Associate Director Of Technical Services

Associate Director of Technical Services
Department:
Technical ServicesJob Classification:
Full Time (Safety Sensitive)Reports to:
Director of Technical ServicesJob Summary:
The Associate Director supports the Director of Technical Services by implementing strategies, overseeing operations, leading staff, managing relationships, ensuring compliance, and supporting departmental decision-making.
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:
Develop and implement departmental strategies, plans, and priorities aligned with organizational goals.
Support daily Technical Services operations and ensure effective project and program delivery.
Provide leadership, workload planning, performance management, and staff development.
Oversee capital, infrastructure, facility, and community development projects from planning to completion.
Monitor budgets, schedules, risks, contracts, and funding requirements.
Conduct research, feasibility studies, and technical reviews to identify needs and opportunities.
Coordinate with contractors, consultants, agencies, partners, and internal departments.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and external partners.
Represent Technical Services at meetings, negotiations, and stakeholder engagements.
Support procurement activities, including RFQs, RFPs, tenders, contracts, and recommendations.
Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, policies, funding requirements, and safety standards.
Prepare reports, presentations, recommendations, and updates for leadership.
Assist with departmental planning, policy development, resource management, and continuous improvement.
Act on behalf of the Director when required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Management, or a related field.
3-5 years of project management experience preferred.
PMP or related project management certification is an asset.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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
Attention to :Office: Human Resources
(306) 344 4200Fax:
(306) 344 4244E-Mail:
View email address on ca.hrm.tc:
PO Box 100 Onion Lake, SK S0M2E0
#J-18808-Ljbffr