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Assistant Director, Maintenance/
Maintenance/Entretien

Status: Permanent / Full-time (40hrs / week)

Department: Maintenance

Direct supervisor: Director, Maintenance

Location: Kuujjuaq

Working at NHB means…

Contributing to providing safe, comfortable, and culturally appropriate housing for Inuit residents. It means evolving in a unique northern environment where teamwork, adaptability, and innovation are essential to supporting more than 4,200 social housing units across fourteen communities in Nunavik.

By joining NHB, you will directly contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the housing stock, supported by a team of 145 employees working daily in the communities.

Salary and Benefits

  • Total compensation including the cost-of-living differential and food allowance, reaching up to $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience
  • Annual travel allowance for personal travel between Kuujjuaq and the rest of Quebec
  • Housing provided according to current policies
  • 35 vacation days, payable at the end of the year
  • 16 statutory holidays, payable at the end of the year
  • 12 sick days
  • Option to accumulate a bank of 80 hours (10 days)
  • Group insurance
  • Pension plan with an employer contribution
  • Opportunity for professional travel to the thirteen other communities of Nunavik

As part of our team, you will enjoy a collaborative and rewarding work environment where your
expertise will have a concrete impact on Nunavik communities.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise activities related to preventive and corrective maintenance, as well as the continuous improvement of NHB buildings
  • Support maintenance coordinators in planning, organizing, and monitoring operations in Nunavik communities
  • Ensure the availability of materials, equipment, and resources required to carry out planned work
  • Develop and maintain inventory control procedures and ensure the optimization of stock levels and warehousing operations
  • Develop, implement, and monitor departmental performance indicators
  • Promote best practices in occupational health and safety and support teams in achieving operational objectives
  • Participate in the continuous improvement of processes, work methods, and departmental performance
  • Act as a resource person during emergency situations and coordinate required interventions

Profile Sought

  • College diploma in a field related to construction, building management, engineering, or any other relevant discipline
  • A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, including at least three (3) years in a management or supervisory position
  • Additional relevant experience may compensate for the absence of a diploma
  • Significant experience in building maintenance operations management
  • Experience in inventory management, procurement, or logistics (an asset)

Skills

  • Mobilizing leadership
  • Excellent organizational, planning, and priority management skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple files simultaneously
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to mobilize teams in a multicultural environment
  • Analytical skills and sound decision-making
  • Good knowledge of computer tools and management systems
  • Fluency in at least two of the following languages: French, English, and Inuktitut

Experience living in Nunavik

Working in Nunavik means discovering vast and breathtaking northern landscapes, a rich and welcoming Inuit culture, and a unique and authentic way of life.

 

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SEND US YOUR RESUME TO:
career@nunavikhb.ca