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
Circuit Rider Trainer
The Circuit Rider Trainer will be responsible for training First Nation Water Treatment Plant Operators in the operation and maintenance of their community’s water and wastewater infrastructure by providing onsite OFNTSC Certified-Education-Unit (CEU’s) and On-the-Job Training (OJT’s).
Finance Officer
Under the direction of the Director of Corporate Finance and Administration the Finance Officer is responsible for maintaining a complete set of computerized accounting records and independently performing the daily accounting operations related to payments, payroll, and related functions.
Environmental Scientist
The OFNTSC requires the services of an Environmental Scientist. The Environmental Scientist will be responsible for leading the coordination of the solid waste program and supporting the environment team in providing a wide range of environmental advisory services to our First Nation clients to build technical capacity and maintain a sustainable environment network.
Government & Corporate Relations Analyst
The Government & Corporate Relations Analyst acts as a government, and corporate relations analyst to the Executive Director. The incumbent develops government and corporate relations strategies that influence and position OFNSTC as a leader in delivering technical services to Ontario First Nations and is also responsible for relationship building on a local, regional, and federal level.
Infrastructure Specialist Internship
The OFNTSC understands there is a need to have qualified housing inspectors in Ontario to provide inspection services in Indigenous communities. 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 building inspector within Indigenous communities.
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.