CLIENT ALERT – INFORMATION FOR COMMUNITIES REGARDING COVID-19 Read More
Continuing to Support Our First Nation Communities
When Ontario first declared a state of emergency in response to COVID-19 on March 17, everyone at OFNTSC sprang into action. Our staff were already equipped to start working remotely and the transition was virtually seamless.
While our offices remain closed for the foreseeable future, and as we monitor the situation daily, I want to assure you that our staff continue to work just as hard to ensure you and your community receive the same high quality technical advisory services you've come to expect from OFNTSC.
As restrictions around stay at home orders begin to lift, and more organizations start to open up in Ontario, we've taken a proactive approach to our eventual return to the office by re-invigorating our internal Joint Health and Safety Committee. This committee will be working diligently to establish the "new normal" for how we will work together upon our return to the office.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to us should you have any questions about how we might be able to support you/your community during this time.
We've got a lot happening and exciting plans, so without further ado, please enjoy our June 2020 newsletter.
Melanie Debassige
Executive Director
Fire and Safety Program Update
The OFNTSC continues to provide technical advisory support for Fire Safety during this time through conference calls and information shares.
As a Member of the NAN Amber's Fire Safety Working Group has a total of 12 different organizations that participated in this conference call.
At the meeting chaired by NAN all partners in the working groups have equal share prompting "Fire Safety" to all First Nations in the province and beyond.
Assisted Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Fire Department with technical advisory services for Bulk Fuel Storage perimeter distancing.
Current Opportunities
Project Manager
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario
Closing Date: December 1, 2020
The Ontario First Nations’ Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) was established in 1995 to provide expert technical advisory services to the First Nations of Ontario. At that time, it was the first Indigenous organization in Canada mandated to provide professional technical and advisory services to First Nations’ communities and foster their technical self-reliance.
Operators-in-Training (2 Positions Available)
Location: Unaffiliated First Nation in Ontario
Closing Date: Open until filled
The mandate of the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) is to provide engineering and technical advisory services to all Unaffiliated First Nations and Tribal Councils in Ontario. The OFNTSC requires the services of five Operator’s-In-Training that will assist a First Nations’ Water Treatment Plant Operator. These positions will be located in an Unaffiliated First Nation community.
Circuit Rider Trainer (4 positions available)
Location: Thunder Bay and Brantford
Closing Date: Open
The mandate of the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) is to provide engineering and technical advisory services to all Unaffiliated First Nations and Tribal Councils in Ontario. The OFNTSC requires the services of two Circuit Rider Trainers that will provide onsite training to Water Treatment Plant Operators in First Nations located throughout the Province of Ontario.
Water and Wastewater Engineer
Location: Thunder Bay and Brantford, Ontario
Closing Date: Open until filled
The mandate of the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) is to provide engineering and technical advisory services to all Unaffiliated First Nations and Tribal Councils in Ontario. The OFNTSC requires the services of (2) Water and Wastewater Engineers to assist the OFNTSC team. One position will be located in the Brantford office and one position will be located in the Thunder Bay office.