Job Description

GENERAL

Description:

Maintenance Lead Hand

Competition #:

ASH AC 1717/25

Posting Date:

08/11/2025

Status:

Active

Type:

External

DESCRIPTION

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Our Vision

We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.

Our Mission

We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.

Our Values

Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other

Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service

Maintenance, Lead Hand

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Closing Date:

08/18/2025

Facility / Site:

Ashern Hospital - Lakeshore

Posting Type:

Permanent

Position Type:

Full-Time

Hours of Work:

Days

Term Dates:

-

FTE:

1.0000

Union Group:

MGEU Facility Support

Wage / Salary:

As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the Maintenance - Lead Hand will be responsible for maintaining the building, grounds and equipment at their designated health care facility and the supervision of Maintenance - Workers' work assignments or providing unique services as assigned. The position functions in a manner consistent with and supports the mission vision and values of the Interlake- Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent Minimum 3 years related experience Experience in other trades would be an asset Valid Manitoba class "5" driver's license Computer experience would be an asset General knowledge and/ or practical experience in the maintenance and operations of a health care facility or public building. Ability to follow instructions and understand complex equipment (i.e. HVAC operation, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, etc.) Must be in good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position. Ability to work on own initiative and supervise other maintenance staff and prioritize work as required. Ability to work cooperatively with others in safe and courteous manner. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of accuracy. Ability to resolve conflict using resources available. Ensure patient and facility confidentiality at all times.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of classification or program.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.


Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).


The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Metis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.