cards and other paperwork when required for specific project or assignment;

Maintain respectful and harmonious working relationships with all external stakeholders on behalf of BEAM and the owners;

Providing operational support to sites across Canada including covering Wi nd Technicians during absences, as required;

Upholds all aspects of BEAM’s Environmental, Health, & Safety policies, practices, and programs; Uphold the company’s core values; All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Success Factors Assist in operating the facility while maintaining zero environmental, health and safety incidents

and/or occurrences; Assist in operating the facility to achieve greater than 98% availability, and maximizing project

return while respecting approved budgets; Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment; Maintaining key relationships with landowners, stakeholders and agencies.

Education Wind Turbine Technician certificate, Technical Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical or

Electrical; Other equivalent combinations of directly related post-secondary education and directly related

experience may be considered. Experience Minimum two years of Wind Power experience preferred; Experience working around high, medium, and low voltage equipment;

Personal Characteristics & Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, and operations, service and

other procedural manuals; Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics; Familiarity and competency with industry standard SCADA systems and software; Excellent troubleshooting skills for both electrical and mechanical systems; Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting equipment such as multimeters, voltage testers, etc.; Driven to succeed in the role and grow skil ls to a senior level; Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to write routine reports and

correspondence; Possess an action-oriented approach with a strong work ethic and high integrity; Strategic thinker – able to understand and evaluate technical issues in relation to the overall

business; Able to work as part of a team with various personalities with limited supervision; Able to exercise independent judgement and discretion, as well as act in a professional manner

when representing the company; Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities;

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Good sense of humour; Reliable, dependable and professional; Possess a sense of ownership and pride in successful operations.

Job Requirements Valid class 5 driver’s license; Ability to occasionally travel within Canada to support operations at other sites; Familiarity with Microsoft Office product such as Excel, Power Point, and Outlook; Physically capable of working in various plant and field conditions, including climbing wind turbines,

working at heights in excess of 300 feet, and working in variable and adverse weather conditions, as long as safe to do so;

Ability to work a varying schedule including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays, in addition to being on-call.

RE10 Service Technician 1 (Vestas) Service Technician I - St-Leon-170003SM Description Are you working in a position that involves direct, hands-on mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical experience? Or have you worked with the maintenance and service of wind turbines? Vestas has an opportunity in our service technician positions for you to further expand these capabilities in the wind industry. Spend your day in a thrilling, yet safe environment working on turbines for the leader in of the industry! Service Technician I Organization Vestas American Wind Technology, Inc., Service - US & Canada. Service Department The Service Technician role is to maintain and troubleshoot complex hydraulic and electrical controls circuits to maintain a wind turbine. The customer relies on our safe work practices, technical acumen, teamwork, leadership and fiscal stewardship to maintain the turbines in their best condition to generate power at the lowest overall cost. Responsibilities

Under direct supervision from higher level technical supervisory and/or management staff, the Technician I utilizes skills and training to perform maintenance and/or installation work on assigned wind turbines at a basic level. The Technician I will follow specific schedules and procedures including safety protocol, turbine service and/or installation processes, and other

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direct and detailed verbal and written instruction. The Technician I is regarded as the “entry -level” team member on the technician team and will have minimal customer interface.

Closely adheres to all safety standards and procedures. Identifies risks and gaps in safety execution in the operational environment and either stops work / escalates or implements defined and appropriate mitigation methods with appropriate oversight. Demonstrates risk-averse safety behavior at all times. Provides recommendations to higher level technical staff and management regarding everything safety. Encourages and recognizes others completing safe acts and intervenes when unsafe acts are practiced.

Demonstrates integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.

Performs basic level wind turbine service and/or installation tasks as assigned. This includes introductory operation and use of tools and basic turbine equipment. Documents tasks where required and enters data into the company information system (e.g. SAP).

Effectively gathers information regarding equipment (e.g. turbine) status. Seeks assistance when encountering turbine issues outside trained skill level to ensure success in execution.

Follows defined instructions and maintenance schedules, executing plans as directed and performs according to reasonably detailed written and verbal instructions.

Effectively contributes to a strong team environment through assisting team mates in accomplishing mutual goals, supporting and promoting team spirit and cooperation.

Proactively looks for improvement opportunities to job related processes and procedures and communicates through appropriate channels.

Interfaces with customer at a minimal level; may respond to some basic customer inquiries and will refer most customer inquiries to higher level technical staff or manager. Demonstrates strong customer focus at all times.

This role will require travel, working overtime, including working a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business objectives.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum one (1) years’ experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and/or

composite skills OR in absence of experience, a certificate of completion from an accepted Wind Technician program of equivalent scope.

Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO and Test-Verify-Test.

Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools. Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Passport. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution. Good interpersonal and customer relation skills. Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to

respectfully follow supervision. Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet based program navigation. Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics.

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What we offer As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: fully funded he althcare; dental; vision; vacation and sick time; generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more. It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department. Additional Information This position is located in St. Leon, MB and requires 15% travel to nearby sites (approx. 3 hours away). About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 83 GW of wind turbines in 75 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 73 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best -in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 22,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future. We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at www.vestas.com and following us on our social media channels.

RE11 Site Logistics Coordinator (Pattern Energy Group) Pattern Energy Group is an independent, fully integrated energy company that develops, constructs, owns and operates renewable energy projects and transmission assets across North America, Japan, and parts of Latin America. The company focuses primarily on wind, solar and transmission. The Pattern Energy Group team has a history as one of the top North American renewable energy and transmission providers in the industry. The team is dedicated to delivering the highest value for its customers, partners, financial supporters and the communities in which it works, while exhibiting a strong commitment to promoting environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility. Pattern Energy Group operates in the United States, Canada, Japan, Chile, and Mexico with offices in San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, New York, Santiago, Tokyo, and Toronto. Pattern Energy Group’s

corporate headquarters is in San Francisco.

