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ONTARIO FIRST NATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES CORPORATION
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CIRCUIT RIDER TRAINING PROGRAM (CRTP) REQUIRES

Water & Wastewater Plant Trainers

The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation (OFNTSC) requires individuals to train and support First Nation operators in the proper operation/maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plants in Northern Ontario. OFNTSC has full and part-time positions available offering: flexible and attractive schedules, excellent salaries, and full benefit packages.

The trainers will provide services in various First Nations of northern Ontario and may be based in northern locals such as Sioux Lookout, Timmins, or Thunder Bay as the need arises. First Nation applicants could be based out of their home communities to continue to serve their home community, as well as service other northern First Nations. Trainers will report directly to the CRTP Coordinator.

We have an immediate need for a trainer to provide training services to Matawa First Nations

DUTIES:

• “Hands-on-training” of plant operators in the proper operation/maintenance of water/wastewater treatment plants
• To select and adapt technical material/training modules which would apply to each water/wastewater treatment plant operator’s particular facility
• Advise plant operators on how to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical and safety equipment
• To provide training reports on site visits, observations, operator training, and recommendations
• To submit training reports, etc. and training plan schedules every three weeks
• To complete dacum charts to monitor the progress of the training modules

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Grade 12 Education, C.E.T. or equivalent is preferred
• Applicants must possess as a minimum: Class II Certification (or be eligible in near future) in water and/or wastewater treatment and must have at least five (5) years experience in water and/or wastewater treatment plant operations Class III certifications in water and/or wastewater plant operations will be a definite asset
• Good communication skills, both oral and written. Good interpersonally, must be able to produce excellent training and other related reports as required through training visits to treatment facilities
• Willing to travel in small aircraft throughout Northern Ontario
• Willing to spend time away from home on regular intervals
• Valid driver’s license. Possession of a reliable and insured vehicle required for drive to FN’s
• Possession of excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving skills
• Understanding and use of computer software including word processing, spreadsheets and communications
• Knowledge and proficiency in First Nations language, traditions, and culture a definite asset

CLOSING DATE: Friday, August 8, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. (EST)

Please mark clearly on the envelope “CRTP Trainer” and mail resume and cover letter to:

Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation
200 South Syndicate Ave. Suite 206A
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 1C9

* and/or email to contacts listed below

Please contact
Mohammed Karim – CRTP Coordinator: (416) 651-1443 or Email: mkarim@ofntsc.org
Or Paul Otis–Senior Trainer: (866) 938-0097 or Email: potis@ofntsc.org
for any questions or inquires.

We thank all applications, however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.