RIDGE ENERGY CONSULTANTS INC.

BECOMING AN ENERGY ADVISOR

To be considered as a candidate for our energy advisor training program you must possess knowledge and skills in the following areas:

  • Construction Practices for existing low-rise housing,
  • Energy-efficient renovation practices,
  • Residential building materials,
  • Residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems,
  • Building science including the principles of the 'house as a system',
  • Basic arithmetic and geometry,
  • Use of a computer, the internet and email 
  • Excellent client relations

Please forward your resume and cover letter and why you want to be an energy advisor to ridgeHR@ridge.ca.

Training Program

If you are selected as a qualified candidate, our training program is a month log training program consistig of the following:

  • Week 1 -> 4 Day Intensive Course

  • Week 2 -> Field placement with an experienced Energy Advisor

  • Week 3 -> 2 Day In-Class Review Session and Online Examination (adminstered by Natural Resources Canada)

  • Week 4 -> Completion of Five solo energy audits and Two Supervised Energy Audits 

At the end of the training program you are well on your way to becoming a certified Energy Advisor (pending a passing grade on the on-line examination).  Once you are certified you will be closely monitored while you gain experience, after which you will be audited on a regular basis to ensure consistency of delivery of the program. 

Cost of the Training Program and Equipment Required

Cost of the Training Program -> $2250 

Equipment Required:

  • Blower Door (Cost $3000-$3500)
  • Computer
  • Scanner
  • Color  Printer
  • Digital Camera
  • Step Ladder

Please note that as an certified Energy Advisor you will require insurance coverage which inclused $2M liability and $2m errors and omissions (approx $750/year).

IF YOU ARE ALREADY AN ENERGY ADVISOR

We are always looking for qualified energy advisors to join our team.  Please forward your resume and cover letter to ridgeHR@ridge.ca.