Seeking Columbia Basin Board Director

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary invites applications for our Board of Directors' recommendations to the Province of BC on the appointment of an individual to serve on the Columbia Basin Trust Board of Directors as the RDKB’s representative. The recommendation is for an appointment of two years (January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023) with a possible extension of a three-year term at the discretion of the RDKB Board.

To be considered for nomination you must have been a resident of Electoral Area ‘A’, Electoral Area ‘B’/Lower Columbia/Old Glory, or the municipalities of Rossland, Warfield, Trail, Montrose or Fruitvale for at least five (5) years and have the following capabilities/attributes:

• An understanding of community development and engagement
• Knowledge and understanding of the Trust and the Basin
• Experience working as a member of a Board
• A commitment to ethics and integrity
• A proven ability to work toward consensus
• The capability to consider the wider perspective
• Sound business judgment
• A proven background in policy development
• A proven background in reporting back to constituent groups
• Have knowledge of budget principles and procedures and the ability to understand financial statements

As well, the preferred candidate will have experience/competency in one or more of the following areas:

• Business management
• Investment management
• Knowledge of how government works
• Human Resource management
• Finances/accounting
• Communications
• Labour Relations
• Social development
• Environmental Concerns
• Economic Development
• Legal expertise

If you are interested in serving your community as a member of the Columbia Basin Trust Board of Directors, and are willing to dedicate considerable time to research and study of issues, consultation, meeting and the required travel, we invite you to put your name forward. Please submit your curriculum vitae/resume with a covering letter outlining how your experiences, training and education address the required capabilities/attributes and experience/competencies desired for this appointment. To view the Trust's Board Composition, Appointment, Skills and Attributes Policy, please click here.

Please hand deliver, mail or email your application package to:

CBT Appointment
 c/o Mark Andison, CAO
Regional District of Kootenay Boundary
202-843 Rossland Avenue
Trail, BC V1R 4S8

mandison@rdkb.com

Applications will be received until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

If you have any questions please contact Mark Andison at 250-368-9148 or via email at mandison@rdkb.com