Chief Executive Officer – British Columbia Forestry Investment Platform

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Company Description The British Columbia Forestry Investment Platform (BCFIP) is being established by long-term forestry investment specialist David Brand and the Global Development Incubator. The investment platform will launch a blended finance vehicle to invest in forestry opportunities in British Columbia in partnership with companies, First Nations and local communities targeting commercial rates of return, community economic development, and biodiversity and climate benefits. Platform investments will include activities that create long-term sustainable economic, community, and conservation outcomes. Job Description: Job Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (or remote within British Columbia) The incoming Board of the BCFIP is seeking a founding CEO to support design and establishment of the platform, to oversee blended finance vehicle structuring and capital raising, investment pipeline development, due diligence and drafting of investment papers, negotiations with stakeholders, communities, First Nations and Federal, Provincial and local governments, and to oversee transaction implementation and operational management. This is an exciting opportunity to get in on the groun...