Organizational Structure

The governance of Wetzin'Kwa is provided through a seven person volunteer board, four permanent board positions and three directors at large (nominated from community for 3 year Terms). 

Board of Directors

Dean Daly –representing the Town of Smithers
Colin MacLeod – representing the Village of Telkwa
David de Wit – representing the Office of the Wet'suwet'en
Dave Jacobs – representing Northern Engineered Wood Products

Marie-Lou Lefrançois – representing the community-at-large
Jass Morin Parker - representing the community-at-large
Lisa Ambus - representing the community-at-large

Board Vacancy

 Call for Nominations

Wetzin’kwa is now accepting nominations for an upcoming vacancy on its Board of Directors.  This 'Director at Large' position is a volunteer position which has a three year term beginning in November 2011.

To be eligible for appointment, prospective nominees must:

1. submit a Statement of Intent to the corporation that includes a summary of experience and expertise that they can bring to the corporation, identification of any potential areas of conflict, and an outline of their willingness to serve on the Board of Directors for a period of up to three years.
2. currently reside in the Bulkley Valley (must reside in Smithers, Telkwa, Moricetown or in the outlying area).
3. have been a resident of the Bulkley Valley for no fewer than 12 consecutive months prior to nomination.

Anyone meeting these requirements and interested in serving the community in this volunteer capacity is encouraged to apply.

Applications/nominations will be accepted by the Wetzin’kwa General Manager, until October 26th ²⁰¹¹ at 3:00 PM.  Selected candidates will be interviewed by a subcommittee, established by the WCFC board.  The successful candidate will be contacted prior to the board of director’s next meeting.

All applications/nominations can be dropped off at Silvicon Services Inc located at 3560 Victoria Drive, Smithers, BC or mail to Wetzin’kwa Community Forest Corp. P.O. Box 565 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 or e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it