The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is now looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

LIGHT-DUTY VEHICLE AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
(Temporary, full time)

 

Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, Infrastructure & Projects of the KRG Transportation Department, the mechanic's duties and responsibilities include, without being limited to:

 

• Repair the heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles of the KRG. Performing related preventive maintenance;
• Develop and implementing a preventive maintenance program;
• Compile a list of spare parts necessary for the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment and light-duty vehicles so that orders can be filled once a year or as required;
• Maintain an up-to-date parts and tool inventory for airport and police vehicles and equipment in every community;
• Prepare requisition for spare parts via web internal application;
• Perform other related duties, as required, by the Supervisor.

Requirements:

 

• Certificate of professional studies (DEP) in heavy equipment and light-duty vehicle mechanics. Relevant work experience will also be considered;
• Possess a valid qualification certificate in heavy equipment and light-duty vehicle mechanics;
• Have five to eight years of relevant work experience including heavy equipment (diesel) repair and light-duty vehicle mechanics;
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:  Inuktitut, English and French;
• Have a valid driver license.

Work experience north of 55th parallel is a definite asset.

 

• Work schedule and place of work: 6-3 rotation schedule: 6 weeks working in the Northern Villages (52.5 hours weekly), followed by 3 weeks paid leave (35 hours weekly)

OR

 

• Work schedule and place of work: 4-2 rotation schedule: 4 weeks working in the Northern Villages, followed by 2 weeks paid leave (35 hours weekly);

Place of employment:              Nunavik
Salary:                                     Min. $60 074 - Max. $102 839 a year (Class 9)
Benefits*:                                 Lodging paid while working in the northern villages;
Meals and expenses paid while travelling in Nunavik;
                                                Group benefits including Simplified Pension Plan;
Vacation: 20 days/year
Statutory holidays:20 days.

Please submit your résumé to:

Kativik Regional Government
P.O. Box 9
Kuujjuaq (Québec) J0M 1C0
humanresources@krg.ca
Fax: 819-964-2975