Maintenance Assistant

MAN Maintenance Assistant

Term/full-time

Term until December 29, 2023.

Department of Transportation and Infrastructure

Northern Airports & Marine Operations, Transportation Operations

Selkirk MB

Advertisement Number: 40887

Salary(s): MAN $43,158.00 - $50,713.00 per year

Closing Date: May 28, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Northern Airports and Marine Operations acts as the lifeline for remote communities in Northern Manitoba, allowing the transportation of medical patients and essential supplies such as food and medication. Marine Operations provides ferry services to the communities through a highly skilled workforce that adheres to regulatory standards to ensure safety and uniformity with provincial, federal, and international regulations.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must have a valid Class 5 licence with the ability to upgrade to a Class 3 with training provided.
• Must be able to work at heights, outside in all seasons or in unfavourable climate conditions, and in enclosed or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and statutory holidays as required.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in facility operations and maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of and experience with hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WHMIS, workplace safety and health act, related regulations and federal legislation, and safe work practices.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

• Experience with computerized facility maintenance management systems.
• Experience operating heavy equipment or machinery.
• Experience with carpentry and woodworking, including command of various tools and the ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.

Duties:
The Maintenance Assistant assists in the maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification of all passenger and vehicle ferries and related crew quarters, buildings, docks, and other ferry landing facilities, as well as the equipment associated with those repairs, as directed by the Marine Superintendent.

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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