Job Information This position is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Facilities Manager.
You would be responsible for ensuring that all work is completed as per the GNWT's Maintenance Management system, within assigned budget limitations, and utilizing all resources available within the respective area using local labour and northern contractors.
You would coordinate the maintenance and repair of all carpentry, painting, general maintenance and other specialty trades in all Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) owned and occupied buildings and facilities in the North Slave region (approximately 106 assets). This position is also responsible for managing an annual budget of approximately $500,000.
Responsibilities include reviewing facility condition assessment reports including VFA Facility reports and other asset management documentation, to identify maintenance deficiencies, establish renewal priorities, and develop short and long-term maintenance planning.
Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Knowledge of electrical, carpentry, painting, heating, ventilation,



air handling and other specialty preventative maintenance activities as they relate to the maintenance practices of commercial and institutional type buildings and residential buildings in a northern setting with extremes in temperature range.
Knowledge of building related trades and contracting practices in compliance with local, territorial, national building, fire, safety codes and Asbestos Handling Procedures.
Skills in both verbal and written communication to exchange information and work to common objectives with GNWT and non-GNWT clients and Department colleagues and staff.
Ability to work as a member of a team and to work collegially with others responsible for different aspects of the work.
Typically attained by: A journeyperson certification in carpentry and 2 years of experience maintaining commercial type assets.
A class 5 Driver's license.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

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📌 Temporary Maintenance Assistant (Yellowknife)
🏢 The Government Of The Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife