Lead Solar Installer

Sunly Energy; Bedford; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day workweek

Competitive pay

Hands-on leadership role

Electrical apprenticeship options

Supportive local team

Meaningful work

Job summary

Sunly Energy – Nova Scotia South is seeking an experienced, hands-on Lead Solar Installer to join our growing team. You’ll lead a small installation crew, install solar systems on residential and commercial sites, and coordinate daily tasks with safety and quality at the forefront.

This working lead role offers opportunities to advance electrical skills, especially for candidates pursuing an apprenticeship, with a supportive, locally owned team and meaningful work helping Nova Scotians reduce

Qualifications

• Experience in solar installation, roofing, carpentry, electrical work, or construction.
• Experience leading a small crew or coordinating installation activities.
• Strong hands-on skills and comfort working at heights.
• Ability to read and follow installation drawings.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example while installing residential and commercial solar systems.
• Coordinate daily installation tasks and provide direction to other installers.
• Install solar racking, panels, and associated equipment.
• Read installation drawings and help keep projects on schedule.
• Work alongside electricians on solar and battery installations, performing electrical tasks only within your scope and under supervision.
• Maintain safe, organized job sites and high installation standards.
• Help ensure projects are completed properly, minimizing deficiencies and return visits.

Skills

Solar installation lead

Team leadership

Read installation drawings

Safety-minded

Working at heights

Electrical coordination

Tools

Solar racking and panel installation

Job description

Sunly Energy – Nova Scotia South is looking for an experienced, hands-on Lead Solar Installer to join our growing team.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, enjoys working on the tools, and has the experience to help lead a small installation crew.

This is a working lead position. You'll be on the roof alongside your team, helping coordinate daily activities and ensuring installations are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

For candidates pursuing an electrical apprenticeship, this role also offers opportunities to continue developing their electrical skills while working alongside qualified electricians.

Why Join Sunly?

Lead Solar Installer

Sunly Energy – Nova Scotia South

Sunly Energy – Nova Scotia South is looking for an experienced, hands-on Lead Solar Installer to join our growing team.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, enjoys working on the tools, and has the experience to help lead a small installation crew.

This is a working lead position. You'll be on the roof alongside your team, helping coordinate daily activities and ensuring installations are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

For candidates pursuing an electrical apprenticeship, this role also offers opportunities to continue developing their electrical skills while working alongside qualified electricians.

• 4-day workweek supporting work-life balance
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Hands-on leadership role with opportunities for growth
• Electrical apprenticeship opportunities for eligible candidates
• Supportive, locally owned team that values quality workmanship and teamwork
• Meaningful work helping Nova Scotians take control of their energy costs

What You'll Do

• Lead by example while installing residential and commercial solar systems
• Coordinate daily installation tasks and provide direction to other installers
• Install solar racking, panels, and associated equipment
• Read installation drawings and help keep projects on schedule
• Work alongside electricians on solar and battery installations, performing electrical tasks only within your authorized scope and under appropriate supervision
• Maintain safe, organized job sites and high installation standards
• Help ensure projects are completed properly, minimizing deficiencies and return visits

What We're Looking For

• Experience in solar installation, roofing, carpentry, electrical work, or construction
• Experience leading a small crew or coordinating installation activities
• Strong hands‑on skills and comfort working at heights
• Ability to read and follow installation drawings
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills
• Valid driver's licence and commitment to safe work practices

Assets:

• Previous solar installation experience
• Currently registered as an electrical apprentice or interested in continuing an apprenticeship
• Residential roofing experience
• Fall Protection or First Aid certification

About Us

Sunly Energy is one of the Maritimes' leading solar providers. Sunly Energy – Nova Scotia South is locally owned and operated, serving the South Shore, Annapolis Valley, and Southwestern Nova Scotia.

We take pride in delivering quality solar and battery installations while building a strong local team.

Interested?

If you're an experienced tradesperson who enjoys working hands‑on, leading by example, and wants to grow in the renewable energy industry, we'd love to hear from you.

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