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RAB Energy Group Inc. is a Yukon First Nation-owned, for-profit corporation whose operating companies Northerm Windows and Doors (Whitehorse, YT) and Capitol Glass (Anchorage, AK) are in the business of providing the highest quality windows, doors, commercial glass and aluminum, garage doors and related building products to customers throughout the North with emphasis on superior quality, service and the environment. Northerm operates the largest manufacturing / assembly facility in the Yukon, has approximately 60 employees, and was recognized by the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce as the Outstanding Workplace of the Year in 2022 and Business of the Year in 2025. 

First Nations Program 

Northerm Windows and Doors, a 100% First Nations-owned company, is excited to launch an Overhead Door Technician Trainee position specifically for First Nations citizens. This role offers hands-on training and mentorship under the guidance of an experienced Technician Team Lead. 

Job Summary 

The Technician Trainee position is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who is interested in learning a skilled trade. No prior garage door experience is required — we provide full training. Candidates with experience in mechanical assembly, construction, installation of windows/doors/eavestroughs/siding, fabrication, or welding will be strong fits for this role. Working alongside experienced Technicians, you will learn to install, service, and maintain overhead doors, operators, and gate systems across residential and commercial sites. This is a hands-on role that requires reliability, a willingness to learn, and a strong commitment to safe work practices. 

Key Responsibilities 

Installation & Service Support

• Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of sectional and rolling doors, operators, and gate systems.
• Help assemble, align, and adjust tracks, springs, cables, hardware, and control components.
• Support troubleshooting and basic diagnostics under supervision.
• Participate in preventive maintenance activities.
• Learn to test completed installations for proper operation, balance, and safety.

Technical Skill Development

• Receive on-the-job training in:
  • Mechanical assembly and adjustments
  • Low-voltage control wiring for sensors and operators
  • Basic welding, cutting, and fabrication (as needed)
• Learn proper use of tools, lifts, and installation equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe-work protocols.
• Learn to operate scissor lifts and ladders safely for work at heights.
• Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.

Customer Service & Professionalism

• Interact politely and professionally with customers, contractors, and other trades.
• Represent Northerm Windows and Doors with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and clean workmanship.
• Learn to communicate basic product information to customers.

Teamwork & Continuous Learning

• Work closely with experienced Technicians, Coordinators, and Supervisors.
• Participate in ongoing training to develop technical proficiency.
• Contribute to a respectful, safety-focused team environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in learning a technical trade.
• Experience using hand and power tools in any setting (construction, carpentry, automotive, fabrication, etc.).
• Physical capability to lift 50+ lbs and perform hands-on installation work.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders or lifts.
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract.

Assets

• Experience installing doors, windows, siding, eavestroughs, or similar building components.
• Low-voltage wiring (security, HVAC control, telecom, automotive) experience.
• Welding or metal fabrication experience.
• Any construction or trades-related background.

Competencies & Attributes

• Safety Focus – Follows safe work practices consistently.
• Mechanical/Technical Aptitude – Learns tools and systems quickly.
• Work Ethic – Reliable, hardworking, and committed to quality.
• Customer Service Orientation – Professional and respectful.
• Team Player – Works effectively with others.
• Integrity – Honest, accountable, and dependable.
• Adaptability – Handles changing work environments and conditions.

Working Conditions

• Based in Whitehorse, YT with travel to customer sites in the surrounding region.
• Work performed indoors and outdoors in shop, construction, and residential environments.
• Regular driving, lifting, bending, and use of power tools required.
• Standard Monday–Friday hours, with occasional overtime or emergency calls as needed.
• Must follow all company and site-specific safety requirements.

As a 100% First Nation-owned business, we strongly encourage submissions from qualified CAFN Citizens and First Nation, Metis and Inuit Citizens from across Yukon and other territories and provinces.

Application:

• Please apply with your resume and cover letter explaining your interest in becoming an Overhead Door Technician Trainee to Kirsten Borgmann, Human Resources Business Partner at Kirsten@dakwakada.com.