Salary(s): MAN $46,811.00 - $56,390.00 per year Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable. Stand-by pay and overtime may be applicable.
Closing Date: December 17, 2025
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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect until exhausted.
Introduction
Manitoba Housing provides a wide range of subsidized housing across the province. We partner with other governments, community organizations, and private groups to create and maintain safe and affordable housing where people can thrive. Manitoba Housing offers options for those most in need, addressing housing insecurity and directly managing 12,037 units in 200 communities throughout Manitoba. Our tenants come from diverse backgrounds, varying in age, education, language, mental and physical abilities, religion, ethnicity, gender, and race. We believe all Manitobans should have access to dignified housing and the necessary supports to enjoy a good quality of life and a sense of belonging in their communities.
Duties:
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for the completion of maintenance tasks within an assigned portfolio while ensuring Manitoba Housing's policies, procedures, and guidelines are being followed. The incumbent will perform duties such as inspections, prepares scope of work for maintenance repairs and maintains inventories of materials, supplies and equipment. Prepares and submits required documentation connected to the performance of duties including any maintenance and tenant concerns to the Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible to act as the Maintenance Coordinator where required.
Qualifications:
Essential:
Experience performing minor or major renovations and maintenance repairs including: carpentry (installation, removal and repairs), plumbing related to faucets, toilets, water, sewers; painting; mechanical equipment and appliance repair; and heating system repair
Experience working within safety policies and procedures
Ability to complete inspection reports and document follow up information on work orders
Ability to work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize critical issues and operate effectively within limited timeframes
Superior interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to deal effectively with tenants and the public
Strong problem solving skills
Effective verbal communication skills
Desired:
Proficiency with using Microsoft Outlook
Conditions of Employment:
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a vulnerable sector search
Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's Licence
Must be physically capable to perform the duties related to the position, such as but not limited to, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., standing and walking on unlevelled ground for long periods of time, bending, crouching and crawling in a confined space
Must have the ability to travel within the Northern Region and in adverse weather conditions
Must be available to work rotating on-call evenings and weekends shifts
WHEN APPLYING TO THIS POSITION, PLEASE INDICATE THE ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER AND POSITION TITLE IN THE SUBJECT LINE AND/OR BODY OF YOUR EMAIL.
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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