Job Description

This position is responsible for providing support to the School of Trades, Technology and Mining Department by: inspecting, dispensing, replenishing, and maintaining departmental tools and supplies. Duties include: assisting students and instructors; constructing training and teaching aids; maintaining and servicing various types of equipment for the Carpentry, Piping, Heavy Equipment, Welding, Electrical and other Trades and Technology related programs.

The ideal candidate will have training and experience in a variety of relevant trades (Construction, Heating, Plumbing, Heavy Equipment, Electrical, etc.). They should clearly demonstrate their experience carrying out tool and machine repairs and working with a variety of construction and heavy equipment.

A valid Class 3 driver\'s license with air brake endorsement is required. Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) and Standard First Aid are also required.

A combination of education/training and experience may be considered

Quoting the employment opportunity number, please send your cover letter and resume to: Human Resource Services
Yukon University, Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5K4
Fax: 867 668 8896
Email:

Applicants should clearly outline all relevant qualifications since selection for interview will be based on applications submitted. A statement of qualifications, which outlines the selection standards, and a position description are available in PDF format for all Bargaining Unit positions, by following the links above.

Please be prepared to provide official transcripts upon request.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Yukon University