Trades & Labour

Government of Yukon -> Highway and Public Works – TM – Garage Operations Trade

Location: Whitehorse, YT

Requisition: # 43214

Salary: $49.38 per hour

Closing date: June 02, 2023

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service.

For more information on the hiring preference, visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference.

This posting is to fill a 1-year term position. Temporary assignments will be considered.

Highways and Public Works – who we are

Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

This opportunity…

In the Mechanical Operations unit, we are committed to providing a cost-effective service for our fleet of highway maintenance equipment. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual that has the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Reporting to the Manger of Mechanical Operations, the ideal candidate will have experience supervising mechanical staff in a shop environment including evaluating performance, establishing work plans and coordinating scheduled workloads to maximize efficiency. They will also have experience directing the repair of heavy equipment units including ongoing maintenance and emergency repair. If you are interested in this opportunity, please review this information: Apply on a job | Government of Yukon

Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):

Experience managing a team/people, such as:

o leading, mentoring, coaching,

o resolving conflicts, miscommunications, or problems, and using prescribed programs to help facilitate a positive and productive work environment and the general management of a team

o delegating individual responsibilities and projects to team members and contractors

Experience in coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, establishing methods to meet work schedules, and coordinating work activities with other groups

Experience maintaining a safety program, emphasizing the safe use of tools, proper PPE, safety inspections, and meetings, and ensuring safe working conditions

Experience with managing and obtaining materials and supplies, working with other groups to achieve timely material requests to help maintain productivity

Experience working as a ticketed Red Seal Heavy Equipment Mechanic

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):

Having safety and service orientation

Possessing strong knowledge of preventative maintenance

Possessing knowledge of regeneration systems

Possessing knowledge of electronic controls for hydraulic systems

Being adaptable to changing priorities

Promoting respect, dependability and reliability

Developing People Modeling Interpersonal Skills and Personal Responsibility

Influencing Others

Thinking Strategically

Leading Change and Innovation

Conditions of Employment

Red Seal Heavy Equipment Mechanic certification (upon hire)

Valid Class 5 Yukon Driver's Licence (upon hire)

Valid Class 3 Driver’s Licence with air endorsement (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)

WHMIS (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)

Job Requirements

Ability to lift heavy objects.

Knowledge of the use of personal protective equipment.

Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.

Ability to work at heights of 6-10 feet.

Willingness to guide and work with apprentice mechanics.

Additional Information

Learn about a career with Yukon Government Find a career in the Yukon | Recruitment Marketing (yukoncareerpaths.ca)

Find out what we offer our employees

See why Yukon government has been identified as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2014

Questions?

If you have questions about this position, please contact Chris Dunbar, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Foreperson at Chris.Dunbar@Yukon.ca.

If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact JC (Jennifer Collon), HR Consultant, Jennifer.Collon@Yukon.ca

Learn more about us!

We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here, and to make a difference in so many ways—from simple to extraordinary and everything in between. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.

To learn more about what the Yukon has to offer, check out this link:

The Yukon Life < http://www.employment.gov.yk.ca/yukon_life.html >

How to Apply

To apply for the position of Heavy Equipment Mechanic Foreperson, and for full details on the requirements of the role, please visit: https://yukon.ca/en/employment.

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