Restorative Justice Facilitator Okanagan Indian Band

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 and a total compensation package which includes:

• 3 Weeks’ Vacation Pay

• Extended Health and Dental Benefits

• Employer Matched Pension Plan

• 15 Statutory Holidays

• Paid Winter Holiday Break

• Cultural Leave

• Discounted Silver Star lift passes

• Retention Bonuses after years of service

• 15 Paid Sick Days

• Paid Personal Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Professional Development Opportunities

Hours of work**:**
25 - 37.5 hours per week (may include evening/weekend and/or split shifts)

Start Date:
ASAP

Deadline for applications**:**
February 18, 2026

JOB SUMMARY
The objective is to develop, promote, and deliver a Restorative Justice Program rooted in syilx cultural processes. The Restorative Justice Program will focus on community, child to adult, who have come into conflict with, MCFD, Child & Family, School District, or the law where there is potential to resolve a conflict or crime through the traditional syilx process. The development of additional programs in collaboration with internal and external agencies to address barriers and improve outcomes.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to the Restorative Justice Coordinator.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotion and advocacy for the Restorative Justice process

• Facilitating and co-facilitating restorative circles in the community

• Facilitate complex school-based conflicts

• To liaise with other professionals and organizations, including the Police, to gather information, to assess safety and inform the process, including inviting those affected to attend and take part in the process

• To ensure all relevant agencies involved with RJ participants are involved/or advised regarding RJ activity as appropriate

• To attend other meetings as required

• Collaborating with internal programming to bring forward individualized client plans based on identified needs

• Work with external partners to develop culturally appropriate standards and processes

• Communicate with and inform the community of program services and referral processes

• Incorporate traditional syilx laws and processes into programs and services

• Maintains program statistics, completes written reports, and completes program evaluation as required

• Identifies and pursues additional sources of funding for projects, activities and/or events

• All persons employed by the Okanagan Indian Band may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties

• Participate in community events as requested

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Creates program plans, writes reports and makes formal presentations

• Maintains confidential files and statistics

• Undertakes administrative tasks, verifying information and responding to queries

• Liaise with other OKIB staff to determine partnership opportunities

• Completes funding and program reports as required by the funder and OKIB

• Attends team and other meetings as required and approved by Supervisor

• Representing the Restorative Justice program on community committees and at other professional agency meetings

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the OKIB policies and procedures

• Performs other duties as required

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR
You have education, experience, or an equivalent combination may be considered. You are community-minded, detail-oriented, have a willingness to contribute to a team and an excellent communicator.

Education

• Trained or willing to complete enowkinwix process
• Two years post-secondary education in Human Services or behaviors
• Education in Restorative Justice, Psychology, Education, Counselling, Criminology or related field.
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willing to obtain
• Valid BC Driver’s licence, minimum Class 5, and reliable vehicle
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience

• Two years’ experience delivering restorative programs
• Facilitation Experience, mediation and conferencing
• Experience working with diverse people
• Familiarity with child development
• Experience working with First Nations communities
• Program Development

Competencies (KSAs & Desired Attributes)

• Possesses cultural appropriateness and sensitivity towards OKIB and Community

• Knowledge of Okanagan culture and traditions, preferred

• Demonstrated ability to work with hard-to-reach children, youth and their families development

• Positive attitude and ability to work as a part of an inter-disciplinary team

• Ability to listen and demonstrate empathy

• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Honest, trustworthy, respectful and punctual

• Intermediate level ability with Microsoft Suite

• Ability to coordinate others in the delivery of restorative approaches

CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCALE
$24.00 - $30.00 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 Hollie Lachuk @ 250-542-4328 ext. 1011

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***.***

Education : Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years