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JOB PURPOSE The Site Logistics Coordinator will be primarily responsible for supporting the Wind Facility Operations Team, working directly with the Facility Manager and Regional Manager in the day to day administrative activities and record keeping for the facility.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Create reports and project statements which include but are not limited to owner cost responsibility, project status, and adherence to contractual requirements. Analyze and interpret financial and operating data as requested.

Execute and administer spare parts inventory related responsibilities including organization of stockroom, shipping and receiving, goods movements, cycle counts and the tracking and recording of serialized components.

Assist with work order processing in Dynaway AX, to include material consumption, goods movements, labor hours, and other key measurements associated with job/task.

Purchasing and Receiving activities, such as generating requisitions, vendor set up, administering purchase orders, working with legal, receiving goods, purchasing tools and/or equipment, resolving vendor discrepancies, etc.

Provide desk-side support to site staff for the company's ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as AX financial, requisition and purchase order processing, time entry, maintenance and materials management, etc.

Understand and track project expenses and prepare reports as needed for the Facility Manager in support of their financial management of the project.

Work with Corporate Facilities to manage the O&M building office equipment and stocked consumables.

Work closely with the Houston and San Francisco offices on various issues, such as legal matters, vendor certifications, community outreach plans, etc.

Assist with the coordination of company functions, high-visibility meetings, and training as required.

Participate in regional and project staff meetings as requested. Support JV/Partner agreements if in place. Other duties as directed and needed.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION REQUIRED Educational Experience HS Diploma/GED and minimum of 4 years of experience in a comparable administrative role, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Work Experience

Must be bilingual (English & French).

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) wi th the ability to set up MS Windows profiles, email settings, printer access and desktop shortcuts.

Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills including the ability to analyze and interpret financial data; process and understand various accounting functionalities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work with all levels of the organization, and as a member of a team.

Prior experience in maintaining and adhering to inventory controls, working with AX or equivalent ERP system, and purchasing and receiving activities.

Demonstrated hardware skills such as the ability to move electronic equipment within the office space, knowledge of network access and computers, printers and peripherals.

Demonstrated skills in typing and proofreading. Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly

changing business environment with typically tight schedules and demanding targets.

Demonstrated ability and initiative to manage time effectively. Ability to maintain confidentiality of the department and team.

RE12 Wind Turbine Technicians (Kikinaw Energy Services)

Kikinaw Energy Services - Fort St. John, BC $42,000 - $58,000 a year Kikinaw Energy Services is currently accepting resumes for:

Wind Turbine Technicians

Working locations in B.C., Alberta, PEI and Newfoundland.

Successful candidates must be available to work for extended periods in remote settings. The work schedule will include evenings, weekends and overtime. The position can be full-time (trravel technicians).

Primary Duties and Accountabilities :

Operate, troubleshoot, test, repair and maintain all mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems on wind turbine generators as required to support site operations.

Troubleshoot faults within wind turbine generator systems using tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments.

Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, specifications, maintenance procedures, and work order to determine material requirements and proper assembly procedures.

Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Operate a variety of hydraulic torque and tension equipment for the purpose of preventative

maintenance and repair of tower flanges, gearbox mounts, and blade & hub bolts. Work with crane rigging, lifting devices, tag lines and personnel by giving signals for proper

positioning of load being lifted.

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Complete proper & timely documentation of time and expense within the work order management system.

Conduct work safely and with attention to detail. Perform other duties as assigned and be available for on-call duties. Experience with wind farm construction, turbine service and maintenance including major

overhauls, mechanical and electrical

HS Diploma or GED with minimum of 12 months of technical training or equivalent experience. Candidates with diploma in Wind Turbine Maintenance or related disciplines will be given preference. High mechanical aptitude or electrical experience are relevant skills.

Registration as electrical apprentice will be considered an asset. Ability to climb ladders and work at heights of 200-400 feet Ability to lift up to 50lbs Able to pass a pre-employment physical, including D&A testing Good oral and written communication skills Basic computer skills, proficiency with Microsoft office High voltage training is an asset Valid Driver’s License, First Aid (OFA 1), Fall Arrest, Confined Space, CSTS-09 Kikinaw Energy

Services will offer training for the right candidate.

Competitive wages for qualified candidates

Full benefits package

Company supported training and development

Please note that all candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test. To apply, respond with resume via email or by fax at (250)787-0682 attn: Sonja Denault – HR Coordinator

No phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $42,000.00 to $58,000.00 /year

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:



Mechanical: 1 year

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SECTOR: ICT

ICT Information Technology Position Descriptions

ICT01 Business Systems Analyst II - TEC10263-17 Telus Position Overview: The Client Experience Strategy and Development Business Intelligence Team is looking for a new Business Systems Analyst that will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the reporting platforms for the TELUS consumer call centers with thousands of users worldwide. The Business Systems Analyst will work with other members of the BI team and key stakeholders to provide leading edge re porting at TELUS. An important responsibility will be providing custom data support to various stakeholders using existing SAS datasets. Your efforts will provide data solutions that enable business owners to make sound decisions and meet business goals. You will work with a variety of stakeholders that have different needs and capabilities and you will help design and develop solutions that meet their needs. Data architecture and the technical roadmap is designed to balance internal development policies and support needs with our user communities’ requirements of timeliness, accuracy and accessibility. You will report to the Manager, Business Intelligence and as a member of a Scrum team using Agile methodology supported by product owners, scrum masters, business analysts and developers you will:

Get to implement detailed data and reporting design specifications and execute test plans Adhere to and have input into defined development standards and ensure processes are

maintained Investigate data and reporting issues and recommend and implement solutions Solve complex business data and reporting needs through technical creativity Promote and demonstrate effective communications, share knowledge and work with a great

team

Qualifications What YOU bring:

You have earned a Computer Science Degree and have several years of real world experience in sourcing data and integrating it with multiple sources to make it useful for analysts

