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Benefits of working at ​​​​​​​GreatWest Kenworth
Looking to get into the industry? Check out the hiring tips!
Why You Want to Work at ​​​​​GreatWest Kenworth
Open Positions
Hiring Veterans
Benefits of working at ​​​​​​​GreatWest Kenworth

Benefits

When working at GreatWest Kenworth, employees are offered a comfortable, clean, and supportive environment, with opportunities for growth and advancement. Competitive wages are matched with a comprehensive, up to date employee benefits program that caters to the needs of staff and their families. Some of the benefits are:
  • 3 Weeks Vacation After 3 Years
  • Boots, PEE, and Tool Allowance,
  • Private Telemedical Health Care Services for the Whole Family
  • Health Plan, Dental Plan and Prescription Drug Coverage
  • Vision Care and Prescription Safety Glasses Coverage
  • Relocation and Moving Assistance
  • Company Events
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Opportunities
  • Family Assistance Program
  • Paid Training and Career Development Opportunities ….Along with much more!
Looking to get into the industry? Check out the hiring tips!

Hiring Tips

Not Getting Interviews?
Need Help? Check out this Web Series:
  • Part 1: The Modern Resume
  • Part 2: Interviews
  • Part 3: Networking & Talking to People
  • Part 4: The Hidden Job Market

Recruitment Process
  1. All applications are submitted through our Indeed Company Page
    1. Be honest! We would rather work with someone who is passionate but needs support than someone who isn’t truthful. 
  2. Department Manager and HR will review resumes & contact you for an interview. 
  3. Interview Process
  4. Reference Checks
  5. The onboarding process begins if the candidate is successful. 
  6. Sign your offer letter, receive all your log ins and access codes emailed to you & get ready to start on your first day!
Your First Day!
  • Meet your hiring manager. Don’t forget to punch in! 
  • Dealership tour with your manager 
  • Log in to our online orientation & complete
  • Lunch
  • Head back to your department for training – you will have training with a buddy for the first few days to work with you! 
Struggling to get a call back?

Here are some of the things our team looks for when reviewing resumes:

  1. Overall experience 
  2. Date & length of past employment
  3. Who you’ve worked with 
  4. Titles of your past positions
  5. All certifications, training, and engine experience

On average, 95% of candidates are rejected for lacking experience in OEM or heavy equipment dealerships. Working with these units is very different than a maintenance shop or automotive environment. 

Be sure to keep your resume in tip top shape:

  • Submit PDFs for easy downloading
  • Make them concise, and to the point
  • Ensure your email and phone number are up to date. 
Apprenticeship Information

There are 3 preferred ways we hire for the entry level positions of 1st-year apprentices trying to get into the Heavy-Duty Truck Industry to get a Heavy Equipment Technician Job in Alberta.

  1. Are you in high school and passionate about wanting to work in the industry? Register as a RAP Student (Registered Apprentice Program). You can earn credit towards your high school diploma, earn some money, experience, and hours towards your blue book. 
  2. Register for the DET program through the post-secondary institute in your area (SAIT, NAIT, Olds College, Red Deer Polytechnique, Fairview College, or Lethbridge College). You take an eight-month full time course that covers all the educational information of your 1st and 2nd year apprenticeships. You are then hired on as a 1st year apprentice and need to work to earn your hours for both terms. 
  3. Work in a shop as a shop helper, you are then in this role for about 18 months before growing into a 1st year apprenticeship. 60% of you day will be spent maintaining the shop, and running for supplies, the following 40% is supporting our journeymen HETs on the rigs. 
  4. The most challenging route is to apply for an apprenticeship with some sort of auto experience like Canadian Tire or MR. Lube… even a shop class in high school would add some benefit. It’s not impossible but can be a difficult path.
Pay Scale:
  • RAP Students/ Pre-Apprentice: up to 50% of the C-rate pay. 
  • 1st Year: 60% of C-Rate Pay 
  • 2nd Year: 70% of C-Rate Pay
  • 3rd Year: 80% of C-Rate Pay
  • 4th Year: 90% of C-Rate Pay
  • Journeymen: Market Value based on skill, performance, and efficiencies 
Resume Tips
  • Relevant work experience is a must.
  • Relevant Heavy Duty Industry experience is an asset.
  • Clear Work History with dates is very beneficial.
  • Relevant education experience is essential especially for apprentices.
  • Relevant education experience is essential especially for apprentices.
  • Put the Career # and City in your Subject Line of your email.
  • Download a template for your resume.
  • Do not send links of your resume, such as SkyDrive, we do not click on outside links.
  • A quick introduction on where you saw the Job Posting, about yourself and your professional background in your email body.
  • PDFs are ideal but WORD works as well. WPS and ODT files are sometimes difficult to open and may change your formatting.
Good luck and if you were not chosen this time, we encourage you to apply again in a few months.
Apprentice Progression

