The Technician provides repairs and technical services in the High Commission building, Official Residence and staff properties.
For more information, or to submit your CV via email: CNBRAHR@international.gc.ca
Applications must be submitted by 23:59 AEST on 13 July 2025.
Summary of Duties:
Under the supervision of the Property Common Services Officer, the Technician provides repairs and technical services in properties owned by the High Commission. This includes planning and preparing preventive technical maintenance programs and providing guidance and training to occupants and colleagues.
Related activities include:
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providing technical advice and recommendations to management on work to be done;
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ordering and recommending the purchase of specialized equipment and tools;
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conducting inspections pre- and post-occupancy, including any outfitting that may be required;
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overseeing and inspecting the work of contractors;
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completing related administrative tasks; and
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assisting the Property Services Assistant with basic general repairs, and the general preparation of owned residential properties pre-occupancy.
In addition, the Technician may be asked to provide driver services to senior officials (including the Head of Mission) in the absence of the mission's senior driver.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their CV/Cover letter how they meet each of the below qualifications.
Education: Graduation from a building/construction trade school; OR an equivalent combination of high school education and experience.
Language: Fluency in English (speaking, reading)
Experience:
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A minimum of 1 year of experience in maintaining buildings, assets and equipment, including attending to long-term maintenance projects and resolving urgent issues;
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Experience in performing maintenance and technical projects in at least 1 of the following functional areas: masonry, plumbing, painting, electrical and/or HVAC.
Please note the High Commission of Canada is unable to sponsor. A valid working visa will be required.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days a week.
Must be available for occasional duties outside normal working hours (i.e., evenings and weekends), sometimes on short notice