Operations & Maintenance Manager - Class 3 Power Engineer/HVAC

• Live and work in one of Canada’s most unique northern communities while making a real impact every day
• Earn a competitive salary of $145K+, plus bonuses, subsidized housing, Northern Living Allowance, relocation support, and comprehensive benefits
• Build a rewarding career with a trusted property management leader while enjoying the culture, landscapes, and lifestyle of Iqaluit

About Nunastar Properties Inc.

Nunastar Properties is Northern Canada’s leading hotel, residential, and commercial real estate development company. Nunastar owns and operates properties in the capital cities of Yellowknife in Northwest Territories and Iqaluit in Nunavut, where we create exceptional communities, places, and experiences for our customers.

For over 50 years, we have demonstrated innovation, careful planning, and operational excellence contributing to increasing opportunities, prosperity, and economic development in the North. Nunastar’s real estate and hospitality professionals serve the North by serving its customers. 

Nunastar has played a key role in shaping the quality of life in Iqaluit as the developer of Astro Hill. Astro Hill is the center of activity in Nunavut’s capital city and one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live, work, and play. The Astro Hill community is comprised of hundreds of residential units located in over a dozen buildings and the largest concentration of commercial spaces in Iqaluit.

For more information, please visit our websites: nunastar.com/ and astrohill.ca/

About the Opportunity

Astro Hill is looking for a full-time Operations & Maintenance Manager based in Iqaluit, NU.

Reporting directly to the Director of Property Management, this is a hands-on role responsible for leading building operations, maintenance, and facilities teams across Astro Hill’s residential and commercial properties. The role oversees a team of approximately 16 employees with 3 direct reports, ensuring efficient day-to-day performance, safety, and quality service delivery.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing daily building operations, maintenance, and repair activities across multiple properties
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting a team of trades and maintenance staff to ensure consistent performance
• Conducting regular property and mechanical system inspections to identify issues and implement proactive solutions
• Managing boiler, glycol heating, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems to ensure optimal operation
• Coordinating and prioritizing maintenance schedules, service requests, and preventative maintenance programs
• Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards
• Supporting capital projects and renovations by coordinating contractors and suppliers
• Monitoring budgets, inventory, and resource allocation to maintain operational efficiency
• Liaising with tenants and other departments to resolve maintenance and operational concerns promptly
• Leading by example to foster a safe, efficient, and accountable work culture
• Participating in on-call rotation and responding to after-hours emergencies as required

About You

To qualify, you will need a Class 3 Power Engineering Certificate or a Journeyperson HVAC Certificate. A minimum of 6 years of experience in property, building, or facilities operations will also be essential.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Strong technical knowledge of boiler plants, plumbing, or glycol-heated systems
• Proven ability to manage maintenance operations and coordinate renovations or capital projects
• Experience monitoring and managing departmental budgets, work orders, and preventative maintenance schedules
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems in residential or commercial settings

As our ideal candidate, you are practical, hands-on, and action-oriented, leading by example to maintain safe, efficient, and well-functioning facilities. Highly organized and task-focused, you set clear expectations for your team and understand how day-to-day operational decisions affect financial outcomes.

This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned facilities or operations professional who thrives in a structured, fast-paced environment—someone who can balance hands-on technical oversight with strategic leadership, ensuring Astro Hill’s properties operate seamlessly year-round.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $145K+, negotiable dependent on skills and experience, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Performance-based bonus
• Travel allowance
• Northern Living Allowance
• Subsidized housing: apartment or townhouse
• Relocation allowance to support your move to Iqaluit
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• Vacation starting at 20 days
• Company vehicle
• Regular employee bonding and appreciation events!

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to bring success to the role, then we invite you to apply today!