ThinkBIG Apprentice HET

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

Job summary

Finning International Inc. offers a unique opportunity to join a 20-month Heavy Equipment Technician diploma program designed to equip students with the necessary skills for a career in heavy equipment maintenance. Participants will receive hands-on training related to Caterpillar equipment, work at a competitive apprentice rate, and benefit from a variety of educational supports. Applicants must meet specific admission criteria and can expect significant career opportunities upon completion.

Benefits

Paid tuition and books

Paid apprenticeship exam fees

Qualifications

• Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident required.
• Completion of the Candidate Profile Package is mandatory.
• Successful completion of the Differential Aptitude Test (DAT) is needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 20-month heavy equipment technician diploma program.
• Gain hands-on skills focused on Caterpillar (CAT) equipment.
• Be employed at the 1st-year apprentice rate during training.

Skills

Technical training

Physical Demands Testing

Drug & Alcohol 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)

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 ThinkBig

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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. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate 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

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.

OUR DIVISIONS

• Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.
• Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut.
• Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.
• Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
• Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.
• OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.