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Term Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure (MOTI) Advisor Okanagan Indian Band K?U K?LIW?T L? 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: Up to 37.5 hours per week Start Date: ASAP End Date: 10 Month TERM from start date (Potential to extend) Deadline for applications: Open until filled JOB SUMMARY The OKIB Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) Advisor plays a crucial role in managing and leading consultation activities with the Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) for highway projects. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking, legal acumen, and strong leadership skills to navigate complex issues and ensure successful project outcomes while respecting Indigenous interests and minimizing negative impacts. By providing expert advice, managing consultation processes, and addressing high-stakes situations, the Advisor contributes significantly to fostering positive relationships and achieving reconciliation objectives between MOTI and OKIB. The Advisor leads OKIB consultation activities for highway projects and in specific situations lead high economic value, high risk for legal challenges, or high political impacts. Highway projects are on Crown Land and require a determination of the impact on Indigenous Nations identified or potentially claimed or proven interests. This position also provides advice to the Director of Operations on matters impacting Okanagan Indian Band. This position provides advice to Okanagan Indian Band Staff. This position also supports reconciliation of highway right of way through reserve lands, which includes the delivery of reserve acquisition for highway projects and/or resolving outstanding tenure matters. This would involve resource budgeting, contract management, appraisal valuations, surveys and ensuring the Provincial and Federal processes are met during negotiations. The MOTI Advisor, provides leadership to processes which endeavor to anticipate and resolve a broad range of concerns. REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports to the Director of Operations. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Leads and supports OKIB consultation and negotiations for projects, which would include identifying the range of issues to be resolved through the consultation process and ensure Provincial and Federal processes are being met Ensures consultation processes and decisions meet current standards for engagement with OKIB community Provides advice and direction to OKIB staff regarding Indigenous concerns and interests and advises on appropriate consultation strategies Provides advice to the OKIB Director of Lands for developing consultation strategy for highway corridors to assist in the Indigenous consultation process Ensures Indigenous interests are considered when ministry policies and programs are developed and implemented Conducts research and assesses Indigenous interests, rights and title (claimed or proven) and develops reference materials, tools and systems to document information on Indigenous concerns? issues, case law, culture, consultation requirements, and archaeological resources and provides advice to supervisor Builds and maintains sound relationships with OKIB community and organizations to stimulate information sharing and encourage future economic opportunities and/or partnerships Coordinates and leads information sharing on behalf of the OKIB with other ministries/agencies to consolidate work and avoid duplication of effort Supports and may lead Ind

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Aug 31, 2026