Your IT background and experience has focused on data mining, report building, database architecture and you have worked on a scrum team using agile development methodology

Near instant gratification through completing one-and-done data requests using SAS is appealing because you will also get to be a part of larger development projects

The ability to use data to find patterns that provide possible solutions to business problems comes naturally to you

You have experience in business KPIs and can transfer that to a Call Centre environment

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Proactively researches solutions to business challenges identifies you as a capable and willing learner

Working in a team environment that is geographically diverse does not hamper your collaboration or team coding capability

Solving data and reporting problems by utilizing your strong analytical skills and problem solving process knowledge is satisfying and enjoyable to you

You can speak the language of the people and explain complex technical data and reporting solutions to team members that do not know what a Cartesian join is

You understand that stakeholders can have aggressive timelines and can explain fair and accurate delivery expectations

Experience developing solutions in Microsoft SQL server and related business intelligence products including SSRS, SSAS, SSIS for use in real life and not just during a lab one afternoon back in ’03 is a legitimate item on your resume

Understanding the importance of data verification and root cause analysis comes naturally to you because you have done it every time you released a product or were involved in solving a problem

A flexible work environment appeals to you because you value both face to face interaction with your team mates and occasionally stakeholders and also minimal supervision when you’re heads down working on a story

What YOU Get:

A spot with a great team that is continually working on new ways to create business intelligence with new tools and processes

A flexible work environment where you have a say in where you work A collaborative and supportive setting where you get to develop and support data solutions on

your own and with the backup of a team to support you Be a part of the TELUS culture Opportunity for career development complete with full time pay and great benefits

ICT02 Core Software Developer NovAtel

https://careers-hexagonpositioning.icims.com/jobs/1223/core-software-developer/job

Job Locations: CA-AB-Calgary Job ID 2017-1223 Category: Technical/Engineering Type: Permanent Full-Time Overview NovAtel’s Manufacturing Automation team is responsible for developing exceptionally safe, robust, and reliable in-house automated manufacturing solutions. These solutions enable our production team and EMS providers to meet world-class product quality and on-time delivery targets.

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As part of this established team you are responsible for updating and enhancing the core automation software used to develop custom manufacturing automation solutions. The existing core automation software already supports the manufacturing of thousands of GNSS products per year at a very high quality level. Your updates to the core automation software will enable NovAtel to meet customer demands as we move into automotive markets with exponentially higher volumes and quality requirements.

This is a new position where you will apply background and expertise in architecture and software development to lead the updates to the core automation software to reduce the amount of custom development required for new products.

Responsibilities

Lead the updates to the core automation software architecture that limits the amount of software development required for new products

Using the latest version of Visual Studio, prime the design and development in C++ of the automation software structure in conjunction with other team members

Design, develop and execute unit tests for the automation software structure Document the automation software structure so that it can be easily used by other team

members when adding new products Convert existing automation software to the new structure Maintain the automation software structure by making updates as necessary and ensure all

updates to the structure by other team members fits the architecture Control the review, and release process of the core automation software using up to date

Perforce and Collaborator tools

Qualifications

Must-Have:

BSc. in Computer Science or Software/Computer Engineering Minimum 7 years experience in a SW Development role Wide variety of experience using and/or designing various software architectures Stong C++ software development skills

Key Success Factors: Ability to effectively communicate with and work closely with Automation Developers Proven ability to quickly adapt to changes Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously

Nice-to-Have: Prior software development experience in a manufacturing environment Manufacturing Automation/Test knowledge or background

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ICT03 Embedded Software Developer Embedded Experience Software Smart Technologies Calgary, Alberta, Canada Purpose of the position: This unique role will give you the opportunity to work on multiple key products. You will be responsible for working within a creative team to design, develop and implement world-class software applications with a focus on collaboration. Duties and Responsibilities

Writing, documenting and debugging code for new features for multiple platforms Leading the design and implementation of features up to several weeks in duration while

effectively communicating status and obstacles. Supporting and working with other development teams to integrate with the platforms. Supporting and working with test developers writing automated tests for your features. Applying test driven development practices in an Agile setting, including deploying and

maintaining unit tests and continuous code deployment Assisting in the maintenance of commercial releases Researching the latest software development trends and technologies, and making

recommendations on how they can be leveraged for new product ideas and innovations Supporting design, process, and best practices improvements for SW Development Performing other duties as required

Education and work experience

Sc. Computer Science or equivalent 5 years experience w/ 3+ years of development experience in embedded software development

using C and/or /C++ Experience with device drivers, Linux kernel and Android system development Experience with networking on Linux platforms Experience with bare-metal programming, bootloader and firmware development Ability and desire to learn new technologies and platforms. Ability and or knowledge to perform Android (Gradle / Maven / Java / Android Studio)

application development and related debugging Knowledge and experience with design principles such as design patterns, interfaces, and object

oriented programming Ability to work with in a global team

Nice-to-have-skills – the more of these you know, the better. More important is a willingness and ability to learn the skills that you don’t know.

Gain experience designing, building and supporting APIs Develop skills in designing and building user interfaces on small and extra large screens Understand C++ bridging / interop technologies like JNI, C++ / CLI (Managed c++)

Interoperability.

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Become effective with Team City, scripting, shell

Supervision

This position has no direct reports

Working conditions

Office-based role, fast-paced work environment Collaborative office experience Occasional travel may be required

ICT04 Helpdesk Support Technician

Position Summary:

The Helpdesk Support Technician is responsible for answering questions and resolving problems for clients in person, via telephone, or from remote locations. The Helpdesk Support Technician will also provide assistance with computer hardware and software. This includes printing, equipment or software installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.

