Posted Jun 2, 2026Indigenous Monitor (2 positions available)
Full-time
Description
Upper Nicola Indian Band
Is looking for an Indigenous Monitor (2 positions available)
$30.00 per hour
Indigenous Monitor will participate in inspections, site visits, and compliance verification within UNB territory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with regulator staff before activities to provide input regarding protection of indigenous interests into scopes of inspection
- Engage with UNB, indigenous communities, Elders, knowledge keepers, and other technical specialists
- Read and review new documentation
- Participate in in-field regulatory activities
- Provide input to regulatory staff regarding Indigenous perspectives, including traditional and contemporary land use, cultural artifacts, traditional ecological knowledge, heritage resources, culturally significant, and/or spiritual or sacred sites and regions
- Provide input, where appropriate, on corrective actions when non-compliance is identified
- Take notes and/or photos recording relevant observations in notebook or on a computer
- Write reports and complete documentation as required, including providing input and/or coauthoring regulatory reports
Qualifications/Experience:
- Must obtain the minimum safety training and orientation
- Experience with Indigenous, environmental, or other monitoring on active construction or natural resource development sites
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Email)
- Valid BC driver’s license
- Knowledge of indigenous rights, claims, and interests including traditional and contemporary land use, cultural artifacts, traditional ecological knowledge, heritage resources, culturally significant and/or spiritual or scared sites and regions
- Ability to participate in indigenous cultural protocols and ceremonies
Send a cover letter and resume by hand via delivery, mail, or email too
HR – Upper Nicola Band – General delivery, Douglas Lake, BC V0E1S0
hr@uppernicola.com
