BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN- PLUMBER

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

(Permanent, on rotation)

The Municipal Public Works Department (MPW) of the KRG is responsible to maintain the organization buildings (offices, police stations, airports, employees housing units, etc.) and to provide technical assistance to the 14 Northern Villages (NVs) in matters related to operation and maintenance of their recreational buildings (arenas, swimming pools, gymnasiums and community centres).

Reporting to the Nunavik Maintenance Coordinator of the Building Maintenance Section, the Specialized Building Technician-Plumber performs preventive maintenance and service/repair operations on plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment, controls which is used for water, waste, oil, hot liquids in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Complete timely inspections, tests, and accurately report equipment defects or deficiencies on a daily basis;
• Perform scheduled maintenance service and repairs to plumbing and oil heating systems and fixtures;
• Clean, adjust, test, and repair oil heating appliances;
• Install, alter, and modify drainage waste and vent systems;
• Provide input for the planned and scheduled work;
• Assist with the scoping, estimating, planning, and execution of new work projects;
• Ensure all installations, repairs, and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes;
• Complying with safety rules;
• Perform general building maintenance and repairs;
• Perform any other duty requested by his/her

• Possess a vocational certificate as a Journeyman Plumber;
• Have a valid class-5 driver’s licence;
• Minimum of five to eight years of relevant building-systems maintenance experience with emphasis on oil heating systems;
• Knowledge of basic HVAC equipment;
• Ability to read drawings and schematics;
• Capacity to plan work, meet deadlines, as well as make emergency operational decisions;
• Ability to summarize, simplify, and transmit information about Plumbing principles;
• Demonstrated good professional conduct as well as being reliable, autonomous, and possess a great sense of initiative;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English, and French
• Possess excellent analysis and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team;

Place of work: Nunavik, Quebec

Salary: Minimum $52,481, maximum $89,256 annually

Other benefits:

Lodging and boarding when traveling in other communities are paid by the Employer, meal and incidental expenses while traveling in Nunavik

Simplified Pension Plan: 6,25% employer, 4% employee. Vacation: 20 days annually.