LoginCall for Board of Director Applicants – OKIB Holdings GP Ltd
Deadline is: August 31, 2026.
The OKIB Holdings GP Ltd. (OKIB Holdings) oversees the Okanagan Indian Band’s business activities with a mandate to actively pursue economic development activity on reserve and within OKIB territory.
OKIB Holdings is presently involved in forestry, land development, utilities and numerous other ventures. OKIB Holdings is seeking 1 independent board member to join the Board. Their main function will be to bring relevant expertise that will help OKIB Holdings to prosper and grow. Background and skills sought include:
●Senior management and business experience
●Corporate board experience
●Emotional maturity and stability
●Finance, accounting or legal background
●Economic development, business development, governance and financial management experience within an Indigenous/corporation relations environment especially land development, real estate development and/or construction
●Understanding/appreciation of First Nations culture
●Good communication skills between the Band and the OKIB Group of Companies
Time commitment is 10 hours a month. This includes attending one monthly board meeting near Vernon or by video conference and replying to emails. Travel and honoraria will be provided.
If interested, please email either a brief (one page) letter or resume that highlights your relevant experience addressed to the Okanagan Indian Band Chief and Council. To apply, please email resume or letter to info@okibgc.ca and include “OKIB Holdings-Board Recruitment” in the subject line.
Thank you to all in advance; we will be contacting only those who have been selected for the next step in our screening.