Career and Internship Opportunities
Contract Position Opening
Project Director
Location: Hybrid, Lower Mainland, BC
Pacific Northwest Economic Region Canada Inc.
PNWER Canada seeks a motivated leader with a strong background in building relationships across government and private sector partners to serve in this new role. This leader must have fundraising and grant writing experience with a solid foundation in working across the wide political landscape of western provinces and territories. This is a rare opportunity for an innovative, engaged and creative individual to help identify projects and funding opportunities in Canada to advance the mission of PNWER.
Closes June 20, 2023.
Project Director
Location: Hybrid, Lower Mainland, BC
Pacific Northwest Economic Region Canada Inc.
PNWER Canada seeks a motivated leader with a strong background in building relationships across government and private sector partners to serve in this new role. This leader must have fundraising and grant writing experience with a solid foundation in working across the wide political landscape of western provinces and territories. This is a rare opportunity for an innovative, engaged and creative individual to help identify projects and funding opportunities in Canada to advance the mission of PNWER.
Closes June 20, 2023.
Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)
PNWER seeks a qualified consultant to provide technical assistance through our Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) Program with a primary focus on accessing and preparing projects for the TIFIA and/or RRIF process, innovative finance solutions for transportation infrastructure projects, and developing public-private partnerships (P3s). The consultant will work with PNWER staff and other consultants to provide financing expertise to selected projects, identify opportunities to leverage the TIFIA, RRIF, or PAB programs, and work with the PNWER RIA staff to help promote regional understanding of the process to apply for and access US DOT’s credit programs and opportunities.
The transportation infrastructure finance consultant or team should have experience working with the TIFIA, RRIF, and/or PAB programs, now housed within the U.S. DOT's Build America Bureau, and expertise with innovative financing solutions for infrastructure projects. The consultant team will work with PNWER to evaluate projects for TIFIA, RRIF, or PAB eligibility for selected project, provide feedback on ways to prepare projects for the TIFIA / RRIF application process, and identify ways the DOT innovative financing tools can be leveraged to better serve projects in the Pacific Northwest.
Additional consideration will be given to innovative finance teams that can demonstrate expertise working with rural and Tribal communities to explore federal loan programs to finance projects.
PNWER is assembling a multi-state roster of qualified consultants who might work on this project or in future work. Selection does not guarantee a contract. Projected timeline is to begin work in late 2023 with an end date in mid-2025.
The transportation infrastructure finance consultant or team should have experience working with the TIFIA, RRIF, and/or PAB programs, now housed within the U.S. DOT's Build America Bureau, and expertise with innovative financing solutions for infrastructure projects. The consultant team will work with PNWER to evaluate projects for TIFIA, RRIF, or PAB eligibility for selected project, provide feedback on ways to prepare projects for the TIFIA / RRIF application process, and identify ways the DOT innovative financing tools can be leveraged to better serve projects in the Pacific Northwest.
Additional consideration will be given to innovative finance teams that can demonstrate expertise working with rural and Tribal communities to explore federal loan programs to finance projects.
PNWER is assembling a multi-state roster of qualified consultants who might work on this project or in future work. Selection does not guarantee a contract. Projected timeline is to begin work in late 2023 with an end date in mid-2025.
Introduction
Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) will leverage the recently successfully-completed Congregate Solutions Accelerator project and begin a new phase focused on underserved rural communities. PNWER will focus on assisting rural Small, Women, and Black, Indigenous, People of Color-owned businesses (S/W/BIPOC) in Washington State. Through this project, PNWER will facilitate new business relationships between technical assistance solution providers and small under-resourced businesses to provide direct financial support, mentorship, and industry expertise. The purpose is to accelerate post-pandemic recovery in these under-resourced businesses and communities and provide needed guidance and services to help them expand and grow their businesses. Connecting S/W/BIPOC businesses with technology and technical assistance providers based on their needs will help to increase revenue and jobs for participating small businesses and increase tax revenue in rural areas.
Through this RFQ, PNWER is seeking consultants, solution providers, and subject matter experts who are knowledgeable in business operations, technical assistance, and expertise related to, but not limited to the following areas: Financial Planning and Management, Supply Chain Management and Logistics Planning, Human Resources and Workforce Management, Healthcare, Point of Sale Solutions, Inventory Systems Management, Marketing Planning and Assistance, Legal and Regulatory Assistance, General Business Operations, etc.
