Plumber/OBM/Stationary Engineer

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2022. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Facility Manager, the Plumber/OBM/Stationary Engineer will provide primary responsibility over the technical, operational, and maintenance services and support for the water/sewer treatment facilities, piped water/sewer distribution system, preventative maintenance, and repairs for all major Government of Nunavut facilities such as utilidor, all schools, Kivalliq regional Health center, other major GN assets in Rankin Inlet and the region. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining boilers and travel will be required to other communities to complete inspections and repairs.  This position impacts on the efficiency of the Government of Nunavut and services to other departments and the public by identifying deficiencies and repair accurately to prevent safety hazards to the GN and the public.

The Plumber/OBM/Stationary Engineer will perform daily checks on pump houses, sewage treatment plant, lift stations, Health Center, Schools, NAC and other GN facilities.  Fill out Operator’s reports and checklists, check the system operation for buildings with DDC controls, remove solid waste from sewage treatment plant, collect water samples for bacterial testing, work with trade staff and oversee casual staff and contractors, complete preventative maintenance checks, order materials, conduct inspections on work performed by contractors, and maintain inventory of spare parts for all facilities and equipment.  This position will supervise and train apprentices and casual employees, work with the supervisor to identify sealift supplies, maintain housekeeping practices in work areas, closing, and locking access vaults to prevent tampering and safety for neighborhood children, while following safety rules and procedures.   

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through certification as a Journeyman Plumber or Oil Burner Mechanic with a minimum of three (3) years’ related experience in the trade as a member or leader of a team.  5th Class Stationary Engineer Certificate is required to meet the minim regulatory requirement for maintaining a heating plant over 750K watt; Experience supervising staff or contractors; Experience with a variety of building types and sizes or municipal works; Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) and several years’ experience working with DDC controls, from daily operations to replacement of defective DDC devices.

Knowledge of cold climate building systems, technical principles, code compliance, regulations and policies related to building construction and operations will be beneficial for this position.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to @email. Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.