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
Environmental Administrative Assistant
We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Administrative Assistant to join our team at OFNTSC. Under the guidance of the Senior Environmental Scientists and the Regional Solid Waste Specialist, the Assistant will contribute to helping First Nation communities deal with source water protection, contaminated sites, waste management, flooding, climate change and other environmental technical issues. This position uses our hybrid model and requires administrative experience.
HUB Water and Wastewater Process Technician
The OFNTSC requires the services of a HUB Water & Wastewater Process Technician to assist the OFNTSC HUB Supervisor. This position will require up to 90% travel weekly.
HUB Industrial Maintenance Electrician
The HUB Industrial Maintenance Electrician will work under the general supervision of the OFNTSC HUB Manager and Coordinator.
The HUB Industrial Maintenance Electrician will work under the general supervision of the OFNTSC HUB Manager and Coordinator.
Infrastructure Specialist Intern
The OFNTSC would like to engage with Indigenous Youth to provide a mentoring opportunity to allow the intern to gain additional hands-on skills to support a future role as a building inspector within Indigenous communities.
With six (6) qualified inspectors located in our offices in Thunder Bay and Brantford, we have the capability to provide job shadowing opportunities, expose the intern to the housing program in First Nation communities and provide opportunities for additional Ontario Building Code training.
Infrastructure Specialist
The OFNTSC provides service in the CMHC First Nation Housing Programs for Section 95, Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) and Physical Condition Reporting (PCR) and Code Compliance utilizing the Ontario Building Code and National Building Code.