Property Maintenance Officer

Property Maintenance Officer

Join our dynamic and dedicated team as we continue to develop capacity within the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the greater unceded Algonquin territory. With our child well-being law, Nigig Nibi Ki-win, now fully in force, the community embraces a step in reconciliation by reclaiming jurisdiction over the safety and well-being of our children, youth and families.

We are recruiting for a Property Maintenance Officer. This is a full-time position.

The Property Maintenance Officer is responsible for ensuring that Nigig Nibi Ki-win Gamik's facilities, buildings, grounds, vehicles, equipment and physical assets remain safe, functional and welcoming for visitors and members. This position performs preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, contractor coordination and grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs to all organizational buildings and facilities.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Perform basic carpentry, painting, drywall repair, plumbing, and minor electrical work within qualifications.
• Ensure emergency exits, fire extinguishers, lighting, alarms, and safety equipment remain accessible and operational.
• Maintain grounds of all Nigig operational locations throughout all seasons
• Coordinate external service providers, monitor contractor work for quality and completion, submitting appropriate quotes and invoices for approval and payment.
• Actively assessing buildings, locations and assets to mitigate potential safety concerns with respect to regular operations, and general upkeep and compliance.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
• Assist with annual maintenance planning.
• Participate in budgeting for facility maintenance.
• Prepare work reports as requested.

• Post-secondary diploma in property management, fleet management or a combination of skills and experience in these areas
• Two to five years of demonstrated experience in property management
• One to two years of fleet management experience
• Experience working with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) people in a community-based setting is an asset
• Understanding of workplace health and safety legislation, standards, and best practices
• Knowledge of fleet management principles, including vehicle maintenance, inspections
• Working knowledge of financial administration, including expense tracking, and basic budgeting
• Working knowledge of office technology and systems.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable and accountable
• Strong problem-solving skills, solutions-focused
• Collaborative and approachable
• Criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check
• G or E driver’s license and a clear driver’s abstract

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Employment benefits and pension plan
• Paid sick, vacation and special day leave
• 14 provincial and federal statutory holidays

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants at all stages of the recruitment and selection process. For confidential requests, contact employment@nigignibi.com

Nigig promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons who identify as indigenous will be given preference as this role serves the needs of members of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Provided the candidate meets the basic requirements of the position and is deemed qualified following the interview process, preference will be given to a) the qualified indigenous person who is a member of Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation; then to, b) the qualified indigenous person; then to, c) the qualified non-indigenous candidate.