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Board Chair

Full-Time Chair

The Forest Practices Board is seeking its next Chair. This is a full-time leadership role guiding BC's independent watchdog for forest and range practices. The Chair plays a central role in strengthening public trust in how the province's forests and range lands are managed.

Key Responsibilities

The Chair of the Forest Practices Board provides strategic leadership and ensures the Board delivers its independent oversight mandate under the Forest and Range Practices Act and the Wildfire Act. Responsibilities include:

Leading independent audits, investigations, special reports, and public complaint reviews.
Ensuring transparent, timely public reporting and evidence-based Board determinations.
Chairing consensus-based Board meetings and supporting strong governance, policy, and organizational practices.
Building respectful relationships with Indigenous governments, provincial agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
Representing the Board at public events and through media engagement.
Supporting recruitment processes for Board members and senior staff.

Term, Location & Compensation

Salary: $171,625 – $196,140
Full-time position
Term: Appointed by Order-in-Council for an initial term of 3 to 5 years and, with the possibility of reappointment for additional terms of up to 5 years.
Work environment: Flexible and remote-friendly, with scheduling that can be adapted to the needs of the Chair.

Why This Role Matters

The Chair plays a pivotal role in strengthening public confidence in forest and range practices across BC. This is a rare opportunity to lead highly respected, independent oversight in one of the province's most important and visible sectors.

How to Apply

For full details and to apply, click here.

CLOSING DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2025

Contractors

AUDIT & INVESTIGATIONS

The Forest Practices Board retains qualified contractors to act as audit team members or specialists, to provide expertise to work on investigations, or participate in other special projects as needed. The Board maintains a List of Qualified Suppliers who, on an “as, if and when requested” basis, may be contacted directly, or asked to compete, to enter into a contract(s) for provision of services. To be considered for inclusion on the pre-qualified contractors list, please complete and submit an application package.

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INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The Forest Practices Board maintains its own Information Systems that serve as an important communication link to the staff working centrally and throughout the province in remote offices. The Board retains qualified contractors to assist in maintaining these systems. The Board maintains a List of Qualified Suppliers who, on an “as, if and when requested” basis, may be contacted directly or asked to compete to enter into a contract(s) for the provision of the services. To be considered for inclusion on the List of Qualified Suppliers, consultants must complete and submit an application package.

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Completed Application Forms Can Be

Emailed To

Matthias.Splittgerber@bcfpb.ca

Mailed To

Forest Practices Board
Attn: Matthias Splittgerber
PO Box 9905, Stn Prov Gov’t
Victoria BC V8W 9R1
Canada

Delivered To

310 – 1675 Douglas Street, Victoria