Technical Services provides advisory services on housing to member First Nation Communities and undertakes compliance inspection on new construction and renovation of existing houses that include:

• Plan review, Energy Evaluations, blower-door testing;
• Housing inspections including foundation, framing, plumbing rough-ins, insulation and vapor barrier, and final inspections.
• Preparation of Building Inspection Reports (BIRs) for submission to general contractors.
• Preparing housing drawings and specifications for construction and renovations,
• Assistance in housing applications including ISC, CMHC's RHI, RRAP, and Section 95 housing projects.
• Undertaking detailed conditional assessment inspections and providing cost estimates for the required repairs.

Technical Services provides advisory services to member First Nations regarding Fire Protection by:

• Assisting the communities in the development of Fire Protection Programs
• Assisting in the creation of volunteers within the community for the Fire protection program
• Providing information and educational training for community members
• Undertaking compliance inspections on all types of public and private buildings.
• Preparing funding applications to meet the needs of the community for the purchase of machinery and material for Fire Protection.

Technical Services provides solid waste management advisory services to member First Nations by:

• Overseeing and coordinating waste disposal, refuse collection, and recycling activities in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner.
• Assist in the development of contaminated and/or hazardous waste disposal procedures. Ensuring compliance with Federal and Provincial Statutes.
• Prepare funding applications on behalf of First Nations to meet their needs for machinery and equipment for effective waste management.
• Management of staff - Ensuring that the staff engaged by the First Nation Communities maintain adequate performance.
• Providing outreach and marketing - communicate with First Nation Communities and governmental departments on matters of public health and legal compliance.
• Determining opportunities where First Nations can sell waste materials to third parties who can put them to use.

The emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for creating emergency management plans, encompassing the five phases of emergency management: prevention, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery. This individual in the Technical Services Department is responsible to manage and coordinate all emergency management training and exercises, recommend setting up and maintaining an Emergency Operations Center, and creating a strategic relationship with the community, industry, organization, and government agencies. Major responsibilities include:

• Apprising the communities of the need of creating an emergency management plan and ensuring it complies with local, provincial, and federal laws and industry regulations (where required).
• Coordinate emergency management training and exercises.
• Create a strategic relationship with all stakeholders who may be involved in an emergency, such as government agencies, community groups, employees, volunteers, and private organizations.

Technical Services provides advisory services to member First Nations regarding community infrastructure and major capital projects including:

• Technical support during the feasibility, design and construction phases for major capital projects including infrastructure and commercial buildings.
• Tendering services including issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFP), Terms of References (ToRs), and bid evaluations.
• Provide technical review of engineering and architectural proposals, designs, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Development of 20-year Capital Planning Studies.
• Preparation of Minor Capital Funding Applications (MCA).
• Assisting in the completion of physical and financial progress reports of capital projects.

In addition to the above, the Technical Services Department provides project management services at all stages of the processes of major capital projects that include:

• Feasibility, design and construction phases of the project, ensuring effective teamwork and communication, and high standard quality of work.
• Monitoring of projects by attending project meetings, and reviewing plans and specifications.
• Conducting monthly site visits and project meetings for authorization of progress draws.
• Financial administration services including project budgets, payment authorizations and issuance of Progress Payment Certificates.
• Ensuring the completion of projects as defined in the scope of work, on time, and within the approved budget.