Community Engagement Coordinator

Community Engagement Coordinator
Okanagan Indian Band   K   ʷ   U K   ʷ   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.
3 Weeks’ Vacation Pay
Extended Health and Dental Benefits
Employer Matched Pension Plan
15 Statutory Holidays
Paid Winter Holiday Break
Cultural Leave
Retention Bonuses after years of service
15 Paid Sick Days
Paid Personal Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities
Hours of work:  37.5 hours per week

Start Date:

ASAP
Final date to receive applications:  October 5, 2026
JOB SUMMARY  The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing engagement activities that support Council priorities, organizational initiatives, programs, services, and projects that support Chief and Council priorities identified through the Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP) and reflected in the OKIB Strategic Plan. The position helps departments and leadership gather community feedback, validate findings, and report back to Community in a clear and transparent manner.
REPORTING STRUCTURE  Reports to the Communications and Events Manager and works closely with the Communications team.
RESPONSIBILITES  Engagement planning and consultation   Develop engagement strategies and implementation plans that create opportunities for Community members to participate in discussions related to organizational priorities and initiatives
Work with departments to identify engagement needs and recommend appropriate engagement approaches
Develop engagement timelines, participation strategies, and evaluation measures
Assist departments in identifying opportunities for community participation and feedback
Community consultation and participation   Coordinate and facilitate community meetings, workshops, open houses, focus groups, information sessions, community discussions and other engagement activities, as required
Develop surveys, questionnaires, discussion guides, feedback forms, and other engagement tools as required
Coordinate the collection of community feedback through a variety of engagement methods
Coordinate validation activities to ensure engagement findings accurately reflect Community perspectives
Community planning and Council priorities   Support engagement activities related to implementation of the Comprehensive Community Plan (CCP), OKIB Strategic Plan, and Council priorities
Assist departments in gathering Community feedback to support planning, decision-making, and service delivery
Support community participation opportunities related to governance initiatives, strategic planning, community development, and major organizational projects
Help ensure Community perspectives are documented, validated, and considered during planning and decision-making processes
Support reporting back to Community on progress related to Council priorities and organizational initiatives
Reporting and organizational support   Prepare engagement summaries, reports, recommendations, and 'What We Heard' documents
Support reporting related to engagement commitments, Council priorities, and organizational initiatives
Assist departments and leadership in understanding engagement findings and Community feedback
Support reporting back to Community on engagement outcomes and next steps
GENERAL DUTIES   Participates in community events as requested, with the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and community initiatives
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