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
EVENT COORDINATOR (TERM)
The OFNTSC requires the services of an Event Coordinator to assist with all planning aspects of public and private events for the organization on a one-year term contract.
This position involves travel and therefore a valid G-Class Driver’s license is required. Some out-of-town travel including two- or three-day absences is also required.
HUB Instrumental Technician
The OFNTSC requires the services of an Instrumentation Technician to work under the direction of the HUB Supervisor and assist the OFNTSC HUB Services team.
HUB Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright
The OFNTSC requires the services of an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Millwright to assist the OFNTSC HUB Services team.
Civil Engineer
This position will assist the OFNTSC team with various tasks surrounding projects related to water and wastewater infrastructure, roads, drainage, solid waste, housing, and buildings, including schools. as well as project management.
Youth Outreach Coordinator
The Youth Outreach Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Technical Youth Career Outreach Project (TYCOP). The TYCOP program aims to inform First Nations students about the various technical careers that exist and how they can achieve success in these critical areas. We focus on empowering First Nations students and creating a passion for the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, math) through cultural training, workshops, and mentorship.
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).