Engineering Technician IIC - Competition Number: 2025/26-066-853753T

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 Labrador Region maintains and supports approximately 250 NL Housing rental properties in the areas served by an office in Goose Bay and a sub-office in Labrador City. 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: 2025/26-066-853753T
Employment Type: Temporary
Department/Region: Labrador Region
Location: Happy Valley Goose Bay
Posting Status: External
Closing Date: November 22, 2026
Salary Scale: $57,093 to $63,499 per annum (CG-33, $31.37 to $34.89 per hour), 35-hour work week
Labrador Allowance: with dependent $8,939, without $4,529
Travel Allowance: $1,425 for employee and $1,053 per dependent

Duties:
This position is responsible for advanced technical and administrative work related to the assessment, design, procurement, and contract administration of maintenance, modernization, and community-based housing projects in Labrador.The incumbent conducts inspections of residential properties to assess conditions, identify deficiencies, and evaluate life safety, structural, environmental, and accessibility requirements. Responsibilities include preparing scopes of work, specifications, cost estimates, and technical drawings (CAD), as well as developing and/or reviewing plans for a range of building types.
This role administers contracts and monitors projects to ensure compliance with contract documents, codes, standards, and safety requirements, including evaluating progress claims, change orders, and preparing inspection and technical reports with recommendations.The incumbent supports program delivery for initiatives such as the Home Energy Savings Program (HESP), Provincial Home Repair Program (PHRP), and Home Modification Program (HMP), including coordinating inspections with clients and landlords. Additional duties may include energy analysis, assessment of underground infrastructure, technical research, and liaising with stakeholders. This position requires travel throughout Labrador, including remote communities, and the performance of other related duties as 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.