Foreman - NHB

Kuujjuaq

Permanent Full-Time Posted 12/12/2026

Foreman

STATUS Permanent / Full time

(40 hours/week)

DEPARTMENT Maintenance

DIRECT SUPERVISOR Maintenance coordinator

LOCATION Kuujjuaq

The Nunavik Housing Bureau (NHB) provides comfortable, safe and affordable homes adapted to Inuit needs

and culture. Through its programs and services, it contributes to the development of vibrant, sustainable and

safe communities.

FUNCTION & RESPONSABILITIES

The Maintenance Foreman is responsible for the maintenance of the all NHB buildings in the village. Under the

supervision of the Maintenance Coordinator, the foreman must plan and coordinate the work of the maintenance

staff to ensure that the corrective, preventive and building health check (BSI) maintenance program is applied to

NHB housing units and to ensure that these assets are maintained in a safe and reasonable manner. The

foreman has the following functions; Reporting to the Maintenance coordinator, the Maintenance Foreman will

ensure that all operations are conducted in a respectful and responsible way, ensuring that all decisions and

actions comply with the relevant policies and procedures.

The Foreman is responsible for the “day to day” repair and maintenance of NHB buildings. He/She must

supervise and lead maintenance staff in an effective manner and ensure the level of morale is maintained.

He/She must also respond to concerns and complaints of tenants in a positive and courteous manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Northern Maintenance diploma or pertinent experience in replacement of diploma
Two (2) years of experience at least 2 maintenance’s fields: carpentry, electricity, heating or plumber

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in two of the three languages of the region (Inuktitut, French or English)
Valid driver’s license required or the obligation to take a driver’s course when one is offered

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

SALARY / BENEFITS

NHB offers a competitive salary, northern benefits and interesting working conditions. The starting salary

is $36.71 and could be more based on the evaluation of experiences related.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

HR@omhkativikmhb.qc.ca

Human Resources – KMHB

P.O. box 1200 - Kuujjuaq, QC J0M 1C0

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