Department of National Defence/Ministère de la Défense nationale

Chief of Residential Housing Projects & Maintenance

Yellowknife, NT
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$78,909–$99,200 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Oversee inspections, maintenance programs, capital projects, contracts, and asset management for military family housing, ensuring properties are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with regulations. Lead and support the Yellowknife Housing Services Centre team while coordinating housing services for Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP families.

Job details

The Department of National Defence is seeking a Chief of Residential Housing Projects and Maintenance to join its Canadian Forces Housing Agency (CFHA) team in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. In this leadership role, you will oversee maintenance, inspections, capital projects, and asset management for military family housing. You will manage repair and maintenance programs, lead project and contract activities, provide technical guidance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the delivery of safe, well-maintained housing for Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP families. We're looking for candidates who have: A secondary school diploma Experience conducting residential housing or commercial property inspections, including assessing property conditions and determining required maintenance and repairs Experience in property or facility maintenance, or project management Experience managing financial resources Experience engaging and collaborating with various parties The Yellowknife Housing Services Centre is a dynamic team of seven full-time employees serving approximately 190 Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP families in the region. You will play a key leadership role in the delivery of housing services while supporting and developing a team of operational and administrative professionals. This is a permanent English Essential position. DND offers a comprehensive benefits package, a federal public service pension plan, professional development opportunities, and an Isolated Post Allowance for this position. Click the "Apply" button to learn more and submit your application today!

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and experience inspecting residential housing or commercial properties, including assessing conditions and identifying required repairs. They must also have experience in property or facility maintenance or project management, managing financial resources, and engaging with diverse parties.