Spring 2021 at HCTF has brought an election of our at-large Directors, and some changes to our Board. We want to thank our outgoing Directors who have graciously and generously given their time and expertise to lead our organization over many years. The following is a small excerpt about our outgoing Directors:

Our longest-serving Board member Winifred Kessler joined in 1997 when the organization was known as the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund. Over her 24 years of dedicated service, Wini regularly took up a leadership role on the Board (Chair or Vice-Chair). She was a champion of the organization and a strong promoter of the education program. An internationally recognized wildlife biologist, Wini always brought a strong sense of energy and enthusiasm for conservation to her work.

As a Director for 9 years, Ian McGregor led the organization’s strategic planning and chaired our communications committee. Having joined HCTF after first serving on the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC’s Board, Ian understood the importance of cooperation and partnership between like minded conservation organizations in BC. Along with his significant technical fisheries expertise, Ian reveled in celebrating and raising awareness of HCTF – and recognising that the hundreds of habitat conservation projects that HCTF funds are implemented only with many partners working together.

We also welcome our new Director Kathy Parker. Kathy is a wildlife ecologist and physiologist with extensive experience throughout BC and Alaska. At the University of Northern British Columbia, she was a researcher and teacher for 25 years and was a founding member of what is now the Ecosystem Science and Management program. Kathy has also been named a Fellow of The Wildlife Society (an award given to individuals who have distinguished themselves through exceptional service to the profession).

Following our Director elections, we selected our Board leadership (Chair, Vice-Chairs). Greg Anderson will lead our Board as Chair, along with Harvey Andrusak and Ken Ashley as our Vice-Chairs. All three are multi-term Directors at HCTF, and as with all our Directors bring a significant amount expertise of BC’s fish, wildlife and habitat conservation.

For a complete biography of Kathy, Greg, Harvey, Ken and our other Directors, you can find their bios here.

A preliminary list of HCTF approved projects for 2021-22 is now available.

Projects included on this preliminary list have been approved in principle but may have reduced budgets or funding conditions. Over the next few weeks, all applicants will receive official notification emails including HCTF Board and technical committee comments. For approved projects, these emails will include the grant amount and funding conditions (if applicable). Please note that HCTF staff cannot provide further information to you before the Notifications are issued.

Proponents of approved projects will receive a Conditional Grant Agreement by mail. Please be aware that until both you and HCTF have reviewed, accepted, and signed the Conditional Grant Agreement, there is no confirmation of funding and no legal commitment in place.
Congratulations to all successful proponents! To those applicants who were not funded this time, thank you for your interest. The next opportunity to apply for an HCTF Enhancement and Restoration, Stewardship or Caribou Habitat Restoration Grant will be Fall of 2021 (Deadline: Friday, November 5, 2021).

How are Grant Applications Reviewed?

Each proposal goes through a multi-level, objective technical review process prior to final Board decisions. Proposals are assessed by a primary reviewer and evaluated by a technical committee prior to being sent to the HCTF Board for final funding decisions. For more information on what these reviewers look for when evaluating a proposal, see our Grant Review page.

The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is looking for a full-time Program Coordinator! We are seeking an individual who is energetic, self-directed, and has a positive approach to their career, their work and their colleagues.

The Program Coordinator is part of our Biology Team. The position reports to the Manager of Biology & Evaluation Services and works out of our Victoria office. The Program Coordinator administers and implements several funding programs and is responsible for ensuring that these programs meet HCTF strategic objectives to improve the conservation outcomes of BC’s fish and wildlife and their habitats.

Application Closing Date: Friday, February 5^th 2021 (at midnight PST)

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: Grid 21, $59,862 annually

For more information visit our Careers page or have a look at the job description and qualifications below:

To apply, please email a cover letter and CV describing how you meet the required qualifications to careers@hctf.ca

Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation is now accepting applications for Enhancement/Restoration & Stewardship (ERS) grants, and Caribou Habitat Restoration Fund (CHRF) grants. Applications must be submitted through HCTF’s online application system by 4:30pm on November 6^th, 2020 (PST).

HCTF has launched a new application system this year, Survey Apply. The overall application form is similar to previous years, but this new cloud-based system will provide significant improvements by streamlining workflow and adding automated services to increase convenience for applicants.

Please visit our FAQ page to find useful tips and guidance for the new Survey Apply system.

Before beginning your application on the Survey Apply system, we strongly recommend that you complete your application on the Word worksheets posted on our website. Once completed you can copy-and-paste your answers into the online form. The worksheets also provide a useful overview of the questions and information requirements. Please note that HCTF cannot accept applications submitted by email.

Each year, Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation provides approximately $6 million dollars in Enhancement and Restoration grants to help fund projects that support the conservation of British Columbia’s native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats. Since the inception of our work in 1981, the Foundation and its predecessors have invested over $189 million in more than 2980 projects across BC.

HCTF continues to partner with the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) to meet shared conservation objectives through co-investments in conservation projects administered through HCTF.

For questions related to Enhancement/Restoration and Stewardship grants, please contact Lisa Wielinga at Lisa.Wielinga@hctf.ca or 250-940-9781.

For questions related to CHRF, please contact Shannon West at Shannon.West@hctf.ca or 250-940-9789

Passionate about conservation? We are – come join us!

We are a non-profit foundation investing in habitat conservation projects across BC with an opening for a full-time Administrative Coordinator. We are seeking an individual who is energetic, self-directed and has a positive approach to their career, their work, and their colleagues.

The Administrative Coordinator is part of our Finance and Administration Team. The position reports to the CFO and works out of our Victoria office. The current opportunity is a temporary, full-time position for one year, with the possibility of an extension or permanent placement after the initial term. The Administrative Coordinator provides a range of support services for staff that contributes to the achievement of the Foundation’s vision and ensures smooth and efficient operations of our office and systems.

Administrative Coordinator Job Description

To apply, please email a cover letter and CV describing how you meet the required qualifications to careers@hctf.ca

Interviews are tentatively planned to take place August 31^st and September 1^st, 2020. The preferred start date is mid-September 2020.