Job Overview
- Job Title: Term Watershed Recovery Coordinator
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Employment Length: Temporary
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Workplace Information: Remote work unavailable
- Rate: $36.00 to $42.00 Hour
- Education: Bachelor’s degree
- Professional Category(s): First Nations Relations
Environmental Services - Date Posted: March 14, 2025, 9:43 am
- Expires: April 4, 2025, 4:30 pm
Okanagan Indian Band
Term Watershed Recovery Coordinator
KʷU KʷLIW̓T L̓ NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKE
Located within the unceded territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves located in the North Okanagan.
Come join the OKIB Team and enjoy all that the beautiful Okanagan Valley has to offer, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches.
The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment.
Hours of work:
40 hours per week
Start Date:
ASAP
End Date:
Term position (May 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026)
Deadline for applications:
April 4, 2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Watershed Recovery Coordinator will be responsible for leading and coordinating the implementation of watershed recovery initiatives in alignment with the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) Watershed Recovery Plan.
The role involves extensive engagement with internal and external stakeholders, securing and managing funding, coordinating project execution, and ensuring the fulfillment of all project-related requirements. This position reports to the Director Territorial Stewardship
SUPPORTS NEEDED
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Coordinate and lead engagement efforts within and outside of OKIB to foster collaboration and ensure community and stakeholder buy-in for watershed recovery initiatives.
- Maintain open communication channels with all relevant parties, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community members.
Funding and Budget Management:
- Initiate and oversee the acquisition of funding, including the development and submission of funding proposals.
- Manage budgets and ensure the efficient allocation of resources to meet the priorities outlined in the Watershed Recovery Plan.
Project Coordination:
- Lead and coordinate the execution of projects as outlined in the Watershed Recovery Plan.
- Identify implementation priorities and timelines in collaboration with OKIB, ensuring that projects are initiated and delivered on schedule.
- Develop contracts and agreements as necessary to support the implementation of the plan and to build organizational capacity.
Plan Implementation:
- Work within the established support network to implement the Watershed Recovery Plan effectively.
- Monitor progress, address challenges, and make adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
Supervision:
- Supervise and support the Recovery Manager in achieving the tasks outlined in this job description.
- Provide guidance and oversight to ensure the successful execution of all responsibilities and deliverables.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Ensure the delivery of key project milestones and deliverables, including:
- A one-page description of the OKIB Recovery Manager role.
- Verification of the successful hiring or dedication of a project manager (offer letter, email).
- Development of a multi-year work progress plan by the Recovery Manager.
- Documentation of engagement activities and completion.
- A prioritized list of projects with proposed timelines, estimated budgets, and funding plans.
Other Duties:
- Perform any other responsibilities identified through the development of a contract or as required to support the success of the Watershed Recovery Plan.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
You have education, experience, or carry a willingness to learn. You are community-minded, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator.
Education
- Environmental Professional Status: Must hold Registered Professional Biologist (RP Bio) designation or equivalent environmental professional status.
- Post secondary degree in a business, science or a related field
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Valid BC driver’s license, class 5 and reliable vehicle
- Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain
Experience
- Familiarity with community research-based principles.
- Minimum two-four years experience in program coordination, volunteer management
- Extensive knowledge of issues relating to indigenous communities
- Demonstrated understanding of the complexity of issues relating to Indigenous Populations
Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)
- An understanding of Sylix / sqilxw cultural practices and knowledge
- Experience working with First Nations groups or organizations
- Excellent meeting and facilitation skills, chairing, planning, and organizing
- Understanding of the importance of ethical research and intellectual property rights
- Exceptional program coordination skills
- Written communication skills to prepare and review briefing notes, discussion papers, and other pertinent materials as necessary.
- Problem-solving skills
- Planning/organizational skills
- Personal motivation
- Project Management capabilities
- Computer Competency including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Familiarity with data storage and analysis systems
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- Travel may be required
- Occasional night and weekend work schedules
- Proven experience in project management, particularly in environmental or watershed recovery.Strong background in stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
- Experience in developing and managing budgets and funding proposals.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on achieving deliverables on time and within budget.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
DIRECT REPORTS
None
CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE
$36.00 – $42.00 per/hour dependant on education and experience
Please send resume, cover letter and references in any one of two ways:
Email: recruiting@okanagan.org
Mail or drop off: 12420 Westside Road, Vernon, BC V1H 2A4
If you have accessibility needs, please contact Mark Doucette @ 250-542-4328 ext. 1010
The successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check that includes the vulnerable sector and three references
Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal Applicants as per section 41 of the Human Rights Code.
