What we offer
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Competitive Compensation
We have transparent salary bands and get regular market compensation data so we're always competitive with the industry. We also offer performance bonuses, RRSP matching, and cover training & certifications. So your compensation is much more than your base salary.
Professional Development & Training
We're a small, agile team, which means regular access to principal-level mentorship and no ceiling on your career growth. We also cover costs for gaining your P.Eng. or CEM and membership fees like ASHRAE and EGBC. And we provide an annual training & education fund so your development journey is tailored to you and well-supported.
Hybrid Work & Home Office Setup
Our team works both from the office and remotely. On top of our full office setup, we provide a generous Remote Work Setup stipend to get a monitor, chair, or anything else you need to work comfortably and productively at home.
Comprehensive Benefits
Benefits include health, vision, dental, and prescriptions for you and your dependents, as well as access to resources like Employee Assistance Program and telehealth to support your wellbeing.
Team Events
We're a hard-working bunch, but we also love to have some fun. Whether it's paint & sip, laser tag, a bbq in the park, or an afternoon jaunt to our favourite ice cream shop, it's nice working with folks you like to spend time with.
Our Vision
Our vision is a restored and thriving environment.
Our Mission
Our mission is to decarbonize the building sector.
Our Values
Our values reflect who we are and how we strive to make a positive impact in everything we do.
Engineer for tomorrow
We're committed to the long haul when it comes to people and planet. We want to prevent wildfires and burnout.
Value relationships
People and relationships genuinely matter to us—our team, our clients and partners, the communities impacted by our work, and those often ignored.
Challenge what's possible
Developing pragmatic, streamlined solutions for complex problems requires innovation. And that excites us. We find a way, even if it doesn't exist yet.
Craft with pride
We stand behind our work, and our clients do too. We approach every project with great care, ensuring our work reflects the highest standard of technical excellence and quality.
Be reliable
Whether it's communication, quality, kindness, or just doing the right thing, our clients can count on us, just like we can count on one another.
Job Openings
We value equity, representation, and belonging in a serious way. We’re committed to building a team with a diversity of skills and backgrounds, and welcome applicants of all gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, beliefs or dis-belief, ethnicities, ages, neurodiversity, ability statuses, or any other aspects which make you who you are.
We also know that experience comes in many forms, including unconventional career paths. Our best work comes from people who are curious, committed, and genuinely excited by the problems we're tackling. If you're someone who brings both rigour and heart to your work, we want to meet you.
Apply now
To apply for a job listing below, send your cover letter, CV, and portfolio to jobs@firstlightenergy.ca
with "APPLICATION: [Job Title]" in the subject line.
We are currently only accepting applicants already eligible to work in Canada or citizens of the US or Mexico eligible for work visas under the CUSMA.
Design Team
In this entry-level role, you'll work alongside senior engineers on energy and decarbonization retrofits, gaining hands-on experience in HVAC design, AutoCAD drafting, and site reviews while contributing to meaningful projects that reduce carbon emissions across Vancouver's built environment.
Design Team
As an Intermediate, you'll lead HVAC and plumbing design projects, perform detailed calculations and equipment selections, and produce high-quality technical deliverables while guiding junior staff and communicating directly with clients and stakeholders.
General Application
We're always looking for values-aligned, mission-driven, high-performing individuals to join our team at every level. Even if a specific role isn't listed, feel free to submit an application.