DirectorofTechnicalServices
Position: DirectorofTechnicalServices

Department: TechnicalServices

JobClassification: FullTime(SafetySensitive)

Reportsto: COO–Infrastructure

Job Summary:

Onion Lake Cree Nation is seeking a visionary, high-caliber senior leader to serve as ourDirector of Technical Services. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the strategic planning, development, maintenance, and oversight of public infrastructure and technical operations across the Nation.

This position bridges technical engineering excellence with community-centric leadership, driving sustainablegrowth, protecting community assets, and directly enhancing the quality of life and community wellbeing forOLCN membership.

COMPENSATION, PERKS & WORKPLACE CULTURE

Day-1 Benefits Plan: Immediate enrollment in the comprehensive health and dental benefits plan from your very firstday 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 toobserve First Nations holidays and cultural events, reflecting our deep commitment to community identity.

Professional Growth: Structured access to developmental opportunities, technical training, and professionalleadership advancement programs.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning: Develop long-term plans for community infrastructure and initiating developmentand maintenance policies

Direct large-scale capital projects comprehensively from procurement and initial scoping through tofinal construction execution.





Interagency Collaboration: Work with other OLCN departments and entities to ensure they are supportedby the technical services department and assist with achieving their infrastructure goals

Budget & Resource Allocation: Manage multiple budgets, prioritize projects, and allocate fundingefficiently. Pursuing funding from external sources to enhance development in OLCN

Policy & Compliance: Ensure infrastructure projects and maintenance complies OLCN Communityplan, safety legislation and building code. Enforce policies within OLCN.

Team Leadership: Lead the asset management, CERP, procurement, safety and capital projects teams

Lead interagency collaborative meetings

Community Engagement: Work with residents, stakeholders, and leadership to understand needs of thecommunity and communicate plans.

Sustainability & Innovation: Incorporate financially sustainable practices and modern technologies toOLCN technical operations

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field

Professional designation (e.g., P.Eng, PMP) is preferred

10+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure, public works, or engineering

5+ years in a senior leadership or management role





Experience managing large-scale capital projects and budgets

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Strategic and analytical thinking

Financial and budget management expertise

Knowledge of infrastructure systems and asset management

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to manage complex, multi-disciplinary project

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 withabsolute 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

Only qualified applicants who have submitted all documents will be contacted for an interview.

Interested applicants, who meet the qualifications as listed above, must submit:

Cover letter

Current resume with dates specified

List three professional references with phone numbers

Clear Criminal Record Check

Drivers Abstract

Attention to:

Office: Human Resources

(306) 344 4200

Fax: (306) 344 4244

E-Mail: [email protected]

Mail: PO Box 100 Onion Lake, SK S0M2E0

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📌 Director of Technical Services (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Onion Lake Cree Nation
📍 Saskatchewan