Opportunities

Salary Information

Hourly rate for an Apprentice will be calculated as a percentage of the Journeyperson rate based on their year of apprenticeship.

CG-29: $27.61/hour effective April 1, 2025:

1^st Year: 60% ($16.57/hour)

2^nd Year: 70% ($19.33/hour)

3^rd Year: 80% ($22.09/hour)

4^th Year: 90% ($24.85/hour)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of a Journeyperson in a garage environment and at a field site as required, to learn how to diagnose, repair, and maintain machinery such as tandem dump trucks, mobile cranes, boom trucks, loaders, backhoes, and excavators as well as a mixture of CNA light vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues and perform necessary repairs.
• Conduct routine service tasks, including oil changes, filter replacements and lubrication.
• Assist in documenting work performed, parts used, and time spent on each repair.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and service bulletins.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow all safety protocols.
• Attend training sessions and complete required coursework as part of the apprenticeship program.
• Other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Must be a registered apprentice with the Truck Transport Mechanic Program.
• Training, experience and licensing endorsements in Heavy Equipment Operation (asset).

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of a variety of seasonal ground equipment.
• Knowledge of basic mechanic principles/procedures.
• Knowledge of industry-related safety practices.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism.
• Problem solving skills.
• Organizational/time management skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Candidates must submit, with their resume, confirmation of completion of Heavy Equipment Technician or Truck Transport Block Level Training at a recognized post-secondary institution (transcript), and confirmation of apprentice log book, which will confirm their apprenticeship status.
• Candidates must provide a Class 5 driver’s license.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Willingness to accept a physically demanding position.
• Acknowledges the requirement to climb onto or under large machinery, frequently working in tight spaces, and long hours on feet, standing, crouching, or kneeling for extended periods.
• Acknowledges the requirement to lift and carry heavy tools, equipment and parts, often 50 pounds or more.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Bay St. George Campus - CHETT Building.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Diane Grandy, Selection Board Chair, by email at diane.grandy@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!