Engineer in Training - Civil Infra for First Nations

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) is seeking an Engineer In Training (EIT) to support the Engineering Department in planning, design, and project management of capital infrastructure for First Nations communities across Ontario. The role emphasizes respectful collaboration with First Nations, government agencies, and consultants.

Under direct supervision of the Manager of Engineer Services, you will assist with funding applications, TOR drafting, scheduling,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) or related Engineering field.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or eligible for registration with Professional Engineers Ontario.
• Experience supporting capital infrastructure projects such as water, wastewater, roads, or public facilities is an asset.
• Familiarity with Project Management Software and GIS Software is an asset.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and infrastructure project lifecycles (planning, design, construction, commissioning).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work respectfully and collaboratively with First Nation communities, consultants, contractors, and government agencies.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Engineering Team in the delivery of capital infrastructure projects for First Nations communities across Ontario.
• Provide technical and administrative support to Engineers and Project Managers throughout planning, design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Demonstrate awareness of and respect while working with First Nations communities, government departments, and regulatory agencies.
• Drafting funding applications and supporting documents for capital projects.
• Drafting Terms of Reference (TOR) for the procurement of engineering, project management, and construction services.
• Conduct preliminary review and scoring of proposals in response to call for request for proposals and/or terms of reference.
• Track and maintain project schedules, budgets, change orders, and design review comments using project management systems.
• Provide preliminary review of consulting engineering designs for various capital projects;
• Update and track change orders, budgets and schedules, project team comments on design drawings as well as Project Team comments on preliminary design drawings.
• Review and summarize available project funding opportunities for First Nation communities;
• Participate in committees and working groups as a technical resource supporting community infrastructure initiatives.
• Support site visits, inspections, procurement processes, and documentation control to ensure project quality and compliance.
• Assist First Nations with defining & obtaining various funding sources (i.e. ISC, CMHC etc.)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical) or related Engineering field

Tools

GIS Software

Job description

Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) is seeking an Engineer In Training (EIT) to support the Engineering Department in planning, design, and project management of capital infrastructure for First Nations communities across Ontario. The role emphasizes respectful collaboration with First Nations, government agencies, and consultants.

Under direct supervision of the Manager of Engineer Services, you will assist with funding applications, TOR drafting, scheduling,