Department
Government of Yukon -> Health & Social Services - Facility Services - Whistle Bend
Location
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)
Job Type
Permanent
End Date
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Standard Hours Bi-weekly
75
Classification
MG05
Salary
$107,212.00 - $149,447.00
Union
MGT
Days Off
Saturday/Sunday
Travel
10%
Admissibility
Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry
Your role Reporting to the Senior Manager, Long-Term Care, the Manager, Maintenance and Projects provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for maintenance services and capital projects across multiple long-term care homes in Whitehorse. The position ensures building systems and infrastructure operate safely and efficiently while supporting fiscally responsible operations, capital planning, and the delivery of safe, resident- and staff-centred environments.
The Manager provides leadership and direction to maintenance staff, establishes consistent maintenance standards and performance expectations, oversees preventative maintenance programs and the prioritization, tracking and completion of maintenance work.
- For more information on this job, please contact Katharina McArthur, Senior Manager, Long term Care at 867-471-0480 or email Katharina.McArthur@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Godwin Paul, HR Consultant at 867-332-1145 or Godwin.Paul@yukon.ca
Your benefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
- Government of Yukon's many benefits
Important application and job requirementsEssential qualifications Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume; ensure you use a month/year to month/year format and include the duties you performed in each of your positions.
- Post-secondary education in facilities management, engineering technology, project management, building systems, trades, or another field related to the position.
- Significant experience managing facility maintenance and building operations, including preventative and corrective maintenance in a healthcare setting.
- Experience planning, coordinating and delivering maintenance, infrastructure, renovation and/or capital projects.
- Experience supervising and leading employees, including establishing work priorities, performance expectations and accountability.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Strong knowledge of facility maintenance practices and building systems.
- Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
- nowledge of project management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of applicable safety, regulatory and facility-related standards such as CSA standards applicable to healthcare environments and operation/maintenance of healthcare facilities.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and solve complex operational problems.
- Experience managing contractors and service providers.
- Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and capital planning.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making and cross-cultural awareness. It may be helpful for you to review "The job interview process".
Conditions of employment You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
- RCMP Check Vulnerable Sector
- TB Screening
- WHMIS 2015
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
Job requirements- Regular travel between long-term care sites and occasional travel within Yukon.
- Walking, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs, and occasional use of tools and equipment.
- Exposure to building systems, construction activities, noise, dust, heat, cold and fumes.
- Required use of personal protective equipment as applicable.
- Potential exposure to second-hand smoke, pet therapy programs and latex products.
Learn more- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.caor phone 867-667-9453.
Eligibility List
12 months
Post Date
09 October 2026
Close Date
23 October 2026
Job Description
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