Title: Hospital Maintainer

Department: Health

Community: Iqaluit   

Requisition Number: 826 

Type of Employment: Indeterminate

Salary range: $75,814- $86,032 per annum for 37.5 per week shift schedule

Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year

Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is not Available

Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union

Closing date: July 17, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Services, the Hospital Maintainer (Maintainer) is responsible for the maintenance and overall function of the building and ensuring minimal downtime of specialized systems located at the hospital. The Maintainer ensures the proper and safe operation of the medical gas systems as well as monitors other infrastructure through preventative maintenance and repair in cooperation with the department of Community Services.  

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Department of Health The Department of Health (HEA) is responsible for health services and social programming in Nunavut. Staff at HEA work to improve the health and well-being of Nunavummiut by addressing the differing needs of each community through culturally appropriate programs and services.