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This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Iqaluit only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations. As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Director, Learner Services, the Manager, Security and Facility Maintenance oversees all facility maintenance, custodial services, and security for a broad range of owned and leased buildings located throughout Iqaluit. These include a student residence, student guest units, family residences, Nunatta’s Main Campus, associated buildings and facilities, and the Nunavut Research Institute.

• Ensuring that all maintenance requirements to college residences and facilities are addressed in a timely manner;
• Advising on building standards, health and safety codes, fire codes, and security practices;
• Planning and coordinating the repair and maintenance of all Nunatta Campus buildings;
• Coordinating the scheduling, use, repair, and maintenance of all campus vehicles;
• Supervising full-time, part-time, and casual maintenance and security staff.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through the completion of a certificate in facility management, property management or a related field, coursework in health and safety and crisis intervention, three (3) years of related work experience with one (1) year of supervisory experience. Class 4 driver’s license must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Current certification in WHMIS and CPR/First Aid are considered assets.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required. The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any official language. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut, and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are considered assets.

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience. As this is a term position for non-Inuit applicants, current indeterminate Government of Nunavut employees may be offered a competitive transfer assignment for the duration of the term if deemed successful, subject to managerial approval. An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for consideration.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any Official Language of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates with foreign post-secondary education credentials to have them assessed through a recognized Canadian institution. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the application.