Building Maintenance Technician

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

(PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION)

The KRG Municipal Public Works Department is responsible for the management of infrastructure projects for the northern villages, as well as for the preventive and corrective maintenance of more than 200 KRG residential and commercial buildings throughout the region (staff housing, offices, airport buildings and police stations). It also provides technical assistance to the northern villages for the maintenance of some municipal infrastructure (drinking water treatment plants, community centres, arenas, swimming pools, etc.) and to childcare centres around the region.

Reporting to the Coordinator of the Building Maintenance Section of the Department, the Technician’s duties include in particular:

• Ensure the maintenance of KRG buildings: carry out necessary repairs (carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, furnaces and water heaters);
• Verify, diagnose and repair commercial and industrial building heating systems;
• Carry-out the work of the preventive maintenance schedule for all KRG buildings;
• Inspect facilities and prepare related reports;
• Perform any other related duties requested by his supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a postsecondary studies diploma in one of the following fields: plumbing, building mechanics, control systems or electrical systems. Relevant work experience will also be considered;
• Have at least two (2) years of relevant work experience in Building Maintenance;
• Possess practical skills in plumbing, electrical systems and carpentry;
• Possess practical computer skills;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:  Inuktitut, English and French;
• Be reliable, autonomous and resourceful;
• Possess a valid territorial driver’s licence is an asset;
• Be willing to travel in Nunavik.

Place of work:   Kuujjuaq, Québec

Salary:  Minimum $44 712 to maximum $75 266 (Class 7)

Other benefits:         

Cost-of-living differential: minimum $8 500 annually;

 Food allowance: minimum $3 903 annually;

  Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually;

  Group benefits including Simplified Pension Plan;

  Vacation: 20 days annually;

  Statutory holidays: 20 days including 10 during the Christmas period.

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted