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The Maintenance and Sanitation Lead's role is to facilitate, maintain and safely supervise the daily functional operations of Blachford Lake Lodge, including structure maintenance and repair, systems management, fuel supply, water and waste management, equipment and inventory management, site aesthetics and site management staff. Duties will be focused around the site, but opportunity to participate in activities outside the site will be offered at the Manager's discretion when possible.

Please note that this is a general job description that is different in summer/fall than winter/spring. Some responsibilities may not be applicable to every season.

Working in an off-grid community environment requires flexibility, communication and the expectation that no day is the same. There are job requirements that may not be listed here. Days and work can be challenging and sometimes unexpected in this off-grid environment, and are not always regular hours. No day is the same, but you have the opportunity to work in one of the most magical locations on earth.


Reports to:
Lodge Manager
Blachford Project Management Team

Leadership

• The Maintenance and Sanitation Lead is a senior lead role. It is important to always lead by example, and maintain a positive attitude, despite possible challenges.
• Always support the Management team to ensure success of the property by providing expertise and assisting with decision when needed.
• Relieve other staff members on their days off.
• Adhere to community living and have a respect and awareness of general lodge practices and functions.

Communication

• AK expects clear and timely communication for guests, staff and HQ.
• Daily staff briefings, ad hoc and scheduled, will be facilitated by the Lodge Manager, but the Maintenance and Sanitation Lead will be a significant contributor to these meetings. These non-guest and focused meetings will ensure that all staff members receive the necessary guidance and direction from the Lodge and Maintenance and Sanitation Lead on decisions and activities being planned.
• Keep good daily documentation of site management responsibilities, which may include fuel consumption, maintenance logs, purchasing records, etc.

Safety

• Guest and staff safety are paramount. This mentality must be first and foremost for every aspect of site management.
• Site management risks include the possibility of fire, risk of injury or property damage due to extreme weather, risk of injury due to equipment malfunction, fuel spills, etc.
• Site contingency planning and emergency preparedness are the responsibilities of the Maintenance and Sanitation Lead.
• Provide detailed briefings and training for safe use of equipment in camp for staff.
• Conduct guest safety briefings to ensure all guests know how to act in a safe manner.
• Ensure proper gun safety throughout the camp.
• Ensure wildlife safety plan is carried out.

Purchasing

• Responsible for ordering, purchasing and receiving all systems and construction related supplies, parts and needs while maintaining ALL receipts and order history in the appropriate online folders and drives.

Site Maintenance Responsibilities

• Ensure all structures are set up, cleaned, and maintained to withstand different seasons and ensure that their structural integrity is sound. Schedule repairs and upgrades as needed.
• Ensure structures are visually esthetically pleasing to guests and staff from all outdoor and indoor angles.
• Keep all site equipment stored properly, and basic inventory up to date.
• Ensure the set up and regular maintenance of all site systems: hot tub with chemical needs, bathroom sinks, toilets and showers; heaters; generators and electrical outlets; incinerator; kitchen ranges and heaters.
• Follow standards listed in the fuel management plan, waste management plan, and water
  management plan.
• Provide environmental and water samples for hot tub and drinking water on a regular basis. Maintain clear and constant communication with expediting team in Yellowknife and Blachford Lake Lodge administration team over all sampling.
• Ensure equipment standards for the wildlife safety plan are followed.
• Brief and train Arctic Kingdom and Blachford Lake Lode staff on safe operating procedures.
• Manage schedules and work quality of all site support staff.

Trail and Tourism Activity Network & Maintenance

• Maintaining trails
• Roll necessary hiking trails from lodge for guest use.
• Brush cutting
• Flagging
• Signage
• Snowshoeing/packing of trails
• Ski tracks
• Setting
• Maintaining
• Ice fishing
• Set up
• Tent and gear maintenance and upkeep
• Snowmobile trails
• Gear and accessory maintenance and upkeep
• Break and maintain trails
• Lake
• Docks
• Boats and lake markers
• Maps
• Portages
• Upkeep the same as all trails on system
• Wood stock
• Both in and out of camp as required
• Coordinate kindling
• Sourcing, hauling and mapping

Aircraft Management

• Maintain air strip and heli pad as necessary. At times this may require testing of ice conditions, clearing snow, and treeing pathways.
• Brief all staff on how to operate safely around aircrafts and assign duties to other staff members for loading and unloading of both fixed wing and non-fixed wing aircraft.
• Plan and execute with Lodge Manager any specific needs for various groups arriving/departing site.
• Work and communicate with expediting team any specific freight handling or needs.
• Deliver baggage to guest rooms according to lodge bag tags on freight.
• Maintain a kind, welcoming demeanor with all guests and airline staff.

Inventory Control

• Control inventory of all maintenance and equipment assets, including (but not limited to) fuel, shelters, power systems, heating systems, electrical, tools, etc.

Kitchen Cleaning /Food Service Assistance:

• Doing regular dishes. Full camp dishes procedure at scheduled intervals.
• Food service as needed (serving, clearing plates, putting food out)

Cultural Awareness

• Our relationship and reputations with our Indigenous guides and international guests are important relationships that Arctic Kingdom and Blachford Lake Lodge constantly foster and work to develop. It is important that our Systems Manager works to foster these relationships, showing respect, equality, and cultural awareness and sensitivity to all persons and cultural diversity involved in all aspects of the operation.

Health & Medical

• Be in good physical condition and capable of lifting heavy loads.
• Working long hours and being available for work extended periods in challenging conditions is common.

Required qualifications:

• First Aid (Wilderness First Aid Preferred) Certification
• Valid PAL
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Criminal Record Check (must be within the last 3 months) - please note, if you would like to apply and do not have an up to date one, we will accept knowing that yours is in progress
• Minimum of 5 years management experience (Tourism background preferred)
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Please include in your application:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Any relevant trades certificate

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Blachford Lake Lodge is located on Chief Drygeese territory, the traditional land of Yellowknives Dene First Nation Akaitcho, Treaty 8 territory.