Finning
Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 90 years. We sell, rent and provide parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Since 1933, when Finning was first established in Canada by Earl B. Finning, our name has conveyed integrity, reliability and resourcefulness. Over the years, the company has grown as a result of a genuine commitment to earning customer loyalty. With our broad product support infrastructure and unmatched service capabilities, we deliver solutions that enable customers to achieve the lowest equipment owning and operating costs while maximizing uptime. Finning employs over 13,000 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, Canada.
Position: Heavy-Duty Mechanic Apprentice
Responsibilities: troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of a variety of Caterpillar equipment.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (5x2 shift or 7X7 shift)
Website: http://www.finning.com
Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Founded: 1933
Specialties: Agriculture, Construction, Forestry, Governmental, Mining, Paving, Power Systems, and Automation
Finning is an Indigenous Forestry Scholarship Program partner. The scholarship program includes a 12-month apprenticeship in one of the following locations:
- Prince George, BC
- Surrey, BC
- Victoria, BC
- Cranbrook, BC
- Kamloops, BC
- Kelowna, BC
- Williams Lake, BC
- Fort St John, BC
The program provides Indigenous students with:
- Tuition and living scholarship
- Paid summer work-term experience and one-on-one mentorship with a program partner
- Support from your local Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program (ISETP) centre
The Indigenous Forestry Scholarship is only available to residents of British Columbia.