Fuel and Facilities Manager

Vuntut Gwitchin Government; Old Crow; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Pension plan

Housing support

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Management leave

Sick leave

Personal leave

Remoteness allowance

Travel allowance

Job summary

Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation in Old Crow is hiring a Fuel and Facilities Manager to operate the fuel tank farm and associated infrastructure. You will manage fuel deliveries, custodial services for VGFN buildings, and plan activities with the Community Services Director to align strategy with operations.

The role requires 5+ years in fuel/maintenance operations, leadership experience, and strong budgeting and governance skills.

Qualifications

• We expect a relevant trade certificate or engineering degree and strong maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in fuel or maintenance operations, preferably in remote communities.
• Proven ability to motivate and manage staff, oversee budgets and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day department operations and staff performance.
• Lead planning and standard procedures for fuel deliveries and custodial services.
• Manage staff work plans, development, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate on service reviews using data to adjust strategies.
• Drive project planning and ensure timely, budget-aligned implementation.
• Assist in financial reports, contracts, and audit preparation.
• Lead community communications and resident engagement efforts.
• Respond to emergencies in Old Crow and coordinate solutions.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Fuel management

Budgeting & procurement

MS Office proficiency

Staff coaching

Education

Trade certificate / Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Budgeting software

Job description

Careers that make a difference

We work to build and maintain an accountable government that motivates, inspires, and provides opportunities for Vuntut Gwitchin Citizens. Our employees have the opportunity to make meaningful connections and work on initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives.

“With boundless pride in our ancient cultural heritage and ancestral homelands, we exercise our inherent right to self-government, to take the responsibility for the general welfare of our Citizens, and to provide for the good government of our community, lands and resources.”

—Preamble, VGFN Constitution

About The Role

The Fuel and Facilities Manager manages the fuel tank farm and infrastructure facilities for the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation (VGFN). The position also oversees fuel deliveries for residents and custodial services for VGFN Buildings in Old Crow. It also works with the Community Services Director to lead planning processes to align strategy with operations to deliver services in the best interest of VGFN Citizens. Reporting to the Community Services Director, some of the responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to;

Department Operations

Manages the day-to-day operations and department staff. Organizes team activities, communicates work goals, develops plans to accomplish goals, evaluates progress, and distributes information. Prepares estimates and work schedules and submits work orders to purchase materials as required. Oversees fuel inventories and the performance of maintenance activities and custodial services to ensure proper operation of VGFN buildings.

Planning

Develops work plans and strategies aligned to the needs of Citizens and implements standards and procedures to support the administration, such as routine service schedules for delivery drivers for fuel delivery and janitorial services.

People Management

Manages direct reports and operations by establishing work plans with subordinate staff, evaluating activities and progress, time management, addressing concerns, and communicating direction and expectations. Promotes capacity development through coaching, performance evaluation, encouraging individual development, and manages personnel issues and problem solving.

Review

In collaboration with the Director, evaluates services by tracking data such as operations availability, costs and other metrics. Ensures information is considered in decision making and adapts strategies and approaches as required.

Project Management

Manages project stakeholders, planning, development, and implementation and ensures projects, as assigned by the Director, are completed within approved budgets and timeframes. Monitors agreements and ensures compliance with financial reporting requirements of funding agencies.

Financial Management

Assists the Director to develop and manage financial resources such as fuel management reports, annual budget and expenditures, contracts, variance reports, and the administration and financial reporting of programs. This position will be required to assist in the inventory verification to support the annual financial audit.

Communications

Leads or supports the Director to conduct regular sessions and meetings with the public to communicate information and consult about Departmental activities. Responds to Citizen concerns as they arise.

Emergency Management

Responds to crisis situations in Old Crow and consults with appropriate parties to identify and achieve solutions.

What We Offer

• Working Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly.
• 4% Northern Community Remoteness Allowance for employees residing in Old Crow full-time.
• 4% Northern Travel Allowance for employees residing in Old Crow full-time.
• 4 weeks’ vacation to start plus two weeks paid time off over the Christmas season.
• A very healthy extended benefits package.
• 12 days management leave per year
• 10 days sick pay per year.
• 10 days paid special/ personal leave per year.
• A matched pension plan.
• Subsidized Housing may be available.
• Relocation Allowance.

What You Bring

Certificate or training in trades, engineering and/ or maintenance operations. Certification in a trade or degree in engineering or diploma in engineering technology is an asset.

Considerable experience (5+ years) in fuel and/or maintenance operations. Experience in an Indigenous community is an asset.

Considerable (5+ years) experience motivating and managing staff, overseeing finance (budgets and procurement), policy and governance.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Outlook)

Supporting you along the way

We believe that a rewarding career is not only good for our employees, but it also leads to better outcomes for our clients, workplace and the community. That’s why we are committed to providing you with a competitive salary, health benefits, and a retirement plan. Beyond compensation, you will have the opportunity to make meaningful connections and work on initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives.

To Apply

Please send your resume and a cover letter to: [e-mail]

In accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA, Section 16(1)), hiring preference will be given to Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Citizens. Following this, preference will be extended to Indigenous candidates, and then to those with experience and knowledge of First Nations customs and practices.

While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.