Maintenance
Cape Breton Island District
Location: Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Type of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
Union Status: CUPE Local 4840
Competition: CB 23086
Closing Date: June 28, 2023

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for carrying out those duties normally associated with the trade(s) in which they became qualified under the Apprenticeship and Tradesman's Qualifications Act of the Province of Nova Scotia. This opportunity is focused on appliance repair.

• Certificate of qualification under the Apprenticeship and Tradesman's Qualifications Act of the Province of Nova Scotia or interprovincial certification (Red Seal Journeyperson certification) plus three years' experience in building and property maintenance or related field is required.
• Preference will be given to those who have a background in appliance repair.
• Knowledge of residential building technology, basic knowledge of National Building Code and Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Basic knowledge of desktop applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and ability to establish priorities.
• Detail oriented, accurate, and able to analyze data and trouble shoot as required.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written and interpersonal skills are required in dealing with tenants, staff and contractors.
• Possess a valid Nova Scotia driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

Assets

• First Aid and WHMIS.
• Experience with Yardi Property Management software would be considered an asset.

Competencies required at this level of work are Organizational skills, Detail Oriented, Problem-Solving, Communication skills and Teamwork.

If you are a team player, who is passionate about improving the lives of Nova Scotians, you are the candidate we are looking for to join our team. We will assess qualifications using one of more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. Checks may include one or more of the following: criminal background checks, driver's abstract, and confirmation of education credentials.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of training, education and experience will be considered. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Based on the employment status, eligibility and union agreement, the NSPHA offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs and flexible working schedules.

Classification: TE 17
Salary: $26.31 - $29.05 Hourly
Work Week: 35 hours

Note: This is not a Civil Service position.

We are committed to employing staff who are representative of the diverse community we serve. If you are a member of one or more of the following designated groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or resume: Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.

To Apply

Please merge your cover letter and resume into one document when applying. In the cover letter or resume, please quote the competition number and name.

Our preferred method of applying is through Career Beacon.

Submissions must be received by midnight on the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.