Help shape the future of Piapot First Nation’s economic development.
Piapot First Nation is seeking qualified individuals to serve on the Piapot Ventures Limited Partnership (PVLP) Board of Directors.
Established in January 2026, PVLP is Piapot First Nation’s economic development corporation, created to oversee and advance the Nation’s business interests and assets. PVLP oversees business interests in areas including retail fuel, land development and cannabis, with a focus on building a strong, independent and professional approach to economic development.
Application Deadline: October 20, 2026
About the Board
The PVLP Board will consist of six directors:
- Two elected members of Piapot First Nation Chief and Council
- Four independent directors selected based on their professional experience and competencies
One of the two elected representatives will serve as Board Chair. Initial Board appointments will have staggered two- and three-year terms, followed by three-year terms.
The Opportunity
The newly appointed Board will work with Piapot First Nation Chief and Council to establish the strategic direction of PVLP and help build the governance structure needed to support its future growth.
A key early responsibility of the Board will be to:
- Develop a strategic plan for PVLP
- Provide strong corporate governance and oversight
- Help establish PVLP as an independent, professional economic development organization
- Recruit and select a Chief Executive Officer to lead implementation of the strategic plan
Board members will receive quarterly remuneration.
Who We’re Looking For
Candidates for the four independent Board positions should bring strong professional, business or governance experience.
Applicants should have post-secondary education in areas such as:
Business Administration • Commerce • Law • Engineering
Professional licensing or designations should be held where applicable.
Candidates should also bring significant experience in one or more areas such as business ownership or management, government administration, or corporate board governance. The full eligibility and experience requirements are included in the Board Recruitment Posting.
Desired Experience & Competencies
PVLP is seeking a Board with a diverse mix of skills and experience. Applicants are invited to identify their level of experience in areas including:
- Financial, Accounting & Investment
- Strategic & Business Management
- Corporate Governance
- Government Relations
- Legal
- Change Management
- Risk Management
- Community Engagement & Member Relations
- Cultural Aptitude & Indigenous Experience
- Renewable Resources
- Entrepreneurship
- Real Estate
- Human Resources
Applicants are not expected to possess every competency. The goal is to build a Board whose members collectively bring the experience needed to guide PVLP.
General Eligibility
Board candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Meet the eligibility requirements for serving as a director
- Meet applicable bankruptcy requirements
- Be prepared to undergo a Criminal Record Check
Full eligibility requirements are provided in the recruitment posting.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are asked to complete the Piapot Ventures Ltd Partnership Board Member Application Form.
Please download the fillable PDF application form to your computer or device before completing it. For best results, open the downloaded form in Adobe Acrobat Reader rather than filling it out directly in your web browser.
Once completed, save the application form and submit it together with:
- A current résumé
- At least two references
Download application here: Piapot Ventures Ltd Partnership Board Member Application Form.
Submit Your Application
Please email your completed application package to:
Deverell Crowe
deverell.crowe@piapotnation.ca
CC: Jessica Nixon
jnixon@onehoop.ca
Application Deadline: October 20, 2026
Downloads
Download Board Recruitment Posting
Download Board Member Application Form
Read the Letter from Chief Mark Fox