A new full-time, permanent job is available in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, as the Government of Northwest Territories looks to hire a Settlement Maintainer to care for local public buildings and infrastructure. Applications close on June 15, 2026.
The position, listed by the Department of Infrastructure, is classified as UNW12, with an hourly rate of $45.34 to $54.15, equivalent to an annual salary of $88,413 to $105,593.
To qualify, a person needs a Journeyman certificate in a building or mechanical trade and at least one year of relevant experience. A Class 5 driver’s license is also required.
On the job, the Settlement Maintainer will take care of government-owned buildings, equipment, and municipal infrastructure. According to the job description, the role involves maintaining and repairing all Government of the Northwest Territories-owned and operated buildings, works, and equipment in the community.
Tuktoyaktuk is a small Inuvialuit community of about 1,000 people on the Arctic Ocean. In a hamlet where private-sector jobs are limited, government postings like this one are a reliable way for locals to find stable work.
