Due to circumstances out of our control, the Band Office is closed today and will reopen tomorrow morning at 8:30 am.

Sorry for any innocence this may cause.

May 5th, 2022

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

MURDERED & MISSING INDIGENOUS WOMEN & GIRLS

We will be hosting a walk to honour the MMIWG day. Lunch will be served after the gathering behind the band office. 10:30 am smudge for those who wish 10:45 am walk through town 11:15-11:30 am returning for song and prayer 12:00 pm Lunch & Social at Pavilion behind band office BRING YOUR DRUM TO JOIN US IN AN HONOUR SONG

Hello everyone!

 

My name is Megin, I am temporarily taking over as the Community Health Assistant at the Health Centre with USIB. I am so very grateful to have been given this opportunity to work with the community and its members. I have experience in the Health Home Care background with seniors for 2 years down on the coast. It has opened a lot of communication and resources to elders and has given me a sense of comfort to be there for those who need it the most. I have made the courageous decision to leave my home in Burnaby BC where I grew up, to be here in Hedley to help this community and see it grow. I leave behind my four children and fiancé to help this wonderful town and hopefully make a difference during my time here. After my leave I will be entering a college program, and once I am graduated, I hope to return to have more of an impact within the community again and its wonderful and welcoming members.

Please help us welcome Megin to our beautiful community!

 

Regional Dean, South Okanagan-Similkameen

Competition Details

Position Information

Position Number                        S00327

 

Position Title                               Regional Dean, South Okanagan-Similkameen

 

Division/Portfolio                        Vice President, Student Department/Program                Regional Dean, South and Similkameen, Location               Penticton

Your Opportunity                        The Regional Dean is the College’s senior representative in the South Okanagan-Similkameen and sets the direction for career and cooperative education supports and services throughout the institution.

 

The Regional Dean, South Okanagan-Similkameen is the primary individual responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous communities, with the city and corporate partners throughout the region and with employers and employment agencies throughout the Okanagan Valley and beyond.

 

The Regional Dean is a member of the Leadership Council and is responsible for planning operating budgets and unit plans for the Penticton and Oliver campuses and the Student Graduate and

Co-op Development (SGCD) department and contributing to the policies and procedures of these departments

 

Functions and Duties               Leadership & Administration

 

Performs a key leadership role in the direction, growth and development of the College in the region and of the Student, Graduate and Co-op Development department throughout the institution.

Serves as a member of Leadership Council and Deans Forum to promote, recommend and contribute to the development of institution-wide policies, budgeting and short-and long-term planning.

Fosters individual and team development and wellness in an open and inclusive environment.

Responsible for human resource activities for the Regional Office and SGCD teams including recruitment, hiring and supervision of employees; building a professional work environment and administering institutional policies.

Responds to concerns from students, employees and the public to ensure a positive learning and work environment.

Prepares and manages budgets for the Penticton and Oliver campus and SGCD department.

 

External Liaison and Partnerships

 

Liaises with communities and stakeholders within the South Okanagan/Similkameen region including Indigenous communities, school districts, local community agencies, municipalities, governments and other public and private sector organizations and businesses to ensure effective communication on College matters, promotion of OC students as work-integrated learners and future employees.

Promotes and publicizes College programs and services to enhance student recruitment and institutional fundraising.

Represents the College on provincial committees and liaises with colleagues at other institutions and in professional organizations to stay attuned to best practices and trends in campus administration and service delivery.

Participates as an ex officio member of the South Okanagan Regional Advisory Committee to identify regional programming needs, opportunities for partnerships and responsive actions to address regional trends and changing environments.

Participates as a guest at Regional Advisory Committee meetings in Kelowna, Vernon and Salmon Arm to identify work integrated learning and employment potential for Okanagan College students and graduates.

Internal Liaisons and Partnerships

 

Collaborates with Deans and Directors to plan, direct and coordinate delivery of educational programs to meet the needs of the region, including needs assessments, feasibility studies, evaluation and modification of existing programs for efficacy and quality of programs and services for Penticton students.

Works in partnership with the Director of Student Services to ensure alignment of philosophy and service delivery by SGCD with all other service areas and enhancement of student success pathways.

Liaises with the Okanagan College Student Union and chairs the Penticton Campus Student Life Committee to guide appropriate social and cultural events to build community.

 

 

Education and

Experience                                         Bachelor’s Degree is required. Graduate degree or equivalent education and experience in career counselling, psychology, student development/counsellor education or higher education administration given preference.

Practical experience in delivery of career counselling and direct client services strongly preferred.

Minimum of eight years in a post-secondary setting with progressive increase in management or administrative responsibilities.

