Jodhbir (Jo) Kang
Kamloops
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Trustee - Board of Education
School District 73
2022.10 - Current
- Elected School Trustee on Board of Education in Area 1 (Kamloops) of School District 73
Board Member - Nomination & Appointment Committee
BC College of Oral Health Professional (BCCOHP)
2024.03 - Current
Community Services Coordinator
Thompson Nicola Regional District
2021.08 - Current
- Exempt staff member
- Supports the overall operations, contract management and budgets of specific community parks, street lighting, and economic development areas
- Facilitating electoral area initiatives
- Identifying and fostering development opportunities
- Securing funding for electoral area development activities and programs
- Ensuring public input into development plans and projects
- Administering and monitoring community initiatives
- Liaising with community groups in the electoral areas and building relationships/connections with local First Nations, municipalities and communities to foster partnerships and building trust
- Versatile in many roles in the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) when activated; most recently 2022 wildfires and Freshet events
- Management representative on the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (CUPE)
- Workplace Ambassador for "Not Myself Today" (mental health awareness program)
Bylaw Officer (Community Services)
City Of Kamloops
2021.03 - 2021.08
- Enforces City regulatory bylaws, as directed under the Community Charter, Part 8, Division 3, Ticketing for Bylaw Offences, and issues permits, warnings, violation notices, and/or laying information by means of a ticket to offenders
- Provides enforcement and security such as foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols of various parks, facilities, City-owned property, and vehicles
- Prepares files for court, obtains statements for court action, serves summonses and subpoenas, and gives evidence in court
- Ensures care and control of prisoners and their property such as preparing and serving meals, assisting with searches and prisoner transfers, administering prescribed medication, photographing prisoners, obtaining prisoner fingerprints, and assisting with restraining prisoners
Library Assistant
Thompson Nicola Regional District
2018.05 - 2021.03
- Assists with all phases of service to the public including:
- Performing duties necessary for the efficient circulation of library materials in a branch library
- Assisting patrons looking for materials and services
- Providing children's and young adult services
- Assisting in delivering assigned programs for all ages
- Assisting patrons using public access computers, wireless internet, and the photocopier
- Occupational First Aid Attendant on site
- Member at Large: Young Worker for the union (BCGEU)
- OHS Representative
- Workplace Ambassador for "Not Myself Today" (mental health awareness program)
Education
Associate Certificate - Emergency Management
Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster, BC12.2025
Diploma - Police And Justice Studies
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC04.2018
Certificate - OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID LEVEL ONE Certificate
Worksafe BC
09.2023
High School Diploma -
North Kamloops Secondary School
Kamloops06.2015
Skills
- Team Leadership with the ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Responsible, efficient, and flexible
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Meticulous worker; attentive to quality and detail
- Committed to any task assigned
- Excellent problem solving & listening skills
- Bilingual speaking (English & Punjabi)
- RCMP enhanced reliability/security cleared
- Seasoned professional whose honesty and integrity will provide for effective leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Volunteer Experience
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Kamloops Branch
- Member of the CMHA Board of Directors for the Kamloops Branch
City of Kamloops Community Safety (RCMP)
- Volunteered with the RCMP/City of Kamloops Community Safety (2016-2018)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Board Member - Nomination & Appointment Committee
BC College of Oral Health Professional (BCCOHP)
2024.03 - Current
School Trustee - Board of Education
School District 73
2022.10 - Current
Community Services Coordinator
Thompson Nicola Regional District
2021.08 - Current
Bylaw Officer (Community Services)
City Of Kamloops
2021.03 - 2021.08
Library Assistant
Thompson Nicola Regional District
2018.05 - 2021.03
Associate Certificate - Emergency Management
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Diploma - Police And Justice Studies
Thompson River University
Certificate - OCCUPATIONAL FIRST AID LEVEL ONE Certificate
Worksafe BC
High School Diploma -
North Kamloops Secondary School
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