Power Electrician/Mechanical Technician Indigenous Pre-Placement Training Program

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers!

Great Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Defined-benefit pension plan.
Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Manitoba Hydro is a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that supports innovation, commitment, and customer service, while actively supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

We are seeking Indigenous candidates interested in training for a career as a Power Electrician or Mechanical Technician.

Our Pre-Placement Training Program is a twelve-month program designed to provide Indigenous candidates with on-the-job training and academic upgrading to meet the minimum requirements to qualify and compete for a position in the Power Electrician or Mechanical Technician Training Programs.

While there is no guarantee of ongoing employment at the completion of the Pre-Placement Program, those who successfully complete the Pre-Placement program will be considered for the four-year Power Electrician or Mechanical Technician programs. These programs include additional on-the-job training, trade schools and formal college classes.

During your training, you will be stationed at various locations throughout the province and may require relocation to Northern Manitoba.

Assist Technicians and Journeypersons to install, test and perform regular maintenance on equipment.
Assist with troubleshooting, making necessary repairs under regular and emergency conditions.

Qualifications:

High school graduate.
Possess a valid Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence (intermediate or full).
Maintain a level of physical fitness and mental alertness appropriate for the duties you are performing.
Physical coordination; manual dexterity.
Ability to lift heavy objects from a variety of physical positions.
Be able to work as a member of a team and adapt to changing tasks and locations.
Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
Be able to work autonomously and make decisions in stressful situations.
Have good hearing and accurate colour perception.
Have basic computer skills.
Mechanical aptitude.
Be willing to acquire an approved set of personal hand tools.

All applications must include the following information, attached to your online profile:

current resume and cover letter;
high school and any post-secondary school transcripts or training certificates;
proof of Indigenous ancestry.

The email address you submit in your application profile will be used as the main form of correspondence throughout the recruitment process. Please monitor your email inbox on a regular basis.

As part of the selection process, candidates will be required to write standardized aptitude tests that assess how well a candidate's abilities match the requirements of the job. Candidates will also participate in a one-day pre-employment skills assessment and trade orientation session, which provides candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate job-related skills such as following instructions, handling tools, measuring and cutting and following blueprints; a job-related physical assessment will also be conducted. To help you prepare see the Skills Assessment and Trades Orientation Physical Training Guide. Selected candidates must provide a current driver's abstract at that time.

Salary Range

The Power Electrician/Mechanical Technician Indigenous Pre-Placement Training Program starting salary will be $20.39 Hourly.

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Note: This employment opportunity is advertised on Manitoba Hydro's career website, and all candidates wishing to apply must do so using our online application system. Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.
The deadline for applications is NOVEMBER 15, 2024.

Manitoba Hydro is committed to increasing the representation of women in the skilled trades. Women are encouraged to apply.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

This document is available in accessible formats upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process.

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