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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Competition #: 2025-04-001

Housing Maintenance Assistant x2 - Term
Department:  Housing & Infrastructure
Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date: April 2, 2025
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75
Start Date:  Immediately
End Date:  October 31, 2025
Salary:  Level 5 Step 1 ($2,729.25 bi-weekly) 

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): April 15, 2025

Reporting to the Housing Maintenance Coordinator, this position is responsible for completing work orders related to the maintenance, repair or basic renovation of TH rental housing units, and, where requested, TH buildings and facilities. The incumbent utilizes a variety of trade skills to complete the required work, on time and within budget. This position is also occasionally tasked with assisting with special projects and for providing services at TH gatherings and events or for the community at large.  

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:  

• Completion of Grade 10-12 (GED), or an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience.  
• Training or experience in general building trades, including; carpentry, plumbing and electrical.  
• Several years of experience in building and/or home maintenance and repair procedures.  
• Experience in performing basic repairs, renovations and maintenance tasks.  
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to safely operate a variety of hand and power tools.  
• Advanced knowledge of hazards and safe work practices with respect to maintenance.  
• Experience in dealing with the public in a service capacity. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.
• Standard First Aid certification.
• TH101 cultural awareness training.  

A detailed job description is available upon request.