Northern Aboriginal Pre-Placement Program

The Northern Pre-Placement Training Program was the first program of its kind, designed to provide opportunities for Aboriginal candidates to gain on-the-job training to learn the technical skills and competencies required in the technical trades:

• Operating Technician – Electrical
• Operating Technician – Mechanical

Upon successful completion the trainees can choose one of the two full-time in-house trades apprenticeship programs with the Aboriginal Coordinator's assistance. Trainees completing the six year apprenticeship program will be skilled and trained in the two trades, Mechanical Technician/Station Operator or Electrical Technician/Station Operator journeyperson.

The Pre-Placement Program is approximately 10 months in duration. There is no guarantee of ongoing employment at the completion of the Pre-Placement Program.

Educational Qualifications:

High school graduate with at least one of the following: Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus), Physics 40S or English 40.

Selected candidates will be provided educational assistance to upgrade to the minimum academic requirements for the Operating Technician Training Program.

Should you require assistance with your application, please contact one of the Referring Organizations.

Direct any questions to:

Kelvin Hall
Northern Aboriginal Training Coordinator
Phone: 1-204-778-1364 (Thompson)
Cell: 1-204-679-0024
Fax: 1-204-778-0181
Email: employment@hydro.mb.ca