Capital Works and Services - Maintenance Worker
About the role
Location of Work: Whapmagoostui
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: November 10, 2025
Core Functions The Maintenance Worker is responsible for the general maintenance of the Cree Nation Government’s premises and equipment located in the Cree communities.
Functional Responsibilities
- Maintain all Cree Nation Government’s buildings and housing units in adequate and expected conditions.
- Install, repair and maintain all mechanical equipment, structural components and building fixtures (such as but not limited to windows, frames, doors, etc.).
- Maintain Cree Nation Government’s grounds (e.g. lawn mowing, snow removal and any other applicable tasks).
- Inspect housing units and report the results for maintenance purposes.
- Maintain an inventory of supplies and stock.
- Move furniture and equipment.
- Complete the weekly activity log sheet.
- Ensure that the maintenance of Cree Nation Government’s vehicles is done annually.
- Complete record of Cree Nation Government’s vehicles logbook (mileage, repairs, fuel and others).
- Work closely with the Operations and Maintenance Technician and ensure that maintenance requests from clients are answered.
- Respond to emergency maintenance.
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications Education:
- High School Diploma.
- Vocational training in Northern Building Maintenance.
Experience
- One to three years of relevant work experience
Language
- Fluency in verbal Cree.
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in French is an asset.
Knowledge And Abilities
- Knowledge of general and preventative maintenance procedures aimed at handling both building and ground maintenance.
- Proven ability to work for long hours in standing position.
- Agility to perform physical tasks constantly.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
- Judgment and ability to problem-solve.
- Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to a changing environment.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work in both an office and outside setting, including exposure to extreme weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, and uneven terrain of construction sites.
- Willingness to undertake work that may require high physical effort.
- Must agree to undergo a background check.
The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.
About Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government
The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) represents the approximately 20,000 Crees of Eeyou Istchee. The Cree Nation Government exercises governmental and administrative functions on behalf of the Cree Nation. Both have identical membership, board of directors, governing structures and are managed and operated as one.
The Cree Nation Head Office is located in the community of Nemaska, although there are also satellite offices in other communities and Montreal. The two offices of the Embassy of the Cree Nation, located in Ottawa and Quebec City, are instrumental in upholding the Cree Nation’s relations with the federal and provincial governments and providing technical support to its 10 departments.
As a Nation, we stand to protect our human rights including treaty rights and to promote our economic interests, while working to strengthen our political and cultural ties with Quebec, Canada, other First Nations as well as maintaining international relations.
Capital Works and Services - Maintenance Worker
About the role
Location of Work: Whapmagoostui
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: November 10, 2025
Core Functions The Maintenance Worker is responsible for the general maintenance of the Cree Nation Government’s premises and equipment located in the Cree communities.
Functional Responsibilities
- Maintain all Cree Nation Government’s buildings and housing units in adequate and expected conditions.
- Install, repair and maintain all mechanical equipment, structural components and building fixtures (such as but not limited to windows, frames, doors, etc.).
- Maintain Cree Nation Government’s grounds (e.g. lawn mowing, snow removal and any other applicable tasks).
- Inspect housing units and report the results for maintenance purposes.
- Maintain an inventory of supplies and stock.
- Move furniture and equipment.
- Complete the weekly activity log sheet.
- Ensure that the maintenance of Cree Nation Government’s vehicles is done annually.
- Complete record of Cree Nation Government’s vehicles logbook (mileage, repairs, fuel and others).
- Work closely with the Operations and Maintenance Technician and ensure that maintenance requests from clients are answered.
- Respond to emergency maintenance.
Other Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in area(s) of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications Education:
- High School Diploma.
- Vocational training in Northern Building Maintenance.
Experience
- One to three years of relevant work experience
Language
- Fluency in verbal Cree.
- Fluency in English.
- Fluency in French is an asset.
Knowledge And Abilities
- Knowledge of general and preventative maintenance procedures aimed at handling both building and ground maintenance.
- Proven ability to work for long hours in standing position.
- Agility to perform physical tasks constantly.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
- Judgment and ability to problem-solve.
- Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to a changing environment.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to work in both an office and outside setting, including exposure to extreme weather conditions, work near moving mechanical parts, and uneven terrain of construction sites.
- Willingness to undertake work that may require high physical effort.
- Must agree to undergo a background check.
The Cree Nation Government may, at its discretion, waive any or all of the aforementioned requirements if a suitable candidate who is a JBNQA beneficiary accepts to follow a training plan determined by the Cree Nation Government as a condition of employment.
About Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee)/Cree Nation Government
The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) represents the approximately 20,000 Crees of Eeyou Istchee. The Cree Nation Government exercises governmental and administrative functions on behalf of the Cree Nation. Both have identical membership, board of directors, governing structures and are managed and operated as one.
The Cree Nation Head Office is located in the community of Nemaska, although there are also satellite offices in other communities and Montreal. The two offices of the Embassy of the Cree Nation, located in Ottawa and Quebec City, are instrumental in upholding the Cree Nation’s relations with the federal and provincial governments and providing technical support to its 10 departments.
As a Nation, we stand to protect our human rights including treaty rights and to promote our economic interests, while working to strengthen our political and cultural ties with Quebec, Canada, other First Nations as well as maintaining international relations.