Competition #24-25-20 Building Engineer

Jul 16, 2024

Regular Full-Time              

Salary: Level 8 – $86,953.16 – $101,722.90

Robust Benefits and Pension Package

Location: Haines Junction

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Property Manager, the Building Engineer is responsible for the operation, installation, control, monitoring, maintenance, testing and repair of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and mechanical systems including power generators, chillers, compressors and other auxiliary equipment in the Da Kų Cultural Centre and the Language Hub building in order to provide optimum physical environmental conditions for the occupants and staff.

Education and Experience:

Completion of a Certificate or Diploma program, or apprenticeship accreditation program leading to qualification as a Building Services Technician, Building Systems Technician, Facilities Technician, or Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician, or HVAC Technician.   Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of Commercial and/or Institutional building systems such as HVAC systems, Boilers, Compressors; and/or commercial coolers and freezers.  Experience operating a variety of specialized maintenance tools and equipment, including test equipment required for the operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems and equipment.  Experience working with Computer Maintenance Management Systems, Building Automation or Management Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).  Possession of a 4th Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency or Possession of a Provincial or the Inter-Provincial Standard (Red Seal) Endorsement for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or Millwrights or College Graduate in the field of HVAC systems or Mechanical systems is required.  An acceptable equivalent combination of relevant Building Trade, Technician, Technologist, and/or stationary engineer qualifications and experience will also be considered.

Experience in the following would be an asset: 

  • In inspecting, maintaining, repairing and testing building fire safety systems such as fire alarm and/or sprinkler systems, firefighting equipment, fire separation doors and dampers;
  • in operating hot water and/or low pressure steam boilers as per the Boiler and Pressure Vessel regulations. 

Conditions of Employment:

  • Willing to respect and maintain confidentiality
  • Reliability status security check
  • Valid Standard First Aid certificate and CPR (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire)
  • Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s license
  • Willing and able to lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kg.
  • Willing to work towards obtaining a 4th Class Building Engineer’s Certificate and/or training in field of HVAC systems or Mechanical systems
  • Willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety gear
  • WHMIS Certification (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
  • Able and willing to travel to CAFN Yukon communities and occasional travel outside of Yukon
  • Willingness to occasionally work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays – overtime, call back, or shift work
  • All Champagne and Aishihik First Nations employees are expected to conduct their duties in a harmonious and cooperative manner intended to enhance the First Nations efforts to build a strong and prosperous Government

CAFN is an equal opportunity employer, however, qualified CAFN Citizens will be given priority and underfills may be considered. Please self-identify in your cover letter or resume. Please note that selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Temporary Assignments may be considered. Please ensure you have supervisor approval before applying. An eligibility list will be created from this posting.

Job description: Building Engineer, JD, DaKu, Nov 27 2019 final

Deadline: Open Until-Filled

Send current resume and supporting documents to:

Megan MacKellar

Human Resources Officer

Phone: (867) 634-4200 ext. 245

[email protected]