Maintenance Assistant -Summer Position 2025

BACKGROUND

Nightwind Treatment Centre currently operates three inpatient treatment facilities for youth. We are trauma-informed and integrate indigenous healing into our treatment program. We are accredited by the Canadian Accreditation Council and we are proud to be dual licensed as a Residential Facility under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, and a Residential Addiction Treatment Service under the Mental Health Services Protection Act.

Kihew House, Sturgeon County

• 9-bed, Rural Treatment Program for young women ages 12-18;
• Treatment program supporting abuse history, substance abuse, conflict;
• Trauma-informed care integrated into the program;
• Focus on indigenous cultural teachings and experiences as the foundation of our four-stage treatment which is aligned with the medicine wheel and seven sacred teachings.

Stony Creek, Tawatinaw Valley

• 7-bed, Rural Co-Ed Receiving Program for youth ages 12-18;
• Receiving program for youth in preparation for treatment;
• Trauma-informed care integrated into the program;
• Focus on healing and skill-building through agricultural programming, connecting with nature, outdoor education, and physical fitness activities.

Grandmother Turtle House, Westlock

• 4-bed, TSIL Program for young women 15-22;
• Transition to Semi-Independent Living program for stabilized young women;
• Trauma-informed care integrated into the program;
• Focus on daily living skills, school success, employment and transitioning to independent living.

Job Purpose

The maintenance position ensures a safe living and working environment for all youth and staff at Nightwind Treatment Centre.

Attitudes

• Maintain a positive attitude and youth-focused philosophy that program improvements create a more welcoming and safer environment for youth.
• Pride in the work and high-quality services to improve program safety and appearance.

Environment

Maintain a culture of learning and professional growth.

Maintenance Responsibilities

Outside

• Hazard removal
• Garbage clean up
• Lawn cutting and care
• Garden beds maintenance
• Cleaning exterior of buildings
• Cleaning eavestrough
• Maintenance of decking and exterior stairs
• Window cleaning
• Painting as needed

Inside

• Hazard removal
• Drywall repair
• Painting
• Basic plumbing repair such as leaking taps
• Flooring repair
• Pest monitoring and response
• Light bulb replacement

Human Resources

Ensure that personnel file is updated in accordance with legislation, contractual obligations, accreditation standards and NWTC Policy and Procedure.

Finance

Promote effective cost-saving measures to maintain high-quality care and remain fiscally responsible.

Risk Management & Safety

Ensure Risk Management Plan is being followed to effectively respond to risks within the program.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Clean criminal record and child intervention check
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving ability
• Able to work quickly under pressure