Business Strategist

The intern with the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORC) works in the outdoor recreation and trail sector to research a sustainable funding model to support the BC trail system. Historically, this sector has been mainly volunteer-powered and community-based; however, due to the pandemic there has been a loss of funding. The intern will conduct research by examining successful funding models in other jurisdictions, analyzing survey data and interviewing stakeholders in order to put forward recommendations to the Provincial Trail Advisory Board (PTAB). The PTAB provides advice to the BC Government on the implementation of the Trails Strategy of BC and the PTAB is co-chaired by the ORC.

Faculty Supervisor:

Robert Helsley

Student:

Partner:

Outdoor Recreation Council of BC

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: