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Columbia Power & Water Systems

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1939

⚡ Energy

📡 Telecommunications

Energy • Water • Telecommunications

Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS) is a public utility proudly serving the citizens of Columbia and Maury County since 1939. CPWS offers comprehensive services including electricity, water, and broadband connectivity. Dedicated to customer service, CPWS ensures power safety, water quality, and engages in community support programs.

📋 Description

• Engage in land management processes across British Columbia and provide technical input supporting conservation outcomes • Review First Nations and provincial land use plans to identify opportunities for Indigenous-led stewardship and IPCAs • Draft briefing notes, submissions, and responses for government and partner-led processes • Apply a landscape-level lens to planning recommendations, habitat connectivity, and ecosystem integrity • Support accurate counting of protected and conserved areas toward BC’s 30x30 target • Build and maintain relationships with First Nations partners • Participate in coalition meetings and coordinate with colleagues and partner organizations • Identify opportunities for public engagement on conservation issues • Create campaign content and promotional materials for social media, website, and email • Oversee media monitoring of conservation issues • Plan and deliver in-person and digital campaign activities • Enable special projects and research opportunities • Identify funding opportunities and support funding proposals and reporting • Monitor expenditures and maintain alignment with budgets

🎯 Requirements

• Experience engaging in land management processes in British Columbia, including provincial and First Nations land use planning, forest landscape planning, and land and resource management planning • Knowledge of land and freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity • Current understanding of key conservation opportunities and challenges in British Columbia • Demonstrated experience building relationships with Indigenous Nations, representatives, or governments • GIS, mapping, and spatial planning skills • Organizational and time management skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to shape messaging, influence audiences, and engage with media • Mentoring or coaching skills • Ability to perform well in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment • 5+ years of experience in advocacy, campaigning, conservation, resource management and planning, or related areas • Post-secondary education in a relevant field may be useful, but no minimum education is required • Experience with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice practices is an asset

🏖️ Benefits

• Benefits • 32-hour, 4-day work week, Monday to Thursday • Flexible work location within British Columbia • Home/remote office option