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Position Description

Job posting closes: July 17th, 2026 at 5:00pm Yukon Standard Time 

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity, while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.

The City promotes work-life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work-from-home and compressed work weeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.

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 casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Mechanic, Building Maintenance

Job Code: 011
Department: Property Management

Job Summary:

The incumbent monitors, operates, tests, troubleshoots, inspects, maintains, services, repairs and installs a wide variety of mechanical equipment and systems in City facilities on a scheduled and emergency basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Monitors, operates and performs mechanical inspection, trouble shooting, installation, servicing and repairs a wide variety of mechanical equipment in City facilities, on a scheduled and emergency basis, including heating, ventilation, cooling, plumbing, refrigeration systems and electrical controls.
2. Maintains, operates and ensures efficient and safe operation of a variety of building systems and controls.
3. Provides assistance to the Electrical and Carpentry building maintenance crews.
4. Prepares written building mechanical assessment reports and maintains accurate records.
5. Obtains cost estimates and makes recommendations on the most efficient option.
6. Oversees capital, operating, maintenance and emergency projects, including supervision of contractors, safety, etc.
7. Operates and maintains a fully stocked service van, including organizing and tracking an inventory of tools and equipment to ensure maintenance and repair tasks readiness.
8. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, safety procedures established and standards.
9. Acts as Supervisor, Building Maintenance, Mechanical as assigned.
10. Other related duties.

Category Trades, Transport, Operators & Labourers

Position Requirements 

Working Conditions:

Work four 10-hour shifts per week or five 8-hour shifts. On call evenings and weekends on a rotational basis is required. Exposure to disagreeable conditions such as temperature extremes, fumes, dust, noise, human waste, bodily fluids, hazardous chemicals, refrigerants, fats and oils. Required to work from ladders/lifts, roofs and in confined spaces.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Red Seal Journey certification - Millwright, Pipefitter, Plumber, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Gas Fitter OR Oil Burner Mechanic.
• Multiple red seal certification is an asset.
• 4th Class Power Engineer is an asset.
• 3 years related experience and 6 months on the job training.
• Class 5 driver’s license.
• Knowledge of National, Territorial and Municipal Building codes including mechanical refrigeration, boiler, pressure vessel and pressure piping, NFPA, SMCNA, ASHRAE, oil burning, fire code etc.
• Knowledge of the Yukon Workers’ Compensation and Safety Act and applicable regulations.
• Proven skills relating to communications, consensus building, human relations and problem solving.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships among peers and/or stakeholders.
• Proven written and oral communication skills to develop and present reports.
• Good organizational skills, prioritizing and ability to multitask with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with little supervision and function in a multidiscipline environment.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Certifications required within one year may include but not limited to: Arena operator’s course level 2; Confined Space Entry; Standard First Aid Level C with CPR; lock-out/tag-out; aerial Lift; electrical safety course; WHMIS & TDG; conflict resolution, Ainsworth/Delta Controls training; fall arrest; Hazard Assessment and Controls; SCBA, 5th Class Power Engineer etc.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

Vehicle, aerial lift, bucket truck, electrical, mechanical and carpentry tools, calibration and testing equipment, communication equipment and computers including software for computerized maintenance systems, Microsoft Office Suite and computer with applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and ERP Work Tech.

Accommodation Requests: 

Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to reach out to the Recruiter and make requests to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to reviewing requests and making arrangements for reasonable accommodation and accessibility requests. You may email recruiter@whitehorse.ca and careers@whitehorse.ca.

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at  https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at careers@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume. 

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. 

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview. 

Employment Contract YEU Local Y046

Range $42.86 - $50.42

Hours Per Week 4 X 10 or 5 X 8 Hours

Guaranteed Minimum Hours 40

Organizational Unit City of Whitehorse -> Corporate Services -> Property Management

Location City of Whitehorse - Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1C2 CA (Primary)