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Wataynikaneyap Power PM Inc. is the Project Manager of the Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system: the largest Indigenous-led infrastructure project in the country. Wataynikaneyap Power is committed to hiring and rewarding exceptional people who join us for a fulfilling career.
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Further information for students can be found at Support for Students. LINK TO INTERNAL PAGE
Labour Pool Database
In order to maximize employment from the 24 First Nation owner communities, Wataynikaneyap Power’s service provider, Opiikapawiin Services, administers a database of eligible workers. The Labour Pool Database is for individual members (members living on or off-reserve) and current on-reserve residents of Wataynikaneyap Power’s 24 First Nation owner communities. If you are a band member or a current resident of one of the communities, complete a Questionnaire to be included in the database, here.
Contact Opiikapawiin Services at contact@oslp.ca or 807-474-3300 for assistance or more information.
Where We Work
Located on Fort William First Nation, Ontario, Wataynikaneyap Power’s head office sits beside Anemki-Wajiw (Mount McKay). It is just over the bridge from Thunder Bay: a picturesque, quiet city on the shore of Lake Superior.
[photo caption]On Anemki-Wajiw (Mount McKay), Fort William First Nation, Ontario
The Wataynikaneyap Power transmission system is 1,800 km of transmission lines and 22 substations across northwestern Ontario. Because of the large system footprint, employees may have the opportunity to work from their preferred location in northwestern Ontario.
Our Values
Wataynikaneyap Power’s leaders established the Guiding Principles, endorsed by our partners, that set out expectations for the development and operation of the transmission system. LINK TO INTERNAL PAGE [NOTE FOR DESIGNER: MAKE THIS -PARAGRAPH BOLD/EMPHASIZE ON PAGE SOMEHOW]
Across all FortisOntario subsidiaries, our team embodies 7 Core Values into our daily lives. [link to FortisOntario Values page]
The Perks
Wataynikaneyap Power provides a supportive and challenging work environment that accommodates work/life balance while providing a competitive salary and other benefits, including:
- Opportunity to work in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
- Comprehensive extended health and dental plan for you and your family
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Competitive vacation package
- Optional life insurance coverage
- Fortis lnc. Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Ongoing career and professional development opportunities including an Aid to Education Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available 24/7 via phone, includes e-counselling, video counselling, and more
- Health and Wellness Support Benefit
- Service Awards, recognizing the contributions made by employees for milestone years of service
- Ability to make a positive contribution to the communities we supply
- AND MUCH MORE!
Accommodations for all Applicants
Together with FortisOntario, Wataynikaneyap Power is committed to nurturing a positive, professional, and equal opportunity workforce. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we are equipped to accommodate individual needs identified to us throughout our hiring process.Contact our Human Resources Department at HR@wataypower.ca if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally throughout our hiring process. Learn more about our Accessibility policies and procedures here.
Diversity
Wataynikaneyap Power is committed to take action to achieve meaningful and substantive improvements in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our organization and in our communities.
We invite all applicants to provide self-identification information on a voluntary basis during the recruitment phase. Through your participation, you are helping us confirm that we are reaching a wide source of qualified job seekers.
