001 - Camp Maintenance Assistant

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Closing Date: February 6, 2025

Contract Term, End Date: September 30, 2025

Fixed On-Site Position

MNO’s culture is at our core

The MNO workplace culture is full of potential ready to be unlocked. As our Self-Governance agreement materializes, we are building a workplace culture of action, responsibility, and most importantly a desire to serve the Métis community. We recognize people are different, and that is our source of strength. We bring opinions together, welcome healthy conflict, and look to always find answers, not problems.

• Annual paid two-week holiday closure in December
• 16 paid public and employer holidays
• 15 paid health & wellness days
• Challenging, multi-disciplinary work environment that fosters learning and professional development
• Substantial educational incentive to promote personal and professional growth
• Opportunity to make a direct or indirect impact on the lives of the Métis Peoples across the Province
• Other perks
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Bell Mobility's exclusive partner program
• Dell member purchase program

About the Role:

The Maintenance Assistant will provide full-time assistance to the Maintenance Custodian to support maintenance services at the ELCC Culture & Language Camp in Burk’s Falls, Ontario.

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for supporting the daily cleaning and general maintenance of the camp buildings (internally & externally) and the grounds. They will be expected to monitor the camp environment and perform minor plumbing and handyman repairs (drywall, painting, limited carpentry, fixtures replacement) and groundwork such as snow clearing and seasonal landscaping.

What you will be doing:

• Support building maintenance and perform minor maintenance in areas as needed. This includes cleaning buildings (internally & externally), conducting necessary repairs and logging maintenance work completed.
• Notify the Maintenance Custodian of preventative maintenance or need for repairs to the camp’s buildings or grounds.
• Responsible for supporting the management of the on-site water system. Must be willing to obtain valid/current Ministry of Health certification and maintain this certification as a condition of employment and any additional certification or training identified by the Facilities Manager to be necessary for camp operation.
• Support the Maintenance Custodian in ensuring all building septic systems are operating correctly and serviced as required to maintain proper operation.
• Pest control and management of services.
• Build positive relations and communications internally and externally to support the maintenance of the camp.
• Perform a thorough annual deep clean of all buildings.
• Perform snow clearing, shovelling and salting to maintain the exterior at acceptable safety levels throughout the winter. Perform grass cutting/landscaping in the warmer months.
• On-call work is required when the Maintenance Custodian is unavailable – required to attend and remain present onsite during this time as required to monitor camp systems, respond to issues reported and perform any other tasks assigned by the Facilities Manager. Required to be no further than 30 minutes travel time to 996 Chetwynd Rd, by vehicle, at all times while on call.
• Willing to work overtime on holidays and weekends as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Facilities Manager or designate(s).

Qualifications:

• Experience with maintenance repairs and groundwork
• Small water system certification (specific certification to be noted)
• Experience working safely with cleaning and other chemicals used in building operations
• Ability to be flexible and self-motivated and to take initiative
• Must reside within 30 minutes driving distance of Burk’s Falls
• Strong desire to act in the service of the Métis citizens, to advance and uphold rights and culture
• Completion of High School Diploma
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to assess situations and notify Maintenance Custodian
• Ability to work alone/independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working with computer, smartphone technology and applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to acquire and expand knowledge quickly and to be flexible in the camp environment
• Experience performing Property Maintenance (Considered an Asset)
• Knowledge of commercial-level septic systems (Considered an Asset)
• Knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code (Considered an Asset)
• Knowledge of Ontario Health and Safety Act (Considered an Asset)
• Knowledge of AODA (Considered an Asset)

All positions at the MNO may require the following:

• Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain
• Completion and maintenance of Vulnerable Sector Verification
• A reliable vehicle (or ability to rent), driver’s license, $1,000,000 liability insurance, and a clean driving record
• Flexibility to work extended hours as necessary
• Must meet vaccination requirements as set out in the MNO Vaccination Policy & Procedures

AODA Statement:

The Métis Nation of Ontario commits to providing accommodation as required by the Ontario Human Rights Act, unless to do so would cause undue hardship. Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the principles of dignity, individualization, and inclusion. The Métis Nation of Ontario will work cooperatively and in the spirit of respect with all partners in the accommodation process. These accommodations will extend to all aspects of the employment relationship including recruitment and selection.

Please email human resources if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.

Special Services Organization:

The Métis Nation of Ontario is a special services organization. All applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to qualified applicants who meet the requirements for MNO Citizenship as per the MNO Bylaws and who are in good standing.