Responsibilities

Install, support, maintain approved client hardware and related software. Support communications between the various on-site locations and remote clients. Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner when required, and report on problems and

resolutions as appropriate. Review and install system updates and patches to client systems. Assist with the creation, format, and maintenance of information-systems documentation. Provide general Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 administrative support on a daily basis for

application servers, active directory groups, end users, DFS file shares, etc. Provide end-user support with desktop Windows 7/10 installation, configuration, and trouble

shooting. Support day to day support of Microsoft Office 365, litigation hold, e -discovery, ActiveSync and

Mobile activations. Perform creation of network accounts using company provide software tools. Coordinate with service provider for mobile device provisioning and support.

Provide day to day support for end users through ticketing system and in person.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to support and troubleshoot Office 365 clients and webmail services. Understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, Routing, VLAN, etc.)

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Able to work independently and in a group environment. Able to efficiently meet deadlines. Able to promptly answer support related email, phone calls and other electronic

communications. Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized. Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation

skills. Excellent customer service skills; able to adapt to an office and construction environment.

Experience and Qualifications:

2 years’ experience in helpdesk or IT support IT certification is desirable.

ICT05 Intermediate/Senior Developer Analyst - TELUS Health - HEA02464-16 Position Overview: We are looking for a strong Front End/Full Stack developer to maintain and deliver front end facing applications for our Health Benefits Management solution. To be successful in this position you are detail oriented, self-motivated and work well in a team environment. Responsibilities:

Work with other technical team members, business analysts, and leaders to implement new business capabilities and troubleshoot issues

Interpret system requirements, define technical tasks and write detailed designs that meet business objectives

Deliver high quality code, implement unit tests and automated functional tests Coordinate technical dependencies with other teams; participate in technical activities for

complex projects in a cross functional environment Make recommendations to improve product quality, reliability, performance, and scalability

Qualifications Required Knowledge:

Solid understanding of web-development Excellent knowledge of GWT and CSS Strong understanding of object oriented principles Working knowledge of various software development methodologies (i.e. waterfall, scrum) Ability to successfully complete complex assignments, delegate as required and provide

appropriate communications

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Required Skills & Abilities: Technical Skills:

GWT, CSS, JEE, WebLogic and Oracle IntelliJ/Eclipse, GIT, Maven, Jenkins SQL (PL/SQL is an asset) Web Services (JAX-WS), JMS, XML Linux/Unix

Other Skills

Self-directed, work independently and adapts quickly to change Ability to multitask, manage time, and ability to handle urgent interruptions with poise and

professionalism Strong communication skills, both verbal and written (French is an asset) Creative/innovative thinking Demonstrate a passion for designing and developing well architected, robust automated

systems and frameworks ensuring high quality of code

Required Professional Designation/Certification:

Bachelor degree in a computer science related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience:

3-8 years’ experience in a technical development role involving the delivery of software Background in Health Care or Health Insurance industries is an asset

ICT06 Intermediate Software Developer- Rigsite Pason Systems

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Posted: August 28, 2017 Full-time

Calgary, AB, CAN

The Role

Pason is seeking intermediate Java software developers with strong Linux OS and middleware software background that can provide creative solutions to our customer’s business needs, while constantly improving our own ability to deliver quality products. We can provide the experience with real-time

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embedded software, touch-screen GUI design, data storage technologies, networking, Linux kernel, and/or many other application technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, implement and test software features for the Rigsite drilling system utilizing our extensive suite of development tools

Implement in a variety of languages, primarily Java, Python and Perl on Linux Work with hardware engineers and software architects to implement embedded software

systems on custom networked hardware platforms Analyze and improve system performance, reliability and manageability Investigate and resolve issues ranging from bugs to root-cause analysis for development and

field environments Understand internal and external customers’ needs by formalizing requirements, design and

implement new products and features while working with the key stakeholders Contribute to teams by describing your project’s progress, identifying risks and issues and

providing mitigation strategies Contribute to our evolving development environment through research and experimenting with

new technologies and courses. Mentor junior software developers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Well-developed communication skills Strong commitment to quality Ability to work in a team or as an individual with a passion for software development Proficient with Java, Python and Perl on Linux environment Proficient with Linux OS, multi-threaded development, and IP networking Proficient with database systems and SQL queries Experience with developer tools like Eclipse, Crucible, Gradle, Jenkins, SVN and Git Experience in applying UML and design patterns to create software solutions Knowledge of the oil and gas industry, and instrumentation and drilling rigs i s considered an

asset

Qualifications

Behaviors: Preferred

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations: Preferred

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Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Education: Preferred

Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.

Bachelors or better in Engineering- Software and Computer or related field.

Experience: Required

3 years: software development experience using industry-standard software development processes

ICT07 Junior Software Developer- Rigsite Pason Systems

R&D INTER01055

Posted: October 3, 2017 Full-time

Calgary, AB, CAN

The Role

Pason is seeking junior Java/C++ software developers with Linux OS and middle -ware software background that will provide creative solutions to our customer’s business needs, while constantly improving our own ability to deliver quality products. We provide experience with real-time embedded software, touch-screen GUI design, data storage technologies, networking, Linux kernel, and/or many other application technologies.


Design, implement and test software features for the Rigsite drilling system utilizing our extensive suite of development tools

Implement in a variety of languages, primarily Java, Python and Perl on Linux Work with hardware engineers and software architects to implement embedded software

systems on custom networked hardware platforms Analyze and improve system performance, reliability and manageability Investigate and resolve issues ranging from bugs to root-cause analysis for development and

field environments

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Understand internal and external customers’ needs by formalizing requirements for new products and projects while working with the key stakeholders

Contribute to teams by describing your project’s progress, identifying risks and issues and providing mitigation strategies

Contribute to our evolving development environment through research, experimenting with new technologies and courses


Well-developed communication skills with strong commitment to quality Ability to work in a team or as an individual with a passion for software development Proficient with MySQL, Java, Python and Perl on Linux environment Knowledge of Linux OS and multi-threaded development Experience with developer tools like Eclipse, Crucible, Gradle, Jenkins, SVN and Git Experience in applying UML and design patterns to create software solutions Knowledge of the oil and gas industry, and instrumentation and drilling rigs is an asset

Qualifications


Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Team Player: Works well as a member of a group





Bachelors or better in Engineering- Software and Computer or related field.


