The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located
north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the
KRG to work in the capacity of:
BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN- PLUMBER (Permanent, on rotation)
The Municipal Public Works Department (MPW) of the KRG is responsible to maintain the organization
buildings (offices, police stations, airports, employees housing units, etc.) and to provide technical assistance
to the 14 Northern Villages (NVs) in matters related to operation and maintenance of their recreational
buildings (arenas, swimming pools, gymnasiums and community centres).
Reporting to the Nunavik Maintenance Coordinator of the Building Maintenance Section, the Specialized
Building Technician-Plumber performs preventive maintenance and service/repair operations on plumbing
systems, fixtures, piping equipment, controls which is used for water, waste, oil, hot liquids in accordance
with applicable laws and regulations.
DUTIES:
Complete timely inspections, test and accurately report equipment defects or deficiencies on a daily
basis;
Perform scheduled maintenance service and repairs to plumbing and oil heating systems and
fixtures;
Clean, adjust, test and repair oil heating appliances;
Install, alter and modify drainage waste and vent systems;
Provide input for the planned and scheduled work;
Assist with the scoping, estimating, planning and execution of new work projects;
Ensure all installations, repairs and maintenance meet the requirements of the appropriate codes;
Complying with safety rules;
Perform general building maintenance and repairs;
Perform any other duty requested by his/her supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a vocational certificate as a Journeyman Plumber;
Have a valid class-5 driver’s licence;
Minimum of five to eight years of relevant building-systems maintenance experience emphasis with
oil heating systems;
Knowledge of basic HVAC equipment;
Ability to read drawings and schematics;
Capacity to plan work, meet deadlines as well as make emergency operational decisions;
Ability to summarize, simplify and transmit information about Plumbing principles;
Demonstrated good professional conduct as well as being reliable, autonomous and possess a great
sense of initiative;
Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English
and French
Possess excellent analysis and problem-solving skills;
Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Place of work: Nunavik
Salary: Minimum $51 077 maximum $86 867 annually (Class 8)
Other benefits: Lodging and boarding when traveling in other communities paid by the Employer,
meal and incidental expenses while traveling in Nunavik
Simplified Pension Plan: 6% employer, 4% employee
Vacation: 20 days annually.
Statutory holidays: 20 days including 10 during the Christmas period
Forward your résumé to:
Human Resources Department
Kativik Regional Government
P.O. Box 9
Kuujjuaq QC J0M 1C0
Fax: 819-964-2975
humanresources@krg.ca
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted in writing.
The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec
Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.