Superintendent - Maintenance

Government of Yukon
CA - Yukon - Whitehorse
January 21, 2025
Management

Government of Yukon -> Highways and Public Works - PMD Facilities Mgt & Regional Services Central

Location:
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type:
Permanent

Job Status:
Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly:
75

Classification:
MG05

Salary:
$104,853.00 - $146,158.00

Union:
MGT

Days Off:
Saturday/Sunday

Travel:
10%

Admissibility:
Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government's goal for a representative public service.

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting is for One (1) permanent full-time position working 75 hours bi-weekly

Join Our Team at the Department of Highways and Public Works!

Are you ready to make a positive impact on Yukon communities? The Department of Highways and Public Works provides the necessary structure that makes life in Yukon possible. Together, we are committed to uphold the values of safety, innovation, teamwork, and leadership in our everyday work.

We are currently seeking a talented, dedicated individual to help lead our Facilities Management team. The Superintendent, Central Maintenance is based in the city of Whitehorse, Yukon and serves communities located in Southern Yukon between Carmacks and Swift River while working with colleagues in other regions to support clients across the territory.

This role leads a diverse team of tradespeople, providing strong leadership, mentorship, and guidance. If successful, you will focus on fostering a positive work environment where employees can grow and succeed in supporting the members of their communities. Balancing expertise in people management with knowledge of building maintenance will be essential in driving the team's success, ensuring effective operations, and maintaining high standards of service.

Please include in your application a short (1-page maximum) cover letter outlining why you are interested in leading this team specifically and what has drawn you to apply for this operation.

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.

Experience leading a large, operationally diverse team.
Experience managing financial resources (i.e. budgeting, forecasting, planning, reviewing financial data).
Experience in building maintenance or other related fields, with a solid understanding of building systems and maintenance practices.
Experience researching and analyzing information and making decisions or recommendations to senior leadership.
A history of advancing client relations both within and externally to an organization.
Facilities Management Certification and/or Journeyperson certification in a building trade (i.e. plumbing, electrical, carpentry) will be considered an asset.

Candidates who have education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

The ideal candidate will possess these qualifications, skills, and knowledge, but also demonstrate suitability for the role and organizational culture. Key competencies for success in this role include:

Modelling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility
Developing People
Influencing Others
Thinking Strategically
Taking Action and Achieving Results
Leading Change and Innovation
Promoting Common Values and Ethics
Cultural Humility and Learning

Additional Information

This is a designated position within the Yukon public service which requires the following condition(s) of employment and job requirements:

Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent
Travel throughout Yukon

For more information about this position, please contact:
Richard Thompson, Director, Facility Management at ***

For more information on what is happening at HPW, we encourage you to check us out on Yukon.ca, Facebook, and X!

If you have questions about our recruitment process or what rewarding career opportunities are available within Highways and Public Works, please contact:
Rowan Hutchison, Human Resources Consultant, at Rowan.Hutchison@yukon.ca.

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