Maintenance Managers, Residential Housing
Job No:
89791
Location:
Nunavut (various communities)
- Multiple opportunities for skilled Red Seal Journeyman from a wide variety of trades
- Competitive salary of $80,000 - $100,000 plus comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance and subsidized housing
- Come and experience life in some of Canada's culturally rich and northernmost communities
About Nunavut Housing Corporation
A corporate team of housing professionals works diligently to make the Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC) an action-oriented service delivery agency. Our key strength lies in our collective passion and ability to deliver targeted housing solutions to all.
Services include:
- Education, training, and support to Local Housing Organizations in the areas of administration, finance, program delivery and technical construction techniques and procedures
- Homeowner services in the areas of finance, life skills, and technical assistance; Property management services to Government employees in Government Staff Housing
- The coordination of housing-related lobby efforts on behalf of all residents of Nunavut (Nunavummiut)
With 5 distinct offices in Nunavut (HQ Operations in Arviat, a Directorate Office in Iqaluit and 3 offices for our District Operations in Cape Dorset, Arviat and Cambridge Bay), our cohesive team is strengthened by a network of 25 Local Housing Organizations (LHO) that provide a crucial link to Nunavummiut and their communities.
About The Opportunity
Nunavut Housing Corporation is currently seeking multiple, full-time Residential Housing Maintenance Managers to work with various Local Housing Organizations across Nunavut.
The Maintenance Manager plans and administers the Public Housing maintenance program and provides supervisory direction and support to department staff. You will also oversee minor O&M funded projects and monitor capital projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that all preventative maintenance is scheduled and completed
- Developing the annual work plan for maintenance services
- Receiving and reviewing repair requests from tenants
- Ensuring annual condition ratings of housing assets are completed
- Organizing the annual sealift order and ensuring that all stock inventory is accounted for
- Dealing with human resource issues concerning direct reports
- Other duties, as required
For these roles, we are seeking qualified Red Seal Journeyman with experience in a variety of trades, including carpentry, plumbing, oil burner mechanic, electrician or housing maintenance serviceman.
The successful candidates will also demonstrate:
- Working knowledge of residential building components and maintenance procedures
- Previous experience leading and supervising other employees
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a valid Class 5 Driver's License is essential.
Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages is an asset, as is knowledge of Inuit language, communities, culture, land, and Inuit Qaujimajatugang.
Please note that the LHOs operate under a management agreement with the NHC. As such, you will report to the NHC and will work closely with the district offices.
What We Can Offer You
The successful incumbents will receive a competitive annual salary of $80,000-$100,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Northern Allowance
- Enrollment in the NEBS Pension Plan and Insurance
- 5 weeks' vacation (to start)
- Subsidized Staff Housing
- Relocation assistance
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where no two days are guaranteed to be the same, apply to join the Nunavut Housing Corporation today!
Applications close at 5 p.m. on June 2, 2017