Job posting closes: February 2, 2026, at 05:00 p.m. (Yukon Standard Time)

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity while advancing reconciliation and accessibility

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or casual vacancies within the same department and classification, based on organizational needs, by going to the next highest-ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union. 

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted.  Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Maintenance Person 1, Utility Systems

Job Code:121
Department: Water and Waste Services

Job Summary:

The incumbent assists with the installation, operation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of the water distribution and waste/stormwater collection systems. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain and repair fire hydrants, valves and auxiliary equipment. 

2. Thaw water and sewer services and mains and set up pumps for dewatering. 

3. Implement the summer vactor program, including flushing of manholes and storm and sewer mains. 

4. Read and interpret maps, blueprints and service records.

5. Monitor and report ground temperature readings. 

6. Transport equipment, materials and supplies to work sites and perform labouring duties. 

7. Maintains the equipment, performs inspections, reports defects, (assists with minor repairs) and records daily operations in the vehicle log book. 

8. Respond to public inquiries and report complaints.

9. Act as Maintenance Person 2, Utility Systems, as assigned. 

10. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.

11. Other related duties. 

This description contains elements necessary for the identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Working Conditions:

Continuous exposure to disagreeable conditions such as dust/dirt, fumes/odours, inclement weather, temperature extremes, bodily wastes/fluids, human waste, fats, oils, rancid food grease, raw sewage, hazardous chemicals, work in confined spaces and noise requiring hearing protection. Work may also be carried out in roadways and traffic areas. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Completion of Grade 12 or GED
• EOCP Level 1 Certification in Water Distribution and Waste Water Collection or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire. 
• 2 years of underground utilities experience. 
• 6 months on the job. 
• Class 5 Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Class 3 with Air Endorsement within 6 months. 
• Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention is considered an asset 
• Continuous education training to maintain Safety and EOCP Certifications. 
• Ability to work with little supervision and function in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Proven ability to concentrate, pay attention to detail, organize, prioritize and be a team player.

Ability to obtain the following certifications after employment:

•      Steamer Operators Ticket (within 12 months of hire)
•      Confined Space Entry Certificate, Rigging and Hoisting, Trench Safety, Fall Arrest, Traffic Control (within 6 months of hire)
•      Electrical Safety Course, WHMIS, Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (within 3 months of hire)

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

Service trucks, van truck, ride-on compactors, skid steer, vactor, truck/van steamer, hand tapping tools, metal detectors, dewatering pumps, various generators, electric rota-router, jack hammer, electric winch/crane, hot water thaw pumps, manual sewer tapes, tampers, power and hand tools, breathing apparatus, gas detectors, winch/tripod/harness, fork lift, heaters, and computer with applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, ERP, Work Tech and Maintenance Management System.

Accommodation Requests:

Shortlisted candidates who require accommodation or have accessibility needs during the selection process are encouraged to contact the Recruiter to request any necessary support to ensure their full participation. The City of Whitehorse is committed to reviewing requests and arranging reasonable accommodation and accessibility. You may contact GeorgeAnthony.Lapido@whitehorse.ca and careers@whitehorse.ca

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at  https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at careers@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume. 

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. 

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid, current licenses/certifications/education that meet the position requirements. Candidates selected to continue the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.