DISTRICT OF SAANICH
CALL FOR APPLICANTS FOR THE RESILIENT SAANICH TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
The District of Saanich is accepting applications from qualified parties wishing to serve on the Resilient Saanich Technical Committee (RSTC). Saanich Council will be appointing two (2) members to fill current vacancies and the appointment has an undetermined end date in approximately 1 – 2 years.
The Terms of Reference and scope of work for Resilient Saanich, which includes the Technical Committee, can be found on the project website www.saanich.ca/biodiversity. The purpose of the RSTC is to work with staff and consultants to advise and share expertise in shaping the actions outlined in the Resilient Saanich Terms of Reference.
The RSTC is looking for applicants with the following areas of expertise:
- Active and retired biologists with expertise in vertebrates, invertebrates, plants, terrestrial
- ecology, aquatic ecology, marine biology, etc.
- Indigenous Peoples and/or First Nation Governments;
- Climate scientists;
- Conservation planning and management professionals;
- Resource economists;
- Arborists and landscape architects; and
- Senior government scientific staff.
We welcome applicants from First Nations governments as well as independent indigenous individuals.
All members receive an honorarium of $250.00 per meeting.
HOW TO APPLY:
Saanich residents interested in being considered for the Technical Committee must submit an Application for Appointment with a detailed résumé outlining their occupation, community involvement, and technical or special expertise. The application form is available online at
www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/committees-boards.html or by contacting the Legislative Services Division at 250-475-5501 or council@saanich.ca.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021 BY 4:30 P.M.
Submit to the Legislative Services Division, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7, or by e-mail: council@saanich.ca.
