About the position

Duties
As the Facilities Manager at the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance, and safety of this world-class research facility. You will oversee building systems, repairs, and renovation projects; manage service contracts; and lead a multidisciplinary team and contractors to maintain high standards of performance and reliability. Working closely with scientists, technical experts, and operational staff, you'll help sustain a safe, efficient, and innovative environment that supports cutting-edge Arctic research. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of Polar Knowledge Canada's mission while living and working in the heart of the Canadian Arctic.

Work environment
Located in the heart of the Canadian Arctic, Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, is a vibrant and welcoming community that serves as the operational hub for the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS). Surrounded by stunning tundra landscapes, rich wildlife, and breathtaking views of the Arctic Ocean, Cambridge Bay offers a truly unique living and working experience. The community blends traditional Inuit culture with modern amenities and is home to approximately 1,800 residents. With opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, snowmobiling, boating, and northern lights viewing, life in Cambridge Bay offers both adventure and a strong sense of connection to the land and people of the North.

Perks of the job
- Vacation travel allowance given twice a year for you and your eligible dependants
- Isolated Post Allowances from $28,786 to $47,705
- Flexible work schedule at the state-of-the-art CHARS campus
- Relocation assistance and crown housing may be available
- Progressive range of health benefits including medical and dental
- Hands-on and dynamic job with opportunities for training and growth.

Positions to be filled
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Important messages
This position is not eligible for remote work.

When responding to the screening questions, you must clearly demonstrate how you meet each criterion (education and experience) by providing concrete, specific examples. Your response must include when the example took place (month-year to month-year), the background of the situation, what you did, how you did it, what your role was and the outcome.

Résumés may be used as a secondary source of information to validate the qualifications described. Statements such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Our intention is to communicate with candidates via email. You must include a valid e-mail address in your application and ensure that it is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is your responsibility to notify the contact indicated on this job advertisement of any changes to your personal information.

Candidates may be assessed using a variety of tools, including evaluation of written communication through the application, interviews, and reference checks. The Assessment Committee reserves the right to contact references beyond those provided by candidates (within the public service only), if necessary, to adequately assess candidates. Other assessment tools may include recent and past performance evaluations and records of achievements.

Please note that asset qualifications are not mandatory to apply. However, asset qualifications may be applied at any stage of the selection process, including screening. Therefore, if candidates have the asset experience qualifications, candidates should also clearly describe in their answers to the screening questions how they meet these qualifications using detailed, concrete example(s).

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

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Operational Requirements

Ability to work overtime on short notice

You need (essential for the job)

Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

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EXPERIENCE

EX1: Experience in facilities management or operational administration, including building maintenance, repairs, and renovation projects.
EX2: Experience managing or supervising staff and/or contractors in a multi-disciplinary facilities environment.
EX3: Experience planning, coordinating, and overseeing facility-related projects, such as renovations, repairs, or capital improvements.
EX4: Experience ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, building codes, and standards.

Applied / assessed at a later date

KNOWLEDGE

K1: Knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and procedures related to asset lifecycle management, materiel management, and security systems in a federal context.
K2: Knowledge of building automation systems and facilities infrastructure.

COMPETENCIES

C1: Client service orientation
C2: Demonstrating integrity and respect
C3: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
C4: Organizational and leadership skills

ABILITIES

AB1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
AB2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
AB3: Ability to analyze issues, solve problems, and make sound recommendations.
AB4: Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

Applied / assessed at a later date

English essential

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You may need (asset qualifications)

May be applied / assessed at a later date

ASSET CERTIFICATIONS

A1: Professional certification in a recognized facilities management discipline (e.g., CFM from IFMA)
A2: A degree in facilities management, engineering, business administration, or another related field

ASSET EXPERIENCE

A3: Experience inspecting buildings and infrastructure to assess maintenance or repair needs.
A4: Experience negotiating and managing service contracts (e.g., maintenance, security, cleaning) and evaluating vendor performance.
A5: Experience working in facilities management within one or more of the following environments: scientific research, government, commercial, or industrial facilities.
A6: Experience developing and managing operational budgets, including monitoring expenditures and identifying cost-saving measures.

ASSET KNOWLEDGE

A7: Knowledge of building systems, including electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and structural components.
A8: Knowledge of modern tools and technologies used in facility inspections and maintenance.
A9: Knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics in facilities management.

How to apply

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Information you must provide

• Your résumé

Respond to a text question addressing the following

• This role requires you to live and work in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Remote work is not possible.

We'd like to thank all those who apply. However, only the people selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Hiring organization contact
Name: Amélie Dériger-March
Email address: [email protected]