Most of our offices and facilities are open for business but closed to visitors. Please call ahead first. We will try to help you over the phone or arrange an appointment. Contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. Please remember that staff are working long hours and are doing their absolute best to help. Be kind. Be patient.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding COVID-19, and you would like to speak to an OKIB nurse please call the Nurse Hotline at 250-241-7595. A nurse is available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Safe re-opening procedures in place at OKIB facilities
Health Department and OHS staff develop safe reopening procedures and we need your cooperation.
OKIB offices are now open; however, the office doors will be locked and visitors and guests will require an appointment to visit the offices.
We will do our best to provide you with assistance over the phone, or we will arrange an appointment for you.
Department Contact Information
Contact OKIB departments at these numbers:
Community Services & Development
Phone: 250-542-5094
Fax: 250-542-3083
76 Head of the Lake Road (Upstairs)
Vernon, BC V1H 2A2
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Social Development & Training
Phone: 250-558-3706
76 Head of the Lake Road (Downstairs)
Vernon, BC V1H 2A2
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Administration
Phone: 250-542-4328
Fax: 250-542-4990
12420 Westside Road
Vernon, BC V1H 2A2
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Public Works and Housing
Phone: 250-542-3444
Fax: 250-545-0541
11505 Westside Road
Vernon, BC V1H 2C1
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Lands and Economic Development
Phone: 250-542-3444
Fax: 250-545-0541
11505 Westside Road
Vernon, BC V1H 2C1
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Phone: 250-545-3800
Fax: 250-545-4553
11561 Westside Rd
Vernon, BC V1H 2C1
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Territorial Stewardship Division
Phone: 250-542-7132
Fax: 250-545-3083
12 Bonneau Road
Armstrong BC V0E 1B5
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Phone: 250-260-3616
Fax: 250-542-1893
18 Bonneau Road
Armstrong BC V0E 1B5
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Social Development and Pre-employment Support Workers
Our social development staff and PESP workers are available to help with your needs. Contact us at these numbers and emails:
Wanda Duncan
Program Lead
250-503-7686
[email protected]
Jennifer Jack
236-599-0023
Band Social Development Worker
[email protected]
Debra Bob
Employment & Training Coordinator
250-540-6366
[email protected]
Randi Robins
Pre-Employment Supports Caseworker (OKIB & WFN)
250-241-2874
[email protected]
Sally Holmes
Pre-Employment Supports Caseworker (OIB & PIB)
250-241-1149
[email protected]
Danielle Jack
Pre-Employment Supports Caseworker (UNB)
250-315-7712
[email protected]
Kathleen Louie
Pre-Employment Supports Caseworker (LSIB & USIB)
250-540-4491
[email protected]
Taryn Myschuk
Program Assistant
236-600-0255
[email protected]
Connect with us to receive daily updates
OKIB has several sources for information specifically for OKIB members. To keep up to date on events as they change, visit the OKIB COVID-19 web page for daily updates. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. And help us reach people who are not online through word of mouth.