Housing Maintenance Assistant

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS

Competition #: 2026-11-004

Housing Maintenance Assistant 

Department: Housing & Infrastructure

Location: Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Offices – Dawson, YT

Posting Date: November 10, 2026

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75

Start Date: Immediately

End Date: 6 months from start date

Salary: Level 5 Step 1 ($2,806.50 biweekly)

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): November 23, 2026

Reporting to the Housing Maintenance Coordinator, this position is responsible for completing work orders related to the maintenance, repair or basic renovation of TH rental housing units, and, where requested, TH buildings and facilities. 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 Facilities 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 and plumbing
• 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. 
• Ability to establish and maintain positive work relationships with co-workers and public.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and overtime, as requested by the supervisor, for project deadlines or housing emergencies.
• Standard First Aid certification.
• TH101 cultural awareness training.

A detailed job description is available upon request.

To Apply:  https://www.trondek.ca/

For more information, contact Human Resources:  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.”