Careers at Carmanah

We’re looking for stand-out people

Joining Carmanah means joining an award-winning company that has been a pioneer in solar technology for more than two decades. We have a worldwide reputation as an innovative, forward-thinking company, and we’re always on the lookout for exceptional talent. Carmanah is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do—from how we build our products to how we value and empower our people.

Want to be part of a passionate team that strives to make a difference? Check out our open positions below.

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Open Positions

Senior Firmware Engineer - Victoria, BC

Synapse ITS is looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer who will develop and support our industry-leading traffic products. The successful candidate will help create products that allow the visually impaired to safely experience the world on their own terms.

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Graphic Designer and Media Specialist - Victoria, BC

Synapse ITS is seeking a creative designer with videography skills to play a key, collaborative role on its marketing team. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Graphic Designer & Media Specialist, based out of the Carmanah office in Victoria, BC, will be the designer and videographer of the Synapse ITS group of brands, helping shape the brand image and achieve marketing objectives.

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If we don’t have an opening listed, we still want to hear from you. Email us at careers@carmanah.com.

Career categories at Carmanah

Finance and accounting:

Financial reporting; accounts payable and receivable

Sales and marketing:

Business development; digital marketing; communications

 

Product design:

Mechanical, firmware, hardware, and software design; technology support

 

Customer & product support:

Customer and technical support; purchasing

Operations

Human resources; information systems technology; executive

Carmanah is a very forward-thinking and progressive company, making it an exciting place to work. The people here are supportive, positive, and genuinely invested in what they do.

– Trisha B., Business Development Representative

People-first benefits

At Carmanah, we care about your well-being and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support you, because we know that a happy, inspired team creates a great place to work!

Extended health & dental plan, plus a health & wellness subsidy

Health and dental plan plus a health and wellness subsidy

Recharge with generous time off

Generous time off. Go and relax!

Hybrid-remote work options

Hybrid-remote work program

Learning & career advancement through mentorship, professional development, and training

Professional development & training

We provide a secure bike lockup, shower facilities, and free parking

Free parking and secure bike lockup. Shower facilities, too!

Enjoy free coffee, local teas, and weekly fruit and snacks

Free coffee, local teas and weekly fruit and snacks.

Corporate Social Responsibility

At Carmanah, we don’t just make lofty statements about making the world a better place, we set ambitious goals—and meet them. Whether that’s making our office 99.7% waste-free through our extensive and easy-to-use recycling program or decreasing emissions by encouraging staff to walk and bike to work, choosing virtual meetings versus travel and by donating a portion of our profits to organizations whose work we support and admire, we’re proud to hold ourselves accountable and give back wherever we can.

Our team’s challenge of creating a highly efficient electronics design integrated with mechanical and firmware requirements often results in interesting ideas and discussions. We thrive on coming up with innovative solutions to the problems we encounter. Throw in keeping product costs as low as possible while keeping the design manufacturable, and my days are always interesting.

– Brent S., Manager, Electronics Design

Social events & community involvement

 

Our social committee is a fun and innovative crew that regularly brings staff together for food, fun, and fundraising. Pancake breakfasts, costume contests, ice cream Fridays, Earth Day celebrations, Bike to Work week… you name it, we’ve done it!

We’re also passionate about supporting the people and organizations in our community whose work makes Victoria a place we’re proud to call home. We think it’s just plain good Karmanah! Initiatives like community cleanups, fundraisers for our local food bank, and contributing to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, are just a few of the many ways we have given back to a community that gives us so much.

 

Awards and recognition

We’re huge believers in people and their ability to come together to go above and beyond. Over the years, our outstanding team has brought home numerous awards and recognition, including VIATEC Employer of the Year, the University of Victoria Co-op Employer of the Year, and we were listed as one of Deloitte’s fastest growing companies of the year on their Technology Fast 500 Ranking. Our Greenest Office award from the Vancouver Island Eco Star Awards speaks to our environmental commitment, and we are the proud recipients of the Greatest Overall Contributor for the VIATEC Food Bank Challenge.

Co-ops at Carmanah

Carmanah has hired co-op students for positions throughout the business, including sales, marketing, product development, and more. We integrate all students into our world, where they learn all about our business and tackle real-life problems and solutions. While we push students to improve, we value their fresh eyes and ideas. Several co-op students have gone on to become full-time employees. We are very proud of all the co-ops that have joined Carmanah and believe this program is integral to carrying our business forward.

In this coop, I was able to dive into topics that I never thought I would be given the opportunity to learn. I also learned that I enjoy the aspect of having a smaller, tight-knit team. They are a group of driven individuals who are passionate about their goals and although focused, the team also had a good balance of work and social time with lots of interaction throughout the day.

I would like to acknowledge Carmanah Technologies for providing an enriching and innovative environment during my coop as well as giving coop students the opportunity to develop new skills and build professional mannerisms.

– Alyssa, Comp Sci, UVic Coop