Building bridges between all communities
Issue link: http://publications.winnipegfreepress.com/i/73121
Gene ra ti ng br ig ht fu tu re s Manitoba Hydro supports employees by providing the tools they need to succeed. As one of Manitoba's Top 50 Employers, we asked employees to share their stories about working at Manitoba Hydro. Here are some examples: Ryan Ault First Nations Collection Coordinator Cynthia Dumas Technical Support Analyst (IT) I love working for Manitoba Hydro for so many reasons. One of the great benefits is that Manitoba Hydro pays for your education should you chose to upgrade your skills and knowledge. My supervisor encouraged me to continue my education so I could have more opportunities within the corporation. I took several evening courses to complete the Microcomputer Network Support Certificate at Red River College. With this certificate, I was able to move up fairly quickly into a position that I truly enjoy. I work at the Corporate IT Help Desk and ensure that Manitoba Hydro employees are able to do their jobs using their computers. This suits me great. I have no intentions on leaving as I have my retirement plans with Manitoba Hydro. I tell my family and friends that I don't have any excuse to be uneducated, unhealthy or unhappy. I'm grateful for all the opportunities that Manitoba Hydro offers, and believe this is the best organization I've worked for and been part of. Proud member of Misipawistik Cree Nation I still remember the call I received fromAndy Johnson (former Aboriginal Training Coordinator) at Manitoba Hydro that started my path to a great career. He told me to apply for the Aboriginal Pre-Placement Program in Power Supply that was starting in the Fall. The program would provide me with the education courses I needed, while being an employee at Manitoba Hydro. Andy also mentioned that Manitoba Hydro was starting a similar program for the Line Trades. I was undecided if I should wait for the Aboriginal Pre-Placement Program or put my name in for the Line Trades Program. I asked Andy. He said, "If you don't get accepted in the Line Trades Program you can still apply for the other program. Don't sweat the small stuff." I was hired in the first group of Aboriginal pre-placement trainees for the Line Trades Program. I have worked all across the province from Churchill, to Virden to Piney. I continue to meet many great people from customers to co-workers that I can consider my friends. And, I always remember that as long as I "don't sweat the small stuff", each day is a great day to work for Manitoba Hydro. Raymond Dickey Mechanical Engineer I started in Manitoba Hydro's Engineer in Training (EIT) Rotation Program in 2004. In 2005, I had a permanent position in the Mechanical Engineering Department. This is my ideal job. I use the technical knowledge I learned in university to solve real world problems. It is very challenging, fast-paced work. At one of our largest generating stations, I was given the opportunity to be a Mechanical Design Lead for a multi-million dollar project. After two years of developing overhaul designs, I became the project's Site Engineer. I was able to direct and oversee the project, including my mechanical designs. It was very satisfying to see the years of design work finally materialize as a functional machine! This is a very exciting time to be an engineer at Manitoba Hydro. There looks to be plenty of work to keep me very busy until I retire! visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca/careers or call (204) 360-7282 or toll free 1 (800) 565-5200. Email: employment@hydro.mb.ca For information on careers at Manitoba Hydro,