Manager - Building Maintenance

Government of Yukon; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Yukon is seeking a Manager of Building Maintenance for a full-time position responsible for leading the maintenance team and overseeing a $4.4 million budget for over 950 housing units. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction management and experience in procurement and contract management, ensuring the delivery of high-quality service to Yukoners.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and external contractors.
• Proficient in managing budgets and tracking costs.
• Experience with contract specifications and maintenance/repair contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team and oversee budgeting for maintenance work.
• Manage service contracts and inventory needs for housing units.
• Work closely with tenants and other branches in Yukon Housing.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Client Care

Procurement Management

Contract Management

Education

Post-secondary training in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary And Requirements

Who we are…

YHC’s vision: To create healthy homes and communities to support Yukoners’ wellbeing and life opportunities.

YHC’s mission: To provide Yukoners with stable, affordable, quality housing that creates opportunity and builds community.

YHC’s Values

Improving the client experience : We are committed to continually assessing Yukoners’ housing needs and providing responsive solutions that build connection and community.

Strengthening community wellbeing : We believe in empowering Yukoners by providing a wider range of housing options and helping create a sense of home that supports their wellbeing.

Improving the provider experience : We will lead a strong housing sector with partners who have shared values, driving better outcomes and a healthier future for Yukoners.

Building a sustainable future : We will demonstrate how our annual investments are achieving intended results and improving the wellbeing of Yukoners.

The opportunity

This posting is for a full-time permanent position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative, solution-focused and team-oriented individual to lead the maintenance unit.

Reporting to the Director of Capital Development and Maintenance, the Manager of Building Maintenance leads the maintenance team, including the planning, organizing, delivery and budgeting of critical maintenance work on more than 950 housing units; works closely with the tenants in those units and other branches within Yukon Housing; and has direct oversight of an operating budget of $4.4 million and over 110 service contracts.

Essential Qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. For more information on how to prepare and submit your resume visit this resource page on Yukon.ca.

• Post-secondary training in a field related to construction management.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, including direct supervision of staff and/or external contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to forecast inventory needs and manage the timely procurement of goods and supplies to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Significant experience working within budgets, tracking costs and providing recommendations to senior management.
• Demonstrated experience writing and reviewing contract specifications and managing maintenance and repair contracts.
• Experience working and delivering high quality service to both external clients and internal staff, with a strong commitment to client care.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and in other database management systems.
  
  

Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their competence according to the standard set by the Yukon Government Core Competency Framework :

This competition will specifically focus on, but does not limit itself to, the following competencies:

• Thinking Strategically - Identifies when there is a need for additional information, consultation, and new options. Consistently takes a holistic and long-term view of challenges and opportunities within and outside of the Yukon government. Vets ideas through the engagement of others. Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts across interrelated areas and factors this into planning. Seeks to understand a range of stakeholder perspectives and how they inter-relate.
• Leading Change and Innovation - Shifts strategic focus and activities quickly in response to changing organizational priorities. Makes changes to one group or program at a time to align with the strategy or improve performance. Considers impact of changes on work environment. Monitors impact of changes and reports on results. Identifies opportunities and roadblocks in the change process, and deals with them so that goals can be accomplished.
• Promoting Common values and Ethics – Informs those affected by a decision of what is happening. Recognizes that prejudices and systemic barriers may exist within the current environment. Listens to and considers diverse perspectives respectfully.
• Developing People - Provides timely, constructive feedback on learning progress. Encourages individuals when giving corrective feedback. Reassures others after a set-back by discussing the strengths the person can use to overcome the difficulties. Presents and encourages individuals with opportunities to make choices and decisions about how to accomplish their work how to address missteps.
  
  

For more information about this position, please contact Lester Balsillie, Director, Capital Development and Maintenance at [e-mail] or 867-667-5082.

For more information regarding the recruitment process, please contact Nicole Rowett, Manager, Human Resources at [e-mail] or 867-456-6155.

Eligibility List

12 months