1-2 years: of software development experience using industry-standard software development processes

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ICT08 Senior Android Developer Embedded Experience Software Smart Technologies Calgary, AB Purpose of the position: This unique role will give you the opportunity to work on multiple key products. You will be responsible for working within a creative team to design, develop and implement world-class software applications with a focus on collaboration.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with global teams to architect, design, develop, test, and ship features for our embedded solutions

Writing, documenting and debugging code for new features for multiple platforms Leading the design and implementation of features up to several weeks in duration while

effectively communicating status and obstacles. Supporting and working with other development teams to integrate with the platforms. Supporting and working with test developers writing automated tests for your features. Applying test driven development practices in an Agile setting, including deploying and

maintaining unit tests and continuous code deployment Assisting in the maintenance of commercial releases Researching the latest software development trends and technologies, and making

recommendations on how they can be leveraged for new product ide as and innovations Supporting design, process, and best practices improvements for SW Development Performing other duties as required


Sc. Computer Science or equivalent 5+ years experience w/ 3+ years of Android development experience and 2+ years of using C

and/or /C++ Design, develop and lead team members in the implementation of new features Porting applications to newer versions on Android Understand C++ bridging / interop technologies like JNI, C++ / CLI (Managed c++)

Interoperability Creating and gain support for app architecture Ability and desire to learn new technologies and platforms. Ability and or knowledge to perform Android (Gradle / Maven / Java / Android Studio)

application development and related debugging Knowledge and experience with design principles such as design patterns, interfaces, and object

oriented programming Ability to work with in a global team

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Nice-to-have-skills – the more of these you know, the better. More important is a willingness and abi lity to learn the skills that you don’t know.

Gain experience designing, building and supporting APIs Experience with networking on Linux platforms Experience with bare-metal programming, bootloader and firmware development Experience with device drivers, Linux kernel and Android system development Develop skills in designing and building user interfaces on small and extra-large screens Become effective with Team City, scripting, shell

Supervision

This position has no direct reports

Working conditions

Office-based role, fast-paced work environment Collaborative office experience Occasional travel may be required

ICT09 Senior Business Analyst (Cloud Program Delivery) - PLA03267-17 Telus Position Overview: The Strategy, Planning and Enablement Program Management Office is a project team focused on E2E project enablement and support for new product and service delivery. We are looking for a highly -motivated, enthusiastic self-starter to join the team as a Senior Business Analyst. With your experience in process analysis, design, and implementation as well as your exemplary skills in requirements management, you will work with cross-functional stakeholders and subject matter experts (SMEs) in the development and implementation of the business processes used by operational teams to support business products and services delivery for Business Solutions West. Responsibilities:

Partner with various business units and enabling partners to support the successful execution and delivery of strategic project priorities

Build strong partnerships with key stakeholders across the TELUS organization Lead national, cross-functional teams to analyze, develop, re-engineer and implement value

chain business process processes Manage and take ownership of requirements management process, process design and testing

readiness Provide expert-level methodology guidance and direction to other business analysts, key

stakeholders and project team

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Qualifications Required Knowledge:

Thorough knowledge of process development/mapping and re-engineering best practices in a business to business environment

Strong TELUS applications, product and service knowledge Experience with mainstream enhanced data and voice workflow systems (SRT-2, CRIS, etc.) Knowledge and experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance (QA) testing

and Business Readiness processes required Knowledge of governance and gating and Agile/Waterfall project methodology Knowledge and experience with project management best practices an asset Helpful to be familiar with TELUS end-to-end processes and associated customer experience

metrics and targets Helpful to have knowledge of TELUS Business Solutions corporate strategy and priorities and

experience with cloud program delivery either at TELUS or with other firms

Required Skills and Abilities:

Ability to get things done under pressure both through formal channels and informal network Understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures Demonstrated experience and expertise in requirements management, process

development/re-engineering Analyze, document and validate business requirements from business users and function

specification requirements using interviews, document analysis, task and workflow analysis Refines requirements using critical evaluation techniques Document process flows for current/proposed processed, workflows, and data flows Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills Ability to see and communicate the "big" picture as well as the details Takes ownership of issues and ensures timely resolution and/or appropriate mitigation plans Ability to manage expectations across management and organizational levels Capable of presenting to both a technical and non-technical audience at all levels Advanced MS Office skills including Visio, Project and Excel Caliber RM and Mercury Quality Centre experience

Required Professional Designation/Certification:

Post-secondary education in business, computer science, engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience

IIBA certification an asset PMI designation an asset ITIL and Six Sigma methodologies an asset

Required Experience:

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5+ years of work experience as a business analyst, preferably within telecom or Communications setting, and ideally experienced with cloud program delivery for business customers

Experience leading transformational programs Experience in process design and process engineering Certification in Business Analysis (example: Global Knowledge)

ICT10 Software Developer (DataHub) Intern Pason Systems

R&D SOFTW01049

Posted: September 25, 2017

Full-Time

Calgary, AB, CAN

The Role

Pason is seeking a Software Developer Intern for our DataHub team for a 16-month internship from May 2018 until August 2019. The DataHub is a highly secure web application used by drilling engineers and geologists to remotely manage their drilling operations in real -time. The DataHub team works across Pason’s web technology stack with a particular focus on delivering exceptional user experience while maintaining the DataHub’s high-availability and scalability. The DataHub team works both independently and in teams, and they take pride in their commitment to excellence.


