Manager, Maintenance and Projects

This posting

This posting will be used to fill 1 permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly.

This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.

Our philosophy

Our philosophy: Every action and decision is guided by Continuing Care’s Vision: "Exceptional care, honoring your culture and traditions" Mission: "Together, we offer person-centered care that nurtures well-being" and Values: "Connectedness, Dignity, Equity, Integrity and Respect".

Your role

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Long-Term Care, the Manager, Maintenance and Projects provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for maintenance services and capital projects across multiple long-term care homes in Whitehorse. The position ensures building systems and infrastructure operate safely and efficiently while supporting fiscally responsible operations, capital planning, and the delivery of safe, resident- and staff-centred environments.

The Manager provides leadership and direction to maintenance staff, establishes consistent maintenance standards and performance expectations, oversees preventative maintenance programs and the prioritization, tracking and completion of maintenance work.

• For more information on this job, please contact Katharina McArthur, Senior Manager, Long term Care at 867-471-0480 or email [email protected]
• For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Godwin Paul, HR Consultant at 867-332-1145 or [email protected]

Your benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.

• Government of Yukon’s many benefits

Your career, your home, your lifestyle

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.

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• Yukon Life
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• Discover Copper Ridge Place: Yukon long-term care home

Important application and job requirements

Essential qualifications

Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.

• Post-secondary education in facilities management, engineering technology, project management, building systems, trades, or another field related to the position.
• Significant experience managing facility maintenance and building operations, including preventative and corrective maintenance in a healthcare setting.
• Experience planning, coordinating and delivering maintenance, infrastructure, renovation and/or capital projects.
• Experience supervising and leading employees, including establishing work priorities, performance expectations and accountability.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.

Desired knowledge, skills and suitability

If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Strong knowledge of facility maintenance practices and building systems.
• Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
• nowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable safety, regulatory and facility-related standards such as CSA standards applicable to healthcare environments and operation/maintenance of healthcare facilities.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and solve complex operational problems.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and capital planning.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making and cross-cultural awareness. It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.

Conditions of employment

You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• RCMP Check Vulnerable Sector
• TB Screening
• WHMIS 2015
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Job requirements

• Regular travel between long-term care sites and occasional travel within Yukon.
• Walking, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasional use of tools and equipment.
• Exposure to building systems, construction activities, noise, dust, heat, cold and fumes.
• Required use of personal protective equipment as applicable.
• Potential exposure to second-hand smoke, pet therapy programs and latex products.

Learn more

• For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-9453.