ThinkBIG Apprentice HET

Finning International Inc.; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits aspiring technicians at a leading Caterpillar dealer! This unique 20-month program offers hands-on training and technical expertise focused on heavy equipment, specifically Caterpillar machinery. Participants will receive paid tuition, books, and apprenticeship exam fees, while earning at the first-year apprentice rate. With opportunities available across Alberta and beyond, this program is designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel in the industry. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your potential can truly shine and take the first step towards a rewarding career in heavy equipment technology.

Benefits

Paid Tuition

Books Provided

Apprenticeship Exam Fees Covered

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; GED or Certificate considered.
• Completion of Candidate Profile Package with Northwestern Polytechnic.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 20-month heavy equipment technician diploma program.
• Gain hands-on skills and technical knowledge related to CAT equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Maintenance

Technical Training

Caterpillar Equipment Knowledge

Physical Demands Testing

Education

High School Diploma

GED or Certificate of Achievement

Job description

Company:

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position 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.

Job Description:

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)

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.

At 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. 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.

About Us:

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.

Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.