LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Temporary, full time)

Kativik Regional Government; Rivière-Koksoak; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging paid while in northern village

Meals and expenses while traveling

Group benefits including Simplified P?

Vacation: 20 days/year

Statutory holidays: 20 days

Job summary

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is seeking a self-motivated mechanic to join the Transportation Department to service heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles in Nunavik. The role includes developing a preventive maintenance program and maintaining parts inventories across communities.

Requirements include a DEP in heavy equipment & light-duty vehicle mechanics, a valid certification, 5–8 years of relevant experience, MS Office proficiency, multilingual ability (Inuktitut, English, French),

Qualifications

• Certificate of professional studies (DEP) in heavy equipment and light-duty vehicle mechanics.
• Possess a valid qualification certificate in heavy equipment and light-duty vehicle mechanics.
• Five to eight years of relevant work experience including heavy equipment repair and light-duty vehicle mechanics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two languages: Inuktitut, English and French.
• Have a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Repair the heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles of the KRG. Performing related preventive maintenance.
• Develop and implementing a preventive maintenance program.
• Compile a list of spare parts necessary for maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles.
• Maintain an up-to-date parts and tool inventory for airport and police vehicles and equipment in every community.
• Prepare requisition for spare parts via web internal application.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Supervisor.

Skills

Multilingual communication (Inuktitut/

Education

DEP in heavy equipment & light-duty vehicle mechanics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (Temporary, full time)

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
(Temporary, full time)

Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, Infrastructure & Projects of the KRG Transportation Department, the mechanic's duties and responsibilities include, without being limited to:

• Repair the heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles of the KRG. Performing related preventive maintenance;
• Develop and implementing a preventive maintenance program;
• Compile a list of spare parts necessary for the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles so that orders can be filled once a year or as required;
• Maintain an up-to-date parts and tool inventory for airport and police vehicles and equipment in every community;
• Prepare requisition for spare parts via web internal application;
• Perform other related duties, as required, by the Supervisor.

Requirements:

• Certificate of professional studies (DEP) in heavy equipment and light-duty vehicle mechanics. Relevant work experience will also be considered;
• Possess a valid qualification certificate in heavy equipment and light-duty vehicle mechanics;
• Have five to eight years of relevant work experience including heavy equipment (diesel) repair and light-duty vehicle mechanics;
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English and French;
• Have a valid driver license.

Work experience north of 55th parallel is a definite asset.

• Work schedule and place of work: 6-3 rotation schedule: 6 weeks working in the Northern Villages (52.5 hours weekly), followed by 3 weeks paid leave (35 hours weekly)

OR

• Work schedule and place of work: 4-2 rotation schedule: 4 weeks working in the Northern Villages, followed by 2 weeks paid leave (35 hours weekly);

Place of employment: Nunavik

Salary: Min. $60 074 - Max. $102 839 a year (Class 9)

Benefits*:

• Lodging paid while working in the northern villages;
• Meals and expenses paid while travelling in Nunavik;
• Group benefits including Simplified Pension Plan;
• Vacation: 20 days/year
• Statutory holidays:20 days.