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Job Description / Duties

Do you have strong organization skills, enjoy being part of a team, and work effectively in difficult situations? In this position, you will perform minor building repairs and maintenance of the new Women, Family and Children facility, other UGM facilities and will sometimes fill Custodial shifts on an as-required basis. The successful candidate will have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, a minimum of three years’ recent related experience, and is able to inspect, assess, and determine repair requirements, and perform minor repairs. Basic computer skills and basic carpentry skills are necessary to be successful in this position.
You may encounter community members in crisis situations, brought about by diverse problems. There will be other staff nearby to assist as required. This is a Permanent, Full-Time position with 1 available opening and the starting wage for this position is $ 21.45 per hour. For a copy of the full job description, please visit our website.

Qualifications / Required Skills

If you are considering employment with UGM, you must:
• be legally entitled to work in Canada
• be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values
• support our Statement of Faith
• provide a current criminal record check that includes a vulnerable sector search
• possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and submit a current driver’s abstract.

Additional Information

To submit your cover letter and résumé by February 12, 2022, visit ugm.ca/careers. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Deborah Akindoju, HR Advisor, at 604 215 5430 ext. 466. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are especially—but not only—interested in applications from Indigenous individuals.

Salary: 21.45/hour

Contact Information

Deborah Akindoju, HR Advisor, 604 215 5430 ext. 466

Employer Profile

Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2019. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation, and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance and flexible work arrangements. In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled para-medical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team. If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humor, then you will be a great fit at UGM.