• Be a high school graduate with:

– Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus) and English 40;

– Completion of Level 1 Electrical (Construction or Industrial) through an Apprenticeship Manitoba accredited program.

• Possess a valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s Licence (intermediate or full) and be eligible for upgrade.
• Willing to work in all types of weather.
• Willing to work at heights, in trenches, excavations and confined spaces.
• Capable of learning proper climbing techniques.
• Maintain a level of physical fitness and mental alertness appropriate for the duties you are performing.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Physical coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift heavy objects from a variety of physical positions.
• 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 and any post-secondary school 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 2-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)
(https://www.hydro.mb.ca/docs/careers/plt_physical_training_guide.pdf). Candidates selected for this session will be required to
provide a current driver’s abstract.