Maintenance Worker

Biidaaban Healing Lodge Employment Opportunity

Maintenance Worker

The Biidaaban Healing Lodge is a 12-unit residential treatment program located on the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg formerly Pic River First Nation, which is approximately 25 kilometers from Marathon, ON. We are mandated to provide quality treatment to all Indigenous and Metis people residing in the Robinson Superior Treaty area. We provide treatment for unresolved trauma stemming from sexual abuse, family violence, adult children of trauma, grief and abandonment and anger solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:
Working as a team member within the Healing Lodge and in conjunction with the First Nation communities in the area and under the direction of the Executive Coordinator, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for:

❖ Repair and Maintenance of the building, grounds and equipment
❖ Maintain Ultraviolet Water Maintenance system
❖ Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
❖ Performing preventative maintenance.
❖ Preform minor carpentry, plumbing, painting and maintenance work
❖ Scheduling and coordinating repairs and maintenance with contracted individuals
❖ Diagnosing and reporting building and repair issues
❖ A job description is available upon request.

Qualifications:
❖ A college or university degree in Maintenance related field (Combinations of education and work experience will be considered.)
❖ Previous experience in a Maintenance related position
❖ Experience with or certification with Ultraviolet water systems would be an asset.
❖ Experience working with First Nation’s individuals, families and communities, and a working knowledge of healing and recovery from a Native perspective.
❖ Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication skills, a working knowledge of computer programs such as word, excel, outlook.

Salary: Wages will be negotiated commensurate with experience

Interested people are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, and three work related to Leila Levesque, Executive Director at the address listed below or by email at llevesque@biidaaban.com. Applications can also be faxed to 807-229-0308.

Incomplete applications will not be considered
This project has received funding from the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services.