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Maintenance Assistant-FT Permanent

Yellowknife, NT
$30 - $34/hour
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Pension plan after 12 months
Group benefits after 3 months
Vacation per collective agreement

About the role

Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a local non-profit? Are you looking to expand your current skills in maintenance and landscaping? If so then AVENS-A Community for Seniors has the opportunity for you!

Maintenance Assistant-Full Time, Permanent

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting with general maintenance duties at AVENS – A Community for Seniors. This can be a Part time or Full time term permanent position. Please indicate when applying if you are looking for Part time or Full time. Duties will include general labour and repairs, painting, general landscaping, equipment checks, and preventative maintenance for our Aven Manor, Aven Cottages, as well as our independent housing

Education and Experience Requirements

v Education or training related to maintenance, preference for plumbing, mechanical and electrical

v Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

v Ability to work outside for long periods of time, and to work with limited supervision

v Must be able to obtain, provide and maintain a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. For more information on necessary qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential job functions of this position please email admin@avensseniors.com

Pay and Benefits

SALARY: $30.32-34.39 per hour

PENSION PLAN: eligible after 12 months of employment

GROUP BENEFITS: eligible after 3 months of employment

VACATION: Collective Agreement governs how term vacation leave is allotted and administered

SICK LEAVE: as per the Collective Agreement

OTHER BENEFITS: the gratifying feeling of knowing you are making the difference in the daily lives of seniors.

Applying

Applications will only be accepted through email or in person. Email admin@avensseniors.com

Please note – only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No late applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 pm Friday May 29, 2026

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