Facilities Maintenance Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY  

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS 

Competition #: 2026-08-012

Facilities Maintenance Assistant - Term 

Department: Housing & Infrastructure 

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT 

Posting Date:  August 28, 2026 

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75 

Start Date:  Immediately 

End Date:  Six (6) months from start date 

Salary:  Level 5 Step 1 ($2,806.50 bi-weekly) 

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):  September 10, 2026 

Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Coordinator, this position is responsible for completing work orders related to the maintenance, repair or basic renovation of TH buildings and facilities, and where requested, TH rental housing units. The incumbent utilizes a variety of trade skills to complete the required work, on time and within budget. This position is also occasionally tasked with assisting with special projects and for providing services at TH gatherings and events or for the community at large. This position supports and takes direction from the Housing Maintenance Coordinator, when requested. 

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

Essential Qualifications:  

• Completion of Grade 10-12 (GED), or an equivalent combination of education, knowledge, skills and experience.  

• Training or experience in general building trades, including; carpentry, plumbing and electrical.  

• Several years of experience in building and/or home maintenance and repair procedures.  

• Experience in performing basic repairs, renovations and maintenance tasks.  

• Advanced knowledge of and ability to safely operate a variety of hand and power tools.  

• Advanced knowledge of hazards and safe work practices with respect to maintenance.  

• Experience in dealing with the public in a service capacity. 

• Ability to work independently or as part of the Housing & Infrastructure team to meet work commitments. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.  

• Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract.
   

• Standard First Aid certification. 

• TH101 cultural awareness training. 

A detailed job description is available upon request.


Apply online at: https://www.trondek.ca/work-with-us/job-board/

Phone:  (867) 993-7100   Send inquiries to:  [email protected] 

Physical Location:  1242 Front Street, Dawson City, Yukon 

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. 

“To work together, to speak with one voice and to serve Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Citizens  

in the pursuit of a strong, healthy, and united future.”