Technical Services Unit
Overview
The role of the Technical Services Unit (TSU) is to provide CSTC communities with engineering, capital planning and maintenance advisory services. This department is led by a Professional Engineer and support staff whose responsibilities include the following:
Capital Project Delivery:
- ongoing technical advice in support of the capital delivery process; preparing project submissions; reviewing feasibility studies, physical development plans, pre-designs, design plans, specifications and contracts; liaison with member Bands and government agencies as relates to capital project delivery.
Operation and Maintenance of Community Infrastructure:
- providing advice on maintenance budgets; providing advice on maintenance matters and solving operational problems; on-the-job training for community maintenance personnel; on-the-job safety training for community maintenance personnel.
The following is subject to availability of funding:
- coordination and implementation of training workshops and upgrading programs; coordinating/conducting information sessions on municipal infrastructure, construction management, operation and maintenance matters for Band Managers, Works Officers and community leaders.
Other Activities:
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The Technical Services Unit will take on other activities on behalf of member Band’s on a project specific basis provided specific funds are made available for this work. These activities include: preparation of Physical Development Plans; preparation of Feasibility Studies; designs and pre-designs; construction supervision services; project management