Job Description

Company:Number of Openings: 1Worker Type: PermanentPosition Overview: This opportunity is a unique 20-month heavy equipment technician diploma program designed to provide technical training to meet the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Examination requirements for Heavy Equipment Technicians, and offers students first-hand theory and technical training focused on CATERPILLAR (CAT) equipment. Students gain advanced technical knowledge and hands-on skills directly related to CAT equipment and upon graduation are ready to work anywhere Finning has opportunities in more than 40 locations across Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, N.W.T and the Yukon. Successful candidates will be paid at 1st year apprentice rate for semesters 1-4 and at the 2nd year apprentice rate for semester 5. Each successful applicant will receive paid tuition, books and apprenticeship exam fees.If you are interested in working at Finning towards your HET certification please apply today! This posting is opened for Finning Internal applicants for classes starting in 2025.Compensation
$31.31 / hour for first year apprentices***Finning is partnered with Northwestern Polytechnic for the ThinkBig Program. You will be required to submit your application through Northwestern Polytechnic as well as through this posting. Please visit nwpolytech.ca and search ThinkBig:Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma preferred (GED or Certificate of Achievement will be considered on an individual basis)
• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant)
• Completion of the Candidate Profile Package - with Northwestern Polytechnic
• Successful completion of the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT)
• Successful Interview with the program coordinator and Finning representatives
• Physical Demands Testing (and Drug & Alcohol testing where required for site access)

ThinkBIG is administered through NWP, located at the Fairview Campus in Fairview, Alberta and supports Alberta and our British Columbia locations.All applicants must also apply at NWP. (Northwestern Polytechnic)IMPORTANT NOTE:*If qualified and interested, please submit your application through the Job Board by the specified closing date.We welcome applicants from Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, NWT, and Yukon*Finning is partnered with Northwestern Polytechnic for the ThinkBig Program. You will be required to submit your application through Northwestern Polytechnic as well as through this posting. Please visit nwpolytech.ca and search ThinkBigAt Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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