Company: Finning Canada

Number of Openings: 2

Worker Type: Permanent

Position Overview

Finning is growing fast-and so are the opportunities! We’re hiring Apprentice Field Mechanics to support our customers in the Wood Buffalo Region. If you are a current 3rd or 4th year apprentice and have large CAT mining and construction equipment service experience, this job is for you.

What's in it for you?

Industry Leading Wage: $62.39 - $70.19/h

Continuous Shift Premium: $3.50/h

Continuous Shift: 7x7; extra scheduled weeks off per year

Vacation and flex/sick time in year one!

Premium camp or location allowance provided

75% Employer paid medical benefits

6% Voluntary Employee Share Purchase, earns 2% Finning match

6% Employer paid pension, plus additional match

CAT certified training: Additional certifications and skill development paid for by Finning

Troubleshoot and repair Caterpillar equipment

Assist with a variety of field repairs and diagnostics as required

Utilize Caterpillar SIS and ET daily

Complete technical documentation (service reports, warranty, crossover notes)

Interact with customers, sales support, and the rest of the Finning team

Work with the Service Supervisor and Leadhand on various tasks as required

Qualifications

Must be a current 3rd or 4th year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice

Willing to work towards Heavy Equipment Technician Certification

Valid class 5 driver’s license with a successful recent drivers abstract

Successfully meet Finning’s educational and testing prerequisites.

This includes: completion of grade 12 (not including a general equivalent diploma)

Meet the requirements of article 5.02 of the Alberta Collective Agreement

Highly motivated and safety focused





Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Previous Caterpillar experience and basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of heavy equipment parts and repairs.

Note

This position is located out of the Fort McMurray Town Shop facility on a 7x7 continuous shift rotation. Role will require access to various customer sites around the Wood Buffalo region, a condition of employment is the ability to obtain customer site access (drug & alcohol, fitness testing, wear a respirator where applicable) and will be required to successfully complete necessary training and other activities based on customer requirements. You are required to become a member of the Union associated with this position.

This will be effective immediately and will result in union dues being deducted. Candidate selection will be in compliance with the terms of the current collective agreement. Any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Agreement.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive setting. 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 not discriminate 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.

📌 Apprentice Mechanic - Field - Fort McMurray (Fort Chipewyan)
🏢 Finning
📍 Fort Chipewyan