Facility Maintainer - Jobs in Whale Cove, NU

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Community:Whale CoveReference number:14-507636Type of employment:IndeterminateUnion Status:This position is included in the Nunavut Employees UnionSalary:$88,727 per year, 40 hours/weekNorthern Allowance:$21,564 per yearSubsidized staff housing availableClosing Date:Friday, February 17, 2023 - 11:59pmThis is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2021. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent performs preventative maintenance inspections, services, and repairs to ensure the performance of facility systems, subsystems, and components in all facilities within the designated area. The goal is increased efficiency, reliability, safety, and maximization of facility systems, subsystems, and component service life. Through the provision of preventative maintenance services, the incumbent provides the day-to-day checks, the legislative and code-required monitoring, testing, servicing and inspection of facility systems, sub-systems and components and the scheduled inspection, servicing and adjustment of facility systems, sub-systems and components to ensure they are performing as intended and reach their planned service life. Through the provisions of repair services, the incumbent fixes or replaces broken, worn or faulty components as required to address issues that are identified through the course of regular preventative maintenance inspections; Checks work on facility systems, sub-systems and components performed under contract to ensure compliance with plans and specifications and governing codes; Completes work records for all work; Ensure that the proper tools, equipment and material are on hand or readily available at all times; Ensure proper work and safety procedures are followed at all times; Perform other duties as required; On-call and Stand-by work is a mandatory function of this position. The incumbent impacts the efficiency of the Government of Nunavut departments and agencies (GN) by ensuring the integrity of the facilities and built environment that directly supports the services provided by other departments as well as all Nunavummiut within the designated area. Failure to identify facility issues and take preventative measures can result in a safety hazard, reduced occupant comfort, costly repairs, and the interruption of service to the GN and the public.The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized college certification as a Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber/Gasfitter, Oil Heat Technician, Third, Fourth or Fifth Class Stationary Engineer, two (2) years related work experience in the trade.The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in Inuktut is required for the position. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of Nunavummiut. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit. Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Nunavut Priority Hiring Policy.
• Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration.
• Applicants may submit their resume in the Official Language of their choice.
• Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
• Job descriptions may be obtained by fax, email or on the website.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.

Contact:Department of Human Resources (Rankin Inlet)Government of NunavutP.O. Box 899Rankin Inlet, Nunavut X0C 0G0Phone: 867-645-8065Toll free: 1-800-933-3072Fax: 867-645-8097Email: [email protected]www.gov.nu.ca/human-resourcesQuick Apply

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