Thank you for your interest in the Tahltan HEO Program.

Applications open November 1st for all of the HEO Development Program, and applications will be available on this website and at Contact North BC locations as of that date.

The HEO Program has 2 levels this upcoming winter training season (check your options in the table below). Please complete the HEO Application. We will contact you when the program details are available.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE HEO PROGRAM

Your privacy is important to us. The information gathered through this application will be used in two ways:

  1. To assess your application for the Tahltan Heavy Equipment Operator program.

  2. To be entered into the Contact North BC database for the purpose of corresponding with and supporting you with current and future educational training. Personal information entered in the Contact North BC data base will not be shared with anyone outside of Contact North BC.


Applications are now open for both program levels:

  • Please note on your application if you are applying for Level 1 or Level 2. 

  • You must also submit a recent (within the last 14 days) driver’s abstract along with your application.

  • Any questions, please contact Lee Vincent, Tahltan HEO Program Manager

Options to submit your completed applications are:

  1. Drop off at the Contact North BC Learning Centre in Telegraph Creek, Dease Lake or Iskut.

  2. Email to Tahltan HEO Program Manager lee@visionaryseeds.com

APPLICATIONS CLOSE DECEMBER 15TH, 2023

Level 1 Level 2
Experience Required None At least 1 season’s experience working on an active work site (mine, construction, logging etc.)
Skills & Knowledge Learned Packer & Rock-Truck, SkilledTradesBC Roadbuilder Certification, MiHR Common Competencies Certification, plus a number of industry certifications Loader & dozer, SkilledTradesBC HEO Certification
Outcome Those that pass the course are provided a paid apprenticeship position for the season by one of the industry partners Those that pass the course are provided a paid apprenticeship position for the season by one of the industry partners
Tentative Dates (subject to change) February 29th – March 14th, March 23rd – April 11th, April 25th to May 9th February 8th – 22nd, March 7th – 13th, March 28th to April 11th