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About The Pacific Salmon Foundation
The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) is salmon first salmon always. We harness the passion and power of people to save and restore Pacific salmon in B.C. and the Yukon. Working with Indigenous partners streamkeepers government agencies and fellow ENGOs PSF undertakes research restoration initiatives and leadership in convening all those willing to help recover Pacific salmon. As People for Salmon were here to help ensure sustainable populations of Pacific salmon for generations to come.
Our Vision
- Healthy sustainable and naturally diverse populations of Pacific salmon for the benefit of ecosystems and people for generations to come.
- Effective stewardship of natural resources in B.C. and the Yukon that involve communities in decisions affecting Pacific salmon.
Our Impact
The Pacific Salmon Foundation leads salmon recovery and resilience in an age of climate change and reconciliation through three interconnected impact areas:
- Salmon Recovery Restoring habitat and populations and addressing factors that have led to their decline or degradation
- Salmon Resilience Supporting salmon populations and habitats to be resistant to future degradation or decline
- Systems Transformation Acting as a transformative force to redefine the landscape for Pacific salmon recovery and resilience
Learn more: PSF Board of Directors Information Package Strategic Plan 2024-2028 Annual Report 2024
Reconciliation
PSF respects the rights and title of Indigenous Nations and the indelible relationship between Indigenous communities and salmon and seeks opportunities to work with Indigenous peoples in support of their inherent decision-making governance and management of Pacific salmon and their habitat in their lands or territories.
Why Join PSFs Board
Pacific salmon face unprecedented challenges. With two-thirds of salmon populations in B.C. and the Yukon below their historical long-term averages the need for decisive action and transformational leadership has never been greater. Joining PSFs Board of Directors is an opportunity to advance solutions for salmon at a pivotal time.
As a PSF Board member you will:
- Influence conservation at scale Contribute to Pacific salmon recovery for future generations through governance reconciliation and impact philanthropy
- Connect with exceptional leaders Work alongside a skilled committed Board that reflects diverse voices and experiences at the forefront of salmon conservation
- Engage with innovative solutions -- Gain exposure to cutting-edge conservation science emerging technologies and emergency responses that support salmon
- Advance reconciliation Support PSFs commitment to meaningful collaboration with Indigenous peoples in their inherent decision-making governance and management of Pacific salmon and their habitat in their lands or territories.
- Champion systems transformation Support PSFs efforts to transform the management landscape for Pacific salmon recovery and resilience
What Were Seeking
PSF is recruiting new Board members to join our volunteer Board of Directors over . We are seeking passionate experienced leaders who share our commitment to Pacific salmon recovery and Indigenous reconciliation.
Directors must demonstrate an interest in and passion for Pacific salmon and have relevant expertise to assist the Board in executing its fiduciary and strategic oversight of the organization.
In particular the Board is seeking candidates with the following experience:
- Fundraising & Campaign Leadership; Experience leading or participating in major gift initiatives capital campaigns or philanthropic partnerships relevant to PSFs campaign for salmon recovery
- Indigenous Leadership & Governance; Deep understanding of reconciliation and Indigenous rights particularly in the Vancouver Island Central Coast or North Coast regions
- Non-Profit Governance Experience; Background in board service committee leadership grant stewardship strategic planning or board development
We specifically encourage applications from:
- Indigenous leaders
- Women leaders
- Individuals with diverse lived experiences related to salmon conservation
- Early to mid-career leaders
Board Director Role & Expectations
PSFs Board of Directors provides fiduciary strategic and fundraising leadership to advance our mission.
Time Commitment
- Four regular Board meetings per year (half-day meetings in April June September December)
- One annual strategic retreat (two days optional field day in October/November typically outside Vancouver; travel expenses covered by PSF)
- Committee participation (34 meetings per year typically 12 hours during business hours)
- Committees include Program Oversight Grants Finance and Governance
Term & Compensation
- Volunteer role Directors serve without compensation
- Three-year terms renewable up to three consecutive terms (9 years maximum)
- Elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (June)
Key Responsibilities
- Approve where appropriate policy and other recommendations received from the Board its standing committees and Management Team.
- Monitor all Board policies.
- Review the bylaws and policy manual and recommend bylaw changes.
- Review the Boards governance structure approve changes and prepare necessary bylaw amendments.
- Participate in the development and review of PSFs Strategic Plan and annual priorities.
- Approve PSFs annual budget.
- Approve the hiring and release of the President and CEO including the employment agreement.
- Support and participate in evaluating the President and CEO.
- Serve on one committee of the Board which typically meet 3-4 times annually. Committees: Program Oversight; Grants; Finance; Governance.
- Assist in developing and maintaining positive relations among the Board committees staff members and community to enhance PSFs mission.
- Support PSFs fundraising efforts.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Pacific Salmon Foundation is deeply committed to advancing reconciliation and ensuring our Board reflects diverse voices for salmon. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous leaders women younger professionals people with disabilities members of marginalized sexual orientations gender identities and gender expressions and members of groups that commonly experience discrimination based on race ancestry colour religion/spiritual beliefs or place of origin.
We encourage interested candidates to express their interest as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until late April 2026. Director Appointments will be confirmed at the Annual General Meeting in June 2026.
Questions
For more information about PSFs Board of Directors please contact .
If you require accommodations or support during any stage of the recruitment process please email.
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About Company
The Pacific Salmon Foundation is salmon first, salmon always. We harness the passion and power of people to save and restore wild Pacific salmon in B.C. and the Yukon. And, we never go It alone; working with Indigenous partners, thousands of streamkeepers, government, academic institu ... View more
