Engineering Technician IIC - Competition Number: 2025/26-064-703723E

About NLHC

The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NL Housing) is a crown corporation whose mandate is to develop and administer housing assistance policy and programs for the benefit of low to moderate income households throughout the province. As the largest landlord in the Province, NL Housing manages a portfolio of over 5,500 units province-wide. The services provided by NL Housing provide clients with access to safe, stable and affordable housing, which is essential to the social, financial, and physical well-being of individuals, families and communities. There is a wide range of housing needs across the province, from those facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, to low income households needing assistance to pay rent or complete much-needed repairs on their homes. For more information on our programs and services, and strategic priorities, please visit our website www.nlhc.nl.ca.

About the Department/Region

Context: The Eastern Region maintains and supports approximately 3,500 NL Housing rental properties on the Avalon and Burin Peninsulas through offices in St. John's (Avalon) and Marystown. The region provides a wide range of services, including receiving and processing rental applications; administering rental accounts and lease compliance provisions; providing various client services and tenant relations including eviction prevention, and monitoring, facilitating and administering property maintenance. A variety of programs designed to support low to moderate income households and homeowners are also delivered. Regional staff members are involved in the delivery of the Provincial Home Repair, Home Modification, Home Energy Savings, Partner Managed Housing, and Rent Supplement Programs.

Position Details

Competition Number:2025/26-064-703723E

Employment Type: Eligibility List

Department/Region: Eastern Region

Location: Avalon Regional Office, St. John's

Posting Status: External

Closing Date: April 30, 2026

Salary Scale: $57,093 to $63,499 per annum (CG-33, $31.37 to $34.89 per hour), 35-hour work week

Duties:

The incumbent performs advanced technical and administrative work related to the assessment, design, tendering, and contract administration of maintenance and modernization projects. Responsibilities include conducting inspections of residential properties (both NL Housing and private units) to assess conditions, identify deficiencies, and evaluate life safety, structural, environmental, and accessibility requirements. The role involves preparing scopes of work, specifications, cost estimates, and technical drawings (CAD), as well as monitoring projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, codes, standards, and safety requirements.

The incumbent completes inspections and work associated with the Home Energy Savings Program (HESP), the Provincial Home Repair Program (PHRP), and the Home Modification Program (HMP), including responding to referrals, contacting clients and landlords, and arranging and conducting inspections in accordance with corporate policies and program guidelines. Additional duties may include preparing inspection and condition reports, evaluating progress claims and change orders, and providing recommendations on required work. The role also involves liaising with clients, contractors, and consultants, supporting program delivery, and contributing to technical research and best practices. Work may require travel to project sites, including remote locations, and the incumbent may be assigned other related duties across regions as operationally required.

Screening Criteria

Completion of diploma in Civil, Architectural, or Building Engineering Technology or designation as a PTECH (building discipline) by the Association of Engineering Technicians or Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL)

Experience in the residential construction and/or inspections

Registration with Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL) (Asset)

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of building code/standards and building science principles, particularly Part 9 of the National Building Code (asset)

Knowledge of design related to multi-unit residential dwellings

Knowledge of engineering technology, architecture, and/or civil engineering principles

Proficiency with computer software, including Excel and Computer Aided Design (specifically AutoCAD)

Construction estimating skills

Contract administration skills

Ability to effectively exchange information including written technical communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage time and tasks

Relationship building

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer:

Acceptable Certificate of Conduct

Valid class 5 driver's license

Proof of required diploma/designation

Conditions of Acceptance

Acknowledges the requirement for day travel (constant)

Acknowledged requirement for overnight travel (periodic)

Use of private vehicle with business insurance

Applicant Information

This is a CUPE Local 1860 bargaining unit position and as per the Collective Agreement, applicants internal to the bargaining unit will be processed prior to other candidates.

Newfoundland Labrador Housing values diversity in the workforce and is an equal opportunity employer.

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing recognizes the need for work life balance and offers flexible work arrangements.

Disability related accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process by contacting [email protected] or by calling (709) 724-3002.

Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Applications should be received prior to midnight Newfoundland Standard time on the closing day.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application submitted clearly demonstrates the required criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required screening criteria will be screened out.

The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application includes accurate and current contact information, including phone number, mailing and e-mail addresses.

All information submitted as part of this application must be factual, complete and current to date of submission. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of stated credentials as part of the selection process.

This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with NL Housing.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Please note that applications will not be accepted in-person, by fax, email or mail at this time.