Board of Directors - Expression of Interest

DWDC is seeking to fill positions for individuals to be part of its Board of Directors in 2025.

To ensure balance and diversity within the Board of Directors, we are looking for specific areas of expertise and encourage Expressions of Interest from individuals who have financial acumen/financial designation and/or:

• Represent Western or Northern Canada (British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut), or Quebec or Eastern Canada

• Are Members of equity-seeking communities (including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions)

• Have Board/Governance experience

Responsibilities

Board members are committed individuals willing to assume a leadership role in the governance of this national organization. Board members are responsible for:

• Providing leadership on issues related to the mission and vision of DWDC

• Setting strategic priorities

• Formulating governance policies

• Providing financial stewardship

• Oversight and monitoring of organizational performance

Commitment

• A two-year term

• Attend a minimum of four Board meetings yearly, plus the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Board retreat (meetings may be held in person or virtually – a minimum of one meeting and Board retreat held in person, when possible)

• Participate in at least one DWDC Committee

• Serve as an ambassador for DWDC

Process and Timelines 2025 Expressions of Interest received by the published deadline will be reviewed by the Governance Committee. In addition to a review of the applications received, phone or teleconference interviews will be conducted with the applicants by a member of the Governance Committee.

The Governance Committee will determine how many/if any candidates will be recommended to the Board of Directors for inclusion on the slate of Directors proposed for election at the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Elections will take place on June 6, 2025, via the DWDC AGM.