BRITISH COLUMBIA
FARM INDUSTRY REVIEW BOARD
APPOINTMENTS

Any person interested in being appointed as a member to serve on the BC Farm Industry Review Board (FIRB) when vacancies occur, is encouraged to provide a resume with letter of interest (specific criteria to be included in the resume are outlined on the Board Resourcing and Development Office web site). Experience in or sound knowledge of the marketing and/or production of agricultural products is an asset.

If you are interested, eminently qualified, and ultimately willing to make the commitment, this is an exciting and demanding opportunity to serve the agri-food industry in British Columbia. These positions are being filled in a dynamic policy context as governance and economic frameworks are being established for the regulated marketing sector. These positions are part-time Lieutenant Governor in Council (Cabinet) appointments

FIRB is a specialized administrative tribunal responsible for the general supervision of commodity boards in the Province. FIRB also hears appeals from commodity board decisions and complaints from persons regarding farm practices employed by agricultural and aquacultural operators.

Candidates for appointment as FIRB members must have proven leadership skills in gaining the confidence of a wide range of constituents through effective consultative and consensus building processes. You should have experience: in agri-food production, marketing or processing; as a consumer representative; in land use planning; and/or in a regulatory or quasi-judicial environment. Legal experience is a strong preference for one appointee. Candidates must have good writing, analytical, communication and conflict resolution skills. You should not have interests which conflict with the performance of your statutory duties and you must show balanced judgment and possess the ability to make fair, consistent and timely decisions. Ability to travel, a home office and internet and electronic mail access are required.

Remuneration for part-time Category D appointees has been established by Treasury Board. The maximum permitted per diem rate is $350. Click here to view the full Treasury Board Directive and click on the link to directive 3/04.

TO APPLY

You must refer to the complete list of duties and qualifications, and complete the application process by sending a resume and covering letter. Please ensure that your application addresses the selection criteria and required competencies of the position

Applications may be sent via e-mail to firb@gov.bc.ca; by fax at 250 356-5131; or mail to:

BCFIRB APPOINTMENTS
PO BOX 9129 STN PROV GOVT
VICTORIA BC V8W 9B5

Contact: Jim Collins, 250 356-8945

Position Descriptions

For a complete list of duties and qualifications click on the position description as follows:

BC Farm Industry Review Board – Position Description - Members

Additional Information

For additional information on the BC Farm Industry Review Board, governing legislation, and commodity boards, click on the following:

BC Farm Industry Review Board - Home Page
BC Commodity Boards
Governing Legislation