Summer Maintenance Associate

Summer Maintenance Associate

Location: 11738 Kingsway Avenue Edmonton, Alberta             

Closing Date: April 3, 2026, or Until Suitable Candidate Found

Position Status: Two (2) Full Time (40 hrs per week), Temporary (May-August)      

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is recruiting for two (2) full-time, temporary Summer Maintenance Associates to perform a wide range of duties to ensure the overall safety, cleanliness, and functionality of Otipemisiwak Métis Government buildings and facilities.  This is a summer term position with an end date of August 28, 2026. Reporting to the Building Operations Manager, the successful candidates will be responsible for supporting regular building inspections, maintaining mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.), and performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks. The Summer Maintenance Associates will adhere to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards while performing routine maintenance and landscaping duties to ensure Otipemisiwak Métis Government facilities and buildings are functional and in optimal condition. The successful candidates must excel in time management, organization, problem-solving, and have great attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks including but not limited to, replacing lightbulbs, fixing leaks, replacing doorknobs, and checking for minor heating/cooling issues.
• Assist with the maintenance of building systems, such as mechanical, water, sewer, security, and emergency support systems.
• Ensure timely completion of seasonal maintenance tasks, including snow and ice removal, leaf cleanup, tree removal, and preparation of the landscape for seasonal changes.
• Perform routine lawn care, general landscape upkeep, and maintenance of pathways, walkways, fences, gates, and vegetation.
• Operate lawn mowers, trimmers, and other landscaping equipment.
• Report any major building or structural concerns/repairs/emergencies to the Building Operations Manager.
• Ensure building repairs are completed efficiently and to the highest standard.
• Load and unload shipments, including equipment, furniture, and water deliveries, and organize materials and supplies received.
• Assist with office set-ups and relocations including building multi-use structures and reconfiguring office spaces.
• Maintain records of work performed, including schedules, maintenance logs, asset lists, tool usage, etc.
• Ensure all tools and equipment function correctly and are effectively maintained.
• Maintain cleanliness of work site by cleaning debris, sweeping, etc.
• Abide to Occupational Health & Safety standards, building code, and other local/legal requirements.
• Collaborate with the Health and Safety Advisor to stay up to date and comply with health and safety policies and best practices.
• Ensure safe work practices are being followed, and that health and safety regulations are adhered to by employees.
• Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, citizens, visitors, and other stakeholders.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong commitment to Health and Safety, working in compliance will all applicable health and safety legislation and established policies and procedures.
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing conditions, circumstances, priorities, technologies, and requirements.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and effectively manage and prioritize requests and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, with the pursuit of quality in the accomplishment of tasks through focus on all areas.
• Ability to work in an open work environment with a very collaborative team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to be resourceful and respond to difficult situations or workplace requirements by using the available tools and information to support decisions and solutions.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders with professionalism, efficiency, and a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture, people, and values is an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ work experience in building maintenance.
• Certification in WHMIS, PPE, Hazard Awareness, Fall Protection, and First Aid is required. Where such certifications are not already held, appropriate training will be provided upon commencement of employment. Additional training may be assigned at the discretion of department leadership Trade tickets in plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical, or a related trade is an asset.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work in the office in Edmonton, Alberta.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to work a regular schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm with occasional overtime and a mixed schedule of days, evenings, and weekends. On-call work will be required.
• As this position supports buildings and facilities across the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, this position will require regular travel within Edmonton, as well as some travel throughout the province of Alberta.
• Ability to safely operate a range of vehicles, including cube vans, trucks, and trailers.

What We Offer

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  An opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be a part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
• An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, and art.
• Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
• Personal development & career opportunities.
• Possibility of employment extension (part-time or casual for students).

Métis applicants are encouraged to apply.

Apply online at
http://albertametis.com/careers/.

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online one-way video interview. Should you have any concerns with completing the video interview, please reach out to Human Resources by responding to the email invitation. No phone calls please.