 

 

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated leadership, supervisory and management skills

Exceptional communication skills; effective in conflict management and dispute resolution Excellent organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills

Ability to plan and think strategically at a senior level

Technical competence at a senior level in Finance, including contract management Strong technical and analytical skills

Team player with honesty, integrity and an aptitude for working in a collaborative environment

Recognized project management skills Ability to liaise with business and industry

Awareness and sensitivity to social, cultural and diversity issues in the work environment

 

 

Preferred Qualifications           The ideal candidate will be an individual who thrives on meeting new people, building partnerships and delivering on projects that are designed to promote and engage students in all aspects of their academic and employment careers. As a leader, the Regional Dean demonstrates a collaborative and inclusive leadership style and a future thinking focus that builds strong and successful individuals and teams in their areas of responsibility.

 

Desired Start Date                     07/04/2022

 

Position End Date (if temporary)

 

 

Schedule

 

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

 

 

Range $107,055 to $164,151. Typical Hiring Range $128,466 to $142,740.

 

 

Appointment Type                     Exempt – Continuing Full-time

 

 

Special Instructions to Applicants

For more detailed information on the opportunity, please click here: https://tinyurl.com/RegDeanSOSOC to view the position profile.

 

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,

 

 

Employee Group                        Senior Management Posting Detail Information

Competition Number                C001920

Posting Open Date                    03/31/2022

 

Posting Closing Date

Open Until Filled                         Yes Inclusion Statement

Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions. People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

Aboriginaljobboard.ca academicacareers.ca AcademicCareers.com Academy of Management Accelerate Okanagan

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

BCCPA.ca

BCLA.bc.ca castanet.net CAUT CICAN

collegesinstitutes.ca educationcanada.com Eluta

Facebook family/friend referral Higher Education HRMA.ca

ica.bc.ca indeed.ca

IndigenousCareers.org Indigenous.link

Job Bank kijiji.ca linkedin.com

Newsletter/E-subscribe Newspaper okanagan.bc.ca payroll.ca

Senior Women Academic Administrators of Canada (SWAAC)

Tradestrainingbc.ca universityaffairs.ca WorkBC.ca

2. What is the highest level of education attained? GED

High School Diploma Diploma/Trade Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degree PhD

3. * Do you currently work, or have you worked for Okanagan College? Yes

No

4. If yes, please enter your 9-digit employee ID#. (Open Ended Question)

 

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. References

Optional Documents

Hospital Visitor Information

Even as BC lifts some restrictions, masks are still required in all healthcare settings. Additionally, visitors – with some exceptions – must show proof of vaccination before visiting. Thank you for helping to keep our facilities safe for all patients, visitors and staff. Visitors to long-term care or assisted living can find visitor information here.

Visitors must wear a medical mask for the duration of their visit

You have a vital role to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19 
You must wear the medical mask provided to you for the duration of your visit, including when visiting with patients in their rooms. The patient must also wear a mask during your visit unless they cannot wear one for medical reasons.

 

Why wear a mask
When someone with COVID-19 coughs, speaks or breathes they release small particles that can spread the virus to others nearby. Some people can spread the virus when they are unaware that they have COVID-19. Masks are one of many layers of protection we use to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 

Exceptions

• A person who cannot wear a mask for medical reasons.
• Children under 5 years of age.
• While consuming food or beverages at a location
• designated for those purposes. Please physically distance (2 metres) from people nearby.

Visitors to hospitals must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with some exceptions

We will continue to screen all visitors before each visit and request that you provide proof of vaccination to enter the site.

The following visitors are not required to show proof of vaccination:

• Children under 12 years old;
• Visitors with an approved medical exemption;
• Visitors in the following care settings:
  • Visits for compassionate care, including critical illness, palliative care, hospice care, end-of-life and medical assistance in dying;
  • Visits to the emergency department or intensive care unit;
  • Support persons/primary care givers in pediatric care, labour and delivery. Learn more about Maternity and Pediatric Care Visitor Restrictions.
  • Visits necessary to support the patient’s physical care (e.g., assistance with feeding or mobility), mental well-being, or decision-making.

Number of visitors

Patients may continue to have up to two visitors, with some exceptions:

• More than two visitors may be allowed for pediatric care, labour and delivery, palliative and end-of-life-care;
• A patient in an emergency room or intensive care unit (ICU) is limited to one support person at a time;
• Care teams may allow additional visitors on a case-by-case basis as they consider spiritual, cultural and other needs for the patient’s well-being.

What to expect at a visit

Visitors are screened prior to every visit and must meet these requirements:

• Provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19
• No sickness or symptoms of COVID-19
• Not tested positive for COVID-19 or been in contact with a person infected with COVID-19 in the past 14 days
• Perform hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette
• Take on and off any required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as instructed
• Go directly to the patient’s location and exit the site directly after the visit
• Wear a medical mask at all times

 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Good afternoon USIB Members!

 

 

To clarify the previous posting on the new BC mandate lifts: although there are no mandates to wear masks in most places, it is still up to each community as to how to protect members who are not vaccinated and those with health vulnerabilities.

 

USIB will continue to wear masks in all buildings that provide services and programming to the community. You may wear your own mask to enter a USIB building or use one that is provided at each entrance.

 

Any questions or concerns regarding covid-19 protocols can be directed to Health Director, Norissa Mongrain, by email or phone 250-292-8733

 

 

 

 

Thank you