Associate Director of Technical Services

Onion Lake Cree Nation; Onion Lake; Vor Ort; CAD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Day-1 Benefits Plan

Relocation assistance

Cultural time off

Professional growth programs

Zusammenfassung

Onion Lake Cree Nation seeks an Associate Director of Technical Services to support the Director in implementing strategies, overseeing operations, and leading staff. You will manage capital, infrastructure, and community development projects, ensuring compliance, budgets, and scheduling.

The role requires strong leadership, project management experience, and excellent communication skills to liaise with contractors, partners, and internal teams.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of project management experience preferred.
• PMP or related certification is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement departmental strategies, plans, and priorities aligned with organizational goals.
• Support daily Technical Services operations and ensure effective project and program delivery.
• Provide leadership, workload planning, performance management, and staff development.
• Oversee capital, infrastructure, facility, and community development projects from planning to completion.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, risks, contracts, and funding requirements.
• Conduct research, feasibility studies, and technical reviews to identify needs and opportunities.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, agencies, partners, and internal departments.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and external partners.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or related field

PMP certification (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Associate Director of Technical Services

Department: Technical Services
Job Classification: Full Time (Safety Sensitive)
Reports to: Director of Technical Services
Job Summary: The Associate Director supports the Director of Technical Services by implementing strategies, overseeing operations, leading staff, managing relationships, ensuring compliance, and supporting departmental decision-making.

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & WORKPLACE CULTURE

• Day-1 Benefits Plan: Immediate enrollment in the comprehensive health and dental benefits plan from your very first day of employment.
• Relocation Assistance: Financial support and relocation assistance options are available to assist the successful out-of-town candidate.
• Cultural Time Off: As a First Nations organization, unique opportunities are provided for additional paid time off to observe First Nations holidays and cultural events, reflecting our deep commitment to community identity.
• Professional Growth: Structured access to developmental opportunities, technical training, and professional leadership advancement programs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement departmental strategies, plans, and priorities aligned with organizational goals.
• Support daily Technical Services operations and ensure effective project and program delivery.
• Provide leadership, workload planning, performance management, and staff development.
• Oversee capital, infrastructure, facility, and community development projects from planning to completion.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, risks, contracts, and funding requirements.
• Conduct research, feasibility studies, and technical reviews to identify needs and opportunities.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, agencies, partners, and internal departments.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and external partners.
• Represent Technical Services at meetings, negotiations, and stakeholder engagements.
• Support procurement activities, including RFQs, RFPs, tenders, contracts, and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, funding requirements, and safety standards.
• Prepare reports, presentations, recommendations, and updates for leadership.
• Assist with departmental planning, policy development, resource management, and continuous improvement.
• Act on behalf of the Director when required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of project management experience preferred.
• PMP or related project management certification is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Core Competencies & Personal Conduct

• Highly developed financial, budgeting, resource allocation, and asset management acumen.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, public relations, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects under pressure while keeping timelines and targets.
• Strict adherence to high-performance standards: operating objectively, transparently, and professionally with absolute integrity and confidentiality.
• Commitment to living and modeling the OLCN Core Values daily: Equality, Honesty, Fairness, Respect, Accountability, Understanding, Transparency, and Confidentiality.

DEADLINE DATE: Thursday, November 12th, 2026

Attention to:
Office: Human Resources [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Mail: PO Box 100 Onion Lake, SK S0M2E0