Expression of Interest: Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee member from Castlegar



Application Instructions and Criteria

DEADLINE EXTENDED : The Columbia Basin Regional Advisory Committee has an opening for one citizen representative from Castlegar or nearby communities. Residents with knowledge of, and expertise in, the Columbia Basin and Basin interests who would like to inform potential future improvements to the Columbia River Treaty and regional hydroelectric operations are invited to submit a short application before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the CBRAC Terms of Reference before applying.

How to Apply

Submit a one-to-two-page expression of interest before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, September 29, 2024, explaining how you meet the following criteria:

Required:

  • Lives in Castlegar or nearby communities.
  • Has knowledge of and/or experience working on Columbia Basin and Basin-related interests.
  • Is able to work collaboratively in a group setting.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

  • Broad knowledge of, and/or experience working on, hydroelectric operations.
  • Knowledge of the Columbia River Treaty.
  • Previous participation in Columbia River Treaty related activities, such as attending public meetings, forums or conferences, and providing feedback on Treaty-related reports or projects.
  • Recognized in Columbia Basin communities as knowledgeable in one or more key areas of Columbia River Treaty related interests identified by Basin residents, including environmental impacts and enhancement, salmon restoration, flood risk management, hydropower generation, agriculture, recreation, tourism, and economic development.

Submissions can be emailed to columbiarivertreaty@gov.bc.ca, or mailed to:

Geoff Gosson, Project and Communications Coordinator
Columbia River Treaty
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
PO Box 9314 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9N1

Commitment

The committee meets by webinar approximately every two to three months and in person one to two times a year in varying communities throughout the Basin. Webinar and phone-in options are available for those unable to attend in person. Travel and some associated costs will be reimbursed.

Questions? Email columbiarivertreaty@gov.bc.ca or telephone 778-572-6181.