Daryl Silva
Program Administrator
Kelowna,Canada
Summary
Experienced Indigenous educator and program leader with a strong record of designing, managing, and evaluating training and trades education initiatives across British Columbia. Proud Squamish Nation status member with over a decade of experience in program coordination, curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, and administrative leadership. Proven ability to manage budgets, supervise instructional teams, and collaborate across departments and Indigenous communities to deliver high-quality, culturally grounded programming. Known for fostering inclusive learning environments and driving systemic change aligned with Truth and Reconciliation goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Instructor & Curriculum Developer
First Nations Technology Council
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Designed, delivered, and evaluated culturally responsive digital and trades programs in partnership with Indigenous communities.
- Led curriculum development that aligns with community needs and national reconciliation standards.
- Coordinated instructional staff and supported recruitment, onboarding, and student engagement strategies.
- Authored and administered program budgets and secured over $1.18M in funding for community programs.
- Regularly liaised with leadership, Elders, and external partners to strengthen program relevance and impact.
Instructor – Trades & Information Technology
Okanagan College
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Delivered trades and IT instruction to diverse learners, including Women in Trades cohorts, Cisco IT Essentials.
- Facilitated programming that emphasized cultural safety and inclusion.
- Collaborated across college departments and with local Nations to promote access and build career pathways, including student sweats with Elder Barnes.
- Supported curriculum innovation and student-centered learning outcomes.
IT Director & Trades Program Lead
Okanagan Training and Development Council
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Oversaw design and implementation of trades and technical training programs.
- Negotiated vendor contracts and managed complex multi-partner projects.
- Supervised instructional and administrative staff, ensuring project alignment and timely delivery.
- Designed Indigenous-led initiatives, including the BC Hydro-funded Utility Arborist program and construction craft workers level II.
Security & Network Specialist
Department of Indian and Northern Affairs
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Delivered technical training and support to Indigenous communities across BC.
- Ensured compliance with government policies for network security and digital safety.
Education
PhD - Education and Online Technology
Regency University
Master of Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
08.2024
Provincial Instructor Diploma - undefined
Vancouver Community College
01.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Systems
BCIT
01.2004
Red Seal Electrician - undefined
BCIT
01.1991
Skills
- Strategic Leadership & Program Planning
- Budget Development & Financial Oversight
- Grant Writing & Resource Allocation
- Curriculum Design & Learning Management Systems (Moodle, Blackboard)
- Instructional Design & Online Course Delivery
- Indigenous Community Engagement & Partnership Development
- Cultural Safety, Reconciliation & Anti-Racism Advocacy
- Staff Recruitment, Training & Supervision
- Project Management & Quality Assurance
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with teams at fntc in the development of MBI program (Moving Beyond Inclusion)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
- Anti-Racism and EDI Training, University of Calgary (2024)
- Two-Day Anti-Racism Workshop, BCNPHA (2022)
- Developed and implemented cultural safety programs within Indigenous communities.
Certification
- MCP
- MCSE
- A+
- CCNA
- CISCO ITN (IT ESSENTIALS)
- CISCO ITN CCNA
- N+
- SECURITY+
Timeline
Lead Instructor & Curriculum Developer
First Nations Technology Council
01.2020 - 01.2025
IT Director & Trades Program Lead
Okanagan Training and Development Council
01.2018 - 01.2019
Instructor – Trades & Information Technology
Okanagan College
01.2017 - 01.2024
Security & Network Specialist
Department of Indian and Northern Affairs
01.2000 - 01.2001
Master of Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Provincial Instructor Diploma - undefined
Vancouver Community College
Bachelor of Technology - Computer Systems
BCIT
Red Seal Electrician - undefined
BCIT
PhD - Education and Online Technology
Regency University
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