Director of Technical Services

Job Summary: The Director of Technical Services is a senior leadership role responsible for the planning, development, maintenance, and oversight of public infrastructure and technical operations for Onion Lake Cree Nation. This position provides strategic direction, ensures policy and regulatory compliance, oversees capital projects and departmental operations, and works collaboratively with leadership, departments, and community stakeholders to support sustainable growth and community wellbeing.

Responsibilities: 

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

• 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

DEADLINE DATE: Tuesday, June 16^th, 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:

          Office: Human Resources (306) 344 4200                 Fax: (306) 344 4244

   E-Mail:  human.resources@onionlake.ca                      Mail: PO Box 100 Onion Lake, SK S0M2E0