Project Technologist
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About the role
SUMMARY
Keewaytinook Okimakanak is a non-political Chiefs Council serving six remote First Nations communities; Deer Lake,Fort Severn, Keewaywin, McDowell Lake, North Spirit Lake, and Poplar Hill First Nations. The organization is directed bythe Chiefs of the member First Nations who form the Board of Directors. Through its close awareness of communityneeds and its team approach, the Council advises and assists its member First Nations. The Council provides services in the areas of public works, health, education, economic development, employment assistance, legal, finance, administration, and telecommunications (K-Net Services). Keewaytinook Okimakanak liaises with the six Chiefs and Council members, and with other organizations and governments.
Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the Public Works Project Technologist will be responsible for acting as a resource and advisor; as well as planning, development and implementation of capital projects. Frequent travel to remote First Nation communities will be necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Community College or University graduate in the Technology/Technician related fields or an associated specialty
- Current member or ability to complete certification to obtain membership in Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
- Current member or ability to complete certification to obtain membership with the Ontario Building OfficialsAssociation (OBOA)
- The ability to read/interpret plans and specifications
- Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
- Must possess a valid Ontario's Drivers License
- Must have access to a licensed and insured vehicle
- Experience working with First Nation communities and people
A CAREER WITH KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK OFFERS YOU
- Competitive wages
- Benefits and pension package
- Opportunity for training and growth
About Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education
Keewaytinook Okimakanak, which means Northern Chiefs in Oji-Cree, is a non-political Chiefs Council serving Fort Severn, Keewaywin, Deer Lake, North Spirit Lake, Poplar Hill, and McDowell Lake First Nations. Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education (KOBE) is mandated by the leadership of those communities to coordinate their educational programming.
KOBE is committed to seeing the growth of educational programs and services in these communities and weaving each community’s diverse and rich history and traditions into all its academic planning while continuously “Moving Education Forward.”
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Project Technologist
Avantages principaux
About the role
SUMMARY
Keewaytinook Okimakanak is a non-political Chiefs Council serving six remote First Nations communities; Deer Lake,Fort Severn, Keewaywin, McDowell Lake, North Spirit Lake, and Poplar Hill First Nations. The organization is directed bythe Chiefs of the member First Nations who form the Board of Directors. Through its close awareness of communityneeds and its team approach, the Council advises and assists its member First Nations. The Council provides services in the areas of public works, health, education, economic development, employment assistance, legal, finance, administration, and telecommunications (K-Net Services). Keewaytinook Okimakanak liaises with the six Chiefs and Council members, and with other organizations and governments.
Reporting to the Public Works Manager, the Public Works Project Technologist will be responsible for acting as a resource and advisor; as well as planning, development and implementation of capital projects. Frequent travel to remote First Nation communities will be necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Community College or University graduate in the Technology/Technician related fields or an associated specialty
- Current member or ability to complete certification to obtain membership in Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)
- Current member or ability to complete certification to obtain membership with the Ontario Building OfficialsAssociation (OBOA)
- The ability to read/interpret plans and specifications
- Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
- Must possess a valid Ontario's Drivers License
- Must have access to a licensed and insured vehicle
- Experience working with First Nation communities and people
A CAREER WITH KEEWAYTINOOK OKIMAKANAK OFFERS YOU
- Competitive wages
- Benefits and pension package
- Opportunity for training and growth
About Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education
Keewaytinook Okimakanak, which means Northern Chiefs in Oji-Cree, is a non-political Chiefs Council serving Fort Severn, Keewaywin, Deer Lake, North Spirit Lake, Poplar Hill, and McDowell Lake First Nations. Keewaytinook Okimakanak Board of Education (KOBE) is mandated by the leadership of those communities to coordinate their educational programming.
KOBE is committed to seeing the growth of educational programs and services in these communities and weaving each community’s diverse and rich history and traditions into all its academic planning while continuously “Moving Education Forward.”