Maintenance Assistant (Open until filled)

Government of Manitoba; Thompson; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Thompson, Manitoba is hiring a Maintenance Assistant. The role involves performing maintenance tasks like renovations, repair inspections, and collaboration with tenants. Ideal candidates will possess experience in maintenance repairs, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities. A valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence and eligibility to work in Canada are required. Competitive salary range is $48,209.00 - $58,080.00 per year.

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Experience working within safety policies and procedures.
• Physically capable of travel within designated area.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance tasks within assigned portfolio.
• Ensure policies and guidelines are followed.
• Perform inspections and prepare scope of work.
• Maintain inventories of materials and supplies.

Skills

Experience performing renovations and maintenance repairs

Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision

Strong organizational skills

Superior customer service skills

Strong problem solving skills

Effective verbal communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

MAN Maintenance Assistant

Regular/full-time

Housing, Addictions and Homelessness

Property Services, Manitoba Housing

Thompson MB

Advertisement Number: 42360

Salary(s): MAN $48,209.00 - $58,080.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.

Closing Date: September 30, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.

Stand-by pay and overtime may be applicable. This position will remain open until filled.

Thompson is a city in north-central Manitoba, Canada, located 761 km north of the City of Winnipeg.

All applications received within ten (10) calendar days of the posting date will be accepted and considered for further evaluation. If the position remains unfilled, applications may continue to be accepted and considered until the closing date. To ensure your application is considered, please apply within the initial ten (10) day posting period.

The Department of Housing, Addictions and Homelessness is organized into several divisions that are responsible for a wide range of programs and services that are delivered by the department, or by community-based partner organizations. Manitoba Housing provides a wide range of subsidized housing throughout the province of Manitoba. We partner with other governments, community organizations and private groups to create safe and affordable housing.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Must Provide a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence.
• Must be physically capable to travel (on gravel and winter ice roads, by small aircraft/float planes, and boat) within the designated area.
  
  

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Experience performing minor or major renovations and maintenance repairs including: carpentry (installation, removal and repairs), plumbing related to faucets, toilets, water, sewers; painting; mechanical equipment and appliance repair; and heating system repair.
• Experience working within safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete inspection reports and document follow up information on work orders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize critical issues and operate effectively within limited timeframes.
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to deal effectively with tenants and the public.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
  
  

Desired:

• Proficiency with using Microsoft Outlook.
  
  

Duties:

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the completion of maintenance tasks within an assigned portfolio while ensuring Manitoba Housing's policies, procedures, and guidelines are being followed. The incumbent will perform duties such as inspections, prepares scope of work for maintenance repairs and maintains inventories of materials, supplies and equipment. Prepares and submits required documentation connected to the performance of duties including any maintenance and tenant concerns to the Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible to act as Operations Manager where required.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 42360

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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