Board Opening at Project Watershed

Comox Valley Project Watershed Society is seeking expressions of interest from community members interested in joining our volunteer Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals who share our values of reconciliation, partnership, and inclusivity and who want to help us work toward our vision for a resilient coastal ecosystem. We believe that diverse teams make the best decisions, and we encourage individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, and perspectives to apply.

About the Role

As an environmental not-for-profit with highly qualified staff to carry out our mission, Board directors volunteer about 5 hours per month on average, including time to prepare for and attend a bi-monthly meeting. Board directors are active in advisory and governance roles surrounding our projects, events, grant writing, fundraising, networking with funders and liaising with governments of all levels including the K’ómoks First Nation. Directors may also contribute to committees and working groups.

Qualifications

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. Ideal candidates should possess a commitment to our mission and values, solid communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Previous board experience is a plus, but not required. We welcome individuals of diverse backgrounds who are eager to learn and contribute their unique perspectives to our organization. We ask for a commitment to a 3-year term.

About Project Watershed

Project Watershed is made up of a team of scientists, educators, stewardship staff, contractors, and volunteers. We believe that community-engaged science can further stewardship of Comox Valley’s sensitive ecosystems and help us create an inclusive and thriving environment for our future communities. Since 1993 we have been working in partnership with scientists, First Nations, communities, all levels of government, and other NGOs to carry out our mission of ecological restoration, research and education for our collective future. We carry out our work in freshwater and coastal ecosystems from Oyster River to Deep Bay.

For more information about our team and projects please see www.projectwatershed.ca/about or read our 2025 Impact Report.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter showing your relevant background and interest to: chair@projectwatershed.ca. Directors are elected at our Annual General Meeting in July and must be members of the CVPW Society. Our onboarding process will include mentoring and will begin on a rolling basis as applications are received and reviewed. 

Project Watershed is committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, and free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that by embodying the diversity of our communities, we can better restore and conserve diverse ecosystems for all. Individuals with diverse backgrounds, visions and perspectives are encouraged to apply.