Solution Provider Assistance
PNWER is seeking qualified solution providers to assist with direct support to S/W/BIPOC-owned businesses through the RISE-WA Accelerator. The Solution Providers will work with PNWER staff and other consultants to connect with S/W/BIPOC-owned businesses and provide assistance to businesses which are selected in the cohort. The Solution Provider should have well-established examples of small business support that can be delivered to rural counties that fall under the scope of this project. The solution providers will work with PNWER to facilitate direct business support, develop assessment of the small business’ challenges, and report progress of each business selected to support in the cohort.
The Solution Provider must be licensed to do business in the State of Washington.
PNWER is assembling a roster of qualified consultants who might work on this project or in future work. Selection does not guarantee a contract. Projected timeline is to begin work in April with an end date of May 30, 2023.
Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) will leverage the recently successfully-completed Congregate Solutions Accelerator project and begin a new phase focused on underserved rural communities. PNWER will focus on assisting rural Small, Women, and Black, Indigenous, People of Color-owned businesses (S/W/BIPOC) in Washington State. Through this project, PNWER will facilitate new business relationships between technical assistance solution providers and small under-resourced businesses to provide direct financial support, mentorship, and industry expertise. The purpose is to accelerate post-pandemic recovery in these under-resourced businesses and communities and provide needed guidance and services to help them expand and grow their businesses. Connecting S/W/BIPOC businesses with technology and technical assistance providers based on their needs will help to increase revenue and jobs for participating small businesses and increase tax revenue in rural areas.
Through this RFQ, PNWER is seeking consultants, solution providers, and subject matter experts who are knowledgeable in business operations, technical assistance, and expertise related to, but not limited to the following areas: Financial Planning and Management, Supply Chain Management and Logistics Planning, Human Resources and Workforce Management, Healthcare, Point of Sale Solutions, Inventory Systems Management, Marketing Planning and Assistance, Legal and Regulatory Assistance, General Business Operations, etc.
Solution Provider Assistance
PNWER is seeking qualified solution providers to assist with direct support to S/W/BIPOC-owned businesses through the RISE-WA Accelerator. The Solution Providers will work with PNWER staff and other consultants to connect with S/W/BIPOC-owned businesses and provide assistance to businesses which are selected in the cohort. The Solution Provider should have well-established examples of small business support that can be delivered to rural counties that fall under the scope of this project. The solution providers will work with PNWER to facilitate direct business support, develop assessment of the small business’ challenges, and report progress of each business selected to support in the cohort.
The Solution Provider must be licensed to do business in the State of Washington.
PNWER is assembling a roster of qualified consultants who might work on this project or in future work. Selection does not guarantee a contract. Projected timeline is to begin work in April with an end date of May 30, 2023.
Deadline
Submissions will be accepted on a rolling-basis as cohort members identify their challenges. Submissions will only be accepted by email. Please send proposals by email to Steve Myers, Senior Program Manager, at Steve.Myers@pnwer.org.
Questions should be submitted in writing to Steve Myers, Senior Program Manager at Steve.Myers@pnwer.org. All interested solutions providers may obtain a copy of the questions and responses by submitting a written request by email.
PNWER is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Submissions will be accepted on a rolling-basis as cohort members identify their challenges. Submissions will only be accepted by email. Please send proposals by email to Steve Myers, Senior Program Manager, at Steve.Myers@pnwer.org.
Questions should be submitted in writing to Steve Myers, Senior Program Manager at Steve.Myers@pnwer.org. All interested solutions providers may obtain a copy of the questions and responses by submitting a written request by email.
PNWER is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) was selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau to establish a Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) demonstration program for the Pacific Northwest. Building off the success of the past year, the PNWER RIA is expanding focus for the next round of funding to specifically include all five PNWER states in three programmatic areas: Zero Emission Refueling Facilities for Commercial Traffic, High Performance Rail, and the Center of Excellence.
Written Qualifications for Future Project Partners Requested | Tribal Engagement and Outreach Partner
PNWER seeks a qualified partner to provide technical assistance to the Regional Infrastructure Accelerator for Tribal relations, communication, and outreach regarding PNWER RIA’s three focus areas. The partner will work with PNWER staff and other consultants to convene meetings, establish contacts, provide outreach to potential Tribal partners, and provide recommendations for successful relationship building between Tribal communities and the PNWER RIA program.
