Executive Director

ASPB Job ID: 577
Organization: Athabasca Watershed Council
Discipline: Ecology / Env. Science
Location: Northern Alberta, Alberta
Sector: NGO
Closing Date: Mar 15, 2010

The Athabasca Watershed Council is a multi-stakeholder notâ?forâ?profit society and operates using consensus-decision making. The Councilâs primary task is to assess the health of and develop a management plan for the Athabasca watershed, as per the Provincial Governmentâs Water for Life strategy, with the goals of:
*Safe, secure drinking water,
*Reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy, and
*Healthy aquatic ecosystems.

The Council also advises the Alberta Government, stakeholders and the public on effective water management practices and solutions to water issues, as well as priorities for water research in the Athabasca watershed.

The Executive Director plays an integral role in ensuring that stakeholder participation is meaningful and that diverse perspectives are heard and taken into account in order to reach solutions to water issues through consensus. The Executive Director provides leadership, direction and advice to ensure that Council processes and outcomes are consistent with the organizationâ??s vision and mission and reflect the priorities of the Board.

We invite qualified candidates to submit their resumes, in confidence, with a brief cover letter to prowell@shaw.ca. While we thank everyone for their interest, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.