Power Line Technician Pre-Placement Program for Women

Power Line Technician Pre-Placement Program for Women
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We are seeking women interested in training for a career as a Power Line Technician. All training is fully paid.

This 6-month fully paid Power Line Technician (PLT) pre-placement program provides women with trades-related experience. It is an opportunity to develop the skills required to successfully compete for a position in the Power Line Technician Training Program. Educational upgrading will also be provided for candidates who do not meet the minimum academic requirements. During your paid training, you will be stationed at various locations throughout the province.

There is no guarantee of ongoing employment at the completion of the Pre-Placement Program.

Qualifications:

High school graduate.
Possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's licence (intermediate or full) and be eligible for upgrade.
Be willing to work in all types of weather.
Have a good physical coordination; manual dexterity and be able to lift heavy objects from a variety of physical positions while working in a bucket truck or on the pole in climbing gear.
Have strong mechanical aptitude.
Have good hearing.
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 basic computer skills.
All applications must include the following information, attached to your online profile:

current resume and cover letter;

high school transcript, and any post-secondary transcripts or training certificates.

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 a 1-day pre-employment skills assessment and trade orientation session, which provides candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to follow instruction, transfer knowledge, and work at heights. It also gives the evaluation group an opportunity to see you perform hands-on power line technician-related tasks. To help you prepare see the Skills Assessment and Trades Orientation Physical Training Guide (PDF). Candidates selected for this session will be required to provide a current driver's abstract.

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.

Location: During your training, you will be stationed at various locations throughout the province.

Why? Great Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Pension and working conditions that provide for a balanced approach to work, family life and community
Nine-day work cycle which normally provides every other Monday off
Salary Range

Starting salary will be $18.79 Hourly.

Apply Now!

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 DECEMBER 20, 2023.

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.
Only complete applications will be considered.

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