Job Opportunity: Maintenance Foreman (Housing Association)
Please read the full advertisement carefully to ensure this role aligns with your experience, qualifications and lifestyle. We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Foreman to lead the daily operations of a Housing Association in one of Nunavut’s small communities.
Important Note on Residency: This is a full-time, permanent residential position, not a fly-in/fly-out (turn-around) role. The successful candidate must relocate to the community and will receive one paid vacation per year. Relocation costs paid for by employer.
Qualifications & Experience
To be considered, you must possess the following credentials:
- Journeyperson Certification: A valid residential trade ticket (Plumber, Oil Burner Mechanic, or Carpenter).
- Trade Experience: At least 5 years of post-journeyperson experience in residential maintenance.
- Leadership: A minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or management role, leading crews of up to 10 workers.
- Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise in diverse aspects of residential building maintenance.
Key Competencies
We are looking for a highly organized professional with:
- Project Management & Strategic Planning: Proven experience in managing projects and implementing strategic goals.
- Leadership & Team Mentorship: Strong capabilities as a leader, manager, and mentor, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and develop others.
- Administrative & Technical Proficiency: High-level administrative skills, specifically within the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Critical Thinking & Communication: Exceptional problem-solving abilities and clear, professional communication skills.
- Proactive Work Ethic: A dedicated, proactive approach to addressing challenges and driving results.
Compensation & Application
- Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 per annum.
- To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter. In your application, please specify if you are Nunavut Inuit.
Thank you for your interest. Please note that only candidates meeting all the above credentials will be contacted for an interview.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: $130,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you have 5 or more years experience managing and supervising a work crew?
- Do you have 5 or more years experience working on residential maintenance, excluding commercial and industrial work?
- Have you worked in Nunavut before? Not mandatory to have worked in Nunavut, however it is an asset.
- This is not a rotationala position, are you willing to move to Nunavut full time for this position, taking one vacation to the south, per year?
Experience:
- Certified tradesperson: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- residential trade certificate at the journeyman level (required)
- Driver's License to legally drive in Canada (required)
Work Location: In person
