Community Operations Technician

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon is seeking a dedicated individual for a permanent position in the Operations and Programs Branch. This field-based role involves assisting with water and wastewater services, requiring strong trades skills and the ability to work independently in diverse conditions. The successful candidate will contribute to the sustainability of Yukon communities through essential maintenance and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience performing basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Experience with general maintenance tasks indoors and outdoors.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of water and wastewater services.
• Perform general labour tasks including cleaning and maintenance.
• Document checks and collect samples for analysis.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

General labour tasks

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

This posting is for one (1) permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

Who We Are

As the Yukon government’s most diverse department, Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella, there are 18 unique branches where you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant, healthy, and sustainable. Community Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.

As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Government’s public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.

About The Branch

The Operations and Programs Branch provides essential municipal-type services to unincorporated Yukon communities in a sustainable and efficient manner. The branch develops strategic plans and evaluates service delivery standards to meet the unique needs of unincorporated communities, ensuring alignment with budgets and standards.

The branch operates nine - ten water treatment plants in unincorporated communities and manages eight -nine wastewater treatment facilities. Additionally, the branch manages solid waste facilities, supports recycling depots, and oversees recycling processors in the territory. The branch conducts its work with a diverse matrix of Yukon Government employees, consultants, contractors, and partnerships with First Nations, municipalities, local governments, and non-profit societies to implement and manage these services. The branch promotes long-term viability and environmental stewardship.

Through its efforts, the Operations and Programs Branch plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents, supporting community well-being and development across unincorporated Yukon communities.

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day routine operations required to operate and deliver water and wastewater services to the unincorporated communities.

This position is completely field-based and requires unaccompanied travel to the sites year-round in all weather conditions. Duties include general labour tasks (shoveling, chipping ice, painting, brushing, filling sand boxes, etc.), cleaning facilities inside and grounds, calibrating equipment, exercising valves, documenting weekly checks at water plants and seasonal wastewater sites, collecting bacteriological samples from Whitehorse peripheral sites and delivering them to Environmental Health, developing SOP’s, communicating issue to Operators, talking with the public if approached on site.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a working level of trades skills such as basic plumbing (gluing pipe and configuring parts, replacing pump seal, etc.), basic mechanical (understanding systems components and reading pressures for diagnosis, etc.) and basic electrical tasks (wiring, testing for voltage, testing actuated valves, etc.). This position may be tasked with purchasing parts and providing accurate model numbers and photos for procuring larger parts.

The successful candidate must be highly self-motivated and prepared to work alone. Good communications skills are essential to discuss issues that arise and have conversations, remotely and email, about how to fix the issues with co-workers, trades, vendors and other Government agencies. Once this position is trained, they may be required to provide mentorship for Yukon Water and Wastewater Operator Program students (YWWOP) to provide experience at the sites for them to obtain hours to go towards certification.

This position will work towards obtaining a Small Water Certification for water treatment required by Environmental Operator Certification Program (EOCP).

For more information about this position, please contact: Michel Leger, Director Community Operations, at [e-mail] .

For more information related to the competition process, please contact: Jasmine Potvin, Human Resource Consultant, at [e-mail] .

What You Need To Consider Before Submitting Your Application

• Prior to submitting your resume an E-recruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Please do not email your resume to the contacts on the ad.
• Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates’ ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional, volunteer, or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed.
• Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
• Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.
  
  

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Experience performing basic plumbing, electrical and/or mechanical repairs and maintenance
• Experience with general maintenance tasks inside and/or outdoors
• Experience demonstrating strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in trades would be considered an asset.
  
  

Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, And Suitability

These are competencies and/or job specific proficiencies that are effective to be successful in the role and may be assessed during the recruitment process.

• Comfortable with performing general labour tasks.
• Knowledge of workplace hazards and safety, its application, and any applicable legislation.
• Ability to work independently and be adaptable to work situations.
• Knowledge of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to communicate tasks and issues verbally and in written form.
• Ability to work in high paced stressful situations.
  
  

Conditions of Employment: Valid Yukon class 5 driver’s license or equivalent.

Job Requirements: Willingness to travel frequently, most often involving day trips, but with some occasional overnight trips.

Eligibility List

12 months