RDOS Seeking Fund Technical Advisory Committee Members

The Regional District of Okanagan- Similkameen (RDOS) is seeking qualified individuals to volunteer as members for the newly established South Okanagan Conservation Fund Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

The South Okanagan Conservation Fund is in support of undertaking and administering activities, projects and works that include, but are not limited to, water, environment, wildlife, land and habitat conservation efforts to protect natural areas within participating areas of the South Okanagan which includes Electoral Areas A, C, D, E and F of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, along with the District of Summerland, Town of Oliver and City of Penticton.

Committee members will be appointed by the RDOS Board of Directors, based on qualifications, expertise and experience.  The TAC’s role is to provide sound, expert, technical review of annual project proposals and provide recommendation to the RDOS.  The TAC is not a decision making body.

Candidates for membership must possess expertise in the following areas:

• Management, restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat, including sensitive terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems;
• Native fish and wildlife conservation including species at risk;
• Land and natural resource management, environmental studies, environmental science, hydrology, hydrobiology, ecology, or conservation biology.

Prospective committee members will have the following qualifications:

• Practical knowledge of and experience in the specific technical areas;
• Understanding of conservation practices and approaches including stewardship, outreach, traditional ecological knowledge, acquisitions and securement;
• Practical knowledge of the non-profit and society sector;
• Strong ethical standards and personal integrity;
• Ability and willingness to address issues in a non-partisan manner, while considering the opinion of others and working as a team member;
• Comforts with open dialogue and agreement through consensus;
• Willingness to sign, and adhere to the Conflict of Interest Guidelines and Confidentiality agreement;
• Willingness and ability to attend and participate actively in Committee meetings and/or field tours.

Term

Technical Advisory Committee members may serve a maximum of three years, with some members serving one or two year terms initially to ensure membership continuity.

If you are interested in serving on this committee, please submit your resume by September 30th 2020 at 4:30pm to:

• Christy Malden, Manager of Legislative Services
  101 Martin Street
  Penticton, BC V2A 5J9Email: info@rdos.bc.ca
  Direct line: 250.492.0237