Building Technician - Plumber - KRG

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- Plumber

(Seasonal permanent position)

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 Construction Coordinator of the Building Maintenance Section, the 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.

DUTIES:

• 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;

• 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 #412)

• 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.

• Be willing to travel in Nunavik villages;

• Possess excellent analysis and problem-solving skills;

Place of work: Nunavik

Salary and benefits: According to the CCQ Collective Agreement “Institutional and Commercial” Sector “C-1”

Other conditions: Rotational schedule of 6 weeks of work and 2 weeks of rest at point of origin

Work 10 hours per day and 7 days per week

Room and board: Individual room in a shared house and food per diem

Forward your résumé to:

Human Resources Department Kativik Regional Government

P.O. Box 9 Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0 Fax: 819-964-2975

humanresources@krg.ca

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted in writing.

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.