The partner should have well established Tribal contacts and relationships that can be leveraged for ongoing outreach to leaders within the PNWER’s five state region of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. The partner will work with PNWER to design workshops, solicit regional input from Tribal partners, facilitate meetings with key Tribal personnel as well as provide their own relevant expertise to PNWER RIA’s ongoing Tribal engagement efforts.
We are interested in applicants who can describe their experience working with the following: Tribal communities within the PNWER region; Tribal leadership organizations; Tribal economic development associations; Tribal infrastructure partners; local and regional utility providers; local and state government; Federal DOT and DOE; large businesses and business associations; other special interest organizations; subject matter experts; and Tribal advocacy groups that focus on health, safety, and the economy.
PNWER is assembling a multi-state roster of qualified consultants who might work on this project or in future work. Selection does not guarantee a contract. Projected timeline is to begin work in late 2023 with an end date in mid-2025.
Written Qualifications for Future Project Partners Requested | Tribal Engagement and Outreach Partner
PNWER seeks a qualified partner to provide technical assistance to the Regional Infrastructure Accelerator for Tribal relations, communication, and outreach regarding PNWER RIA’s three focus areas. The partner will work with PNWER staff and other consultants to convene meetings, establish contacts, provide outreach to potential Tribal partners, and provide recommendations for successful relationship building between Tribal communities and the PNWER RIA program.
The partner should have well established Tribal contacts and relationships that can be leveraged for ongoing outreach to leaders within the PNWER’s five state region of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. The partner will work with PNWER to design workshops, solicit regional input from Tribal partners, facilitate meetings with key Tribal personnel as well as provide their own relevant expertise to PNWER RIA’s ongoing Tribal engagement efforts.
We are interested in applicants who can describe their experience working with the following: Tribal communities within the PNWER region; Tribal leadership organizations; Tribal economic development associations; Tribal infrastructure partners; local and regional utility providers; local and state government; Federal DOT and DOE; large businesses and business associations; other special interest organizations; subject matter experts; and Tribal advocacy groups that focus on health, safety, and the economy.
PNWER is assembling a multi-state roster of qualified consultants who might work on this project or in future work. Selection does not guarantee a contract. Projected timeline is to begin work in late 2023 with an end date in mid-2025.
Submissions will be accepted until April 5 at 5 pm Pacific Time. Submissions will only be accepted by email. Please send proposals by email to Betz Mayer, RIA Assistant Director, at Betz.Mayer@pnwer.org.
Questions should be submitted in writing to Betz Mayer, RIA Assistant Director, at Betz.Mayer@pnwer.org by March 20, 2023. All interested consultants may obtain a copy of the questions and responses by submitting a written request by email.
PNWER is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Questions should be submitted in writing to Betz Mayer, RIA Assistant Director, at Betz.Mayer@pnwer.org by March 20, 2023. All interested consultants may obtain a copy of the questions and responses by submitting a written request by email.
PNWER is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Career and Internship Opportunities
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS AND JOB OPENINGS - PNWER periodically requires assistance to complete specific projects to support core program functions.
PNWER is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
PNWER is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Internship Opportunities
Current Internship Openings:
PNWER is currently accepting interns.
PNWER is currently accepting interns.
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Project Areas
PNWER interns will be supporting specific projects and tasks tied to PNWER's areas of focus. Specific working groups include topics such as: Agriculture, Arctic Caucus, Border & Trade, Cross-Border Livestock Health, Disaster Resilience, Economic Development, Energy, Energy & Environment, Forestry, Infrastructure, Innovation, Invasive Species, Mining, Transportation, Tourism, Water Policy, Workforce Development. The internship will provide the opportunity to gain experience in areas that are of interest to you, while broadening your perspective on regional economic opportunities. Sample projects include:
Compensation:
The position is unpaid, but students will gain valuable experience and insight into policy-making within Canadian / U.S. relations in their specific field. Upon successful completion of the internship, letters of recommendation will be provided. Internships may be eligible for school credit hours through your university. Please contact your university for more information. How to apply:
Please send a brief cover letter, resume, and 2-6 page writing sample to: Rachael Kopp Senior Program Manager Rachael.Kopp@pnwer.org Be sure to include the PNWER working groups or CRDR projects most relevant to your areas of interest. |
Fall 2019 Interns enjoying a reception at the Amazon Spheres as part of the Economic Leadership Forum
2019 Interns enjoying a bit of downtime during the Summit Reception at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon
2018 PNWER Interns during the Annual Summit at the Historic Davenport Hotel in Spokane, WA
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