Okanagan Indian Band Group of Companies is seeking an organized, innovative and strategic Operations Manager to actively lead and grow our business portfolio across sectors including environmental stewardship, construction, real estate development, public works, and more.

Under the direction of the CEO, you will apply critical and creative thinking to driving sustainable economic success for the Okanagan Indian Band, managing business development and building strong partnerships aligned with the values and vision of the OKIB.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and deliver business reports, summaries, plans, and updates to the CEO

Design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures, setting comprehensive goals for performance and growth

Develop and maintain close working relationships with designated businesses, partners, potential investors, vendors, and other business development staff in the region

Communication & Reporting

Guide communication through the business website and company social media

Guide reporting to all stakeholders, including annual, corporate, quarterly, and community/project reporting is being completed

Procurement

Support member and community-owned businesses to capture directed procurement awarding opportunities

Monitor activities on BC Bid, BidCentral, MERX, Nations Connect,



and others for opportunities to match business partners and designated businesses

Work with ONA and BC Hydro to identify current and future potential opportunities for directed procurement related to ongoing operations, maintenance and new capital spending programs

Working together with ONA and BC Hydro, establish a community-specific directed procurement target

Develop and maintain an up-to-date directory of community and member-owned businesses, contractors, and sole proprietors and share this with ONA and BC Hydro

Identify the need or interest at the community level for information, training, capacity building or networking activities to strengthen bid response

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Solid digital literacy, displaying strengths in all microsoft 365 applications, research, and electronic presentations

Excellent written, listening, presentation, and cross-collaboration skills

Ability to follow directions, maintain procedure

Work flexibly and independently under pressure, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines

good organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills

Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality

Valid BC Driver’s license

Thank you to all in advance; we will be contacting only those who have been selected for the next step in our screening.

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📌 Operations Manager – OKIB Operations LP (British Columbia)
🏢 Okanagan Indian Band Group
📍 British Columbia