PENTICTON INDIAN BAND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PENTICTON INDIAN BAND
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING
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PIB NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT ON-CALL
TECHNICAN
The Penticton Indian Band (PIB) Lands (Natural Resource) Department is seeking qualified
technicians to join our team. Our technicians are employed year round on an on-call basis.
PIB offers a varied work experience designed to build your knowledge in a variety of
disciplines. As a PIB Technician you will undertake duties associated with Syilx Cultural
Heritage, Wildlife, Fisheries, Environmental Monitoring, Archaeology and more. You will
work throughout Syilx Territory including the: Arrow Lakes, Okanagan Basin, Kettle and
Similkameen watersheds. Our work is fast-paced and dynamic; we are seeking motivated
individuals who are dedicated to getting out on the land and being a part of our important
PIB projects.
All Penticton Indian Band employees are encouraged to learn about the culture, language,
and traditions of the Okanagan people and must be willing to continuously upgrade their
skills and knowledge to further their formal education.
Term: On-call as required up to 40+ hrs/week (No guarantee of hours). Flexible work
hours (e.g. some evenings and weekends).
To Apply:
Mail:
Please Send resumes and covering letter to:
Mrs. Joan Phillip – Lands Manager
Penticton Indian Band
RR #2 Site 80, Comp. 19
Fax:
(250) 493-2882
Penticton BC V2A 6J7
Email:
jobs@pib.ca
Closing Date: Friday, March 27, 2015
The Penticton Indian Band provides equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital
status, family status, political belief, creed, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions or that cannot be accommodated, or conviction for which
a pardon has been granted. However, where two or more applicants have comparable or equivalent skills and qualifications, preference shall be given, in the following
order, to persons with specific knowledge of and/or experience with Okanagan/Sn’pink’tn language, culture, history and customs; persons of Aboriginal, Métis or Inuit
ancestry; and all others. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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Motivated and dedicated
individuals.
Knowledge of tmxwulaxw,
siwɬkʷ and timixw.
Experience working on the
land and water in all weather
conditions.
Archaeology RISC
Certification is an asset.
Environmental Monitoring
Certification is an asset.
Wildlife or Fisheries
Certification and/or Syilx TEK
knowledge is an asset.
Experience in handling small
boats and ATV’s is an asset.
Training may be provided to
qualified individuals.
Compensation will
commensurate with
experience.