Invitation to be part of the BC Environment Industry Association

The British Columbia Environment Industry Association (BCEIA) is seeking candidates for our Board of Directors, and our various Program Committees to increase the strength and diversity of our organization and to reinforce its contribution to the environmental business community in British Columbia.

Current members of the board include senior staff and principals of environmental and engineering consulting companies, waste management companies, legal firms and educational institutions and can be viewed here.

Our members companies provide the most up to date and technologically advance environmental solutions to our clients who include real estate developers, industrial operators, resource companies and all level of government agencies.  We do not “hug trees” but rather serve as the providers of environmental solutions that allow the trees to thrive in harmony with development activities required to allow our province to prosper and grow.

We are seeking senior individuals willing to make a time commitment to our organizations. Previous experience as a Board Member, while desirable, is not necessary. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a candidate, please follow these steps:

1) Learn more about the activities of BCEIA and let us know your interests by clicking here.
2) Download and complete the Board/Volunteer Candidate Matrix - See attached then email it to frank.came@bceia.com.
3) Email a copy of your resume or CV to frank.came@bceia.com

Once we have reviewed all of your information, we will contact you regarding your interests and answer any questions you may have. Pre-screened candidates will be invited to attend an orientation meeting in March just prior to GLOBE 2010. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (604)695-5007or frank.came@bceia.com.

GLOBE 2010

BCEIA will be looking for volunteers to help staff the BCEIA booth and to facilitate business contacts with BCEIA members. E-mail frank.came@globe.ca if you are interested.

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