Northwestel Work Placement Program

Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Job Description

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Northwestel Work Placement Program

Northwestel Inc.

Whitehorse, YT
Full Time

  • Administration And Clerical
    Engineering, Technical & IT Support


Duration

Permanent

Closing Date

2023-04-19

Job Level

Entry level

Intended job posting audience

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.
Get on the fast-track to a rewarding career in the North and join the Northwestel Work Placement Program! Whether you want to work with your hands outside or use your gift of gab from the comfort of the indoors \xe2\x80\x93 we have a place for you here at Northwestel. We\'re looking to give young adults in-demand skills that get their foot in the door of a growing and expanding field that connects us together in the North. As a new hire in the Northwestel Work Placement Program, you will receive paid training at Yukon University to gain the entry level skills required to progress to regular Northwestel positions. Preference will be given to self-identified Indigenous applicants. WHAT YOU GET:
  • You will receive general training for 6-weeks at Yukon University.
  • After successfully completing the 6-week program you will have 2 University credited courses from Yukon University.
  • You will earn $23.48 per hour during training, Monday to Friday 8:30 \xe2\x80\x93 4:30 pm.
  • Next, choose which path you want to take. Get further 6-8 weeks of training as a Service Technician or Customer Service Representative.
  • Employees who successfully complete the program will be offered permanent positions in Whitehorse and select Northern communities.
  • Northwestel will provide selected candidates from outside communities with temporary accommodation while in Whitehorse for the training period.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Anyone interested is encouraged to apply, however, Preference will be given to self-identified Indigenous applicants.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent by June 2023.
  • Reside in the Canadian territories or Northern British Columbia
  • Available to begin training at Yukon University June 19, 2023
EXPECTATIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
  • Excellent attendance.
  • Consistent, active participation.
  • Demonstration of receiving and applying coaching and feedback.
  • Successful completion of required courses and coursework.
STEPS TO GET STARTED:
  • Let us know you are interested, email futures@nwtel.ca or phone (867)-455-4143
  • Send a resume and application form, if you don\xe2\x80\x99t have a resume, we can help!
  • Participate in an interview.
  • If selected the final steps are:
  • Reference checks (job supervisors, teachers, counsellors, Elders)
  • Criminal background check
  • Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License check (for Service Technician candidates)
Visit www.nwtel.ca/work-placement-program for more details.

Additional Application Instructions
Application deadline: April 19, 2023

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2143806
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Whitehorse, YT, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned