Aboriginal Line Trades Pre-Placement Program

Power Line Technicians construct, maintain and repair electrical power transmission and distribution systems. They:

• Install pad-mounted equipment and underground high voltage and low voltage power cables.
• Splice and terminate high voltage power cables. Connect and maintain overhead and underground transformers, distribution centres and locate underground power cables.
• Build and maintain wood poles and steel structures, operate switches, transformers and associated electrical equipment.

The Pre-Placement Program is 7–8 months in duration. At the successful completion of the program, Pre-Placement trainees will compete for a position in the Power Line Training Program at a Skills Assessment and Trade Opportunity (SATO). 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 30S or English 40.

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

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

Direct any questions to:

Mike Forbes
Aboriginal Line Trades Pre-Placement Training Coordinator
Tel. 204-482-2404
Cell. 204-791-4659
Fax 204-482-2448
Email employment@hydro.mb.ca