Become part of an agile development team using a variety of technologies to develop features and functionality for our core DataHub product

Participate in all aspects of the software development and delivery processes, including defining requirements, system design, estimating, code reviews, unit tests, documentation, testing, deployment automation and monitoring tools

Provide Tier 3 and customer support Perform root-cause analysis for field and lab issues involving Pason DataHub products Work with Product Management, Quality Assurance, and User Experience teams to deliver

features and functionality that provide exceptional user experience


Experience with one OO language like Java, C#, C++, or Python Experience with web-based technologies and frameworks Experience using SQL and relational databases Experience with Linux OS Superior reasoning and analytical skills High degree of initiative, common sense and logical and creative thinking Strong passion for software development and a history of getting things done.

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Well-developed communication, reporting, and presentation skills A strong commitment to quality The ability to work in a team or as an individual

Qualifications

Skills: Preferred

Computer: advanced Creative Thinking: intermediate Critical Thinking: advanced Flexibility: advanced Information Technology: advanced Logical Thinking: advanced Presentation: novice Problem Solving: advanced Research: novice Teamwork: intermediate Technical: intermediate Time Management: intermediate Verbal Communication: intermediate Writing: intermediate


Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks


Bachelors or better in Computer Science.


Currently enrollment in 3rd year studies in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related Program

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ICT11 Software Developer (Enterprise Applications) Intern Pason Systems

R&D SOFTW01051


Full-Time

Calgary Calgary, AB, CAN

The Role

Pason is seeking Software Developer Interns for the Enterprise Applications team (EA) for a 16-month internship from May 2018 until August 2019. During your internship at Pason, you will build strong competencies in software design and development, data structures, databases and data warehousing. You will be given challenging projects which are significant to the company, and have the support and mentoring of the team to help you deliver those projects.


Create web applications to increase efficiencies Create applications (both server side and client side) to provide information to distributed field

staff Provide complex analytics for various departments to assist with decision making Write excellent software using the most appropriate development methodologies Work with the Product Management, Quality Assurance, and User Experience teams to deliver

features and functionality that provide exceptional user experience Participate in all aspects of the software development process, including requirements definition

(user stories), high-level designs, sizing and estimating exercises, code reviews, documentation and testing


Knowledge in languages such as C#, Java, PHP, Python, JavaScript or Ruby Scripting skills experience in PowerShell, Shell script or Perl Knowledge in relational databases and SQL Familiar with both Windows and Linux systems Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Skills: Preferred

Analytical: intermediate

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Communication: intermediate Computer: intermediate Creative Thinking: intermediate Information Technology: novice Problem Solving: intermediate Teamwork: novice


Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject






Currently enrolled in 3rd year studies in Computer Science or Computer/Software Engineering Program

ICT12 Software Developer, Identity Services, Software Smart Technologies Calgary, AB Purpose of the position Work at SMART Technologies, and you can be part of a team that creates and markets le ading-edge hardware and software tools sold around the world. You can join the many skilled professionals who make SMART part of three million classrooms worldwide.

Reporting to the Manager, Software development, you will be a member of a highly Agile team tasked with developing new functionality, as well as maintaining and supporting the existing, publicly available

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product. The ideal candidate must be self-directed and a fast learner, flexible enough to work on new technologies as well as legacy components.

Responsibilities

Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers, with server side logic Build reusable code and libraries for future use Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability Implementation of security and data protection Design and implement new functionality in our web products. Apply test-driven development practices including writing and maintaining unit tests. Work closely with our test team to ensure automated testing has appropriate coverage. Evaluate and choose new technologies and libraries to incorporate into our products. Troubleshoot and fix technical bugs Run performance benchmarking tests


Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field. 4+ years of professional, backend software experience developing web applications Strong working experience with web services frameworks and related technologies such as Java,

Groovy, Guice/Spring, Jersey, Spring, J2EE, Apache Tomcat, HTTP, AJAX, REST, SOAP, XML, Gradle/Maven

Strong working experience about building scalable apps with cloud-based infrastructure on AppEngine and\or Amazon EC2

Knowledge of authorization and authentication standards and protocols such as OAuth, OpenID, SAML

Familiarity with OWASP guidelines Experience releasing software using a continuous deployment pipeline. Agile/scrum/Kanban development methodologies Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Supervision

This position does not have any direct reports

ICT13 Software Developer (Rigsite Software) Intern Pason Systems

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Full-Time

Calgary, AB, CAN

The Role

Pason is seeking software developer interns for our Rigsite Software team for a 16-month internship from May 2018 until August 2019. During your internship at Pason, you will build strong competencies in software design and development. You will be rotated through two challenging projects which are significant to the company, and have the support and mentoring of the teams to hel p you deliver those projects.


Write software using the most appropriate development methodologies Design, implement, and test software features utilizing our extensive suite of development tools

and a combination of Java, C#, and Python Investigate and resolve defects as part of release development and reported from production

systems Write unit tests for developed functionality Work with the Product Management, Quality Assurance, and User Experience teams to deliver

features and functionality that provide exceptional user experience Participate in all aspects of the software development process, including requirements

definition (user stories), high-level designs, sizing and estimating exercises, code reviews, documentation and testing


Knowledge in software languages such as Java, C#, Python, SQL, relational database design and web development

Familiar with Linux systems (Linux virtual machines a plus) Well-developed communication skills Strong commitment to quality Ability to work in a team or as an individual Knowledge in relational databases and SQL would be an asset

Qualifications


Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

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Currently enrolled in 3rd year studies in Computer Science or Computer/Software Engineering Program

ICT14 Software Developer (Systems Testing) Intern Pason Systems

R&D SOFTW01047


Full-Time

Calgary, AB, CAN

The Role

Pason is seeking a Software Developer in our Systems Testing team for a 16-month term from May 2018 until Aug 2018. You will work in conjunction with the Systems Test Architect and other Software Developers to enhance and maintain web-based reporting tools. You will also be a part of developing and implementing automated test scripts, developing new data simulator and enhance existing data generators. The team is responsible for testing activities for all of Pason’s products spanning from the Rigsite, datacenter, mobile and desktop applications.


