The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to residents.  In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, and encourages Indigenous persons, visible minorities and persons with a disability to self-declare when submitting their application. We are currently seeking an individual to assume the demanding and fulfilling position of Casual Full time Indoor Facilities Maintainer I for approximately Four months.

Under the direction of the Indoor Facilities Supervisor and the Assistant Indoor Facilities Supervisor, the incumbent performs a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance and operation of Arenas.  This includes but is not limited to arena and ice maintenance; removal of snow from walkways and exits; collection and disposal of litter and other debris; equipment maintenance; operation of small-motorized equipment and other janitorial duties as required.

The successful incumbent must possess a Grade 12 education, and a valid Class 5 NWT Driver’s Licence.  Completion of Arena Level 1 & 2 certification and current First Aid, CPR & AED training are also required.   The incumbent must have the ability to work independently and have previous experience working with the public. Knowledge in the use of a computer is required.  Knowledge of ice making and ice maintenance, recreation facility maintenance, minor equipment and machinery repair and experience with trades such as plumbing and carpentry would be an asset.

The City of Yellowknife offers an attractive hourly wage of $27.27 per hour as well as 4% Vacation pay for this position.

Qualified applicants are required to apply no later than December 31, 2021.

Please visit the City of Yellowknife Website at: www.yellowknife.ca to submit your resume.

We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of this competition only.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment.  We thank all applicants who apply, but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.