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 Central Region maintains and supports approximately 725 NL Housing rental properties in the areas served by offices in Grand Falls and Gander. 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:2025/26-017-803821T

Employment Type: 1 Temporary Position

Department/Region: Central Region

Location: Grand Falls

Posting Status: External

Closing Date: August 14, 2025

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

Duties:

This position is accountable for advanced technical and administrative work in the assessment, design, tendering and contract administration of maintenance and modernization construction projects. The incumbent will develop and/or review site plans, electronic (CAD) drawings, specifications and tender documents. The incumbent will be responsible for the preparation of cost estimates for a range of work types. Overseeing work-in-progress to monitor adherence to contract documents and site safety is an important duty of this position. The Engineering Technician IIC prepares inspection reports and assesses and makes recommendations on progress claims and change orders. The incumbent supports the maintenance of Corporate Best Practices by conducting technical evaluations and conducting research on new building products, materials and equipment. Inspections and related work associated with the Home Energy Savings Program (HESP), the Provincial Home Repair Program (PHRP), and the Home Modification Program (HMP) will be part of the duties of the position. The incumbent will perform other related work as required.

Screening Criteria

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

Related work experience

Membership in Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL) (Asset)

Assessment Criteria

Knowledge of building code/standards and building science principles

Knowledge of engineering technology

Knowledge of design related to multi-unit residential dwellings

Proficiency in computer software (i.e. AutoCad, excel)

Construction estimating skills

Contract administration skills

Analytical skills

Ability to effectively exchange information

Ability to manage time and tasks while working independently

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.