Join WGCFC: Director at Large Position Now Open!

Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation (WGCFC) is immediately accepting applications for its Board of Directors. The Community Forest is managed by a volunteer board consisting of eight (8) Directors of which seven (7) are appointed by the Wells Gray Community Forest (2010) Society (the Shareholder) and one (1) director is appointed by the Simpcw First Nation.

The WGCFC’s mission is to operate and manage a Community Forest Licence on a long term sustainable, environmental and social plan that will maximize economic opportunities and benefits for the resident of Wells Gray Country / District of Clearwater. 

This 'Director at Large' position is a volunteer position and is open to residents currently residing within the District of Clearwater or Wells Gray Country (TNRD Electoral Area “A”).  This position may be reappointed on an annual basis during the Annual General Meeting held in April each year. 

Suitable candidates are not required to have a particular expertise in natural resource management, however a combination of experience, education, community service and skill set will be considered.  Experience in forestry industry, oversight in operations, business development and an understanding of risk management will be an asset.  Applicants should be able to demonstrate a keen interest in the wellbeing of the residents of the Wells Gray Country as well as in the sustainability of our local resources (or forest).

To be eligible for appointment, prospective applicants must:

1. Submit an Application  

2. Be a permanent resident of the District of Clearwater / Wells Gray Country (TNRD Electoral Area “A”);

3. Have been a resident of the aforementioned area for the past three (3) years;

4. Be qualified, as required by the Business Corporation Act, to become, act, or continue to act as a director. 

   
   

Please note that typically the board meets in the evenings once per month, in addition, there is an Annual General Meeting held in April of each year, committee meetings may also occur depending on the board's workload. and board strategy sessions are held from time to time.

Anyone meeting these requirements and interested in serving the community in this volunteer capacity is encouraged to apply.

Selected candidates may be interviewed by a joint Director Selection Committee, established by the Wells Gray Community Forest (2010) Society (WGCFS).  The successful candidate will be appointed to the Board at the April 2025 Annual General Meeting and will receive an orientation upon successful appointment.

For more information interested parties can contact Brent Buck, President @ dbrentbuck@gmail.com of WGCFC or Heather MacLennan, Chair of WGCFS @ h2maclennan@gmail.com 

Applications may be submitted:

Attn: Corporation Director Selection Committee via E-mail @

wellsgraysociety2010@gmail.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open February 6th and closed March 17th, 2025.

Download Application Form (MS Word) Director Application (Word)

Download Application Form (Fillable PDF) Director Application (PDF)