Maintenance Administrator

Job Summary

Location: Yellowknife

Department: Infrastructure

Job ID: 28541

Salary: $98,592 - $117,749

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular

Closing Date: Nov 19, 2026

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Department Information

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/

Job Information

This position is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Facilities Manager.

You would be responsible for ensuring that all work is completed as per the GNWT's Maintenance Management system, within assigned budget limitations, and utilizing all resources available within the respective area using local labour and northern contractors.

You would coordinate the maintenance and repair of all carpentry, painting, general maintenance and other specialty trades in all Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) owned and occupied buildings and facilities in the North Slave region (approximately 106 assets). This position is also responsible for managing an annual budget of approximately $500,000.

Responsibilities include reviewing facility condition assessment reports including VFA Facility reports and other asset management documentation, to identify maintenance deficiencies, establish renewal priorities, and develop short and long-term maintenance planning.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

• Knowledge of electrical, carpentry, painting, heating, ventilation, air handling and other specialty preventative maintenance activities as they relate to the maintenance practices of commercial and institutional type buildings and residential buildings in a northern setting with extremes in temperature range.
• Knowledge of building related trades and contracting practices in compliance with local, territorial, national building, fire, safety codes and Asbestos Handling Procedures.
• Skills in both verbal and written communication to exchange information and work to common objectives with GNWT and non-GNWT clients and Department colleagues and staff.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to work collegially with others responsible for different aspects of the work.

Typically attained by: A journeyperson certification in carpentry and 2 years of experience maintaining commercial type assets.

A class 5 Driver's license.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28541

Closing Date: November 19, 2026- 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $47.40 per hour to $56.61 per hour (approximately $92,430 - $110,390) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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