• Secondary school education is normally required.
• Knowledge of PV technology and installation is desirable.
• Experience with installation tools and procedures is usually required.
• Good understanding of Electrical Code standards and practices is an asset.
• Familiarity with the evolution of solar technologies is an asset.
• Strong interest in clean energy technologies is desirable.
• Experience working with solar energy systems is usually required (the specific experience required may vary depending on the job posting).

• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and customers.
• Visual color discrimination skills.
• Good hand-eye coordination skills and dexterity.
• Mathematics skills as well as a good understanding of electrical principles.
• Technical skills to install equipment or machines and use tools and devices to maintain and repair them.
• Able to work with energy and hand tools at considerable heights.

• Work closely with the installation, maintenance and repair of photovoltaic (PV) systems according to codes and standards, using drawings, blueprints and guidelines.
• Obtain the necessary licenses and facilitate the work with the inspectors.
• Identify methods of setting up the modules to ensure that the installation was performed efficiently.
• Coordinate with the other employees involved in the installation in order to connect the equipment to the rest of the system.
• Make sure that the work is done according to preset plans, building codes and safety restrictions.
• Detect electrical, environmental and safety risks involved with the installation.

• Completion of secondary school education is normally required.
• Some employers may require a college certificate (2-year technical program).
• Experience working with wind turbines is usually required (the specific experience required may vary depending on the job posting).
• Some employers may ask for on-the-job technical training and/or electrical, mechanical or hydraulic experience (equivalent combination of education and experience may also be accepted).

• Mechanical skills to install equipment or machines and use tools and devices to maintain and repair them.
• Good ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic drawings.
• A good hand-eye coordination skill and dexterity.
• Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and customers.
• Ability to understand and evaluate technical issues regarding the project as a whole.
• Good ability to read and interpret documents for example safety regulations, and other procedure manuals.

• Identify any problems concerning wind turbine generators or control systems.
• Inspect both the exterior and the physical integrity of the towers.
• Track wind turbine performance and report any malfunction.
• Climb towers in order to troubleshoot or repair turbine equipment.
• Perform tests on electrical components and systems, along with mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct routine maintenance on wind turbines.
• Prepare reports and other documentation as required.

Every province and territory establishes its own standards for building inspectors. For example, in Alberta, home inspection companies and individual home inspectors are required to be licensed by Service Alberta.

• Secondary school education is usually a minimum requirement.
• A three- to five-year apprenticeship program or a combination of more than five years of work experience in trade and some secondary school, college or industry courses in refrigeration and air conditioning repair is commonly required to be qualified for trade certification.
• Journeyman Red Seal status may be required.
• Good understanding of machinery, hardware and tools, as well as their design, application, repair and maintenance.
• Comprehension of techniques and tools employed to support, troubleshoot and repair HVAC and related electrical systems.

• Strong ability to read and understand projects and blueprints.
• Good technical and hands-on understanding of the tools and techniques used to provide proper maintenance and repair of HVAC and its related systems.
• Ability to interpret diagrams, drawings and equipment guides.
• Technical skills such as calibrating and testing thermostats and DDC controls as well as the ability to braze and weld.
• Willingness to play responsible roles and to develop leadership skills.
• Strong experience in the secure use of hand tools as well as electric tools.

• Work on the repair or maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in order to enhance the efficiency of the system.
• Work on the new installation or retrofitting of heating and cooling systems as well as replace defective equipment, cables or devices.
• Commissioning and operation of brand new and refurbished equipment.
• Give recommendations or solutions to help with project management planning or budgeting.
• Review and interpret projects, drawings or other specific information.
• Electrical circuits or components testing for continuity, by utilizing electrical test devices.