Enhance and maintain web-based reporting tools to show test progress and measure test coverage

Develop and implement automated test scripts to improve test efficiency, includes both test setup and test execution

Develop and enhance new and existing data generators and simulators Provide estimates of time required to deliver project work and other tasks assigned Troubleshoot test failures

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Demonstrate script robustness in an effort to improve tool usage and adoption, gathering feedback from other team members


Knowledge of Linux and Windows. Experience with virtual environments (Virtual Box or Openstack) Intermediate skills with Java, Bash, and Python. Knowledge of Groovy, Gradle, and Perl preferred. Experience with Eclipse and SVN or Git. Knowledge of Jenkins and Jira preferred Experience with any test automation tools like Selenium and QFTest preferred. Strong analytical skills with excellent problem-solving abilities Ability to work effectively in a team environment Close attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously Being creative and think outside normal parameters

Qualifications


Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject


Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work



Bachelors or better in Engineering - Electrical and Computer or related field. Bachelors or better in Engineering- Software and Computer or related field.

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ICT15 Outside Plant Fiber Optic Splicer

The Company: TRJ TELECOM specializes in the deployment, modernization and maintenance of

telecommunications networks.

What’s in it for you as an OSP Fiber Optic Splicer

We aim to provide a challenging, dynamic and rewarding workplace.

We offer competitive compensation according to the Telecom Industry, including comprehensive

benefits (Medical, Dental and Retirement Savings Plan).

Planning for Your Future, and Ours…

If you are a dynamic, reliable and serious person and would like to be part of a team that makes a

difference, please get in touch with us.

Job Purpose: The OSP Fibre Optic Splicer will be required to splice (mass and loose tube fibers), test and

repair in an inside and Outside Plant environment. Work in aerial and underground situations as well

have an excellent knowledge of the open different fibre cables and associated hardware. Have the

ability to work while making safety the number one priority.

Responsibilities:

Read and interpret drawings, plans and specifications and install the associated hardware according to

the client’s specifications;

Use test instruments, analyze, record test results, troubleshoot fibre to locate faults (OTDR-Power

meter) and other associated splicing equipment;

Climb and work aloft near hydro on poles, ladders or other support structures or work in confined

spaces;

Work safely in traffic according to Book 7;

Follow safe work practices and abide by all safety rule and regulations

Required Qualifications as a Fiber Optic Splicer

High School Diploma or an equivalent;

1 year of experience in the field of telecommunications - Outside Plant (OSP);

Experience in fibre closure installation according to specifications and associated hardware;

English proficiency;Valid Full G driver's licence;

Autonomous and meticulous;Good manual dexterity.

Type: Full Time

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ICT16 TELECOM CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

NX UTILITIES INC has an immediate openings for Telecom Construction Labourers to join our growing Telecommunications Construction company in the Greater Toronto Area. NX Utilities is a leading turn-key engineering through construction company working within the telecommunications industry. Consulting for the nation’s largest telecommunications providers, our goal is to provide our customers a high quality product paired with great customer service. Must be able and willing to perform physical duties outdoors and have a clean drivers abstract. We offer a competitive wage, pension and benefits. Full-time hours. Great opportunity to grow!!!!

Must be available minimum 40 hours a week Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs Ability to work outside in all weather conditions Laying sod, seeding, spreading top soil, dirt removal and clean up Landscaping experience an asset Concrete & Asphalt experience an asset Sidewalk bay replacements an asset Mini-Ex experience an asset Conduit/pipe laying an asset Cable pulling an asset Mini-ex experience an asset TELECOM, FTTH, FIBRE, CATV, HYDRO VAC experience an asset Valid drivers lic

Job Type: Full-time


labourer: 1 year


Driver's Licence

ICT, Geomatics Position Descriptions

ICT17 Geomatics Technologist, Survey Assistant Calgary

Measurement Sciences Inc - Calgary, AB

Position Geomatics Technologist - Survey Assistant

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Position Summary Measurement Sciences Inc. (MSI) is a geomatics firm based out of Calgary, Alberta. At

MSI we specialize in depth of cover, deformation monitoring, bathymetric, high precision, engineering and legal surveys. We are currently looking for a Geomatics Technician/Junior Party Chief to join our team.

Responsibilities

Help an established crew complete depth of cover surveys

Prepare and communicate field notes, sketches, checklists and digital data in the formats

required

Organize and maintain survey equipment

Participate in and contribute to our health and safety program

Willingness to learn

Qualifications

A diploma from a recognized Geomatics program would be an asset

Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license

Experienced in the operation of total stations and GNSS technology

Any current safety certificates/training would be an asset (First Aid, H2S, ATV)

Comfortable operating ATVs and snowmobiles on difficult terrain

Strong mathematical and computer operating skills Will satisfy drug and alcohol screening requirements

Travel out of town, working overtime and weekends will be required.

Applicants must be physically able to perform all aspects of the job and must be willing to work in all types of weather conditions. Being comfortable working around bodies of water is considered an asset.

Job Type: Full-time

ICT18 Survey Assistant Calgary

Vector Geomatics is a privately owned and operated professional land surveying company with offices in Fort St John, Calgary and Kelowna which provides a wide range of professional land surveying, municipal engineering, planning, and land information/mapping solutions to oil and gas, transportation and land development clients within British Columbia and Alberta. To effectively meet client expectations, we need to bring additional associates into this company who have a vision for the future and who want to contribute in a meaningful way to a growing and vital company.

Survey Assistant

Vector has full time Survey Assistant positions available in both Fort St. John and Calgary locations. In this position, you will be assisting the Crew Chief in performing land surveys for various industries throughout Alberta and British Columbia. Duties will require the safe operation and maintenance of

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GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System), varied survey equipment, on and off highway vehicles, tools and field supplies.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, valid class 5 driver’s l icense with a clean driver’s abstract and be willing to work 40 hours per week with the potential for overtime. You must be willing to do physically demanding work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Travel out of town will be required.

Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of survey equipment and familiarity with all facets of surveying including, but not limited to, oil and gas surveys. Safety training is required and candidates with up to date certifications (First Aid, H2S, and Chainsaw) will be given preference. Candidates will be subjected to pre-hire drug and alcohol screening including a fitness test.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:



Class 5 Drivers License

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ICT19 Survey Assistant – Fort St. John

Primary Location: Fort St John (100th Avenue)

eQuest Job Type: Regular With Benefits

Reference #: 6111

# of Openings: 1

DESCRIPTION

WSP is one of the world's leading professional engineering services firms. Every day our more

than 34,000 experts work to restore the natural environment and transform the built

environment.

In Canada, our 8000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to

urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transport networks,

from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for

the future.

The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace has been recognized far and wide.

We’re a Forbes Top Employer in Canada, one of the Top 100 Sustainable Companies in the World

(and among the Top 10 in Canada), and we earned Platinum Elite Recognition through our

participation in more than half of Canada’s Top 100 Infrastructure Projects.

At WSP, we’re proud, professional and passionate people. Join us.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

WSP is currently seeking a Survey Assistant to join our Geomatics Team, located at our Fort St.

John, BC office. Reporting to the Project Manager, this position will be responsible for assisting

the Survey Party Chief in any and all aspects of field work including use and care of various survey

instrumentation and equipment. Working at WSP you will use the latest technology including

GPS, Robotic Total Stations, 3D Laser Scanners, UAV’s as well as in-house customized tools and

systems for field and office complete with dedicated in-house support.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Party Chief in any and all aspects of field work including: operations of survey

equipment, and vehicles.

Organize and maintain survey equipment and vehicle.

Actively participate in and proactively support the advancement of the WSP safety program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ideally a graduate of a recognized post-secondary program related to surveying and

Geomatics and/or have experience in the land surveying industry in a variety of related land

surveying disciplines.

Satisfy pre-employment requirements to demonstrate fit for duty, including drug screening

A valid driver’s license and ability to provide clean driver’s abstract

Survey assistants must enjoy working outdoors and be able to work out of town in remote

locations for extended periods of time.

Familiar with the operation of ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles and chainsaws is considered an asset

Completed training and valid tickets in First Aid, H2S and CSTS safety training, is an asset

______________________________________________________________

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon

candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and

interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as

remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable

limits).

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To learn more about our firm and the projects we have been involved in, please visit our World

of Possibilities website listed below.

http://www.wsp-pb.com/en/WSP-Canada/Careers/Join-Our-Team/World-of-Possibilities/

ICT, Digital Media

ICT20 Data Entry Digital Media

Company Description

Venture Media is unique. Think of it like a tech lab, building and evolving great tech ideas and projects with millions of eyeballs on our projects across mobile, social and the web. The success of our mobile/web/social projects such as BlackFriday.com, Canvus.com, our domain platform Mark.com,

http://www.wsp-pb.com/en/WSP-Canada/Careers/Join-Our-Team/World-of-Possibilities/

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Mybible.com (and more) have allowed us the luxury of picking and choosing new or revamped ideas to either run with, or gather learning from to add to another project.

Job Description

Are you fantastic at data entry and love being "in the know" about the best Black Friday specials? Are you addicted to great discounts? If so, this is your dream job because our team is all about finding the biggest Black Friday holiday specials and publishing them to our customers – and all this in a super-successful local tech company. Earn some great pre-holiday cash, and merge your love of shopping, with a great working experience, and apply now!

What are the Responsibilities?

Enter sale information for various merchants into our Content Management System (CMS). Search product information on the Internet. Upload the latest ad scans and promotion flyers. Monitor email inboxes and forward emails to the correct stakeholder. Proof read all data entry and rectify any discrepancies. Manage incoming contacts from vendors and/or end users and provide an exceptional

experience and support to all users in an open concept customer service centre environment (email CS predominantly with little to no phone CS).

What is the Timeframe?

Term: 4-6 Weeks contract starting in October or November.

We have different shifts available ranging from days, evenings to overnights, averaging approximately 40 hours per week. As the shopping season peaks in November, overtime hours are possible.

Qualifications

Minimum 50 WPM with a high degree of alpha and numeric accuracy. 1+ years customer service experience with a great track record and a positive, energetic

personality Proficiency with MS Office suite and extensive experience using the Internet. Strong communication skills especially internally with team leads and colleagues (e.g.. keeping

staff up to date on your priorities, current tasks and work completed). Ability to operate with minimal supervision and with direction from multiple l eads. Ability to maintain a sense of urgency and adaptability, working fast and accurately in a fun

environment that is under pressure, and deadline-driven. Flexibility to work evenings, week-ends and in some cases, overnights; overtime may be

required Bonus points for retail experience, especially in the sale of electronics. A passion for online shopping is a desirable. You live in commutable distance to our Yaletown office as this position is based on-site.

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You have great flexibility with your schedule. We are offering 40 hours of work each week for the duration of the contract - so juggling with another job without flexibility is tricky.

You are able to work days, evenings and overnights (this doesn't mean you will be working all three types of shifts)

Additional Information

Why work at Venture Media? Here are some highlights for you!

We are creating many different kinds of solutions that range from e-commerce integrations, building social network platforms to reinventing how the piano is played, digital sound processing and even more.

We have a great office in Yaletown that allows for creativity, inspiration, focused development and play, be sure to apply. Our space includes a music room complete with a baby grand piano, ping pong, organic snacks, bike racks, standing/sitting desks, showers and more.

We are privately funded and we don’t answer to clients. This is rare in business and it is fun as it allows us to explore and develop what tech we want to develop. Ideas come both from our CEO and our staff via hackathons, competitions and more.

Additional Information: Please note that this opportunity is on-site in our Yaletown, downtown Vancouver office and we will only consider candidates based in the Greater Vancouver area or in Canada. We really appreciate all applications and we will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

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