Here are some standards for Heavy Equipment Mechanic Jobs Salary Ranges and Ranges for Apprentices

  • All employees that are currently attending High School are considered RAP Students.
  • Once a Rap Student graduates High School they qualify to become a 1st Year Apprentice with 3 months of graduating.
  • Pre-Apprentices are those employees who have been hired with the intention of signing up as apprentices in the near future.
  • A Rate – Top Rate
  • B Rate – Less than 10%- 19% of A Rate
  • C Rate – Less than 20% of A RateHET Heavy Equipment Technician Jobs in Alberta

    RAP Students: $12 to start and no more than 50% of C-rate after sign-up.

    Pre-Apprentice: No more than 50% of C-rate.

  • 1st Year: 1500 Hours – 70% PassWage – 60% of C-Rate
  • 2nd Year: 1500 Hours – 70% PassWage – 70% of C-Rate
  • 3rd Year: 1500 Hours – 70% PassWage – 80% of C-Rate
  • 4th Year: 1500 Hours – 70% PassWage – 90% of C-RateTruck and Trailer Mechanic Jobs in Alberta

    RAP Students: $12 to start and no more than 50% of C-rate after sign-up.

    Pre-Apprentice: No more than 50% of C-rate.

  • 1st Year: 1500 Hours – 70% PassWage – 60% of C-Rate
  • 2nd Year: 1500 Hours – 70% PassWage – 70% of C-Rate
  • 3rd Year: 1500 Hours – 70% PassWage – 80% of C-Rate
  • Journeyman Market Value for Skills, Performance, and Efficiencies
Why You Want to Work at ​​​​​GreatWest Kenworth

