Field Repair Worker

Job No: SN210443
Location: North Vancouver

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER

New employees hired by the Nation are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate providing proof of full vaccination. If a candidate requires accommodation based on a ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, this will be reviewed and addressed.

CLOSES:  Open Until Filled

  • Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community
  • Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government

Who We Are

Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson’s Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh.

As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 11 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Working as an integral part of the Nexwsp’áyaḵen ta Úxuwmixw - Community Operations Department, this position reports directly to the Team Leader, this position is dispatched to homes and properties to perform a variety of routine, unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and construction work which requires considerable physical effort and agility. The incumbent is also responsible for labour tasks of considerable variety. Scope of work is routine or assisting with non-routine. Incumbents in this position work under supervision and work performance is checked during progress and upon completion for compliance to instructions and the ability to follow established standards and procedures. 

What You Bring

  • Combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 40 pounds etc.).
  • Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, patience and integrity with the ability to positively influence others.
  • Team-oriented with a tactful and approachable attitude and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Independent and self-motivated; demonstrates a strong ability to manage and execute their own work.
  • Team player who leads by example and goes the extra mile to ensure projects are delivered within deadlines.

Starting Salary: $ 42,148 annually, plus a comprehensive benefit program.

Why Work With Us

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

 

*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*

If you're looking for a new opportunity to use your experience, consider joining Squamish Nation. Apply online today! 

Apply Now

Personal Details * Required field

  1. Digits only or add + for international numbers

  1. (Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)

Questions