Posted 20 days ago
Director of Technical Services
@ Onion Lake Cree Nation
Onion Lake, Saskatchewan
Overview
Onion Lake Cree Nation is hiring a Director of Technical Services, a senior leadership role over public infrastructure and technical operations. The work covers strategic infrastructure planning, managing large capital projects and budgets, and leading asset management, procurement and safety teams. The posting states a full-time safety-sensitive role with Day-1 health and dental benefits, relocation assistance, and cultural time off, with an application deadline of November 12, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Plan long-term community infrastructure and maintenance policies
- Direct large-scale capital projects from procurement to construction
- Manage multiple budgets and pursue external funding
- Lead asset management, procurement, safety and capital project teams
- Engage residents and leadership on community infrastructure needs
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban planning or public administration
- 10+ years of progressive infrastructure or engineering experience
- 5+ years in senior leadership or management
- Experience managing large capital projects and budgets
- P.Eng or PMP preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | P.Eng, PMP |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Relocation assistance, Paid training |
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Onion Lake Cree Nation
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Position: Director of Technical Services Department: Technical Services
Job Classification: Full Time (Safety Sensitive) Reports to: COO – Infrastructure
Job Summary: Onion Lake Cree Nation is seeking a visionary, high-caliber senior leader to serve as our
Director 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 sustainable growth, protecting community assets, and directly enhancing the quality of life and community wellbeing for OLCN membership.
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:
- Strategic Planning: Develop long-term plans for community infrastructure and initiating development
and maintenance policies
- Direct large-scale capital projects comprehensively from procurement and initial scoping through to
final construction execution.
- Interagency Collaboration: Work with other OLCN departments and entities to ensure they are supported by the technical services department and assist with achieving their infrastructure goals
- Budget & Resource Allocation: Manage multiple budgets, prioritize projects, and allocate funding
efficiently. Pursuing funding from external sources to enhance development in OLCN
- Policy & Compliance: Ensure infrastructure projects and maintenance complies OLCN Community
plan, 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 the
community and communicate plans.
- Sustainability & Innovation: Incorporate financially sustainable practices and modern technologies to
OLCN 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 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
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:
1. Cover letter
2. Current resume with dates specified
3. List three professional references with phone numbers
4. Clear Criminal Record Check
5. Drivers Abstract
Attention to:
- E-Mail: [email protected]
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