Building Technician - Carpenter

JOB OPPORTUNITY
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:
BUILDING TECHNICIAN - CARPENTER
(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 Maintenance Coordinator of the Building Maintenance Section, the Building Technician performs preventive maintenance and service/repair operations on the architectural components of our buildings (roofs, siding, doors, windows, stairs, flooring, drywall, etc.) accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
DUTIES:
• Perform scheduled maintenance service and repairs to the architectural components
• Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes and the quality required by the KRG;
• Complying with safety rules;
• Perform general building maintenance and repairs as it relates to light construction, plastering and painting;
• Perform any other duty requested by his/her supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Hold a valid CCQ card (Trade #160)
• Have a valid class-5 driver’s licence;
• Minimum of five to eight years of relevant building experience in renovation work;
• Ability to read drawings and schematics;
• Organized in their work and meet deadlines;
• Demonstrated good professional conduct as well as being reliable, autonomous and possess a sense of initiative;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English and French
• Have working knowledge of computer software such as Microsoft Office would be considered an asset;
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Work schedule and place of work:
• 6-3 rotation schedule: 6 weeks working in the Northern Villages (52.5 hours weekly), followed by 3 weeks paid leave (35 hours weekly) or;
• 4-2 rotation schedule: 4 weeks working in the Northern Villages (52.5 hours weekly), followed by 2 weeks paid leave (35 hours weekly);
Place of work: Nunavik
Salary: Minimum $52 481 maximum $89 256 annually (Class 8)
Other benefits: Lodging and boarding when traveling in other communities paid by the Employer, meal and incidental expenses while traveling in Nunavik
Simplified Pension Plan: 6,25% employer, 4% employee Vacation: 20 days annually.
Statutory holidays: 20 days including 10 during the Christmas period