Building Technician

Job description

🎯 Description

Kativik Ilisarniliriniq, a school board providing educational services to 14 communities in Nunavik, is seeking a Building Technician to support and manage its school and housing facilities. Join a dedicated organization committed to improving education and infrastructure in northern communities.

✅ Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to ensure proper maintenance of schools and housing in Nunavik and Montreal

• Assist with the setup and management of mechanical systems, air quality, and temperature control

• Support maintenance coordinators in handling service requests related to heating, plumbing, and electrical systems

• Develop preventive maintenance schedules, conduct product research, and prepare specifications

• Help coordinate renovation projects (plans, specs, cost estimates, procurement)

• Carry out administrative tasks for the Material Resources and Purchasing departments

• Travel frequently to Nunavik communities

• Create technical drawings and plans using AutoCAD

💰 Salary

$24.36 to $33.95/hour depending on qualifications and experience, as per the AENQ collective agreement. Full benefits based on workload.

Additional benefits may include:

• 20 days of annual vacation

• 2 weeks of paid leave during the holidays

• Free parking

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Career advancement opportunities

• Hybrid work schedule

• And, when applicable:

  • Summer schedule

  • Northern allowance

  • Food transportation allowance

  • Relocation expenses

  • Attraction and retention bonuses

  • Up to 3 round trips to Nunavik annually

Required experience and qualifications

⭐ Qualifications

• College diploma in building mechanical systems or architectural technology, or recognized equivalent

• Two (2) years of relevant experience

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (an asset)

• Practical knowledge of at least two of the school board’s working languages (Inuktitut, French, English)

• Priority may be given to beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA) willing to follow a training program

📩 How to Apply

Deadline: June 12, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Start date: June 2025
To apply:

• Visit our careers site: https://carriere.kativik.qc.ca/ and click “Apply”

• Or send your resume to applications@kativik.qc.ca and include BUILTCH2505-03 in the email subject line
  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job posting period

Until 2025-06-12 at 16:00