Maintenance Administrator

Government-of-the-Northwest-Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is seeking a maintenance professional to oversee carpentry, painting and general upkeep of GNWT-owned facilities in the North Slave region, including budget stewardship and asset renewal planning.

You will review condition reports, prioritize renewal needs, and coordinate with local labour and northern contractors to ensure reliable operations within the GNWT Maintenance Management system.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson carpentry certification and 2 years' experience maintaining commercial assets.
• Class 5 Driver's license is required.
• Knowledge of building safety codes and asbestos handling procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance and repair of carpentry, painting, general maintenance and other trades in GNWT-owned buildings in the North Slave region.
• Manage an annual budget of approximately $500,000.
• Review facility condition assessment reports to identify deficiencies and establish renewal priorities.
• Develop short and long-term maintenance planning.
• Work with local labour and northern contractors.
• Ensure work aligns with GNWT Maintenance Management system and budget constraints.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Carpentry

Painting

HVAC

Preventive maintenance

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Journeyperson carpentry certification

Job description

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

This position is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Facilities Manager.

You would be responsible for ensuring that all work is completed as per the GNWT's Maintenance Management system, within assigned budget limitations, and utilizing all resources available within the respective area using local labour and northern contractors.

You would coordinate the maintenance and repair of all carpentry, painting, general maintenance and other specialty trades in all Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) owned and occupied buildings and facilities in the North Slave region (approximately 106 assets). This position is also responsible for managing an annual budget of approximately $500,000.

Responsibilities include reviewing facility condition assessment reports including VFA Facility reports and other asset management documentation, to identify maintenance deficiencies, establish renewal priorities, and develop short and long-term maintenance planning.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge of electrical, carpentry, painting, heating, ventilation, air handling and other specialty preventative maintenance activities as they relate to the maintenance practices of commercial and institutional type buildings and residential buildings in a northern setting with extremes in temperature range.
• Knowledge of building related trades and contracting practices in compliance with local, territorial, national building, fire, safety codes and Asbestos Handling Procedures.
• Skills in both verbal and written communication to exchange information and work to common objectives with GNWT and non-GNWT clients and Department colleagues and staff.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to work collegially with others responsible for different aspects of the work.

Typically attained by: A journeyperson certification in carpentry and 2 years of experience maintaining commercial type assets.

A class 5 Driver's license.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.