This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT.

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.

For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

This position is located in Inuvik and reports to the Facilities Manager. The scope of activities undertaken includes responsibility for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of four buildings in Inuvik, many of which are large, complex, computer-controlled industrial structures requiring socialized knowledge to manage effectively.

Duties include operating building heating and mechanical systems, as well as monitoring and maintaining indoor air quality and occupant comfort. The role involves inspecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining Direct Digital Control (DDC) equipment that supplies electricity, steam, heat, refrigeration, air conditioning, compressed air, gas, and ventilation within the facilities. It also includes scheduling and performing both minor and major repairs on all heating and mechanical equipment and using DDC systems to control air, heat, lighting, and ventilation.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of commercial building heating, ventilation, and air handling systems, aboveground water and sewage systems, as they relate to the maintenance practices of large commercial institutional buildings, residential buildings, and municipal works in a northern setting with extremes in temperature range
• Knowledge of concepts of planning and controlling work costs associated with the work within a maintenance management area
• Knowledge and proficiency with all mechanical and building trades
• Skills in both verbal and written communications, computer applications including: CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), Word Processing, Spreadsheets, DDC (Direct Digital Control Systems), contract tendering, monitoring and inspection, use of specialized testing equipment and supervision of staff
• Ability to diagnose faults, recommend remedial work including material requirements, to inspect as per codes and to recommend and authorize contract payments
• Ability to monitor and inspect work performed by contracted trades people to ensure they are working safely and using good construction practices
• Ability to lead and motivate staff and contracted trades people to work efficiently and effectively in the performance of their duties
• Knowledge of contract tendering and administration (from the preparation of documents to contract award) to administer maintenance contracts

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Certification as a plumber with an Oil Burner Mechanic certificate with two years of supervisory experience including one year of experience in project management and tendering/contract administration. 

Additional Requirements

A Class 5 Driver's License

Certification as a 5th Class Power Engineer within one year of hire

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR  ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT  X0E 0T0
Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

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