Why You Want to Work at GreatWest Kenworth

When I was searching for employment in the HD® industry, GWK met all my requirements. I had a young family and was looking to be home every day so I could watch my children grow. GWK enabled me to do that. In my 13 years with GWK I have learned more than I ever could have imagined, watching the technology change year to year is always exciting to see but can bring some challenges. GWK invests in the techs by sending us to dealer training to keep up with the technology. I like to stay here because of the stability of the dealership. We support all industries and that allows us for the most part to be busy year round. If your looking for a career with a work-life balance then consider GWK. A great place to work with endless opportunity to learn alongside a great team of techs always willing to help and pass on some knowledge. I am proud to work here and be apart of the GWK family and look forward to the next 10 years.
Dan StarnesHeavy Equipment Technician, Grande Prairie, 2003-present
I came to Canada with my wife to work for Kenworth’s Grande Prairie location from England where I was working as a HET for a main dealer. I had looked into Greatwest Kenworth before so when the opportunity came to work for them I jumped at the chance. The application and interview process with Kenworth was straightforward, once the AAIT application was filled and sent all I had to do was wait for approval. Once approved, Kenworth provided all the documents needed for immigration and were very helpful with any issues or questions we had. They made the whole process a lot easier and less stressful. Once here the staff made me feel very welcome, even letting me borrow their tools until mine turned up and I soon settled in. Writing the exam made me nervous as a lot rested on the results but I was provided all the reading materials which I read through and passed first time 4 months after arriving. I have been made to feel welcome and that the work I perform is appreciated, also I have found Kenworth to be a fair and honest company always keeping to their word and promises. If you’re looking for a change but still doing the job you know and love I encourage you to come and give it a go. The best advice I could give would be to be organized and keep originals or copies of all forms, this makes the whole process easier to have them to hand if needed.
Mark ForbesHeavy Equipment Technician, Grande Prairie, 2013-present
I heard through a casual acquaintance of mine, that works for Greatwest Kenworth that a position had opened up. He said it was a great company to work for, and has been there for 5 years and has really enjoyed working there. During the interview, the managers were very straightforward. They offered great pay and great benefits. They have been very supportive of my training and my schooling. I was nervous when making this career change after 6 years with the same company but the staff were very welcoming to me and my family as if I had worked there for years. It is a wonderful team to work for and be a part of
Tyler ThirskJourneyman Part Technician, Calgary, 2017-Present
I started at Greatwest in 2006 as a technician and immediately felt at home here. The staff were friendly and approachable while I was settling in. Over the years I managed to advance myself to a supervisor, shop foreman and more recently to Service Manager. The company rewards positive individuals that strive to make a difference and is also one of the top paying OEM Service shops in Calgary. Great west provides its staff with a financially stable work environment with opportunity for advancement and the benefits are great also. I know my family has benefited from me working here with the use of company benefits and top pay.
Ryan DickenService Manager, Calgary, 2006-present
I was hired as a credit assistant and quickly moved into an account manager and later to an assistant credit manager. I enjoy what I do and enjoy the people I work with which is why I am still here to this day. Also the unique benefits that fit specifically to each employee is such a bonus, and the support from co-workers and management makes it very easy to come to work every day!
Charlotte HamiltonCredit Manager, Calgary, 2004-present
When we do our employee surveys the #1 reason people enjoy working at Greatwest Kenworth are always “the people they work with every day.” I’ve been with the company for over 8 years, and I must say we have amazing and passionate people at Greatwest Kenworth. When we do our employee surveys the #1 reason people enjoy working at Greatwest Kenworth are always “the people they work with every day.” I’ve been with the company for over 8 years, and I must say we have amazing and passionate people at Greatwest Kenworth.All of the managers have worked their way up through the ranks and are very knowledge and well respected within the company and our industry. A number of our staff sit on advisory Alberta Apprenticeship Industry Training and various other post-secondary education committees. We support the RAP (Registered Apprentice Program) and hire students from local high schools who are interested in entering the trades. And we ensure our apprentices attend training requirements on an annual basis. We believe in investing in our people, providing a stable, safe and friendly work environment and providing competitive wages with a unique benefits plan to match our employee’s needs. I know I might be a little bias but I truly believe we are one of the best places to be if you want to develop yourself in your chosen field and work with the latest and greatest technology the industry has to offer.
Adam CzarneckiVice President Calgary, 2006-present
I came to Calgary in April 2010 on an IEC visa and ended up working for Greatwest Kenworth. In the beginning I found it difficult to adapt to their ways more so because I wasn’t use to working in a dealership before but between the foreman and all of the other techs there I was soon up to speed!! They were beyond helpful and anyone would willing lend a hand or a tool to help you along! Very welcoming atmosphere and never once felt like an outsider! Their attention to detail and doing things by the book gave me a great sense of pride. Also very secure financially. In April of 2011 I left Greatwest Kenworth to go home to Ireland for personal reasons although Kenworth had offered me many times to sponsor me to stay. My great memories in Kenworth stayed with me in my mind and in 2013 I decided that I’d like to go back again. I contacted them and inquired if they could help me and I’m glad to say they accepted without hesitation!! Adam in HR there got the whole thing organized and made everything so simple for me. Directed me to every necessary link I needed and even went beyond that to help me along. Could not deal with more helpful people! I started working on Feb 2014 and fell right back into place. Great atmosphere and all the help in getting up to speed again. Very thankful for all there help along the way.
Pierce Fallon
I moved to Canada in May 2012 with my wife, to work at Greatwest Kenworth in Calgary. Originally from the UK, working as a Heavy Goods Vehicle tech for a major car hauling company, I had always wanted to move to Canada and after contacting Greatwest Kenworth the ball started rolling. I found the interview process very easy and friendly, and accepted the job straight away. After contacting the AAIT to get my UK qualifications and working hours approved the process seemed simple and within a few months I arrived in Alberta. On my first day at work I was obviously very nervous, but after meeting everyone those nerves soon left. I was surprised as how welcoming and friendly the staff were, especially with being from another country, but no one had any issues when I asked to borrow tools as mine had not yet arrived or asking for help on jobs. I borrowed textbooks from work to prepare for the upcoming exam and waited 6 month before attempting it, and after passing I felt very confident at work. Working at Calgary Greatwest Kenworth is very rewarding, not just because of the great benefits we receive but more so for the professionalism and attitude of the staff, we have a very diverse range of skills and knowledge from all the various backgrounds we have, which makes us a great team to work for. I’m proud to say I work for Calgary Greatwest Kenworth
Stu GrahamHeavy Equipment Technician, Calgary, 2012-present
Open Positions

Open Positions – Click the Button Below to Apply!

  • Heavy Equipment Technician – Balzac
  • Heavy Equipment Technician – Calgary
  • Heavy Equipment Technician – Clairmont/Grande Prairie
  • Heavy Equipment Technician – Lethbridge
  • Heavy Equipment Technician – Red Deer
  • Heavy Equipment Technician – Redcliff
  • Parts Technician – Balzac
  • Parts Technician – Calgary
  • Parts Technician – Clairmont/Grande Prairie
  • Parts Technician – Fox Creek
  • Parts Technician – Lethbridge
  • Parts Technician – Red Deer
  • Parts Technician – Redcliff
Hiring Veterans
GreatWest Kenworth is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to helping those who served our country re-enter the workforce.
We have multiple hiring benefits that are tailored to set you up for success.

The GreatWest Kenworth team offers veterans an opportunity to meet with our hiring teams, even if your experience isn’t quite there! In addition to that, we also offer relocation programs, paid education and training programs, health benefits and so much more.

If you’re interested in connecting with our team or have questions on applying to work with GreatWest Kenworth as a veteran, please fill out form for a team member to reach out.

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