Quesnel River Research Centre, Likely, British Columbia
CUPE, Regular, Full-time
Reporting to the Operations Manager of the Quesnel River Research Centre (QRRC) and Director, Research and Innovation, the Facility Maintenance employee is responsible for providing a well-maintained, fully functional and safe research facility by maintaining the grounds and physical infrastructure (buildings and equipment) of the Quesnel River Research Centre located in Likely, British Columbia.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Protecting the assets of the QRRC facility by providing scheduled preventive equipment maintenance, coordinating emergency maintenance, and responding to on-site equipment emergencies for mechanical, plumbing, structural, and electrical issues;
- Providing minor and routine building maintenance such as changing light bulbs, mounting whiteboards, drywall patching, and painting walls;
- Snow removal and sanding of walkways and stairs;
- Providing fish husbandry duties, and attending to all aspects of fish rearing and hatchery equipment operation to ensure optimal and continuous fish health;
- Maintaining and repairing
- Diesel and gas-powered trucks;
- Heavy machineries, such as skid steer, boats, trailers;
- Smalls engines, found in lawn mowers and lawn tractors;
- Marine engines; and
- Large diesel and portable generators;
- General grounds-keeping, including maintenance of gardens, lawns and pathways;
- Operating powerboats and mobile equipment such as a bobcats;
- Assisting with fabricating materials for research operations, and assisting students and staff with research activities as appropriate;
- Maintaining a current inventory of equipment, maintaining equipment and maintenance records and vehicle logs;
- Assisting with distributing campus supplies; and
- Moving equipment.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Three-year certificate/diploma. A trade certificate in mechanics or other field closely related to maintenance duties is required;
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in facility maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting;
- Demonstrated skill in a variety of trades, with knowledge and experience in the safe operation of powerboats, bobcats, and other mobile equipment;
- Demonstrated skill in safe operation of power tools, including various saws, pumps, and other equipment;
- Must be capable of performing strenuous physical activity such as heavy lifting; and
- Must possess valid BC Driver’s License.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Salary
This position has been classified at a Grade 11A. The annual salary range for this position is $88,878.40 to $ 92,560.00 and the normal starting salary will be $ 88,878.40.
UNBC offers employee tuition waivers (including spouse and dependents), excellent benefit and pension packages, employee training and development opportunities, as well as relocation assistance. For more details please see:
http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/employee-benefits
http://www.unbc.ca/human-resources/unbc-pension-plan
Normal hours of work will be 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Employment Equity
The University of Northern British Columbia is fully committed to creating and maintaining an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We are devoted to ensuring a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus free from harassment, bullying, and discrimination. This commitment is woven into our motto and mission. In the Dakelh language, UNBC’s motto ‘En Cha Huná translates to “they also live” and means respect for all living things. Through the respect for all living things, we are able to grow and learn better together, each bringing our own unique individual differences and contributions to inspire leaders for tomorrow by influencing the world today.
Employment equity requires that we remove barriers and overcome both direct and indirect discrimination. In this way, the pool of excellent candidates increases substantially. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
About UNBC
Since its founding in 1990, the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) has emerged as one of Canada’s best small research-intensive universities, with a passion for teaching, discovery, people, and the North. UNBC’s excellence is derived from community-inspired research, hands-on learning, and alumni who are leading change around the world.
Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have walked gently on the diverse traditional territories where the University of Northern British Columbia community is grateful to live, work, learn, and play. We are committed to building and nurturing relationships with Indigenous peoples, we acknowledge their traditional lands, and we thank them for their hospitality. UNBC’s largest campus in Prince George is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Lheidli T’enneh, in the spectacular landscape near the geographic centre of beautiful British Columbia.
UNBC consistently ranks in the top three in its category in the annual Maclean’s university rankings. UNBC also recently placed among the top five per cent of higher education institutions worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
With a diverse student population, the University is friendly, inclusive, and supportive. Prince George is a city of ~80,000 people with impressive cultural, educational, and recreational amenities. For more information about living and working in Prince George, please refer to http://www.unbc.ca/experience and https://moveupprincegeorge.ca. Make your mark with this leading post-secondary institution.
To Apply
Applicants should create an applicant profile and apply on this position by uploading and submitting a cover letter and resume. This position is part of CUPE Local 3799 and is an on-campus position, based at the Quesnel River Research Centre located in Likely, BC.
The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from the four designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities) as well as the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and individuals with intersectional identities.
Persons with disabilities, who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, may contact UNBC Health & Wellbeing at [email protected]. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
UNBC does not use artificial intelligence to screen candidate applications.
Priority will be given to applications received by May 27, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
