ThinkBIG Apprentice HET

Finning; Grande Prairie; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Finning offers a unique opportunity for aspiring heavy equipment technicians through a 20-month diploma program. This program provides both theoretical and practical training focused on Caterpillar equipment, preparing graduates for employment in various locations across Alberta and beyond. Successful candidates will receive competitive pay as apprentices and have their tuition covered.

Benefits

Tuition covered

Books covered

Apprenticeship exam fees covered

Qualifications

• Completion of the Candidate Profile Package with Northwestern Polytechnic.
• Successful completion of the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT).

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 20-month heavy equipment technician diploma program.
• Acquire advanced technical knowledge specific to CAT equipment.

Skills

Technical Training

Hands-on Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Company:

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

This opportunity offers a unique 20-month heavy equipment technician diploma program designed to provide technical training aligned with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Examination requirements for Heavy Equipment Technicians. The program provides students with theoretical and practical training focused on CATERPILLAR (CAT) equipment. Graduates will acquire advanced technical knowledge and hands-on skills specific to CAT equipment, preparing them for employment opportunities across more than 40 locations in Alberta, B.C., Saskatchewan, N.W.T, and the Yukon. Successful candidates will be paid at the 1st-year apprentice rate during semesters 1-4 and at the 2nd-year apprentice rate in semester 5. Tuition, books, and apprenticeship exam fees are paid for each student.

If you're interested in pursuing your HET certification at Finning, please apply today! This posting is open to internal applicants for classes starting in 2025.

Compensation:

$31.31/hour for first-year apprentices.

Finning partners with Northwestern Polytechnic for the ThinkBig Program. Applicants must submit their application through Northwestern Polytechnic as well as through this posting. Visit nwpolytech.ca and search for ThinkBig.

Job Description:

Admission Requirements:

• High School Diploma preferred; GED or Certificate of Achievement 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 Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP), located at the Fairview Campus in Fairview, Alberta, supporting Alberta and British Columbia locations.

All applicants must also apply at NWP.

Important Notes:

• If qualified and interested, submit your application through the Job Board by the specified closing date.
• We welcome applicants from Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, NWT, and Yukon.

Finning is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request during the recruitment process.

For more information:

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• Program Details