Community Liaison

Columbia Basin Trust is expanding our Community Liaison team with additional positions. If you are passionate about actively engaging with communities, facilitating meaningful dialogue, and helping to bring their priority projects to life, then we want to hear from you! Community Liaisons work within a designated geographic area of the Basin, often being the first point of contact for communities. These are regular, full-time positions based out of our Castlegar, Cranbrook or Golden office.
The salary range for this position is $81,800 - $96,100.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Delivery of Benefits, the successful candidates will
play a key part in helping Basin communities, particularly in rural areas, overcome challenges and access the resources they need to identify and achieve their priorities. Your diverse experience and wide-ranging skillset will be an asset in finding innovative solutions to unique challenges.
We are seeking individuals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in relationship management, with progressive responsibility. Key skills for this role include excellent presentation, project management, research, analysis, listening, writing, public speaking and communication abilities. The ideal candidate should be skilled in understanding community and geographical issues, especially in rural areas. You should be able to work independently, prioritize tasks, communicate effectively both within the team and with external partners, and be willing to travel extensively in your assigned area.
How to apply:
If you have what it takes to fill one of these challenging positions, please submit a cover letter and resume on our website at https://ourtrust.org/careers by February 25. The Trust respects and values the rich and diverse cultures in the Basin. We welcome and encourage those with different backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Who are we?
Our staff team is made up of highly motivated, innovative and passionate individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to contribute to Basin communities. Working alongside the people of the Basin, the Trust is committed to strengthening where we live, now and for future generations.
The Trust gratefully operates in the unceded, traditional territories of the Ktunaxa, Lheidli T'enneh, Secwepemc, Sinixt and Syilx Nations. This region is also home to six Metis Nation BC Chartered Communities. We have offices in four communities in the Basin: Castlegar, Nakusp, Cranbrook and Golden. These communities offer year-round outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and much more.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $81,800.00-$96,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person