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DEH TAI LP BOARD OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTRequesting applicants for one (1) Director positionFort Nelson First Nation (FNFN) member or non-member(two-year term)We are seeking a committed board member to serve on our growing organization's governing body. The board members responsibilities include advising on strategic plans, participating in evaluations, and monitoring its financial affairs. You should also prepare for board meetings (virtual via Zoom or in person), attend them regularly, and actively participate in them. There may be some travel involved and has an honorarium associated with the position.The directors are responsible for the effective management of the Deh Tai LP economic development Board which oversees the business entities owned by the Fort Nelson First Nation. The business interests include the Clarke Lake Geothermal Project (Tu Deh-Kah), commercial greenhouse development, Eh Cho Dene construction company, Fort Nelson Hotel, Nakah Management, Fern Lake Residential, Fern Lake Commercial, Liard Hot Springs Lodge, Dene Gravel Pits, Nelson River Outfitters as well as initiatives under development. Directors are required to act in the best interest of the FNFN and will have fiduciary responsibilities to both the shareholders and the limited partners. Existing businesses and projects total in excess of $300 million in value with a renewable clean energy focus.To be successful as a board member you should have significant professional leadership experience and strong diplomatic skills. An outstanding board member will be passionately committed to the organization's mission.Board Member Responsibilities:Approving audit reports, budgets, and business decisionsKnowing the organization's mission, programs, policies, and needsPreparing for meetings by reviewing the agenda and supporting documentationRegularly attending board meetings and participating actively and conscientiouslyKeeping up with issues and trends that affect the organizationContributing to the development of policies and strategic plansUnderstanding the organization's financial affairs and ensuring fiduciary responsibilities are metEnsuring the organization complies with legal requirementsMaintaining confidentiality on all internal organizational affairsBoard Member Requirements:Financial management and strategic planning experienceCPA or equivalent and strong financial experienceProven track record in an executive leadership rolePrevious board experience preferredKnowledge of the organization and the relevant industriesSufficient time availability for board dutiesStrong diplomatic and interpersonal skillsClean energy projects and initiatives would be valuable but not requiredPlease submit your expression of interest along with your resume to:Deh Tai Board of DirectorsRR#1, Mile 295, Fort Nelson BC V0C 1R0E-Mail: until position is filled #J-18808-Ljbffr