The mining industry and the oil and gas industry have caused heavy equipment operators to be highly needed in the Yukon Territory. Operators with experience navigating with GPS and the ability to perform maintenance on the heavy equipment will have an advantage over those without those skills.
Heavy equipment operator training courses in Yukon Territory
Yukon college offers a heavy equipment mechanic course that would be something to consider before earning your heavy equipment operators certificate. This course will help you familiarize yourself with heavy equipment mechanics and operation.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Pre-Employment
The mining industry runs on heavy equipment- and keeping it running could rely on you! The Heavy Equipment Mechanic Pre Employment program combines theoretical trade knowledge and hands-on shop experience, to enable students to go on to train for employment as capable and knowledgeable apprentices and entry-level workers in the trade. Courses include: Shop and Power Tool Orientation, Steering and Suspension, and Hydraulics.
Yukon College – Haines Junction Campus
Haines Junction, YT
Canada
(867) 634-8800
yukoncollege.yk.ca
The next step would be to contact one of the two facilities for information finding a training facility or apprenticeship near you. If you already have a degree as a mechanic, you will be highly sought after and will be easily placed with a company in the area for further on the job training.
Yukon Mine Training Association (YMTA)
Suite 120 – 205 Black Street Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 2M8
Phone: 867.633.6463
Email: [email protected]
Heavy equipment union in Yukon Territory
Another great option would be to receive training from a operators union. Here you will earn quality training as well as build a network of relationships to support you throughout your career.
IUOE Juneau Alaska
9309 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK
(907) 586-3850
iuoe.org