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Assets & Property Management Manager – Term 
Department: Housing & Infrastructure 
Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT 
Posting Date: March 27, 2023 
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75 
Start Date: Immediately 
End Date: Two (2) years from start date (possible extension or permanent) 
Salary: Level 9 Step 1 ($3,773.04 bi-weekly)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Reporting to the Director of Housing and Infrastructure, this position is responsible for procurement, storage, maintenance, assignment/lending and disposition of fleet vehicles, equipment, tools, and other tangible capital assets. The position performs asset management and administrative functions including developing annual work-plans and budgets, developing and implementing the Assets Management Plan, managing the Assets Inventory System, and setting up and maintaining measures to track and record all TH capital assets being used throughout the TH organization. The position provides supervisory services to assigned staff and is responsible for ensuring that TH equipment, fleet transport and tangible capital assets are fully accounted for and remain in good working order. The incumbent develops and resources a preventative maintenance plan for all applicable assets. The position oversees contractors providing property management services, such as janitorial and security service and maintenance contracts, and works with contractors, sub-contractors and building inspectors, including site visits and inspections to ensure that specifications, codes and timelines are adhered to, and that all administrative, legal and reporting requirements are in full compliance. This position oversees property management and assets-related contracts, and supervises the Assets and Camps Supervisor. A key aspect of this position is to support the Director’s efforts to build or strengthen the capacity of employees, both in terms of skill development, and in fostering a healthy, positive and respectful work environment. 

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

Essential Qualifications:  

• Post-Secondary Degree in Business / Office / Finance / Operations Management or coursework in a related discipline combined with significant experience working in finance, purchasing, maintaining and monitoring assets. An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills and abilities may be considered. 
• Thorough knowledge of assets management or physical assets management theory, principles and practices combined with demonstrated work experience related to assets management. 
• Experience in human resources management including supervising, mentoring and performance managing staff. 
• Experience with financial management, including budgets and resource management. 
• Experience in developing, implementing, evaluating and reporting on programs and services. 
• Experience in general office administration combined with knowledge of practices and procedures associated with working within a First Nation Government.  
• Strong communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.   
• Strong organizational, prioritization, multi-tasking and time management skills.   

Assets:  

• Strong emphasis on customer service.   
• Experience in developing preventative repairs and maintenance plans / schedules.  
• Basic knowledge of: using / maintaining outdoor gear and equipment; small equipment operation; small engine repairs; vehicle, equipment and building maintenance.   
• Knowledge of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in government structure, culture, traditions, history, demographics, family structures and socio-economic dynamics, challenges, and aspirations. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check. 
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract, and a willingness to obtain a Class 4 driver’s license within 6 months of hire, as requested. 
• Standard First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire. 
• WHIMIS Certification or a willingness to obtain within six months of hire. 

A detailed job description is available upon request.