Job Description

This position is an exceptional opportunity to work for CMHC and become a member of the Granville Island team, where you will work with the Maintenance Department to ensure Granville Island is well maintained and kept in a high standard of repair, cleanliness, and sanitation.

As Granville Island is a 7-day/week operation, there is a requirement to be available for day shifts from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm including weekends and statutory holidays. Some earlier or later shifts may be required on occasion. Although we cannot guarantee a weekly minimum number of hours of work, there is a high demand for availability during the summer shifts.

Pay structure:

$24.13 / hour base pay

Shift premiums:

+2.75% to all hours worked
+$2.20 / hour (for hours worked between 4:00pm and 8:00am and, all hours worked on weekends)
+$1.90 / hour (for hours worked between 4:00pm and 8:00am on weekends)

Responsibilities:

•    Repairs to facility fixtures as needed. E.g. sinks, taps, toilets, window handles etc.
•    Landscaping, leaf blowing, paving stone repair.
•    Woodwork repair, boardwalks, benches.
•    Gutter cleaning, drain clearing. Some work on roofs is required.
•    Sweeping, pressure washing, waste removal and other general cleaning as required.
•    Represent CMHC and Granville Island in a professional and courteous manner.
•    Provide information to customers and tenants as required (i.e., question on lost and found items, directions).

Responsibilities & Qualifications

•    Building maintenance experience.
•    Valid drivers’ license.
•    Customer service experience.
•    Safety knowledge as per Workers Compensation Board regulations and the Canada Labour Code.
•    Ability to respond in emergency situations – may be first on the scene (injury, lost children, theft).
•    Ability to adapt to changes and to show initiative when needed.
•    Must be aware of the hazards and be able to work in a marine environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Scissor lift experience.
•    Fall protection experience.
•    WHMIS certificate.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition may remain active until filled.

IMPORTANT NOTICE – COVID-19 MEASURES

On June 14, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that as of June 20, 2022, it will suspend vaccination requirements for federal government employees.  This decision followed a review of the current public health situation, including the evolution of the virus and vaccination rates in Canada. As a result, and consistent with the Government of Canada decision, CMHC has suspended its Vaccination Policy, effective June 20, 2022.

As a result, at this time, CMHC does not require employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment.  CMHC will continue to monitor the public health situation and may at any time make adjustments and adopt or reintroduce measures, including mandatory vaccination, attestation and verification requirements. Any such vaccination measures, as updated from time to time, shall form a term and condition of your employment at CMHC.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our aspiration. We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada. We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

Salary/Wage

$23.66 / hour + shift premiums

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