AOC Housing Maintenance Assistant

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government; Dawson City; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Government in Dawson City, Yukon, is seeking a Housing Maintenance Assistant to perform work orders for rental housing, basic renovations, and related facilities tasks. The incumbent reports to the Housing Maintenance Coordinator and supports TH gatherings and community services when needed.

The position requires grades 10–12 (GED) or equivalent, training in general building trades (carpentry and plumbing), safe operation of hand and power tools, and strong customer service;

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10-12 (GED) or equivalent.
• Training or experience in general building trades including carpentry and plumbing.
• Experience in performing basic repairs, renovations and maintenance tasks.
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to safely operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Advanced knowledge of hazards and safe work practices with respect to maintenance.
• Experience in dealing with the public in a service capacity.
• Ability to work independently or as part of the Housing & Infrastructure team to meet work commitments.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships with co-workers and public.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders related to the maintenance, repair or basic renovation of TH rental housing units.
• Assist with TH buildings and facilities and for TH gatherings and community events.
• Support the Facilities Maintenance Coordinator and work within budget and schedules.
• Provide services as required during emergencies or special projects.

Skills

General building trades

Carpentry

Plumbing

Basic repairs and maintenance

Operate hand and power tools

Public service experience

Independent work ability

Team collaboration

Positive work relationships

Education

Grade 10-12 (GED)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

AOC Housing Maintenance Assistant

Department: Housing & Infrastructure

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: July 22, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: Auxiliary On-Call

End Date: December 31, 2026

Salary: Level 5 Step 1 ($37.42 hourly)

Closing Date: Ongoing

Reporting to the Housing Maintenance Coordinator, this position is responsible for completing work orders related to the maintenance, repair or basic renovation of TH rental housing units, and, where requested, TH buildings and facilities. The incumbent utilizes a variety of trade skills to complete the required work, on time and within budget. This position is also occasionally tasked with assisting with special projects and for providing services at TH gatherings and events or for the community at large. This position supports and takes direction from the Facilities Maintenance Coordinator, when requested.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

Essential Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 10-12 (GED), or an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience


• Training or experience in general building trades, including; carpentry and plumbing


• Experience in performing basic repairs, renovations and maintenance tasks.


• Advanced knowledge of and ability to safely operate a variety of hand and power tools.


• Advanced knowledge of hazards and safe work practices with respect to maintenance.


• Experience in dealing with the public in a service capacity


• Ability to work independently or as part of the Housing & Infrastructure team to meet work commitments.


• Ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships with co-workers and public.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.


• Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.


• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and overtime, as requested by the supervisor, for project deadlines or housing emergencies.


• Standard First Aid certification.


• TH101 cultural awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

Phone: [phone] Send inquiries to: [e-mail]

Physical Location: 1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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