Community Operations Technician - (60769)
Community Operations Technician - (60769)
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Job Description
This posting is for one (1) permanent position working 75 hours biweekly.
Who we are:
As the Yukon governments most diverse department Community Services has a place for you. Under the Community Services umbrella there are18 unique brancheswhere you can apply your skillset. All branches strive to empower communities to be vibrant healthy and Services develops our team and invests in people so together we can equip Yukon communities with the tools and knowledge to foster a higher quality of life for all Yukoners.
As one of Canadas Top 100 Employers for 2023 a career with Yukon Governments public service offers you an opportunity to expand your skillset and build relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.Learn more about what Yukon Government can offer you.
About the branch:
The Operations and Programs Branch provides essential municipaltype services to unincorporated Yukon communities in a sustainable and efficient manner. The branch develops strategic plans and evaluates service delivery standards to meet the unique needs of unincorporated communities ensuring alignment with budgets and standards.
The branch operates nine ten water treatment plants in unincorporated communities and manages eight nine wastewater treatment facilities. Additionally the branch manages solid waste facilities supports recycling depots and oversees recycling processors in the territory. The branch conducts its work with a diverse matrix of Yukon Government employees consultants contractors and partnerships with First Nations municipalities local governments and nonprofit societies to implement and manage these services. The branch promotes longterm viability and environmental stewardship.
Through its efforts the Operations and Programs Branch plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents supporting community wellbeing and development across unincorporated Yukon communities.
About the Position:
This position is responsible for assisting with the daytoday routine operations required to operate and deliver water and wastewater services to the unincorporated communities.
This position is completely fieldbased and requires unaccompanied travel to the sites yearround in all weather conditions. Duties include general labour tasks (shoveling chipping ice painting brushing filling sand boxes etc.) cleaning facilities inside and grounds calibrating equipment exercising valves documenting weekly checks at water plants and seasonal wastewater sites collecting bacteriological samples from Whitehorse peripheral sites and delivering them to Environmental Health developing SOPs communicating issue to Operators talking with the public if approached on site.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a working level of trades skills such as basic plumbing (gluing pipe and configuring parts replacing pump seal etc.) basic mechanical (understanding systems components and reading pressures for diagnosis etc.) and basic electrical tasks (wiring testing for voltage testing actuated valves etc.). This position may be tasked with purchasing parts and providing accurate model numbers and photos for procuring larger parts.
The successful candidate must be highly selfmotivated and prepared to work alone. Good communications skills are essential to discuss issues that arise and have conversations remotely and email about how to fix the issues with coworkers trades vendors and other Government agencies. Once this position is trained they may be required to provide mentorship for Yukon Water and Wastewater Operator Program students (YWWOP) to provide experience at the sites for them to obtain hours to go towards certification.
This position will work towards obtaining a Small Water Certification for water treatment required by Environmental Operator Certification Program (EOCP).
For more information about this position please contact: Michel Leger Director Community Operations at .
For more information related to the competition process please contact: Jasmine Potvin Human Resource Consultant at .
What you need to consider before submitting your application:
- Prior to submitting your resume an Erecruitment profile must be created as applications are only accepted through the system. Please do not email your resume to the contacts on the ad.
- Resumes are ONLY assessed based off candidates ability to communicate how they have demonstrated the essential qualifications from their professional volunteer or educational experience within their resume clearly indicating the specific position the responsibilities or duties were performed.
- Candidates must clearly state the length of time they performed the essential qualifications in their role(s) (ex. month/year to month/year).
- Take advantage of learning more about how to prepare your resume for a government recruitment. Please note cover letters are not required unless clearly indicated on the job ad.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Experience performing basic plumbing electrical and/or mechanical repairs and maintenance
- Experience with general maintenance tasks inside and/or outdoors
- Experience demonstrating strong troubleshooting and problemsolving abilities.
- Experience working in trades would be considered an asset.
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge Skills and Suitability:
These are competencies and/or job specific proficiencies that are effective to be successful in the role and may be assessed during the recruitment process.
- Comfortable with performing general labour tasks.
- Knowledge of workplace hazards and safety its application and any applicable legislation.
- Ability to work independently and be adaptable to work situations.
- Knowledge of MS Office (i.e. Word Excel Outlook etc.)
- Ability to communicate tasks and issues verbally and in written form.
- Ability to work in high paced stressful situations.
Conditions of Employment:Valid Yukon class 5 drivers license or equivalent.
Job Requirements:Willingness to travel frequently most often involving day trips but with some occasional overnight trips.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
