Maintenance Management Specialist

This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Rankin Inlet only.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2024. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement. 

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Nunavut Field Operations, the Maintenance Management Specialist is responsible for overseeing the Petroleum Products Division (PPD) Operations and its Preventative Maintenance Program. The Petroleum Products Division (PPD) manages the storage and distribution of up to 200 million liters of petroleum annually, including Jet A fuel, home heating fuel, diesel and gasoline for the territory. 

Key responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:

• Developing an ongoing preventative maintenance management program for PPD capital assets by developing and maintaining monthly and creating monthly reports

• Working to develop and maintain an updated procedures manual to orient field staff on maintenance management procedures

• Implementing a comprehensive maintenance management program for PPD by collaborating with management leads of PPD to schedule and complete annual maintenance activities

• Troubleshooting any atypical maintenance problem that is outside the maintenance management program

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a Diploma in engineering technology or related field or completion of a 2-year trade apprenticeship with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience. Spill prevention, control and response training or a similar certification is considered an asset. 

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. 

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please email your cover letter and resume to [email protected] Please include the REFERENCE # in the subject line of your email.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. 
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. 
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution.  Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.