Women’s power electrician/mechanical technician pre-placement program

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This 12-month program provides women with trades-related experience and skills to help successfully compete for a position in the power electrician or mechanical technician apprenticeship programs. If you don't meet the minimum academic requirements, educational upgrading is provided.

Qualifications

All of these qualifications are required for the pre-placement program.

You must:

• be a 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, work at heights, and in confined spaces, have good mechanical aptitude, physical coordination, manual dexterity, and be able to lift heavy objects from a variety of physical positions

If you're selected for skills assessment, we test that you have the physical strength, dexterity and endurance requirements. Prepare for the physical demands of the job – read our Physical Training Guide for Skills Assessment & Trades Orientation (PDF, 4.2 MB).

If you do not qualify for the program, but want to upgrade your high school education, visit the Manitoba Adult Learning and Literacy website for a list of certified adult literacy programs and learning centres.

There is no guarantee of ongoing employment following the completion of the pre-placement program.

Pre-placement trainees are paid an hourly rate of $21.52.

Recruitment journey

We typically recruit annually in October, but recruitment dates are subject to change.

This recruitment normally takes approximately five months.

1. Step 1
   Apply online
2. Step 2
   Aptitude testing

   If selected, you will write standardized aptitude tests to assess how well your abilities match the requirements of the job.

3. Step 3
   Skills assessment training orientation day

   If selected for the next step, you will participate in a pre-employment skills assessment and trade orientation session to demonstrate your job-related skills. This component may include an interview. A current driver’s abstract must be provided at this time.

4. Step 4
   Selection for hire
5. Step 5
   Offers of employment
6. Step 6
   Orientation

Current job postings

View current job postings to check if the role is posted. If it is not posted, set up a job alert to be notified when the application period is open. Use the “Register now” button to set up your online registration (if you don’t have one already set up). Your online profile is not an application. Once you've registered, you must submit an application for the job during the recruitment period.

View instructions for creating a profile and setting up job alerts. Set up the job alert, select “trades”, “power electrician”, and “mechanical technician” as your area of interest.

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How to apply

Applications must include:

• current resumé and cover letter
• a self-declaration that you are female
• high school transcripts¹ and any post-secondary school transcripts or training certificates.

If you're selected, you'll write standardized aptitude tests to assess how well your abilities match the job’s requirements. If selected for the next step, you'll participate in a one-day pre-employment skills assessment and trade orientation session to demonstrate your job-related skills. A current driver’s abstract must be provided at this time.

Note: Register on a desktop computer or laptop – the application will not work on your mobile device.

Putting our people first

Our goal is to create a supportive and welcoming environment for women interested in a career as a power electrician or mechanical technician and provide them with opportunities for long-term employment as well as working near or in their communities.

Safety is a top priority for us. Learn more about how we keep our trainees and apprentices safe.

Mentoring and other support resources are available throughout your training. Learn about other apprenticeship program benefits.

Maternity/parental leave

We have several family-friendly benefits and policies. If you have a baby, you can take maternity/parental leave and return to your previous level if you're in the power electrician or mechanical technician apprenticeship programs (or comparable position, if you completed the training). Pregnant trainees will be accommodated to only perform tasks you and your doctor view as safe.

Learn about our benefits, and our balanced approach to family, work, and community.