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Join a dynamic, nonprofit field station dedicated to research and education in the North! The benefits and rewards of calling the Churchill Northern Studies Centre your workplace include:
Community: The CNSC is an established nonprofit with strong partnerships and dedicated supporters all over the world. The staff operate in a collaborative model with each other and the local community.
Connection: Every season brings researchers and learners from around the world with diverse backgrounds and interests. There are endless opportunities to make meaningful connections.
Environment: We are situated on the edge of the Arctic on the Hudson Bay where three biomes meet. One step outside the building and you are immersed in nature.
Training: As an active and remote field station, there are continual opportunities to gain skills in supporting and engaging science research, promoting and supporting education, administration, and building maintenance.
Sustainability: Our building is LEED Silver certified and we are dedicated to acting as environmental stewards.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Fleet and Facilites Assistant
Application deadline: May 15, 2022
Anticipated start date: June 1, 2022
Supervisor: Fleet and Facilities Supervisor
Classification: Seasonal, Part-time
Date revised: April 2022
Applications can be submitted via email to email address. Please quote job title in cover letter or subject line.
Job Description
The Fleet & Facilities Assistant provides maintenance support, while being responsible for a wide range of duties related
to basic maintenance of the CNSC vehicle fleet, equipment, and buildings.
Job Responsibilities
1. CNSC Vehicle Fleet
- Service vehicles ( fuel, fluids, tire pressure, general sanitization and cleaning, pre and post trip inspections).
- Perform minor mechanical repairs when required (change tires, oil, wiper blades etc.
- Perform basic building maintenance related to electrical, heating, water, and sewer (e.g., change lights, maintain pumps, clean filters etc.).
- Monitor bulk fuel, propane water and septic levels, and notify Fleet and Facilities Supervisor.
- Garbage and recycling removal.
- Ensure emergency exits are clear and functioning properly.
- Fill water truck with town or lake water, and fill holding tanks.
- Empty sewage and grey water and dispose using sewage truck.
- General grounds maintenance when required (painting, cleaning, organizing etc.)
- Organize, clean, and remove unnecessary equipment on site.
- Pick up and/or drop off guests at airport/train station.
- Assist with the unloading and loading of guest luggage and/or freight, groceries, and other supplies.
- Assist CNSC staff with bear safety (monitoring security of building, doors, and windows).
- Other duties as required.
Job Requirements
The Field and Facilities Assistant must be:
- a team player willing to work periodic ling hours, on flexible schedules, for the betterment of the CNSC.
- in excellent physical condition and prepared to spend several hours a week in demanding physical environments characterized by wide temperature swings, long hours of sunlight, insect pests, and the threat of polar bears.
- the ability to work independently.
- cautious, alert, and be able to identify and mitigate workplace dangers.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum Class 4 Manitoba Drivers License with air brake endorsement, or equivalent.
- Demonstrate skills in basic vehicle maintenance, general carpentry, and plumbing.
- Experience with the demanding physical challenges of outdoor work
- Operation of off-road vehicles.
- Valid Firearms Possession and Acquisition License.
Preference will be given to applicants who reside in Churchill and surrounding communities and to indigenous applicants.
You can also get hands-on work experience at the Churchill Northern Studies Centre in a three-week Volunteer Expedition.